[adrianbarnes]

Ive been hovering for a while, not that active, but its time to introduce myself. It seems like a great forum, and Im interested in becoming a full 'member' ...

1. Name: Adrian Barnes

2. Birthday and Age: 19 Feb, 35

3. Town & Country Of Residence: Garsfontein, Pretoria

4. Home Language: English

5. Occupation/Business: Own business, do web development, seo, programming and graphics work. Getting into telecoms as well...

6. Family Status: Marris, 2 kids

7. Membership Of Other 4X4 Clubs & Forums: https://www.4x4community.co.za

8. Current 4x4: 2000 Pajero 3500 V6 LWB Gen2.5 Blister

9. Current Modifications:

• BFG KM2 Mud-Terrain
• Dual battery system
• OME suspension
• Rear shelf (made myself),
• Talka seat covers
• Talka floor mats
• Full length roof rack (apparently a Frontrunner from before the S2000!
• Replacement steering wheel (must just collect, brand new leather!)

10. Modifications On The Wish List:

• Fix intake manifold
• Replace the centre console, and a few other interior trim items
• Want to investigate a table slider on my shelf system
• Air Helpers
• Want to upgrade the disk brakes

11. Vehicle(s) On The Wish List: Maybe a Gen3 for around town, but what I have is my overland baby!

12. Previous 4x4s: None....

13. Last 3 Offroad Trips:

• De Wildt 4x4
• Groenkloof 4x4
• Mabuasehube

14. Favourite Destination: Kalahari...

15. Other Hobbies:

• Photography
• Birding
• Anything nature oriented
• Sport

16. GPS & Map Data Used:

• iPhone & iPad iGo
• Waiting for T4A to launch on iPhone next month

17. Rate Your 4X4 & Overlanding Experience: Ive been 4x4ing and overlanding since matric with my dad, and did a Safari Centre course way back. Out of 10 Id say 6

18. Photos Of Yourself & Your Vehicle:


Me in Mabua choosing a route the map

[Davidvan]

Hi Adrian,

Welcome to the Pajero club, a nice list of mods there and a good looking Gen2 blister. Looking at upgrading brake disks, I can highly recommend considering powerbrake, had mine done a few thousand km's ago, and made a huge improvement on my Gen3 on braking power, before I used to get used to the paj from the platcar mostly due to braking power, now it is as good as my platkar, and even when towing my unbraked trailer - results are awesome!

[GertM]

Nice to see you here, Adrian. Oh, NICE car!

[adrianbarnes]

Hi David! Thanks, Ive got my quote from Powerbrake already, pretty sure thats the route Im going! We dont realise just how much weight we load onto our vehicles...the standard braking setup MUST take strain!

Thanks GJM, ditto on the car!!