the all aussie dribble thread!

[husq2100]

is a Land Rover a viable option? Amaroks seem to be getting a very good rap world wide regarding allround ride, power, handling, towing and reliability, with the exception of South Africa. I think they are getting pushed to their limits there. Heat, hard dry dusty roads wont help any vehicle. As Matt said not the power of the 3.2lt Ford but I know a few that are very happy with them and do some towing.

BTW the LR engine, 2.2, is pretty much the Ford engine but with a couple minor changes....shame the dumb ####s didnt put the 3.2 in the LR :msp_angry:

 

[460cixy]

is a Land Rover a viable option? Amaroks seem to be getting a very good rap world wide regarding allround ride, power, handling, towing and reliability, with the exception of South Africa. I think they are getting pushed to their limits there. Heat, hard dry dusty roads wont help any vehicle. As Matt said not the power of the 3.2lt Ford but I know a few that are very happy with them and do some towing.

BTW the LR engine, 2.2, is pretty much the Ford engine but with a couple minor changes....shame the dumb ####s didnt put the 3.2 in the LR :msp_angry:

If they did that they wouldn't sell any rangers

 

[wyk]

I'll poke around some more. I am desperately trying to avoid her purchasing an estate. Help me.

 

[Rudolf73]

If you are looking at the Amarok I would recommend the automatic, it's a lot more drivable and has a bit more poke. The 8 speeds take care of the lack of low end torque, however in saying that the Amarok probably has the best low down torque for its engine size (thanks to twin turbo). Other late model diesels in the 2-2.5L range have to be driven like a 1600cc hatch back - no torque when taking off. But once again the automatic versions are more drivable. We use several dual cab utes/pickups for horse trailers and have found the automatics to be the best option. With the range of drivers they have (mostly rough ones) the manuals have regular clutch problems. Towing 3t without low end torque doesn't help either.

 

[wyk]

Oh my

Ford Ranger review - CarBuyer - YouTube

 

[husq2100]

I'll poke around some more. I am desperately trying to avoid her purchasing an estate. Help me.

I take it an estate is what we call a station wagon, not a massive old house on large amount of land.....

re the auto, since the late 90's most small diesels seem to be better matched to an auto as far as drivability goes. The only down side to the Amarok I can see is the auto does not have a low range transfer case like the manual. This was writtern in a LR forum regarding the auto Amarok:

"It's worse than I thought with the auto! Assuming a lockup torque convertor, the overall gear ratio in low gear for steep descents is only 17:1, probably 34:1 for ascents or for towing heavy loads offroad.It's all very well having a torquey engine, but that torque needs to be transmitted to the axles somehow, and with stupidly tall mechanical ratios, the poor old 2:1 torque convertor would be working pretty hard in those situations to multiply that torque I'd imagine. Hope the transmission is fitted with a big beefy convertor and well equipped with a substantial oil cooler, or oil refrigerator. I can foresee a few fried transmissions on tradies trucks that were bought for towing, especially in stop/start traffic around the suburbs otherwise.
Bill."

 

[Stihlman441]

Oh my

Ford Ranger review - CarBuyer - YouTube

Mmm i think ya should lower the tail gate put her nickers around her anckles and the put um around the back of her neck and umm you know.

 

[ausneil 1]

Mmm i think ya should lower the tail gate put her nickers around her anckles and the put um around the back of her neck and umm you know.

ummmm was thinking simular thoughts all the way through the vid.

edit,,,, the ute looks good too

 

[460cixy]

Oh my

Ford Ranger review - CarBuyer - YouTube

Oh my is about right looked hard core off road. Was she speaking another language?

 

[derwoodii]

bees be gone an angry mob took to the crew with this dismantle so I bombed the hive. No could rescue them as was about 3 foot down the hole

oh and yes before someone says it,,, I'm not wearing my hard hat fall arrest full body harness and lanyard chastity belt and cricket cup wanna get up down and out fast before they get wise thanks

 

[MCW]

These any good ? Silvey Chaingrinder, Silvey Tree Jacks - Chain Grinders Made in USA - Medford Oregon

