Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Getting insurance for events is not as easy as one would think, you need to write a plan and everything needs to be noted.
Working on this slowly.
Well this event is based around the average Joe Blows everyday driver with limited mods.
The suspension will be that you can drive on the road legally ...

Just a question to those 4by's with winches....when do you use your winch and in what situation do you use them?

Kind Regards.

This event is still in the making, the insurance to cater for a event is the frustrating part, but being sorted. The logistics and planning is time consuming to say the least, so patients is required.
A plan of the event has to be written up to be able to source insurance to make all parties happy ...

One thing i've noticed about the "everyday daily driver' style of competitions that have been held over the years is that people don't seem to get it that if you want to race or compete you're going to get damage. I'm guilty of this as well so i'm no saint, but people don't seem to realise that ...

The winch will be apart of the challenge, but will cater for those that dont have a winches, to generate more interest from from the gerenal public.
Thank for the feedback and the input to this thread.

Kind regards Chad.

No we havent spoken to any one at suspension stuff about any of this at all.
The area for start would be well around The out skirts of brisbane, at a number of parks or private land.
I am gathering as much info and feedback from everyone in regards to this.
As there has to be alot of thought into ...

Now Pommy...do you have the pen and paper ready for this?

Kind regards Chad.

Just want to thank Dave in giving myself and Rhys the opportunity to learn on how to set courses and the valuable information of the inside workings that go on behind the scenes of organising and running of the ARB winch challenge series. I intend to developed more knowledge and experience into the ...

Thanks bigred for the footage of our trucks and of the jump that bent my diff.....but had a ball and enjoyed taking the kids for a run and making their faces light up. Would also like to thank Dave Metcalfe for the invite too. My daughter and I had a great time....

Chad.

I have just built a winch challenge truck, http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic160661-0-asc-30.php well almost ready for winching, but I have done a couple of speed events (cooper rally) and have got the bug for speed.
I have done a clutch in the thing which was a excedy sarfri tuff, but after a few ...

Yes Ian did compete, a couple of roll overs.....bad being the supercharged shorty from Rocky.
This was my first event in my new Turbo charged GQ ute.....went great, bar a few little teething probs, other than that top weekend.
Thanks to Landcruiser park.

Kind regards Chad and Damo

Thats the one's.....you also have to have a tag on race seats that have ADR3, VSB 5A or VSB 5b which monza have on theirs, and when i bought my from ebay was lucky they had the label on them.

Chad.

Go the TB42E with a Garrett TO4Z turbo...

Chad.

I have just built my cage myself and have had my cage approved and when it comes to the harnesses, I have 2 that I bought off ebay and they are monza brand and they complie with ADR 4, AS/NSZ 2596 and they are 4 point and are mounted on my cage.

Chad.

Dam..another license i requirer....well I thought on this subject, about rego, where would I park it etc....I went for a 100 series as tow car and family and got a trailer built it cost me $5000...but this also is going to carry a speedway car on it when not running my truck....once get finished ...

Well Instead of mounting the front winch at the rear, I think i'll just mid mount the rear winch for weight distrubution.

If what people say about lifting the rear why has alot of the out back guys mid mounted theirs

Chad.

Thanks to you all, all have relevant points that I will take on board.
As it has been said......play more.
Not having done this much at all.....played on the street but no offroad yet.
Thought id just build the truck to OBC specs then go from there.
I will now play with finding the right weight ...

Im starting a build of my comp truck and have a few questions to ask as have been doing my research into the build with the use of dvd's and going to the events....winch challenge 1's, havent been to the cliffhanger nor the OBC. I have had a few old folk that have been around 4x4's since I was a boy ...

Thanks Toohey, that thread was educational. With have a look at Stauff clamps, didnt even think of them and would be a better finish too.

Have to admit there is some thinking invovled in a good working setup and somewhat competive too. :shock:

Pays to research, but can do your head in sometimes ...

Well, there is alittle more involved or to think about when approaching this setup.
It will be in comp scene so has to spool evenly.

More thought to this is required on my part.
Thank you for the responses, as Im a first timer at this maybe I should just put on front and learn the winch first ...

As I have a front mount intercooler I was thinking of centre mounting my front winch.
I will be using plasma rope and wondering what tubing would be ideal for feeding to the front bar and can anyone help with info or and photos on this subject?

Kind regards Chad.

Big_GQ wrote:Could spend 5 grand easy let me guess cracked pistons or knock?

doing research as may sell the one out of the vehicle i might be buying as engine has just been rebuilt and I was thinking of a petrol V8.

Kind regards.

Can anyone give me some idea of a price on a rebuilt Landcrusier 1HZ turbo (Denco Turbo) engine.

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Thanks good read. Im looking at a landcrusier and seems a good contender.

Thanks to all that responded to my topic.
I took all advice on board and have been researching for sometime on building or buying.
I have opted to find something done, and think I have found 1 just have to have a look at it.
Thank you again and if things go okay will be on track soon.
Another MAD ...

Yes silly me im talking winch challenges

thanks for those links

I have $30 grand and if needs be have a harley streetrod with 9000km on it to sell as well about ($22 000) but would take $10 grnad out and buy myself a sports bike for around that price.
I was going to start with a GQ wagon petrol auto as I would like to put a chev in it later, and cut it down to a ...