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HI gents
First time I've had decent signal or Wi-Fi to post an update on the trip. The ferry was 2 hours late getting in to santander, which cocked up our plan for Saturday evening. We were supposed to would camp about 3-4 hours away from santander but only managed a couple of hours which left us a ten hour drive to sagres for Sunday. Bit of a slog on Sunday, I had fitted a new vortex type top to my snorkel on the Friday just before we left, didn't realise it didn't let enough air in and it was screaming like a banshee with the air rushing through the veins, the truck was not pulling well either so had to whip that off and drive without a top on the snorkel for the 10 hour drive on Sunday, when we got to camp I cut a load of the veins out so it's ok now but it will go in the bin when I get home and I'll stick the original on. Done some gods tracks on monday and today, I'm currently posting some more videos on YouTube but I will add some pics on here.
That's it for now
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don simon
08-05-2018, 18:16
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!
jims-terrano
08-05-2018, 18:30
Stunning photos. Never even thought about a road trip like that but looks dam good fun.
Hope you enjoy your holiday.
johnb5177
08-05-2018, 19:47
That looks really super......well done...:thumb2
lfteixeira
08-05-2018, 20:55
Such a lovely country!!! :lol
If you need anything here, let me know!
Where abouts are You?
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lfteixeira
08-05-2018, 21:09
Where abouts are You?
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North of the country. Braga.
North of the country. Braga.We are currently in Castro Verde just south of beja and working our way across to the border with Spain then working our way north, so come then end of the trip we will be adjacent to you ish
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Thomas61
09-05-2018, 06:54
Enjoying the photos, the scenery looks beautiful. Have a great trip :thumb2
terranosaurusdoug
09-05-2018, 17:03
Hiya mate, how does it feel to finally be out there?, is the truck doing you proud? :)
Hiya mate, how does it feel to finally be out there?, is the truck doing you proud? :)HI Mark
Truck us awesome, we are wild camping in the most beautiful spot tonight by a river, I haven't got enough signal to put up any pics today but as soon as I get some 4g or WiFi I'll get them up with a video of the water crossing we done to get here. It is everything I hoped it would be.
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terranosaurusdoug
09-05-2018, 21:19
HI Mark
Truck us awesome, we are wild camping in the most beautiful spot tonight by a river, I haven't got enough signal to put up any pics today but as soon as I get some 4g or WiFi I'll get them up with a video of the water crossing we done to get here. It is everything I hoped it would be.
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:thumb2 nice one, I'm well chuffed for you :thumbs
Blocky10
10-05-2018, 18:03
Great photos. I'd love to do something like this:bow
It sounds amazing... I hope me and the Old Girl (The Truck... Not a significant other :lol) can do this sometime!
:thumbs
Just watched the videos Neil!
Some awesome footage there! :thumbs
I know from experience with the camera, that it will not do the steepness of those inclines/declines any justice at all!
I still haven't got enough 4g or WiFi to upload the river crossing. That was a bit of excitement.
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Is there a link for the videos?
Great holiday :clap
Yes, in my post, pre Portugal run. Click the link and subscribe then you can see all the videos. Where were camping signal and WiFi is limited so the rest may have to get uploaded when I'm back but I'll see what I can do
CheersIs there a link for the videos?
Great holiday :clap
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Cheers Jay, one was about 1 in 3 on decentJust watched the videos Neil!
Some awesome footage there! :thumbs
I know from experience with the camera, that it will not do the steepness of those inclines/declines any justice at all!
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Some more photos of Portugal. An old castle and our wild camp by the river
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Troll has taken a bit of a bashing over the last few days after the oil light scenario we had a power steering fluid loss and also a leak on the auto transmission cooler, the rear light has had to be a gaffer taped on and now the weld on the exhaust coming from the catalytic converter just before the bend has snapped so the troll now sounds like a tank. Even though the tracks are relatively easy they are so bumpy it really does take it out of the car
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Blocky10
15-05-2018, 19:46
Great photos. Hope you manage to sort the problems and continue your travels:thumb2
Thanks blocky
Sorted most but exhaust will have to wait in till were back home
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don simon
16-05-2018, 10:35
It all looks like great fun, but I thought wild camping was not permitted in Portugal.
