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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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crankwalk Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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
Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage! [Re: crankwalk] #920318 12/15/08 08:43 PM
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vr4 Offline
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i WANT 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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
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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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Clead Offline
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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 smile
Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage! [Re: Clead] #920320 12/16/08 08:23 PM
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crankwalk Offline
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
Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage! [Re: crankwalk] #920321 12/16/08 11:31 PM
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Clead Offline
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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 smile
Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage! [Re: PHIL_] #920322 12/17/08 03:35 AM
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mrGUY Offline
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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

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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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PHIL_ Offline OP
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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="" />


1991 HZJ77, 1999 KZJ90, 1999 UZJ100, 1992 M101CDN2
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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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redbull Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Congrats Phil, she looks great!


1991 Mitsubishi Pajero XP TD LWB family hauler.
Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage! [Re: PHIL_] #920325 12/17/08 08:05 AM
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torquemonster Offline
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

Re: She's here! Betsy V is in the garage! [Re: torquemonster] #920326 12/17/08 10:41 PM
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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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