AB's new GQ is finally here

[Clunk]

If your talking about my new bar then that is a good question.

You should start another thread if you don't get an answer but you may need to space the winch back with the returns of the bar either side.

All good, Timbar came round so hd a look at his, low mount just bolts onto the front of the bar using those 4 bolt holes.

[AB]

Ordered the kits for the highmount rebuild.


With the help of Dazz aka mr winch man he has convinced me to get some added goodies so this will be one nifty little winch once done!!!

[AB]

Sorted out the recovery points and wired the satphone dock to battery myself after I specifically told the auto elec to do this but he wired to the hazards and blew the pcb...


New km2
High mount rebuild install and fairlead, rope and controller
Rear quarter cut and front guard chop
Front mud flaps
Rear bar
Upgrade turbo and pump, 3" elbow to inlet manifold
Need rear slide windows
Rossco selling me his arb compressor when he gets his air locker
New airbox
Indicators on new bar
New water bottle
Mesh on roof rack
New flares
Door hinges
Put a half decent stereo and speaker system in...lol
Run mandrel bends on aux tank main filler... Winnie, you need to do this too after simmo experience.

[Stropp]

got a bit of work ahead of you mate.

[AB]

got a bit of work ahead of you mate.

I'm committed mate...

Albright solenoids turned up today.

[AB]

Bracing kit for highmount turned up...

[Rossco]

Very nice.

[AB]

I'm contemplating putting a scoop on and even possibly throwing a few washers on the back of the bonnet hinge to help out.

Taking the thermo out and a giant ic in front has only "slightly" changed water temps. Nothing to be overly concerned about but still a concern for me.

I know I know, I need to get a proper gauge but I did notice towing the camper on the weekend the needle got to half way, even whisker over on those long hills to gisborne which is still ok in operating temps but the usual paranoid AB sets it in. Never had that pre ic towing.

Summer concerns me...

Will a scoop and raising the rear bonnet help?

Any other ideas?

Car is fine without towing, just want to make sure I can have it sorted for the next touring adventure towing the camper up north, etc...

Any suggestions appreciated!!!

[DX grunt]

Any suggestions appreciated!!!

Trade up to a GU. lol

[Ben-e-boy]

I'm contemplating putting a scoop on and even possibly throwing a few washers on the back of the bonnet hinge to help out.

Taking the thermo out and a giant ic in front has only "slightly" changed water temps. Nothing to be overly concerned about but still a concern for me.

I know I know, I need to get a proper gauge but I did notice towing the camper on the weekend the needle got to half way, even whisker over on those long hills to gisborne which is still ok in operating temps but the usual paranoid AB sets it in. Never had that pre ic towing.

Summer concerns me...

Will a scoop and raising the rear bonnet help?

Any other ideas?

Car is fine without towing, just want to make sure I can have it sorted for the next touring adventure towing the camper up north, etc...

Any suggestions appreciated!!!

Half way is nothing, you still have to put a highmount in front too. That made my water temp rise slightly on the long hills