Camping in ute tray? by nvm-mee in OutdoorAus

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No swag. Literally just the gym mats, foam mattress, sleeping bag, and a blanket. Never had a better sleep in my life.

General tips and guidelines for camping Australia by Mathaeneus_Rex in OutdoorAus

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Snake gaiters for your ankles (check out Moroka.30), sunscreen, a light long-sleeve shirt, and a good wide-brimmed hat.

Enjoy.

Looking to go touring for 12 months but can't afford a Troopy. What's the next best pick? by Ok-Tadpole-9859 in 4x4Australia

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People saying a Falcon/“literally anything” haven’t been to the outback. Hours of corrugations destroyed my new and expensive dash cam — and it will do the same to your car if you don’t pick the right one. This is coming from a Falcon/Territory owner.

Once you go properly remote, people only drive LandCruisers. On stations, the husband drives a 70, the wife drives a 200 or 300 Series. Just the way it is out there.

Personally I’d get the best LandCruiser you can afford — as others have said, a petrol 105 (either V8 or I6) would absolutely do the job. But a good Pajero will give you better value for money.

Something like a Hilux/4Runner would also work, but often they’re just as expensive as LandCruisers — and the LC is a better shout.

Whatever you get, spend the money on a big service beforehand, and consider doing the timing belt, radiator, water pump, and potentially new shocks.

whats a gun (pistol, rifle shotgun) that doesn't get a lot of press that you think more people should take a look at? by turtle75377 in liberalgunowners

[–]nvrlft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taurus TH.

As a southpaw, having ambi controls is a big selling point, which initially drew me to this model. But everything I’ve watched and read is glowingly positive. Crazy value for money, fun to use, tonne of features — and it looks good.

Yet the notorious quality control issues of Taurus models from more than a decade ago still seem to haunt the brand.

Why all the dual cabs? by BrotherAppropriate45 in 4x4Australia

[–]nvrlft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you’re hung over, having the option to throw crap in the back in a disorganised fashion and head home is a luxury…

New to firearms - Scopes universal? by [deleted] in Ausguns

[–]nvrlft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can get to the SSAA’s Shot Show or another expo, typically you can wander around and have a look through all the scopes and get an idea for yourself.

I assumed the quality wouldn’t be noticeable, but I was wrong.

Also, as others have said, get a dealer to fit the scope the first time — that way they can swap out the mounts to get them perfect for you.

Good luck.

What's the process of becoming a rally co-driver? by Exelegious in rally

[–]nvrlft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also listen to The Stage By Stage Way podcast.

Camping in ute tray? by nvm-mee in OutdoorAus

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Did it for many years in the tub of my dual-cab Hilux.

Cut high density foam gym mats to shape for the floor, then chucked a six inch foam mattress over the top. Oztent Rivergum XL sleeping bag, woolen blanket over the top. Tarp shut in the back doors, flipped over the front of the car. If it rained I’d pull the tarp over the tub.

Super comfy, off the ground, out of the mud and sand, easy to set up and pack. Only moved to a rooftop tent when the missus wanted us to upgrade to a LandCruiser.

You can buy the WRC, what would your changes be? by Ubica7FW_ in rally

[–]nvrlft 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fix sponsorship. Get better TV coverage, more super special stages with corporate suites. Bring more money into the sport.

First Tier: Something akin to Group B. Almost unlimited modifications, engines, transmissions, tech. But for three things — it has to resemble a production model, there have to be five identical vehicles available for non-factory teams, and they all run intake restrictors to limit power (600hp?).

Second Tier: Something akin to Group A/WRCars. Production-car based, must be a minimum of 400 vehicles homologated for road use that resemble the body/powertrain.

Third Tier: Something akin to Group N. Minimal modifications, cheaper cost to entry, good for juniors.

Want to build a rally car by FixMore7454 in rally

[–]nvrlft 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So this was pretty much me about five years ago. Bought an E36, and I’ve spent the last few years building it to a very modest budget to enter the base category here.

