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Stealth Mods

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 11:38 pm
by just cruizin'
Hi Guys,

Put a deposit down on a Zook today and she who must be obeyed has told me I'm not allow too spend any readies (which aren't really that ready) on it. SO what I'm asking is what are the best CHEAP mods I can do without the handbrake being any the wiser. The things bog stock at the moment so yes she will notice Hilux diffs spring over with 37"s. I could probably get away with a 2" lift if I do it quick.

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:01 am
by nicbeer
Leaf or coil?

do a simple 2"BL or 2" spring lift and go for some 235 or 30' tyres.

Nic

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:57 am
by just cruizin'
Tis a leaf, will probably wait till it needs tyres b4 I lift it to make it less noticable.

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:35 pm
by nicbeer
Depends on how crap the tyres are now and where u want to wheel.

If u are only planning minor mods only then u can prob fit 235's on without lift and then lift later. At least u will have traction.

As most i have seen have come with the 205's in either slick or barely highway terrain.

cheers

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:45 pm
by smileysmoke
check the following link for some basic mods.. http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=62283

your question seems to be asked all the time so do some searches on mods.. or performance and you should find a bit.

cheers.

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 8:10 am
by munga
sounds to me like the best mod could be some flowers once in a while :P

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 11:08 am
by chunkz
shackles....

diff locker, she wouldnt realise that

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 1:23 pm
by mooks100
Don't lie to your wife. Family comes first, 4wd fun second. I'm sure if you were upfront with her she'd come around and give the thumbs-up for a few mods. Plus you'll breed trust in your relationship.
All the best mate.
Dr Phil

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 2:05 pm
by N*A*M
lockers and gears
leave everything else stock and well the piss out of it :cool:

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 12:42 pm
by greg
leave it muddy after a run too in order to hide all the panel damage :cool:

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:14 pm
by droopypete
Honey, I got you some loverly top soil for your garden :D
Peter.

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 10:44 pm
by just cruizin'
There is NO way the boss will let me spend anything on it, with a locked and lift 100 series in the garage she thinks that should be enough. I've done pretty good just getting the zook in the first place. I needed a cheap economical vehicle to get to work in and she said an old laser was the go, I pushed for the zook and got it to her disapproval, one $WD is not enough is it.

Shackles I can make myself so they'll be on the list, anything under fifty dollars that's not in your face obvious will be done.

It's not a matter of keeping things from her entirely, I just can't leave anything standard.

Do the foam air filters make much difference?

Locker will have to be a penny saving exercise I think.

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:13 pm
by -Mandy-
munga wrote:sounds to me like the best mod could be some flowers once in a while :P
This could work. :lol:

Modify it as it is her car and assure her it has to be done so she can wheel it harder ;) :D

1st mod will be : hilux diffs (purely because you want her to have more stability while driving it) :twisted: :P ;)

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:24 pm
by Gutless
-Mandy- wrote:
munga wrote:sounds to me like the best mod could be some flowers once in a while :P
This could work. :lol:

Modify it as it is her car and assure her it has to be done so she can wheel it harder ;) :D

1st mod will be : hilux diffs (purely because you want her to have more stability while driving it) :twisted: :P ;)
This is what I did....

I "GAVE" her the zook as a present, and cosequently I now have an unlimited budget :D