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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: Mitsulvr]
#920317
12/15/08 08:21 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 41
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Nice! I also have a rhd car and its amazing how quick you get used to it.
'73 Datsun 240Z '87 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60,4 sp,2 in OME lift, 35" BFG MT '15 Toyota Prius C
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: crankwalk]
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12/15/08 08:43 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 785
Rock Warrior
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87 Montero V6 SWB auto. dual bouncies 89 Montero V6 SWB 5 speed. dual bouncies 97 3000gt VR4 upgraded turbos, 10:1, E85 91 Stealth TT twin 18Gs, cams/heads, E85 03 cobra lightly modded <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> 91 MR2 turbo
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: crankwalk]
#920319
12/16/08 07:43 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 469
Mudrunner
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Nice! I also have a rhd car and its amazing how quick you get used to it. Yankee Skyline? That must be track-only I'm thinking? LOL, I actually have to readjust to LHD cars when I get in them now. I'm constantly switching on the wipers going for the not-there right-side turn signals! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
I am now officially a Pajero owner. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. 1992 Exceed w/winter pkg, roof tray, bounceys, the works
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: Clead]
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12/16/08 08:23 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 41
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Nice! I also have a rhd car and its amazing how quick you get used to it. Yankee Skyline? That must be track-only I'm thinking? LOL, I actually have to readjust to LHD cars when I get in them now. I'm constantly switching on the wipers going for the not-there right-side turn signals! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Actually my Skyline is titled and insured. I get pulled over by cops to see if its a real Skyline. lol Yeah the turn signals on the right is sort of bizarre. Power folding mirrors are cool but I would never use them I dont think. JDM cars are fun to tool around in though.
'73 Datsun 240Z '87 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60,4 sp,2 in OME lift, 35" BFG MT '15 Toyota Prius C
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: crankwalk]
#920321
12/16/08 11:31 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 469
Mudrunner
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I thought JDMs had to be 25+ years old for USA registry? Got a work-around? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
I am now officially a Pajero owner. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. 1992 Exceed w/winter pkg, roof tray, bounceys, the works
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: PHIL_]
#920322
12/17/08 03:35 AM
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Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 3,169
Roll Me Over
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Phil...you are the MAN!!! Holy Shnikies!!
If you still lived on this side of the continent, you'd have to worry about me sneeking into your garage to fondle it while you slept.
New Betsy is the COOLEST yet.
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 1989 SWB V6 Gone to 4x4 Heaven Photo PagesSemper Paratus
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: mrGUY]
#920323
12/17/08 05:33 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 7,309
OP
Trail Leader
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Thanks guys. I was a bit worried that I was going to be disappointed, since I loved Betsy IV, and wasn't completely convinced about replacing her, beyond the trailer towing thing.
How wrong I was. This thing, from the 300kms I've put on her so far, is a beauty to drive. Starts very quickly (I have swapped the dual optima yellow tops in), very little smoke, and no block heater yet, with daytime temps as low as -30*c so far this week... The engine pulls very strongly, and smoothly shifts (all by itself <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> ) at under 4k in "power mode", or lower in "economy" mode. ABS really isn't that intrusive, there are armrests....remote entry, rear heater/ac with ducts in the headliner...
I just can't believe how much I like driving this truck!
Betsy V is deserving of her heritage... (she hasn't gotten any BetsyI, II, III or IV legacy parts yet, to make her official, but probably this weekend... and no, I'm not at all sane <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" /> ).
SO FAR, this is looking like a very good move. (And its looking very much like I have sold Betsy IV... ssssshhhhh... don't say anything yet, not quite official - praps soon?)
I still need to get some daylight pics, but it won't be till school finishes, end of the week. Too much to do in the next few days... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: PHIL_]
#920324
12/17/08 06:54 AM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,412
Body Damage is Cool
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Congrats Phil, she looks great!
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero XP TD LWB family hauler.
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: PHIL_]
#920325
12/17/08 08:05 AM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,538
Body Damage is Cool
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SO FAR, this is looking like a very good move. (And its looking very much like I have sold Betsy IV... ssssshhhhh... don't say anything yet, not quite official - praps soon?) I don't think Maurie deserves Betsy IV
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Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage!
[Re: torquemonster]
#920326
12/17/08 10:41 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 272
Mudrunner
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SO FAR, this is looking like a very good move. (And its looking very much like I have sold Betsy IV... ssssshhhhh... don't say anything yet, not quite official - praps soon?) I don't think Maurie deserves Betsy IV Haha nigel and you do? At least maurie would bring the mitsu wheeling. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Eric Wegerich 89 Montero as chopped as can be. Now with 5.29's
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