It all looks like great fun, but I thought wild camping was not permitted in Portugal.You can camp anywhere as long as it doesn't state private
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macabethiel
16-05-2018, 12:50
Hi like the photos wish I was young again and able to do such stuff!
Not forgetting that her indoors now insists on flush toilets & is able to wear heels. lol
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don simon
16-05-2018, 20:06
Looks like perfect cycling country!
terranosaurusdoug
16-05-2018, 21:03
Looks exactly like scar house reservoir that does......pfft :roflol: (scar house is nice though)
How is your Air Con holding up?
TBH Jay I haven't used it much as it dries my contact lenses out. It's been warm during the day but unusually cold at night, as low as 5 deg. On the plus side nothing broke or fell off today lol. I'm gonna have another big bill when I get it back to the garage.How is your Air Con holding up?
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Outside santander ferry port waiting to come home from our adventure. What a great way to spend 2 weeks seeing the real Portugal. Would deffo do it again.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/ec0f50a638d9ab27aa7b9778293f200b.jpg
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terranosaurusdoug
19-05-2018, 17:44
Wow that went quickly mate
Too quickWow that went quickly mate
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Been following your trip very closely as i am hoping to do a tour of the prynees in hopefully the not too distant future.
Been doing alot of reading and looking at routes on wiciloc,veiwranger and vibraction.
Just need to start saving my pennies.
Been following your trip very closely as i am hoping to do a tour of the prynees in hopefully the not too distant future.
Been doing alot of reading and looking at routes on wiciloc,veiwranger and vibraction.
Just need to start saving my pennies.Thanks, if you look at my pre Portugal run thread you'll find the link to YouTube channel. I'll be uploading a load more videos on monday
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terranosaurusdoug
19-05-2018, 18:42
I've watched the vids, looking forward to the rest! Did you take the dog?
Yeah took Larry he loved it.I've watched the vids, looking forward to the rest! Did you take the dog?
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:rolleyes:Thanks, if you look at my pre Portugal run thread you'll find the link to YouTube channel. I'll be uploading a load more videos on monday
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terranosaurusdoug
25-05-2018, 23:02
How did the truck hold up overall then mate?
How did the truck hold up overall then mate?
In general I was very pleased with the truck, no major issues, the tracks were brutal constant vibrations and although I thought I’d covered all the basis on the service I had prior to going there were things I never even thought of that could have been done prior to going. Any rubber mount needs to be checked, if any are slightly pershished get them changed, that caused 2 issues, trans cooler rubber and radiator mount rubber failure. Exhaust, well shit happens, I had always planned a SS exhaust. Driveshaft oil seal maybe unlucky!, oil light issue was just water ingress but dried out. On the whole it was awesome, it done everything the other trucks did and more. It is definitely under powered for the size of it but I knew that when I bought it so very pleased. The bill for the repairs is going to be expensive in excess of a grand without the exhaust but with motors you have to expect the unexpected.
terranosaurusdoug
26-05-2018, 11:38
Thats quite a bill :eek:
I bet you're chuffed that nothing you made or fitted broke though, I would be :D :thumb2
Thats quite a bill :eek:
I bet you're chuffed that nothing you made or fitted broke though, I would be :D :thumb2Yeah well chuffed. But I'm going to remake it all again as I have found a few floors in my design. The fridge is to high needs to be low level for the missus to reach in and my big drawer is to big I need more smaller ones to keep stuff together otherwise it all gets mixed up, keep your eyes open for mk2
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Oh, I'm also going to put an on-board air tank for tyres save dragging the pump from wheel to wheel and might try a water tank too and a hot water shower but we will see
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terranosaurusdoug
26-05-2018, 12:59
Oh, I'm also going to put an on-board air tank for tyres save dragging the pump from wheel to wheel and might try a water tank too and a hot water shower but we will see
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Ah so you adjusted the tyre pressures to suit the terrain, did you just guess them?
Ah so you adjusted the tyre pressures to suit the terrain, did you just guess them?No, we left them at road pressure so not to damage the wall of the tyre but the air tank will be for future use, I saw it on the tour guides cruiser. I shall be using an old fire extinguisher for the tank, I picked one up yesterday from a site I was on.
