This is the Toughest, Most Capable Range Rover around!
Winter is here and whether you want something to play in the snow or outdo all your mates in the mud then this is the Beast for you - and, I just paid the rego last week so it comes with 12 months rego as well. All you need to do is hand over some cash, turn the key and go WILD and ENJOY!!!
I can't possibly detail EVERY modification that has been done to this amzing vehicle but I'll list a few to whet your appetite – there is a more complete list below:
A late model 4.6 HSE motor was fully upgraded and fitted a number of years ago
Once the 36 inch Simex Centipede tyres were added it needed more power
An Eaton M112 supercharger was fitted and the engine now produces around 500HP!
A late model Nissan Patrol manual gearbox was fitted to handle the power
Macnamara lockable diffs have been fitted and the transfer case has also been upgraded and re-built
Long range tanks have been fitted and it now carries 220 litres with a jerry can on the back.
The key that distinguishes this vehicle from EVERY other 4WD out there is the custom made ACTIVE suspension system - basically, you can throw this car around on the road like a sports car but then get full wheel travel off road. You could have $1 million cash in your hand today and you could NOT buy this system! There are only 2 known G-Force active suspension systems in operation and the other is in the Rangie that belongs to the mechanic who built mine.
To see what this all means to YOU, please click the following link and see the car in action as well as a detailed description of all the modifications that have been done:
Heavily Modified Range Rover - YouTube
Here is a more detailed list of what this car currently has:
A 4.6 HSE motor was originally fitted about 8 years ago and this was fully rebuilt and fitted with forged pistons, new HiLift camshafts, balanced crank etc. about 5 years ago. The vehicle has done less than 15,000 k's since the rebuild.
An Eaton M112 Supercharger with water/methanol injection run by separate Uni chip to keep it cool was fitted to replace the inefficient Eaton M90 that was previously used.
A custom designed and built plennum spacer has also been fitted to maximize cooling and efficient distribution of air to all cylinders.
The supercharger has a custom designed and manufactured hardened steel gilmer drive/pulley system for positive traction at all times. The bearings were changed just last year.
A Motec engine management system now controls the engine.
A quick release snorkel with custom designed and manufactured air cleaner housing has been fitted and can quickly be swapped between direct cold air intake for on road performance and filtered snorkel for off-road.
I have receipts for well over $30,000 on the engine alone. It has been dyno tested with over 135Kw at ALL 4 wheels with 36 inch tyres on – this equates to over 500 HP at the engine! It also produces almost 1000 Nm of torque! I have included a copy of the dyno report in the picture gallery that verifies these figures.
It also has an on-board air compressor for pumping up air mattresses, tyres etc. The cross members under the engine has been sealed and can be used as a holding tank – this air compressor has as much power as your local servo one and comes with a click in hose and attachments to reach all 5 wheels.
The unique G-Force system that you can see operating in the video above was completely overhauled just last year with brand new seals and shaft and works perfectly.
The suspension also runs Bilstein shocks all round with one at each front corner and 2 at each rear corner for a perfect ride both on and off road.
You seriously cannot get a full understanding of the MASSIVE difference the G-Force active suspension system makes to the vehicle until you drive it. Sure, the video gives you an idea but when you drive the vehicle you will understand why I still believe that it was single best modification I ever did – despite the MANY that you can see have been made.
An upgraded radiator and new fan have been fitted to the vehicle.
It has a 4½ inch body/chassis lift and this included lengthening brake lines, seat belt mount, radiator mounts etc.
A late model 5 speed GQ Nissan Patrol gearbox has been fitted to handle the power and it has a really low 1st gear for crawling down steep, muddy slopes.
The transfer case has been rebuilt and hardened and the front and rear diffs have been replaced with MacNamara diff locks and, as is noted below, even the axle stubs have been cryogenically frozen so that there are virtually NO weak spots in the entire vehicle.
In fact, the only thing you should ever have problems with is Uni joints – which are fairly cheap and really don't need changing all that often anyway.
There are 2 long range tanks fitted which have again been custom designed and manufactured to take advantage of the 4½ inch body lift. There are a total of 5 upgraded fuel pumps to get the fuel efficiently from all the tanks to the engine.
Additional cross bracing has also been added to the chassis for extra strength.
I run 33 x 12.5 x 15 inch Serengetti All Terrain tyres on-road and it also has a set of 5 off-set wheels with internal bead locks and 36 x 12.5 x 15 inch Simex Centipede off-road tyres – that you can see in action in that video above. The off-road tyres are HUGE - equivalent to a 315/85/15 - and will get you through or over pretty much anything you dare to tackle. Note, these are 36 inch tyres and NOT 35 inch - and, as any woman will tell you, EVERY inch counts!
Again, a custom designed and manufactured wheel carrier, with a dual hinge - to hold the weight of the large tyres - has been fitted along with a modified jerry can holder with gas strut.
The vehicle has massive tow hooks at each corner to pull out all the muppets whose ego was clearly bigger than their 4WD - you will be amazed at how often you get called upon to pull people out when you drive around the bush in this beast!
It has a set of good old Cibie Super Oscar spotlights that still work really well and light up the night road perfectly so, if you're brave enough to try some extreme off-roading at night, this truck caters for that too.
Internally, the head lining that always tends to drop on Rangies has been replaced and a strong, custom designed and manufactured half roll cage has also been fitted.
It also has a set of custom designed and manufactured roll out drawers that have heaps of room to stow all your recovery gear as well as other camping and off-road bits and pieces and it will keep them all safely tucked away when you put this beast through it paces during any extreme off-road adventures.
It also has a 6 stack CD player with Panasonic stereo system as well as a DVD player with runs the sound through the stereo. There is also a CB fitted along with a 9db phone aerial and cradle system.
Finishing touches are the 2 way electric sunroof, wooden sports steering wheel and gear knob.
I’m sure I’ve still missed a heap of mods but I have around $115,000 worth of receipts that you are welcome to have a look through if you’re interested.
This Rangie is virtually indestructible. No expense has been spared and I have done everything you can think of, right down to cryogenically freezing the axle stubs, to make it the toughest, “go anywhere” 4WD I can. If you want the ULTIMATE 4WD that will turn heads wherever you go and give you years of off-road fun then this is the truck for you.
This car is a one-off and has cost well in excess of 3 times the very reasonable asking price. But please, if this car is not for you or you do not appreciate the work that has gone into it then that is fine but please don't waste my time or yours putting in any ridiculous offers, it is not going to benefit either of us.
If you are genuinely interested in owing a truly unique off-road vehicle that has capabilities that will almost certainly eceed your desire to "push it further", then feel free to call Mike on 0418 106 522 for further details or if you have any questions.
Please note that, at the full asking price the car comes with BOTH the current 33 inch Serengetti All Terrain tyres for on-road as well as 5, off-set wheels fitted with 36 inch Symex Centipede off-road tyres with internal bead locks – these wheels, tyres and bead locks alone are worth around $3,000 but I’m happy to negotiate a price if you only want one set of wheels and tyres.
So, thank you for taking an interest in my "little toy" and for taking the time to read through this ad and watch the video and I look forward to speaking to the lucky future owner soon.
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