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Hi Chris,
For your "bolt-on"-options like TJM bumpers, spare wheel carriers,
roofracks, etc etc, I have a good supplier in South-Africa who will ship to
anywhere. Expect to pay the stuff half of what you would pay in Europe + add
transport charges, which all in all will work out cheaper then buying in the
UK. Google Bushwakka and you my supplier.
I recommend the MT's, didn't like the AT's : they are not "muddy" enough
when it comes to cruising in the mud. And as a tree surgeon I presume that
from time to time you need this.
Compressor : definitely a Viair - the 400 series seems to be good. Look at
the "cfm" value and buy the one with the highest value you can afford at a
duty cycle of at least 50% if not 100%. But better have a lower cfm value at
100 % duty cycle then a lower cfm at 50 % duty cycle.
Have fun,
Cedric
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]] On
Behalf Of chris coombs
Sent: vendredi 12 octobre 2007 11:50
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: [ELCO] Explanation
Roman et al
Quote:
" To All ... please be specific and explain why, where to get it and
rough estimate of cost
There may be more options for each entry. I'd suggest first to explain:
- how are you going to use your LC (competition off-roading,
greenlaning, overlanding (where, for how long), daily transport...)?
- what's your realistic budget?
- DYI or pay someone else?
- how much time to carry out the mods?"
In response - I plan on using the 80 for a mix of things, first and foremost
as my daily drive for my business as a Tree Sureon - 24 hour emergency
response ( covering Kent, London and East Sussex but can head anywhere if
the job is big enough/financially feasible), hence the 0range hazard lights
requirement. I will also use the truck in my own time as my run about, for
family camping trips/holidays - my parents live approx an hours drive from
the Pyrenees and we go down to stay each summer for 2-3 weeks. Some off
roading/green laning planned and I have a passion to visit N. Africa/Sahara
in the next 2-3 years.
On the budget front I am flexible - will save money wherever possible but
want to fit quality products that will last, not a cheap fix that
latter/sooner goes wrong.
Most of the kit would have to be done by someone else, as I am not
particularly mechanically skilled/gifted and have no-where to do the job
except drive way.
However, I have spoken to Julian about possibilty of him doing some of the
work for/with me.
Some of the kit will need to be fitted immediately and some later, I would
like any personal recommendations from experience -
A/T's - Immediate - leaning towards BFG A/T's or M/T's,
Modulars/steels - immediate/fairly soon - like the idea of finding some GX
steels
Suspension upgrade - immediate/Fairly soon - leaning towards OME or poss
Koni's, but they may have to wait as I think they are loadsa money
Winch bumper/bullbar - immediate to fairly soon - poss ARB, what are TJM
like in comparison, or other options
Roof Rack - immediate/fairly soon -
Work lamps/Driving lamps/spots - immediate fairly soon -
Orange hazards - fairly soon
Double rear wheel carrier - fairly soon - previously had a Kaymar.
Load guard/space divider/window guards - immediate/as soon as poss - maybe a
fabricator
Luggage space draw system - soon, but could look at alternatives like
shelving space out etc
Compressor - soon-ish, but not urgent - ARB/Viair - opinions
Batteries - as soon as required
Rock sliders/jackable sills - soon-ish but not immediate
Split charge - as per extra batteries/lights - as soon as req'd.#
Let me know what you think
Thanks
Chris
For your "bolt-on"-options like TJM bumpers, spare wheel carriers,
roofracks, etc etc, I have a good supplier in South-Africa who will ship to
anywhere. Expect to pay the stuff half of what you would pay in Europe + add
transport charges, which all in all will work out cheaper then buying in the
UK. Google Bushwakka and you my supplier.
I recommend the MT's, didn't like the AT's : they are not "muddy" enough
when it comes to cruising in the mud. And as a tree surgeon I presume that
from time to time you need this.
Compressor : definitely a Viair - the 400 series seems to be good. Look at
the "cfm" value and buy the one with the highest value you can afford at a
duty cycle of at least 50% if not 100%. But better have a lower cfm value at
100 % duty cycle then a lower cfm at 50 % duty cycle.
Have fun,
Cedric
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]] On
Behalf Of chris coombs
Sent: vendredi 12 octobre 2007 11:50
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: [ELCO] Explanation
Roman et al
Quote:
" To All ... please be specific and explain why, where to get it and
rough estimate of cost
There may be more options for each entry. I'd suggest first to explain:
- how are you going to use your LC (competition off-roading,
greenlaning, overlanding (where, for how long), daily transport...)?
- what's your realistic budget?
- DYI or pay someone else?
- how much time to carry out the mods?"
In response - I plan on using the 80 for a mix of things, first and foremost
as my daily drive for my business as a Tree Sureon - 24 hour emergency
response ( covering Kent, London and East Sussex but can head anywhere if
the job is big enough/financially feasible), hence the 0range hazard lights
requirement. I will also use the truck in my own time as my run about, for
family camping trips/holidays - my parents live approx an hours drive from
the Pyrenees and we go down to stay each summer for 2-3 weeks. Some off
roading/green laning planned and I have a passion to visit N. Africa/Sahara
in the next 2-3 years.
On the budget front I am flexible - will save money wherever possible but
want to fit quality products that will last, not a cheap fix that
latter/sooner goes wrong.
Most of the kit would have to be done by someone else, as I am not
particularly mechanically skilled/gifted and have no-where to do the job
except drive way.
However, I have spoken to Julian about possibilty of him doing some of the
work for/with me.
Some of the kit will need to be fitted immediately and some later, I would
like any personal recommendations from experience -
A/T's - Immediate - leaning towards BFG A/T's or M/T's,
Modulars/steels - immediate/fairly soon - like the idea of finding some GX
steels
Suspension upgrade - immediate/Fairly soon - leaning towards OME or poss
Koni's, but they may have to wait as I think they are loadsa money
Winch bumper/bullbar - immediate to fairly soon - poss ARB, what are TJM
like in comparison, or other options
Roof Rack - immediate/fairly soon -
Work lamps/Driving lamps/spots - immediate fairly soon -
Orange hazards - fairly soon
Double rear wheel carrier - fairly soon - previously had a Kaymar.
Load guard/space divider/window guards - immediate/as soon as poss - maybe a
fabricator
Luggage space draw system - soon, but could look at alternatives like
shelving space out etc
Compressor - soon-ish, but not urgent - ARB/Viair - opinions
Batteries - as soon as required
Rock sliders/jackable sills - soon-ish but not immediate
Split charge - as per extra batteries/lights - as soon as req'd.#
Let me know what you think
Thanks
Chris