By DurtyDisco - 18 Sep 2013
Hi gang,
As we all know the G4's generally are quite a formidable bit of kit that are mostly comfy and well equipped......
Out of curiosity more than anything else I was wondering what modifications/updates/upgrades we have done to our trucks to make them just they way we want them....
Tigger - has had an engine remap and is about the have a bigger intercooler and silicone hoses......
What's yours had..?
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By stu_007 - 18 Sep 2013
K&N filter and that's it!!!!!
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By marco g4 - 18 Sep 2013
Not done anything to the ffrr, the D3 had stainless exhaust and high flow cats and had it tweaked to go better as the standard v8 is pretty gutless, then fitted Brembo brakes to make it stop again.
then of course i drive like i stole it , the only way to drive a V8 ,:)
Mark
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By Brendan - 19 Sep 2013
Not had any time for up grades andi hard enough to keep on road as it is lol
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By DaveM - 20 Sep 2013
1.Twin battery set up with 3 power outlets in car wired to second battery
2. BAS remap
3. LED strip lights in load space
4. V8 brake discs/caliper carriers
5. K&N filter
6. GSM FBH trigger for a warm engine
7. heated steering wheel
8. spare set of RR wheels with GGAT's on them for summer use
9. ipod integration kit
That's all, must fix the winch sometime soon.....
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By DurtyDisco - 20 Sep 2013
Dave M.....loving the 3. LED strip lights in Space..... must be a hell of a long cable though!
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By DaveM - 20 Sep 2013
haha - yes, quite a volt drop! meant to type luggage space!!!
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By Anything orange - 20 Sep 2013
Upgrades!!!! the mere thought of them and i'm waiting for summit else to go wrong! Ah but i suppose replacing the old steel brake pipes with copper ones when they went is technically an upgrade. But otherwise i just been fire fighting, and embers ain't out yet....front prop next on list judging by the rumbling.
It would be nice to spend summit on the ole beast and notice an improvement, not just think Ah is that how it's s'posed to run 'normally'
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By Verydisco - 20 Sep 2013
Confirmed full-on overall of the vehicle mechanical.
It deserves a full overall and complete service. We are talking big bucks, but I think it is worth it... :Wow:
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By RocKeR - 23 Sep 2013
Nothing mechanical at this stage. Just a couple of subtle extra stickers for the Sussex 4x4 Response, and fitted a CB and amateur radio, without any holes in the dash!
The CB and radio antennas nicely mounted on the G4 roof rack. Radio antenna utilises best use of ground plane in the middle of the roof.
New Cobra CB and radio securely mounted out of the way on front of driver's seat!
Controls nicely fitted to front console with sticky backed Velcro - no holes!
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By Johnny A - 23 Sep 2013
Just a few subtle tweeks :Whistling:
Southdown raised air intake.
Mobilecentre LED vehicle lighting i.e. headlights, side lights (incorporating daylight running lights) indicators etc.
Internal LED lighting (Mobilecentre model 282) for rear pod.
12v Power outlets rear pod x 3.
12v Power outlets rear cab x 2.
Additional fuse & relay module (mounted on rear bulkhead behind rear seats) controlling and protecting above power outlets and additional lighting circuits.
Mammoth Matt black 5 bar chequer plate fitted to full bonnet.
Mammoth Matt black 5 bar chequer plate fitted to wing tops.
Southdown HD steering guard.
Southdown HD front axle guard (to be fitted).
Superwinch X9 Front winch.
First Four Off Road Ltd Tubular Winch bumper (shadow model with swivel recovery eyes).
Upgraded suspension front and rear dampers ( 2”+ Koni Heavy Track Raid).
Upgraded suspension springs front and rear (Old Man Emu 767X and 754 ).
Upgraded steering damper (Old Man Emu SD32).
Vehicle fully Polybushed.
Black Blindo wheel rims fitted with 285/75R16 BFG KM2 tires
Side protection sills.
Rear recovery hitch.
Genesis duel battery management system serving duel Odyssey PC1500 batteries.
Outback centre roof console incorporating solar panel readout, spot light controls, reading lights and CB radio.
Bespoke sun visors to accommodate centre roof console.
Bespoke switch panel for all external work lights & daylight running lights.
Full front and rear Protection & Performance Ltd external safety cage.
2 x Ladders giving access to front and rear external roll cage.
Matt black 5 bar chequer plate installed behind roof ladders (kicker plate).
Patriot roof rack fitted to rear external safety cage.
Front driving lights, 4 x Warn SDB-160 HB Lights (fitted at high level to front external safety cage).
Mobilecentre model 783 LED work lights (mounted high level attached to external roll cage, left/right/rear).
Bespoke full draw/storage system for rear pod (incorporating internal spare wheel storage).
Frontrunner 62ltr reserve fuel tank installed under rear seat with transfer pump.
2 x solar panels fitted within front roll cage to charge secondary battery whilst camping.
LR fitted rubber floor mats front and rear.
Howling Moon 1.6m deluxe roof tent (unused).
Howling Moon side awning (unused).
Bespoke rear awning.
Well you did ask, Note must buy a kitchen sink :hehe:
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By RocKeR - 24 Sep 2013
Hey Johnny - I was marshalling with Sussex 4x4 with 'one of the infamous five' of the 2008 G4 Defender 130s last weekend.
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By DurtyDisco - 24 Sep 2013
Did a similar thing with my CB Graham, made up a bracket to mount it to the seat.
Used a Brodit Proclip to mount the mic
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By Johnny A - 24 Sep 2013
Unfortunatly the Piglets going to be sold to finance work on the house :crying:
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By DurtyDisco - 27 Sep 2013
Notes to self, when ordering a new intercooler, make sure the supplier REALLY UNDERSTANDS you have a winch mount fitted......
I did ask for the offroad version, but he advised on the fast road instead, again I advised it had a winch fitted, to get the reply, "we've supplied hundreds of intercoolers to people with D3's that have winches fitted".... apparently not on a D3 G4 you haven't!
So gone back to Allisport to be remade to fit.....
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By Gazdiver - 27 Sep 2013
Thats no good is it but at least if anyone else wants one they will have an idea what not to send, gonna have to give you a new title
G4 test vehicle owner:Whistling:
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