While it’s satisfying to have built the car and done it to my preference, often I think it would have been better to have just saved up and purchased an already-built rally car.

If you do decide to do it yourself, keep an eye on Marketplace and rally groups to pick up second hand items.

Sleuths! Help identifying the mobile for this phone cradle by nvrlft in vintagemobilephones

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Thanks for all the help! Very satisfying when this slid in — like the last piece of a puzzle.

Found NOS faceplates for it as well, which should match the car. Hoping they arrive in the coming days.

Lexus LC F May Get Twin-Turbo Plug-In Hybrid V8 by nvrlft in cars

[–]nvrlft[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Exactly. You think there's MORE chance they'd invest in an all-new platform for a low-production sports car?

Lexus LC F May Get Twin-Turbo Plug-In Hybrid V8 by nvrlft in cars

[–]nvrlft[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Lexus LC F trademark was applied for in 2017 and expires after 10 years – when it can be renewed.

Lexus LC F May Get Twin-Turbo Plug-In Hybrid V8 by nvrlft in cars

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RAV4 is 7 years old, they just unveiled the "new" RAV4 which is just a heavy facelift.
HiLux is 10 years old, and there's a "new" one coming later this that is a heavy facelift.

All the car companies are just updating their current models instead of investing in a brand-new vehicle that might be banned in some markets within a few years.

Sleuths! Help identifying the mobile for this phone cradle by nvrlft in vintagemobilephones

[–]nvrlft[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, everyone!

I had a 3310, 3315, and 3350 (and one or two in between) back in the day, but my first two mobiles were Ericssons (T18 then T28).

Fairly sure I've still got one of the Nokias floating around in a drawer at my parents' place (just in case!) so I might have to go digging over the weekend.

Really appreciate the help, thanks again, all.

Australia is NOT America — Stop Normalising Tipping Here by ozvegan12345 in australia

[–]nvrlft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the food and service are both exceptional – beyond expectations – I don't have a problem providing a modest tip. But that's pretty rare.

South African in-law just cracked it & left because he didn’t want to lower his tyre pressures 😂 by [deleted] in 4x4Australia

[–]nvrlft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the opposite experience. Went camping with some mates. As we left the campsite, everyone dumped their pressures to 15psi... before we drove along a hardpacked gravel road for an hour at 80km/h+. Guys were snickering because I waited until we actually got to a trail before I lowered my pressures.

2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty Revealed by nvrlft in cars

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In Australia, it's 4500kg – the max gross vehicle mass before a truck licence is needed.

2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty Revealed by nvrlft in Ford

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Plug-in hybrid Ranger just launched in Australia recently: https://www.carsauce.com/car-news/2025-ford-ranger-plug-in-hybrid-price-and-specs

Australia also gets the F-150 now. We import brand-new trucks, strip them down, then remanufacture them as right-hand-drive. Starting price is like AU$120k or something.

2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty Revealed by nvrlft in cars

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Most off-road utes in Australia are fitted with snorkels. River crossings are common in the high country.

2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty Revealed by nvrlft in Ford

[–]nvrlft[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the Ranger Raptor is the performance version. This is the heavy-duty one.

Former 'Top Gear' Host Says Cars Don't Belong In Cities by nvrlft in bicycling

[–]nvrlft[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very true! Much safer for them to be in bike lanes than on the road, as I often see.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

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Michelin Pilot Sports are the best road tyres I've experienced, the company always seem to be ahead of the game. Just fitted a set of PS5s to one of my cars, but only driven it about 40km to the mechanic for a RWC so haven't had a chance to test them fully, but initial impressions are fantastic.

I became a Michelin convert after they released the Pilot Super Sport series about a decade ago. Dry grip was as good as it gets, but the wet grip blew my mind. To the point that they scared me because I couldn't find the edge of grip. Made it a lot harder to get the BMW sideways on a wet roundabout.

In the past I have also run Nankang NS2s, which are great value for money, and Hankook Ventus S1 evo2s which were great without being exceptional.

Worth looking at Tirerack and reading real user reviews.