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terranosaurusdoug
26-05-2018, 15:10
No, we left them at road pressure so not to damage the wall of the tyre but the air tank will be for future use, I saw it on the tour guides cruiser. I shall be using an old fire extinguisher for the tank, I picked one up yesterday from a site I was on.
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I was thinking of getting a viair compressor, haven't really got space for a seperate tank In a Terrano and I think daveyboy recommends viair ones
On Board Air is the future... Not that I know.
I have my compressor ready, just no tank and it's not fitted yet! :doh
terranosaurusdoug
26-05-2018, 18:54
On Board Air is the future... Not that I know.
I have my compressor ready, just no tank and it's not fitted yet! :doh
Oh yeh that beauty you got from the show, I've got a small Ring :D Ring being the brand of the compressor
Aye, this beauty!
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We don't wanna know about your 'Ring'
terranosaurusdoug
26-05-2018, 22:40
It'll be a shame to get it dirty :D
Doug you got a dirty ring :lol:lol:lol
terranosaurusdoug
26-05-2018, 23:18
Doug you got a dirty ring :lol:lol:lol
....and mind :naughty
Davey Boy
27-05-2018, 08:32
Wheelie, thanks for posting your trip review.:thumb2
Knowing this stuff after a trip is where you can really start to personalise you're vehicle. More importantly what stuff you need to carry and the stuff you can do without!
I'm surprised you say she's underpowered.
Have you Dawes & needle valved her yet?
If you're considering a new performance exhaust, the Patrol's can be chipped easily.
That'll give you a bit more oomph.
Exhaust is my last mod on the to do list. Everyone I know says do it and allow you're truck to really breathe for the first time. I can't wait, but alas, pennies...
Keep you're thoughts and ideas coming though mate. :thumb2
Wheelie, thanks for posting your trip review.:thumb2
Knowing this stuff after a trip is where you can really start to personalise you're vehicle. More importantly what stuff you need to carry and the stuff you can do without!
I'm surprised you say she's underpowered.
Have you Dawes & needle valved her yet?
If you're considering a new performance exhaust, the Patrol's can be chipped easily.
That'll give you a bit more oomph.
Exhaust is my last mod on the to do list. Everyone I know says do it and allow you're truck to really breathe for the first time. I can't wait, but alas, pennies...
Keep you're thoughts and ideas coming though mate. :thumb2HI Dave
No I haven't done the dawes valve, due to my past experience with messing around with things something always tends to go wrong so I thought I'd leave her standard other than a exhaust but I have considered having it remapped
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What's the difference between doing a remap or dawes valve and needle valve?
Is it just price. Do you need to buy a different ecu for it and then map it on a rolling road?
Can you take it to a tuners and map the standard ecu for the same result as the dawes and needle valve. I don't quite understand it all, the pros and cons and what to do.
What's the difference between doing a remap or dawes valve and needle valve?
Is it just price. Do you need to buy a different ecu for it and then map it on a rolling road?
Can you take it to a tuners and map the standard ecu for the same result as the dawes and needle valve. I don't quite understand it all, the pros and cons and what to do.
I think you can do a remap without any other alterations, I chipped my navara with a box. Dawes needle jet etc is fitted and there’s fettling to do which puts me off but if someone wants to volunteer to do it raise your hands :clap
Yeah I'm just not sure on the overall pictures with these.
Putting a 'chip' effectively just ups the fuelling, unless you get a stand alone ecu to map all parameters, whereas the manual dawes and needle valve adjusts the max boost and spool up but what about the air, or is that sorted by the MAF, in which case that would be the way forward.
Barrbeast
28-05-2018, 00:07
Dawes and needle valve on the 3.0 are all about taking boost control away from the ecu which then allows you to do things like blank the egr and fit larger exhaust etc without causing the 3.0 overboosting issues. Better performance is just an added bonus. You fit the valves and a boost gauge then take her for a drive and tweak the valve screws, rinse and repeat, until boost levels fit the parameters you're looking for (lots of guidance on the Aussie forums).
Chip/remap is a totally different kettle of fish to dawes and needle as it's solely about performance rather than engine protection.
