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  1. 29th August 2012, 09:54 AM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimc View Post
    Nice build up. I am about to do exactly the same to mine.
    Can you advise what each phase cost you?
    I am getting wildly differing quotes for ARB bar, wheel carrier etc.

    ...and did it take long to have all the gear fitted?
    Hey jimc, keep in mind that if you fit the ARB bar, you cant fit as larger tyre as you can with a OL bar, even though they look very similar.
    I have the Cooper 285/60/18's and they fit fine with my OL bar, however they will not fit with the ARB bar.

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  2. 29th August 2012, 10:11 AM #32
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    Isn't the OL bar a ECB bar?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rufusking View Post
    Isn't the OL bar a ECB bar?
    Not as far as I know?
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  4. 29th August 2012, 04:50 PM #34
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    So on went the ARB bullbar, it looks so naked without Driving Lights or winch!
    [ATTACH]IMG_0678.jpg[/ATTACH]

    and of course the Safari Snorkel
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  5. 29th August 2012, 04:55 PM #35
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    Next came the ARB compressor
    IMG_0675.jpg
    we installed the switch in the same compartment
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    and just fitted tonight is the GME 3540, I chose this unit as I had it in my last vehicle and find them very good, struggled to find an appropriate spot for the remote head connection was hoping to connect it to the dash by the Air con as I had a spare spot but after pulling it apart found out they are a sealed unit. So saw that a few guys put it here
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    Main unit is hidden under the dash

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  7. 29th August 2012, 05:11 PM #37
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimc View Post
    Nice build up. I am about to do exactly the same to mine.
    Can you advise what each phase cost you?
    I am getting wildly differing quotes for ARB bar, wheel carrier etc.

    ...and did it take long to have all the gear fitted?
    G'day Jim I'll PM you the costs, it didn't cost a huge amount to get it all installed but that being said if you can do it yourself you will save $$$$ ( I personally with my skills couldn't get the finish that these guys do so was happy to pay), your car is off road a bit for example ARB just installed the bullbar, compressor and snorkel and it took 1.5 days

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  8. 29th August 2012, 05:13 PM #38
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    Next came the ARB compressor

    we installed the switch in the same compartment
    So where are you putting your second battery???????

    Are you buying a battery tray as well?
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  9. 29th August 2012, 05:15 PM #39
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    Typical installers....

    On a D3, you use that area for a battery and then you dont need a tray

    You install a compressor down the other side, behind the headlight in front of the main battery...

    Tell them you want them to pony up for the new battery tray you now have to buy
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  10. 29th August 2012, 09:01 PM #40
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    G'day Tombie, I was after the biggest battery possible to fit and I did mention that prior to the work being done, I thought the battery went on the opposite side but it was mentioned to me that the d34 optima wouldn't fit however I have since seen that others have fitted them, does the plastic cover fit back on afterwards? to be honest I'm happy with his work and having the battery on one side or the other doesn't worry me and he did me a great deal on the other things installed that it would have more than covered a battery tray

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