hey you lot have been very quiet lately....hmmmmm

winter ...patriots shutdown a bit

They are all in the pub.

winter ...patriots shutdown a bit

yeah its very chilly here today around 14c.....brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I'm still here, making plenty of noise with my new stereo.

I'm suprised you can't hear me from the Sunny Coast!

Yep, still here! Just picked-up "patriot" sticker inserts from ebay for the rear bumper.

Planning of driving to Nightcap Ntnl park (North NSW), should be an easy track for the riot.

Cheers,

Mark

Yep, still here! Just picked-up "patriot" sticker inserts from ebay for the rear bumper.

Planning of driving to Nightcap Ntnl park (North NSW), should be an easy track for the riot.

Cheers,

Mark

How far is that from Brissy?
When you goin?

How far is that from Brissy?
When you goin?

Its about 1hr or so from GC so + 45mins from Brissy.
Found this track on 4x4 Earth
http://www.4x4earth.com.au/4wdtracks/trails/nightcap-national-park/

dont have a date yet as i've been busy with work, I can give you a holla if ya like.
:D

Its about 1hr or so from GC so + 45mins from Brissy.
Found this track on 4x4 Earth
http://www.4x4earth.com.au/4wdtracks/trails/nightcap-national-park/

dont have a date yet as i've been busy with work, I can give you a holla if ya like.
:D

yeah I would be keen depending on the date.
you going camping overnight?

I would be easy either way.

start another thread when you work out what you wanna do.

Hello all,

It's bloody cold and wet here. Can't wait for winter to end.

Hi all, Yeah Im still here too. Just been down playing in the snow for a week. Had the patriot on some really icy roads and some nice fresh snow to drive on. The patriot handled it all well. Saw a few cars get rear ended from the icy roads. I experimented on a few icy sections with no-one around me by jumping on the brakes and seeing how long it would take me to stop. The ABS was going crazy and it still took a while to stop but at least I could still steer. Anyway We had a great week and felt safe in the patriot. On the 7 hr drive home with 4 people, luggage and a loaded roof I averaged 8.6kL/100km on the evic. Excellent!!! (mine is a 2.4 5speed). Here are some pics.


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so aussie paul are you going too the Jeep jamboree 2008 in september ?

its in maitland NSW just near Newcastle?

Nice pictures, Aussiepaul. Makes me miss Australia.

Hi Tasar, Haven,t been to one before but i will look into it a maybe pay it a visit and thanks Europat, the australian snow country is quite unique. I wish I had taken some pics of the Pat buried earlier in the week after a 30cms drop of snow on the first night.

I am still here as well. Just had the 30K service on the CRD LTD and no issues to date (other then the crappy speakers that I must change).

Still here! Just came back from Lennox Heads NSW (about a hour drive from GoldCoast), took the riot for a "spin" in SevenMile beach.

Pics on this thread in the Offroad section--> http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?p=95485#post95485

great pics! I am hoping to head into sunset country for a few nights later this month (North West Vic).

Winter...go away! freezing weather downhere in the nation's capital and with some overnight frosts i've been loving the heated side mirrors in the defrost cycle. Very cool and pretty fast. The CRD takes a little longer on the really cold mornings to warm up, but still performs just like the day I bought it.

nice photos aussiepaul. I live in canberra so visiting the snowies is pretty easy. although this year i just haven't had the time. next year i'm promising some serious snow action. I plan to do some 4x4ing (fire track stuff) up there in the summertime. The dog is very excited!

as for the Jeep Jamboree, i reckon it could be fun. Check out youtube and just type in jeep to see what some guys get up to with their wranglers. serious fun! although i'm not sure i could subject my Pat to the torture. I'll wait until I buy a second Jeep. haha.

Where have all the aussies gone ??????

i was wondering aswell

Any pat owners in melbourne?

Heya all! lol another Aussie Paul coming in to say hi!
Wow...I am so happy there are actually Aussies here with Patriots...I am from Melbourne but believe me I will drive quite a distance if it's worth it and this Jeep Jambouree sounds like a bit of fun - will have to go to the next one! So who else lives near me here haha

Cheers!

I live in Melbourne - south east burbs 18 km from cbd

Melbourne owner here - Brunswick. Had the jeep since February and lovin it.

Nice! Well nice to meet you both. I am in Glenroy so not too far away :P I actually used to work in Brunswick.

hey rolex you got the adventure pack too.

looks chunkier dont it
I live in east keilor and work in somerton

hey you melbourne guys

if you join MJOC www.mjoc.org.au - the jeep community opens up for you

just an example - Northern Jeep bundoora - gives 10% off service, 15% of parts and a free hire car for the day

the membership pays for itself

plus you get free 4x4 training and organised trips

if you want to know more PM me

hey rolex you got the adventure pack too.

looks chunkier dont it
I live in east keilor and work in somerton
Yeah it certainly does lol...it's a great thing in terms of looks but I am really going to have to take the suspension up at least 4 inches to accommodate for the side steps - they are the lowest part of the car now :(

Still look good :P haha

I've read that only 1 inch lift is recommended but more than that starts to wear out the cv joints quicker than normal. Personally i dont care as i want to lift it 2 inches+ !!
Your right though, the side steps look good, but really are useless as they really are the lowest part of the car and i reckon can get snagged on something real easy if your off road.

I'll have to keep a look out for you guys.