I wouldn't even think about changing the exhaust system from standard on the back of a remap.
Have to agree with Davey though, I never found my 3.0 underpowered, even before I tweaked the turbo vnt stop (more basic alternative to dawes and needle valves) and fitted a straight through exhaust... but, like Davey's, my Y61 was a manual so it might be a 3.0 auto thing. Certainly, I always found you had to work the gearbox to get the best from the ZD30, which isn't as easy to do with an auto.
Might be worth looking at fitting a transgo shift kit to your autobox Wheelie, transformed my Y60s autobox (same type) :nenau
Also, what tyres are you running Wheelie, and what pressures? Airing down is definitely something to try and do next time. I've always done it and it makes a huge difference to smooth out shocks/vibration over rough terrain, my muds usually sit about 26psi for laning.
Barrbeast
28-05-2018, 00:17
Wheelie, thanks for posting your trip review.:thumb2
Knowing this stuff after a trip is where you can really start to personalise you're vehicle. More importantly what stuff you need to carry and the stuff you can do without!
I'm surprised you say she's underpowered.
Have you Dawes & needle valved her yet?
If you're considering a new performance exhaust, the Patrol's can be chipped easily.
That'll give you a bit more oomph.
Exhaust is my last mod on the to do list. Everyone I know says do it and allow you're truck to really breathe for the first time. I can't wait, but alas, pennies...
Keep you're thoughts and ideas coming though mate. :thumb2
Davey, have you looked at just getting the stainless tubing and bends and fitting a straight through yourself? If you're just replacing from the downpipe or flexi it's fairly simple to do and doesn't cost the earth :nenau
Davey Boy
28-05-2018, 13:00
That’s great thinking Rob.
I’ve found a couple of guys that are s**t hot race preppers.
They do just what you’ve suggested with all their projects cos they like the full bore aspect of the manufactured bends.
Their ss welding is brilliant and they can turn the job around in a morning.
Should be about £350 all in.
I haven’t had that much experience with welding yet but I like your idea though.thumb2
terranosaurusdoug
28-05-2018, 17:11
Bloody eck that sounds like a bargain!!, does that include putting the cat back in and any silencers?
Been following your trip very closely as i am hoping to do a tour of the prynees in hopefully the not too distant future.
Been doing alot of reading and looking at routes on wiciloc,veiwranger and vibraction.
Just need to start saving my pennies.
You better make sure I'm included in that convoy Gorse!!!
You better make sure I'm included in that convoy Gorse!!!
And me
Davey Boy
29-05-2018, 16:01
Bloody eck that sounds like a bargain!!, does that include putting the cat back in and any silencers?
No,3" straight off the turbo and back. I'll have to add a muffler somewhere.
If I have to get a cat back on I'll go for a freeflow sport type, but I'd rather not.
Barrbeast
29-05-2018, 20:24
No,3" straight off the turbo and back. I'll have to add a muffler somewhere.
If I have to get a cat back on I'll go for a freeflow sport type, but I'd rather not.
You'd be surprised how much sound is muffled by the turbo on the ZD30, I didn’t run any silencers on my Y61 and she wasn't obnoxious, just nicely meaty :thumbs
terranosaurusdoug
29-05-2018, 21:07
No,3" straight off the turbo and back. I'll have to add a muffler somewhere.
If I have to get a cat back on I'll go for a freeflow sport type, but I'd rather not.
I want a bigger dump pipe for mine, then 2 1/2 or 3"
Davey Boy
29-05-2018, 22:44
You'd be surprised how much sound is muffled by the turbo on the ZD30, I didn’t run any silencers on my Y61 and she wasn't obnoxious, just nicely meaty :thumbs
That's interesting Rob.
Did you retain a cat on your system?
Did you feel the difference with a straight through?
D
Barrbeast
30-05-2018, 00:04
That's interesting Rob.
Did you retain a cat on your system?
Did you feel the difference with a straight through?
D
Yeh I only replaced after the downpipe and the downpipe is where the cat lives on the ZD30. Big difference without the silencers bud :thumbs
Davey Boy
30-05-2018, 08:09
Yep it's a huge cat, I just want to leave it out if I can
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