MN Drivers f e e d b a c k !

[garage-tuner]

Whether the glass is clear or coloured has nothing to do with it's ability to provide protection from ultraviolet light.

The wave length of ultraviolet light is different to that of visible light. It is the difference in wave length that allows the clear glass to transmit visible light while at the same time reflecting ultraviolet light.

The addition of the colouring to the glass (as per the privacy glass on Triton) has an effect on the way the glass transmits visible light. It does not result in the glass being unable to provide protection from ultraviolet light.

When window tint film is added the same occurs, the layer of film changes the characteristics of how light (visible and ultraviolet) enters the vehicle. If the film is clear it will reduce the amount of ultraviolet light transmitted, if the film is coloured it will reduce both the visible and ultraviolet light transmitted.

I contacted the Customer Assistance Centre.

[Cuetec]

Is your conclusion, just boost the UV protection to the front windows?

[sierra]

It's also so pretty clear after a few googles that laminated windscreens do block almost all UV, 99%+

[Cuetec]

What would you do with the two front passenger door windows?

[sierra]

What would you do with the two front passenger door windows?

If you don't want tint you can get clear film that simply blocks the UV.
Just had mine tinted with 3M 35%, looks good but haven't tried night vision yet. Could always run them down at an intersection I suppose.
Because the Tritons are classed as commercial vehicles we can get 20% on the back window and rear door windows on the dual cabs. In WA anyway.

[Cuetec]

Thanks for the info. Backing the Triton MN with a canopy is a bit of a worry. I have ordered a reversing camera.
Cheers

[Cuetec]

I am a little frustrated with the position of the rear vision mirror on the MN. Has any one else found it blocks your vision. I think it would be much better if it were higher even attached to the roof just above the windscreen as in the Toyota. Can it be moved???

[Greedy]

I am a little frustrated with the position of the rear vision mirror on the MN. Has any one else found it blocks your vision. I think it would be much better if it were higher even attached to the roof just above the windscreen as in the Toyota. Can it be moved???

This was discussed ages ago. Check that the forward pivot point is as high as possible. The one closest to the windscreen is usually adjusted low after the apprentice took it for a test drive/pie run before you took delivery.

[Cuetec]

Thanks I will try that :

[snowman]

It's also so pretty clear after a few googles that laminated windscreens do block almost all UV, 99%+

i wonder if this is why dashboards last longer nowadays. i always thought it was just because the plastics had much better UV protection. But it may be that they dont get anywhere near as much UV as older cars - or a combination of both.

[Greedy]

i wonder if this is why dashboards last longer nowadays. i always thought it was just because the plastics had much better UV protection. But it may be that they dont get anywhere near as much UV as older cars - or a combination of both.

I daresay the dash components are also UV stabilised. There's been a lot of work in this area over the past 10-15 years.

[sierra]

My son has a 15 year old Integra and the dash in the sun is still like new, black too so it must really cook.
It doesn't explain why someone here got burnt through the windscreen unless the laminate was not UV blocking grade?

[garage-tuner]

It doesn't explain why someone here got burnt through the windscreen unless the laminate was not UV blocking grade?

Yes, but maybe it was more through the side windows with their lower uv protection level (69% vs 100%)

Just for the record I have it on very good authority that the level of uv protection provided by the front window glass is severely reduced when the window is down......

[Gasman]

Yes I can only agree. My new MN GXLR Dual Cab drives great, fuel economy on a recent drive was 8.7L/100Klm and not really trying. The super select gear box is smooth and the engine is reasonably quiet for a diesel and pulls well. Reverse parking is a problem as you just cannot see where the back ends and the hard bits start. I think the driverside mirror needs to be plain glass. I might look at a reversing camera. The red light dash at night takes a little getting used to. The only minor thing that is a bit annoying is a rattle left rear behind the driver and sound like the back seat nearside is loose. I've checked around and as yet have not found the source. Interestly a mate who has also just got his MN has the exact same rattle and he has'nt fixed it yet. Trouble is it only happens on a reasonable bump. Anyone else got the same problem and found the source? I'm looking for a canopy and Caddy retail a really good tradeline unit with side doors and rear window. We recently put one on a Mazda BT 4WD Ute, colour matched, looks and works great and you do not need additional support for a roof rack. Trouble is they don't have one for the MN yet. We have measured up and reckon the Mazda unit will fit but will be about 40-50mm high at the front. This may act like a scoop. Caddy are understandably a little reluctant but I should have some news shortly and will post the pics when and if it happens.

[ag9111]

GAsman
Clip in the rear seatbelts. You might be surprised

[4bfrolic]

rattle left rear behind the driver and sound like the back seat nearside is loose. I've checked around and as yet have not found the source. Interestly a mate who has also just got his MN has the exact same rattle and he has'nt fixed it yet.

Yep, check the seat belt buckle on the rear seats - they hit plastic panel - train the kids to hang the buckles so they face the seat ....... took me a while........

[Cuetec]

The new MN GLXR has behind the back seat what appear to be bolt holes for child restraints but no fittings attached. Can anyone tell me how to fit kids car seats and meet the legal requirements

[Cowboy Dave]

you can buy the fitting and the relevant bolt anywhere you can buy child seats. It's a 5 minute job (at worst). No real legalities as far as I know although there are authorised fitting stations (in NSW anyway) who can issue you a certificate to say you've installed it correctly.

[quigs]

Hi all
haven't been on for a while but thought I would add a little to the drivers feedback thread.

15000 service this week, goes in for a new steering column next tuesday, has had a horrible clunk in it since my trip to Kangaroo island.

Hope this one lasts a little longer.

Quigs

[ahmo]

the mn triton is great on the black stuff but its, but its eaven better in the bush

[damo3442]

ive got 4500 kms on my mn glxr and itd a great truck?,i tow a 2000kg + car trailer most weekends and it tows beautifully,turbo lag is a problem especially on a standing start hill start?i recently towed my racecar up to warwick for a meet and up the range it was great untill it lost all boost?i crawled up to the top to find it had a small vacum line fall off the wastegate which renders the car gutless and not alot of fun?I also had a small oily leak from the hot side of the intercooler?took it to the stealer and a gasket was replaced on the cooer were pipeing bolts to cooler as with the vacum line on the wastegate under warranty,they were very appoligetic and fixed it promtly, LOVE THAT CAR,? DAMO

[sam]

Well I drove my first MN GLX-R auto the other day to see if it had the same diff whine as ours and guess what it does but at 80 kmh were as our is around 90
Now they're telling us that it's a common trait of the triton and is normal

Found the auto to be VERY slow off the mark but good once up and running but I didn't think it was much queiter than our 3.2.
I liked the tiptronic shift for the auto as well but still like our ML better bar the diff whine

[pickle]

[quote="damo3442i crawled up to the top to find it had a small vacum line fall off the wastegate which renders the car gutless and not alot of fun?Ithey were very appoligetic and fixed it promtly, LOVE THAT CAR,? DAMO[/quote]

It's a hotfix!
Dave

[sms triton]

Had the same problem with my MN thie first time we went off road. Vac hose on the turbo came off and engine management light came on with half the power to run on. Spoke to the stealer and they were aware of the problem. Apparently the robot that fits the hose to engine was only putting it on 2-3mm vs the 12mm it was meant to. You would think they would fix the issue pre delivery if they knew it was a problem .

[Cowboy Dave]

there's a hotline fix for this problem - I posted details in the hotline fix thread. they've come up with a little clip and some special glue to keep the hose on.