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Hi all
I am a new member to this forum and thought I'd introduce myself. I am
resident in New Zealand which I know is a long way from Europe but I thought
I might be able to glean a thing or two or maybe add to the discussion. Also
I will be visiting Scotland in June so thought I'd see who was about in
Toyotas in that part of the world.
I am a proud owner of a KZJ78 series Landcruiser Prado with the 1KZTE motor.
I have been 4WDing for around 20 years - started with Landrovers and
progressed to a Toyota Hilux (Tacoma in the US - not sure what they are
called in Europe) which I had for 8 years or so, and then the Prado for the
last 5 years.
The vehicle is a Japanese import - we have many here in New Zealand. This
model did not come out new in NZ, Australia, US or Europe (I think), only
Asia. It is the boxy 70 series shape with just a few body refinements, beam
axles and discs all round and coil sprung. I have modified the suspension
somewhat and it has about a 5" lift overall from standard with custom made
coils and longer travel shocks which give very flexible suspension with a
lot of articulation. I am running BFG 33x10.5" MT tyres and have various
other modifications including snorkel, custom built bumpers and protection
bars, high breathers on diffs and transmission, lockrite lockers front and
rear, polyair bags in rear springs, etc etc.
I am active in a local club doing a wide range of trips covering from 1 day,
weekends, and longer, over a wide variety of terrain - big rivers, snow,
mountains, mud, rocks, forest, beaches, farm tracks etc - we are lucky to
have a lot of options here in the South Island of NZ. We get into some
fairly full-on driving and terrain but also have easy family oriented trips.
We do a lot of camping out - even in the snow in glacier country in winter
(we NZers are a hardy lot!). I am involved in leading trips and driver
training and for the past couple of years have been the Arena Manager at the
annual NZ 4WD Show.
I'd be happy to share any of the knowledge I and others have acquired about
this particular model of Landcruiser - they are quite common here. I'm also
happy to learn from others about things Toyota or 4wding in general. If any
of you want any specific New Zealand information and are intending on
traveling in this direction - just ask - the world is a small place these
days.
Also, if there is anyone out there in Scotland who would be interested in
meeting up with a New Zealand Toyota owning 4wder even briefly, then I'd
love to hear from you.
Best wishes to all from a little big country at the bottom of the world
Linda Simson
1993 KZJ 78series 1KZTE
Christchurch
New Zealand
I am a new member to this forum and thought I'd introduce myself. I am
resident in New Zealand which I know is a long way from Europe but I thought
I might be able to glean a thing or two or maybe add to the discussion. Also
I will be visiting Scotland in June so thought I'd see who was about in
Toyotas in that part of the world.
I am a proud owner of a KZJ78 series Landcruiser Prado with the 1KZTE motor.
I have been 4WDing for around 20 years - started with Landrovers and
progressed to a Toyota Hilux (Tacoma in the US - not sure what they are
called in Europe) which I had for 8 years or so, and then the Prado for the
last 5 years.
The vehicle is a Japanese import - we have many here in New Zealand. This
model did not come out new in NZ, Australia, US or Europe (I think), only
Asia. It is the boxy 70 series shape with just a few body refinements, beam
axles and discs all round and coil sprung. I have modified the suspension
somewhat and it has about a 5" lift overall from standard with custom made
coils and longer travel shocks which give very flexible suspension with a
lot of articulation. I am running BFG 33x10.5" MT tyres and have various
other modifications including snorkel, custom built bumpers and protection
bars, high breathers on diffs and transmission, lockrite lockers front and
rear, polyair bags in rear springs, etc etc.
I am active in a local club doing a wide range of trips covering from 1 day,
weekends, and longer, over a wide variety of terrain - big rivers, snow,
mountains, mud, rocks, forest, beaches, farm tracks etc - we are lucky to
have a lot of options here in the South Island of NZ. We get into some
fairly full-on driving and terrain but also have easy family oriented trips.
We do a lot of camping out - even in the snow in glacier country in winter
(we NZers are a hardy lot!). I am involved in leading trips and driver
training and for the past couple of years have been the Arena Manager at the
annual NZ 4WD Show.
I'd be happy to share any of the knowledge I and others have acquired about
this particular model of Landcruiser - they are quite common here. I'm also
happy to learn from others about things Toyota or 4wding in general. If any
of you want any specific New Zealand information and are intending on
traveling in this direction - just ask - the world is a small place these
days.
Also, if there is anyone out there in Scotland who would be interested in
meeting up with a New Zealand Toyota owning 4wder even briefly, then I'd
love to hear from you.
Best wishes to all from a little big country at the bottom of the world
Linda Simson
1993 KZJ 78series 1KZTE
Christchurch
New Zealand