Thread: What Are Your Favourite Modifications?

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Best modifications? Difficult to choose, but probably long range tank (60l) and water tank (40l, under driver's feet). Also very useful, cruise control and central locking.

John

Thanks John, that might be an alternative to the Front Runner tank I've been planning...

• Is there an off-the-shelf water tank available for under the driver's feet or did you construct your own?
• Is is susceptible to damage from underneath when driving over rock steps or boulders?
• Does it heat up from the exhaust?

I think someone (was it GAV110?) had an under-floor locker there... and come to think of it one of my '85 Counties had a 75L fuel tank that was mounted up under the driver's seat by the previous owner. That had a hefty steel plate (probably 10Kg!) bolted there for protection when rock hopping.

Originally Posted by RVR110

Thanks John, that might be an alternative to the Front Runner tank I've been planning...

• Is there an off-the-shelf water tank available for under the driver's feet or did you construct your own?
• Is is susceptible to damage from underneath when driving over rock steps or boulders?
• Does it heat up from the exhaust?

I think someone (was it GAV110?) had an under-floor locker there... and come to think of it one of my '85 Counties had a 75L fuel tank that was mounted up under the driver's seat by the previous owner. That had a hefty steel plate (probably 10Kg!) bolted there for protection when rock hopping.

Daniel from mulgo does the sill tanks, 60lt on the drivers side and 40lt on the passengers side. I have mine set up as drivers fuel and passengers water. With the font runner drivers side rear quarter tank I get 180lt of fuel across the 3 tanks. The thing I like is the weight distribution as its not all behind the axle like most long range tanks. They all fill up from the standard filling point.

I have never noticed heat build up from the exhaust, as its on the other side of the chassis rail but yes it is susceptible to damage, Nugget made up some great guards for them which I keep meaning to talk to him about.

I believe that Gav used the tanks for storage and had a hole cut with a removable panel in the drivers footwell into the tank for recovery gear.

My favourite modification would have to be portals

After that its the simple mulgo things like the exbox, rear door strut and second row door extenders, basic things Landrover should have done.......

let me know if you dont want that roof console as I might be interested.

Originally Posted by chook73

Daniel from mulgo does the sill tanks, 60lt on the drivers side and 40lt on the passengers side. I have mine set up as drivers fuel and passengers water. With the font runner drivers side rear quarter tank I get 180lt of fuel across the 3 tanks. The thing I like is the weight distribution as its not all behind the axle like most long range tanks. They all fill up from the standard filling point.

I have never noticed heat build up from the exhaust, as its on the other side of the chassis rail but yes it is susceptible to damage, Nugget made up some great guards for them which I keep meaning to talk to him about.

I believe that Gav used the tanks for storage and had a hole cut with a removable panel in the drivers footwell into the tank for recovery gear.

My favourite modification would have to be portals

After that its the simple mulgo things like the exbox, rear door strut and second row door extenders, basic things Landrover should have done.......

let me know if you dont want that roof console as I might be interested.

I agree with you that sill tanks provide the best weight distribution, but without portals or a lift I think they'd be in for a few scrapes and dents if I went in that direction. At this stage I'm still thinking of the 36L Frontrunner water tank, but I'll look under the driver's floor to see what possibilities there might be. A custom made tank would be cheaper than the Front Runner tank, but it would probably need a protection plate.

I'll let you know about the roof console, but it could be a long time before I make a decision because if I don't install it then I'll keep it around until I'm certain that I won't I change my mind...

180L Should be enough to get you out of town if a zombie apocalypse occurs. Just keep a couple of chainsaws handy

Glad to hear that the portals are still your favourite modification... I hope they're all sorted now as it's been a long journey for you.

Originally Posted by RVR110

I agree with you that sill tanks provide the best weight distribution, but without portals or a lift I think they'd be in for a few scrapes and dents if I went in that direction. At this stage I'm still thinking of the 36L Frontrunner water tank, but I'll look under the driver's floor to see what possibilities there might be. A custom made tank would be cheaper than the Front Runner tank, but it would probably need a protection plate.

I'll let you know about the roof console, but it could be a long time before I make a decision because if I don't install it then I'll keep it around until I'm certain that I won't I change my mind...

180L Should be enough to get you out of town if a zombie apocalypse occurs. Just keep a couple of chainsaws handy

Glad to hear that the portals are still your favourite modification... I hope they're all sorted now as it's been a long journey for you.

Well there you go you have just made a perfect justification for fitting portals! Failing that I might see what Nugget did for his sill tank protection and how heavy that is.

No problems about the roof console, I am not in any rush as its for the CTIS controller which is a very long way off at this stage......

180lt is getting me around 1450km with the portals which is about 12.5 l/100km and much better than I expected given I was getting around 12 l/100km before fitting them.

My best is converting the front right guard into a toolbox. Probably has about 20. -30 litres capacity. I use it for jack, tools, tie down straps. Great use of otherwise wasted space in the engine bay

Originally Posted by stealth

My best is converting the front right guard into a toolbox. Probably has about 20. -30 litres capacity. I use it for jack, tools, tie down straps. Great use of otherwise wasted space in the engine bay

Thanks stealth - any photos? I've been thinking about putting hinges on the blanking plate on the driver's side front wing (a bit like the GMB Fender Locker) and making use of the space under there - perhaps for the winch controller or if I go with a water tank under the driver's foot-well then maybe putting the filler tube under the blanking plate. 20-30 liters of space? that opens up a whole new range of possibilities

Originally Posted by stealth

My best is converting the front right guard into a toolbox. Probably has about 20. -30 litres capacity. I use it for jack, tools, tie down straps. Great use of otherwise wasted space in the engine bay

I use mine to store spare radiator hoses, fuel hose, serpentine belt and a few other bulky items I am unlikely to need but what a great idea using it for tools etc.

Would be good to see photos.

Off topic but can anyone tell me what happened with the word radiator above? It has automatically linked to ebay?