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winch challenge - something different

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winch challenge - something different

Post by planb »

check out this truck, i like it!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlayGJX9wnI
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Post by jsttry »

Is this the same planB that used to have a turbo'ed commodore ute on ls1.com.au?
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Post by coxy321 »

Not bad - certainly different.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=661186

Very well built too, nice and clean/tidy with attention to detail.

I wonder what Mitsubishi ute its actually based on....? Couldn't hear a turbo either. :?
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Post by planb »

cool, thanks for the link.

found some more photos at

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/letsoffroad/Mitsimog#

whats up with the axles?

is that a spacer?

aren't mogs usually double cardan type cv's?
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Post by planb »

jsttry wrote:Is this the same planB that used to have a turbo'ed commodore ute on ls1.com.au?
nope, sorry
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Post by coxy321 »

Wouldn't have a clue. All i know is that there was some seriously thick bush in that video! :cool:
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Post by PacMan »

Hi,

i wondering about that suspension setup of that great 4x4.

The back shocks are very nice with the ram extension on the side of the shock.
It works like changing the top mounting of the shock to different hights.

But the front ram just compress/extend the front shock.

How are the front shocks working with compressed/extended ram?
Are they useless so far the ram is not on float?
Why isn't he using the same system in the front like in the back?


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Post by str8up »

That just looks painfull
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Post by Jacked »

looks like he should be sticking to the track and not destroying the bush. :roll:

i want one :oops:
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Post by Gwagensteve »

That seems pretty typical for "extreme" UK offroad use. That will be on private property - typically old mine/quarry sites.

Interesting that the Triton cab doesn't seem to have lasted long.

I do think it's turbocharged - There's a hint of wastegate noise. Just because it doesn't whilstle doesn't mean it's not turboed.

I agree it's an awesome piece of engineering but I can't help but think it's a heavy piece of overkill for that sort of terrain - something that weighed 1/3 of what that does with maybe a 35" tyre would murder all its hydraulic trickery in that mud.

It also seems to bear out a theory that the more you have to play with, the worse you are as a driver (in general) IMHO the driver was making a meal of that terrain - not driving in a fluid way at all. A lower COG and less to stuff around with would have to be more effective.

Just my 2C, but I do wish my junk had that much time and effort in it.

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Post by coxy321 »

I reckon it needs a VW Beetle bonnet on it.

I can't say i've ever seen someone do a simultaneous front/rear winch/strafe before either....maybe i'm just sheltered.... :?
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Post by bazzle »

coxy321 wrote:Wouldn't have a clue. All i know is that there was some seriously thick bush in that video! :cool:
Thats what the area around Walkers track and Dick Hill in the Powelltown area used to be like !
We used to take our 31" Nissans ect in there, lots of winching but....

All shut off now :(

Bazzle
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