Just finished!!! Tricked out D4. You be the judge.

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Originally Posted by Watpub

Great lookin' vehicle Noel - it looks like it might have cost a few bob though.

And that ECB bar looks MUCH better than the prototype one we've seen before. It's amazing how much difference colour-matching, driving lights, and winch make to the look of the bar. And I agree with other comments - it might be time to look at ECB again given that ARB aren't exactly lightning fast! I reckon on your vehicle it's every bit as good looking as an ARB bar and you don't have to hack the guards.

Do you have the surround camera system on the HSE? If so, how do the front cameras work with the bar?

Regards, Ron

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Hi Ron,

Thanks for the feedback on the car. To answer your query, no - my car doesn't have the suround camera system therefor it has no effect on the bar fittment. They weren't able to supply me a car with the surround camera system when i bought it due to supply issues??

Cheers
Noel

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Originally Posted by Dorko

I would be happy with this Rig... screams TUFF!

You mention a snorkel?, but you already have one?

Also how did the Tunit chip feel after? I just had a Steinbaurer done. Are you happy?

Dorko

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Hi Dorko,
Thanks for the feedback.

I have the standard "assisted air intake" which is not a proper snorkel. Even though I had the dealer water proof all external pieces, the problem lies with the flexible ducting which runs between the snorkel and the air box. The hose duct has the abilty to let in water under certain extreme circumstances, which could spell disaster. I will be fitting a Safari snorkel to aviod any possible water ingress.

Safari do not make a snorkel for the D4 at the moment. I have arranged with them to lend them my car for all the measuring and trial fit up. The car goes to them in 2 weeks, so hopefully they will be on the market in about 4 - 6 weeks.

The Tunit system has made a great difference to power and torque since i fitted it. The guys at Tunit had one on the dyno and gave me the best settings for power or economy etc. I am hoping to get a full 3 inch exhaust system made in the next coming months and then have the whole package dyno'. I will keep you posted when this happens.

I have heard great things about the steinbauer though!!

Cheers
Noel

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Originally Posted by mickyd24969

Hey Big Guy,

The Disco looks outstanding. The ECB bar looks great - enough for me to maybe give the ARB wait list a miss! Any chance of you posting more photos?

Also, what roof rack have you got and can you post some more pics of it?

One last question, did the bull bar and winch affect the handling?

Thanks

MickyD

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Hi Micky,
Thanks for the feedback on the car.

The roor rack on my car is the L/Rover expedition rack which is all alloy. It hugs to the contours of the roof and i think it suits well. I have fitted a 900x1500 rack sac to the top and some mounts for the shovel.

I have just done 1500km with the ECB bar and winch fitted. I haven't noticed any dramatic effect on the handling or braking of the car. This may be due to the fact the bar is alloy and not steel.

Hope this assists (more photos attached)
Cheers Noel

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Originally Posted by WhiteD3

Looks great Noel.

Re the highlift - I assume the front and rear bars have anchor points for it? Hard to tell in the pics.

Re the front bar - There appears to be a large gap between the bottom of the head light and the top of the bar????

Re the battery - I haven't looked under the bonnet of a D4 but is there an existing tray in that location or did you have to add one?

Any chance of some pics showing the radio install in the cabin?

Cheers.

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Hi White D3,
Thanks for your feedback on the car.

Both of the bars have allocated points for the highlift jack. (see photos)

In relation to the gap between the top of the bar and the bottom of the headlight there is a black trim which is mounted between the two. This may be hard to see in the photos but in means that there is only approx 2cm between the both.

There is no aux tray for another battery in the D4. The one in the photos is made by Pirahna to go in front of the existing battery. I have mounted my dual batt controller next to the aux batt behind the headlight which can be seen in the photos attached.

I have also included some photos of the UHF install. As I only have it in when I'm touring, I put in in a spot where it is easily removed (above the top glovebox). The unit has a remote head unit and all the display and controls are on the hand piece. The system is 5 watt and works very well with the 5.5db aerial.

Hope this assists you
Cheers
Noel

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Is there an air compressor in the kit? Its probably the most important item overall.

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Hi Graeme,
I have a compressor which stays in the back with the rcovery gear when I'm touring. I'm thinking about trying to mount it in the engine bay but finding room is an issue.

Cheers
Noel

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Originally Posted by mowog

How much did the Kaymar rear bar cost. Including the paint?

I am about to get a Longranger tank and a rear bar.

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Hi Mowog,

I got the Kaymar rear bar at a reduced rate due to the fact Kaymar used my car for the measuring and pre production fitting. In the current set up (colour coding, single wheel carrier, rear work light and high lift jack holder) you could expect to pay approx $3500.

Cheers
Noel

Noel - nice set up mate. Do you notice any noise from the roof rack at any speeds?

Cheers

that is one set up d4, very nice, can i ask why you dident you get a plasma rope for the winch, realy helps to save wate

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Originally Posted by Noel's D4

Safari do not make a snorkel for the D4 at the moment. I have arranged with them to lend them my car for all the measuring and trial fit up. The car goes to them in 2 weeks, so hopefully they will be on the market in about 4 - 6 weeks.

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At last! Safari has been waiting for a volunteer for months... well, at least that's what they have been telling me since June. It was too far for me to have been the test mule (1100kms each way).
Thank you Noel, for being the 'one'. We will all benefit from this.

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Originally Posted by Noel's D4

I have also included some photos of the UHF install. As I only have it in when I'm touring, I put in in a spot where it is easily removed (above the top glovebox). The unit has a remote head unit and all the display and controls are on the hand piece.

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I like the neat installation location and method. Good idea.

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Originally Posted by stig0000

that is one set up d4, very nice, can i ask why you dident you get a plasma rope for the winch, realy helps to save wate

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Please excuse me for jumping in with my personal opinion, but...

For infrequent use & low maintenance, steel cable is the way to go. Zero maintenance, but this is offset by the difficulties during cable handling.

If plasma gets wet (river crossing etc) you must run it out, allow it to dry & respool it. Otherwise you risk mold & rot damage (actually, not 'risk', damage WILL occur).
If plasma gets dirty (during winch use, playing in mud, bulldust/road grime build-up, & eventual penetration into the deeper layers on the spool and into the plasma rope fibres, etc), it causes abrasion and/or chemical decay of the fibres and reduces rope strength. Each time it gets dirty you should run the rope out, clean it in soapy water, allow it to dry, then respool it back on the winch.

Easy to handle, plasma rope is great IF you use your winch alot &/or prepared to spend time maintaining it or replacing it frequently.
But for the majority of 4WDers who have a winch as 'a-just-in-case' risk mitigation control, the low maintenance & reliability offered by steel cable is the way to go.
In my opinion...-_-