winch challenge - something different
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:16 am
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winch challenge - something different
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:52 am
Is this the same planB that used to have a turbo'ed commodore ute on ls1.com.au?
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:56 am
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.
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:04 pm
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?
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?
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:07 pm
nope, sorryjsttry wrote:Is this the same planB that used to have a turbo'ed commodore ute on ls1.com.au?
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:22 pm
Wouldn't have a clue. All i know is that there was some seriously thick bush in that video! 
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:46 pm
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?
Thanks
Chris
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?
Thanks
Chris
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:54 pm
That just looks painfull
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:02 pm
looks like he should be sticking to the track and not destroying the bush. 
i want one
i want one
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:21 pm
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.
Steve.
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.
Steve.
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:08 pm
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....
I can't say i've ever seen someone do a simultaneous front/rear winch/strafe before either....maybe i'm just sheltered....
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:42 am
Thats what the area around Walkers track and Dick Hill in the Powelltown area used to be like !coxy321 wrote:Wouldn't have a clue. All i know is that there was some seriously thick bush in that video!
We used to take our 31" Nissans ect in there, lots of winching but....
All shut off now :(
Bazzle