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Update to Bo modifications page , more to come soon ….

Firestone Air Helpers


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Best justification for not buying a diesel donkey that I’ve seen (ex LCCSA)

 
PostPosted: Fri May 17, 2013 1:29 pm    Post subject: Re: V8 reliability questions?
Difference in fuel consumption between 1HZ and V6??In 10000km, the V6 gulps down +- 1667 litres (6 km/l), = R 20370 (@ R 12,22/L)The Donkey +- 1428 (7km/l), = R 17560 (@ R 12.36/l)Difference is 239 litres, and R 2810.Your “extra” service on the Donkey is around R 1200.so………physical monetary difference is R 1610 over 10 000km, or 16 cents a kilometer. Or a difference of a measly R 161 over 1000 kilometers.If that bothers you, with all due respect, then look at something like a Polo Diesel. Wink
 

And let’s not forget this

1HZ                                                                                                                                            V6

Under the bonnet > Drivetrain
Maximum power: (kW @ r/min) 96 @ 3800
Maximum torque: (Nm @ r/min) 285 @ 2200
Valve mechanism: 12 valve, SOHC		 Maximum power: (kW @ r/min) 170 @ 5600
Maximum torque: (Nm @ r/min) 360 @ 3800
Valve mechanism: 24 valve, DOHC with VVT-i

or the Donk’s extra 27k purchase price

New record

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Just the 2 tanks – no jerries

 

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Plasma Winch Rope

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I needed to replace my winch cable , as it had worked very hard , especially when I had it on the Disco . I decided to go for a plasma rope instead , mainly because it is easier to work with and much safer as well . I sourced it from Bud Morris of Sunset Equipment fame.

You can read up more on plasma ropes here

And here’s a great video on splicing ropes

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Bo 1 Gate 0

I wasn’t sure how strong my sand ladder/table mounts where , but I guess this answers it .

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De Wildt 4×4 Trail

Below is footage of my latest testing of Bo. I have moved the water tanks to just behind the cab , and this has made the balance much better . I was also impressed at how waterproof it is compared to a landy


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De Wildt 4×4

Colin and I spent the morning at De Wildt 4×4 to test the new suspension setup . Must admit I’m very happy with the results. Thanks to Paul and co for letting us tag along. And thanks to Joe for the theory and practical . Very nice setup , wish we’d had enough time for the mountain trail as well


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My latest record

No jerries – just the 2 tanks


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Pop Quiz

I have bought a set of KC HID’s that consist of one driving light and one spotlight. Which one would I mount on the left and which one on the right .


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Hopefully my next mod

Hi ,

Thanks for your enquiry.

We have the following options available for your vehicle:

STAGE 1 (R 8500.00 EXCL VAT)

  • Stainless steel free flow exhaust system
  • Air cleaner modification
  • Unichip
  • Dyno Tune

Power increase from 176 KW to 200 KW

Torque increase from 376 NM to 400 NM

STAGE 2 (R 16000.00 EXCL VAT)

  • Gas flow cylinder heads
  • Degree cam timing
  • Stainless steel free flow exhaust system
  • Air cleaner modification
  • Unichip
  • Dyno Tune

Power increase from 176 KW to 215 KW

Torque increase from 376 NM to 430 NM

STAGE 3 (R 65000.00 EXCL VAT)

  • TRD Supercharger kit (incl spark plugs + injectors)
  • TRD Charge cooler
  • 76 mm Stainless steel free flow exhaust system
  • Air cleaner modification
  • Unichip
  • Dyno Tune

Price on STAGE 3 subject to exchange rate !

Power increase from 176 KW to 250 KW

Torque increase from 376 NM to 550 NM

Regards,

Shaun