They are very very good but also very very expensive. You also have to buy a step down transformer because they only come in 110v. If you wanted to run square ground chain they're really the only option but if doing round ground leave them where they are. You can buy 3 1/2 Oregon or Speed Sharp Autos for the price of a Silvey.
If you want a price on these in Australia give TCT Pacific Chain and Tool a call on (02) 9739 6268. You'll be lucky to get anybody but you will get a messagebank or alternatively email [email protected] - they are lovely people but every time I've spoken to them you'd expect them to be that old couple from the movies in their 1930's corner hardware store.
I have their catalogue here and all the Silvey grinders are listed as "Price On Application" and for good reason. From memory you'll be paying around $2000 with no accessories.
There was also talk recently that Silvey may be closing down. Rumours were rife but the main one was that they build their grinders like tanks and they never wear out or break, hence ruining repeat business

EDIT: The Silvey Pro Sharp is listed in the US by Madsens at USD$2149. Gulp... That was Christmas 2010 as well!!!

If you are looking at the Amarok I would recommend the automatic, it's a lot more drivable and has a bit more poke. The 8 speeds take care of the lack of low end torque, however in saying that the Amarok probably has the best low down torque for its engine size (thanks to twin turbo). Other late model diesels in the 2-2.5L range have to be driven like a 1600cc hatch back - no torque when taking off. But once again the automatic versions are more drivable. We use several dual cab utes/pickups for horse trailers and have found the automatics to be the best option. With the range of drivers they have (mostly rough ones) the manuals have regular clutch problems. Towing 3t without low end torque doesn't help either.

Good point on the auto Rudy and a point I forgot. They generally take care of torque curve issues and gone are the days where a manual transmission is more reliable than an auto.

 

[husq2100]

my opinion on harnesses in those buckets is id rather not wear one. You should not be climbing on the sides or top of the bucket and all they do is get caught on stuff. If the worst case happens and the boom goes over, id like to be able to bain when I feel right. Not get flung around like an old school trebeche (sp?)

 

[460cixy]

Fm dead I expected them to be expencive but bugger me that's over bord

 

[wyk]

Oh my is about right looked hard core off road. Was she speaking another language?

She's a cutie. I like how the off-road test was a drive down a lane. I also like how in one of the reviews she complains about one pick up engine 'sounding a bit like a lorrie' like it's a bad thing.

Well, I still think I we're gonna end up with an estation wagon. They simply do not have the stigma in Europe that they should, and do in the States. So it's difficult to dissuade the woman.

 

[MCW]

Fm dead I expected them to be expencive but bugger me that's over bord

But what price can you put on a pretty, shiny grinder and square ground chain that will go blunt in 0.001 of a second after hitting a grain of dirt?

If you ever want pricing on any of the Speed Sharp models let me know. They are made by Tecomec who are the same mob that make the Oregon and Jolly grinders. Jakmax has a special on them for this month

 

[460cixy]

Ile just learn the hard way and file it old school I will be on to you at some point for a bar for the 2100

 

[MCW]

I take it an estate is what we call a station wagon, not a massive old house on large amount of land.....

Hah hah. And here I was thinking "Holy hell, Wes has managed to nail a princess from the Irish Royal Family or something".
I forgot they called wagons "Estates" in parts of Europe...

I should have remembered that when I used to religiously watch the European Touring Car Championship.

 

[Stihlman441]

Im with you Matt on the square ground chain,but then if you were felling pines for a dollar then could be an advantage.Its bad enough using full chisel on green Sugargums,OK for awhile but then file time.

 

[MCW]

Ile just learn the hard way and file it old school I will be on to you at some point for a bar for the 2100

Anytime mate. One thing I do have is a vast array of 9mm Husky mount bars...

18"-72"...

 

[MCW]

Im with you Matt on the square ground chain,but then if you were felling pines for a dollar then could be an advantage.Its bad enough using full chisel on green Sugargums,OK for awhile but then file time.

Square works fine in clean, green hardwood too. That's all Neil used to use as a faller.
Any dead or dirty wood though and you can forget about it.
You really do need to try a loop of square one day mate. You will be absolutely floored at it's cutting speed and also how smooth it cuts. When I ran square on my ported 390XP it was bloody near 4 stroking with a 32" bar buried. It cuts that easily compared to round ground I stuck an 8 pin rim on it to bring the revs down so it wasn't screaming it's tits off. No joke...

I know an older softwood faller down Mt Gambier and he has a square Silvey grinder near new sitting in his shed that he doesn't use anymore. Tempting...