Michael's V8Y62

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I thought I'd also mention that I filled 5 Jerry cans with 100 litres of fuel and put them securely in the back of Pearl. There was a noticeable difference in how Pearl handled with the extra weight of the 5 full Jerry cans. I imagine it would be much worse with a long range tank if there is no change to the suspension. So I am researching suspension modifications for both front (because I have the bull bar) and rear (because I eventually want to fit a long range tank). I am thinking of height adjustable air bags for the rear and slightly increased load capacity front springs.

I haven’t reset my economy reading for about 6 months and it sits at 15.6l/100. This is probably over 50% around town driving too. Your 14.1l/100 figure is around what I get mostly highway driving.

Will be interested to hear what you choose with regards to front and rear suspension for added loads. I chose heavier progressive-rate springs in my Y61 due to my personal belief of having the springs work harder, not the chassis, but the Y62 is an entirely different suspension setup so I haven’t done anything to the factory setup yet (I also haven’t modified or loaded this one as much as the Y61).

I installed an Opposite Lock bullbar on my Y62 and although it has not exceeded maximum permitted loading to the front end, it noticeably affected the performance of the front suspension through corners. It’s a fantastic bullbar however and I’m happy with its aesthetics and protection and will be interested in your front end upgrades and feedback.