Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I have a troopy and am looking at getting a tinnie to put up top.

If anyone has done this my question is how much difference did u notice in fuel economy? And was the any notable difference in on road driving and fuel economy?

Thank you all for you help

So excited to hear and see this herculiner stuff! Got a 40 shorty and 75 troopy that would love a coat. Got into contact with Lynx Dsitributors and they said none available and sounded very unsure if they were goiung to get a container of it again. And if so at least 3 - 4 months which just sounded ...

Just a quick Q. Are there different categories for the show n shine? And what is the judging criteria?

Thanks Luke

And what about insurance? Who will cover you legally if you get into a smash? esp a bad one, it does happen.. Insurers say its your responsibility to meet Gov regs. That means to run susp and large tyres eng cert required if you can get one. Just a question? Where in QLD do you need large tyres ...

thanks again for the storeis. I got pulled up at RBT by one of those bike coppers (after I blew nothing) who went over everything really couldn't find anything and then said "You can expect to recieve a letter in the next 28 days to present your vehicle for a machinery at QLD Transport." Letter ...

Thanks mate. i've been pretty luck and alot of them have more q's and respect than bad intent. The roof's off mine all the time, and with 2 " body 4 " suspension lift (variable) 18" airbags all fibreglass body for the obvious techniacally questionable stuff the tyres aren't a real worry. But would ...

Hey all I am going to fit 35" tyres to the stumpy no matter what, and am well aware of all the good old QLD regs and standard police routine when i get pulled up. My Q is has any even been challenged on having 35's by the boys in blue and if so what was the result? Also is 8" the most accepted rim ...

Mate a guy called keith "donaldson fibreglass" north of brisbane did my whole fibreglass car one piece tilt front = bonnet + guards + headlight surrond + gt grilles $800 finished in white or blakc gel coat. He can do anything jeep or 40 series and is semi retired working from his home. Don't know ...

Go the fibreglass! Sure there is a bit more work and mucking around invovled with installing a fibreglass tub - drilling holes, extra bolts, etc. but you get to do it how you want the first time. And because you are drilling the holes that are necessary, everything when finished looks surprising ...

Got some hpotos BJ? How much di the paint cost you?

Woooo - Thanks for all the feedback. Time to do some bartering I think. Will post photos when I get the job done.

I cn organise pics in the next day or so.

I got a one piece front end for my 40 series for $980 complete. That's the head light surround, flares @ 2" wider, and bonnet with FORD style gtrilles and also a holden style scoop. Without the scoop they cost $800. From a guy callend Keith Donaldson - Donaldson fibreglass. He works from home in the ...

I am in the market for some bling bling LED's for use as rear indicators aand brake lights. Can anyone advise me where I might be able to get some and any idea what they are worth? I am Brisbane.

Cheers

THANKS FOR THE info so far.

Has anyine ever copped anything as extreme as legal prosecution for mods or just fines and points.

There has been alot of hetaed discussion about what is and isn't legal on QLD's roads. What I would like to know is what penalties have people actually recieved when pulled over and something is picked up? Are there different consequences from the boys in blue and tansport guys? I like many run ...

Also check out CORE4x4 - the purple air sprung 40 series from Tuff Truck 2002

I think its www.core4x4.com.au

I did an 18" air bag conversion on my 40 series and it is pretty cool. Originally we were goin to remove the leaf springs altogether and go the way you're heading, but Queensland Transport, who had originally OK our propsal before starting the work turned around and said it couldn't be done when we ...

I don't know if it is what u r after but the AIRBAG MAN at brendale who does all the firestone kits has a few. Easy to mount too.

Also, he loves anything custom ie. how about a 40 series tub with an esky glassed into the rear floor or glassed in compartments for your streo amp and battery? Talk to him as I have found him more than eager to step up to a challenge. His turnaround on a tub for me was 9 weeks back in 99.

G'day mate Forget Oz East unless you have an endless wallet and alot of patience. Talk to a guy called Keith Donaldson at danoaldson fibreglass on phone no 5429 5372. He works from home in the bribie island area. He did my tub for $3200 finished in black gelcoat. I spent another $1100 on bar work ...