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update on a18suf

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02 Jan 2011 18:25 - 02 Jan 2011 18:26 #8676 by a18suf
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Thought it was about time i updated you all on my jimny.
my dad has been hard at work fitting my lift kit, wheel spacers, winch which he built into my bumper then put in a 2nd battery to run it off, snorkle, tyres and cb.
today i was at wilton off road centre playing in the mud. it was still frozen so i ploughed my jimny through a couple of inches of ice to make it easier for the green ovals :lol: .
and ive added pics as i know how much you all like them.

s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n540/a18suf/wilton/
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02 Jan 2011 18:36 - 02 Jan 2011 18:37 #8678 by supergaz
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Very neat looking install, The winch will be great for helping our green oval friends!
Just thinking on how to wire up my winch, if to use a second big battery charged via a split charge relay?
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02 Jan 2011 19:48 #8686 by a18suf
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mine is just wired up positive to positive and negative to negative there is no need for a spilt charger. my second battery is just a normal size not a large one.

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02 Jan 2011 20:00 #8689 by kirkynut
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You look like you've been having fun!!!

You'll be wanting bigger tyres to overcome those pesky ruts at some point in the future no doubt! I've experienced the same!

Your Jimny looks nice and tidy - even covered in mud - you certainly couldn't be accused of not trying!

You might find your normal car batteries don't like winching and give up the ghost earlier than expected. When they do, consider a single Numax as a replacement for both (might need to relocate it to the boot due to size) as I think it would be ideal for what you use it for - the same as me and I have one.

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The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.

My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0

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02 Jan 2011 20:09 #8690 by a18suf
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we were going to put one big one in but it wouldnt fit and dnt want to muck about to much, things have had to be moved around to get the 2nd battery in under the bonnet. so far not had any problems but will just see how it goes. my jimny is starting to get a few war wounds now but never mind im sure there will be more to come :lol: . the tyres ive got on at the moment are quite big for jimny arches have had to be choped to stop the rubbing. couldnt go any bigger at the moment as it struggles with hills and speed with these ones on and its my only car so dont want to ruin it.

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02 Jan 2011 20:46 #8692 by biggaz
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I know what you mean, my jimny is my only car so need to weigh things up !

looks like you had great fun though, plenntttyy of MUD!

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02 Jan 2011 20:50 #8693 by a18suf
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ohh yea no shortage of mud, theres just as much inside as there was on the outside. i need to learn to shut my windows lol. id love a second car but cant afford double everything :(

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02 Jan 2011 21:17 #8696 by biggaz
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yeh it does get expensive!


does any leak in the doors?

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02 Jan 2011 21:32 #8702 by darthloachie
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biggaz wrote: yeh it does get expensive!


does any leak in the doors?



only when the windows are open :laugh:

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03 Jan 2011 09:44 #8714 by a18suf
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the inside stays dry unlike my dads jeep his is like a sieve :laugh: .
ive been through water and mud past the bottom of my doors a couple of times and carpets are still dry apart from whn its come in off my boots.

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03 Jan 2011 14:29 - 03 Jan 2011 14:30 #8746 by zukhunter
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kirkynut what size of numax battery are you running
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03 Jan 2011 16:49 - 03 Jan 2011 16:49 #8770 by kirkynut
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The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.

My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0
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