Ridgie's ride.

[scottybobcat]

Dazza your rig is looking great mate and sounds awesome when the turbo spools up

 

[Ridgie]

Here's some pics of the latest changes.

I had the recovery hooks mounted in the holes where the rear bar was attached but when I decided to fit the piece of checkerplate they became useless so thinking of mounting them where the tow bar is bolted - which will mean drilling one hole in the chassis. Ideally I would like to ditch the tow bar - still thinking about that one though.

Still waiting on the correct tray for my second battery so I'll post pics of the whole job when that is fitted.

 

[heata]

in the words of Borat "vary niiiccce"
checker plate looks smart. Can't quite figure out where the hook is on the car?

 

[Ridgie]

Cheer Heath.

The hook WAS behind the checker plate in each corner - bolted to the chassis rail.

 

[d22dave]

Darren, the checker plate, cheap, SIMPLE and effective. Gives it a nice look

 

[heata]

ditching the tow bar might expose the spare wheel?

 

[scottybobcat]

Here's some pics of the latest changes.

I had the recovery hooks mounted in the holes where the rear bar was attached but when I decided to fit the piece of checkerplate they became useless so thinking of mounting them where the tow bar is bolted - which will mean drilling one hole in the chassis. Ideally I would like to ditch the tow bar - still thinking about that one though.

Still waiting on the correct tray for my second battery so I'll post pics of the whole job when that is fitted.

The checker plate we can incorperate into a rear bar for you Daz and have the recovery points on the rear bar

 

[Ridgie]

Cheers fellas.

I wasn't sure if I would like the checkerplate - I saw it on another Nav close to home and I liked the idea, just wasn't sure about the look - I did consider mild steel painted black but the checkerplate is cheap and easy to work with - and I actually like it now that it is done.

Heata - The spare wheel is another 'plan' which ties in with a rear bar - my thinking cap is on with regard to that set up and Scotty is on to me!!! We will need to have another garage chat Scotty - perhaps when we are doing my modified air box.

 

[scottybobcat]

No worries Daz.I should have an airbox for you next week

 

[Ridgie]

Cheers mate. I haven't got a spare weekend until 28/29 May - but let me know when you have it and we may be able to work somethinmg out!

 

[Ridgie]

Further update......

EGR mod done today and changed the plumbing also. The sticky threads made this job very simple. Thanks to the Leprechaun for a quality plate.


Thanks to Scotty for his help and pointing me in the right direction with the tray and for doing the initial cable work.
Fitted the correct tray before last weekend, and got he battery sorted on Sat morning on the way to Dargo. Heata - your patience is appreciated. I put some finishing touches to the dual battery set up today. Very happy with the results.

 

[Leprechaun]

Nice job, Darren. I'm glad the plate worked out.

Did you end up getting a fridge?

 

[Ridgie]

Cheers Jase.

Yep. Picked up a Waeco 40ltr for $500 with the insulated cover. Works a treat and fits perfectly on the skinny side of my tub.

 

[digbyj]

Keep up the good work Daz! R u doin the 80 series airbox? That's what I've got planned next. Joe (superiorcruiser) has given me a few pointers so wish me luck! I wasn't gonna bother but then I had a good look at how many pipes and bends between snorkel and airbox and thought, yep.
Cheers

 

[Ridgie]

Yep - 80 series airbox is next on the list, with some help from Scotty.

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[heata]

Looks great, and more importantly will keep the beers cold! That is one clean engine bay!

 

[Ridgie]

Thanks Heata. No more ice is a bonus. And I don't just wash the outside - a quick spray of the bay after each trip.

 

[Gaz 85]

Looks good Ridgie, nice and neat. The rate your going you wont have a to do list anymore.

 

[greesie]

Hey mate, nice work with your nav!! Looks real tidy.
Just wondering how loud it is with no muffler? Im thinking of taking mine out cus I want more note but don't want it to be anoyingly loud

 

[Ridgie]

Yep - it's louder. But by all accounts sounds 'sweet'. I guess it depends on what you consider loud! Initially I didn't want the 'noise' as it was my daily driver but that has changed so I don't mind the noise now. If it did I could always put the muffler back in.