XV Ute ...
Sister Thread?
Why don't we start a "sister thread" where members can throw around some ideas as to what engine size - gearbox (& ratios) - diff and wheel/tyre sizes etc. to complement Bantum's efforts. Bantum can then send Nick Senior a complete package and we can keep our fingers crossed.
Peter
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Top effort Bantum on the casting - taking it that one step further! Next would be a real life size clay model? How could subaru turn that away?
Three engine options - NA petrol, turbo petrol, turbo diesel (when they sort out the problems!) with two gearbox options - dual range 6 speed manual (2:1 low range ratio) and 5 spd auto. Diff ratios? Well, the 4.11:1 goes pretty good in the forester size tyre setup... Auto diff ratio, well, what ever they want because I'm not interested in an auto
They should also offer a 3 inch factory lift option
Cheers
*dreaming* Bennie
Why not just do it here? As I've said on facebook:Subyroo wrote:Why don't we start a "sister thread" where members can throw around some ideas as to what engine size - gearbox (& ratios) - diff and wheel/tyre sizes etc. to complement Bantum's efforts. Bantum can then send Nick Senior a complete package and we can keep our fingers crossed.
Three engine options - NA petrol, turbo petrol, turbo diesel (when they sort out the problems!) with two gearbox options - dual range 6 speed manual (2:1 low range ratio) and 5 spd auto. Diff ratios? Well, the 4.11:1 goes pretty good in the forester size tyre setup... Auto diff ratio, well, what ever they want because I'm not interested in an auto
They should also offer a 3 inch factory lift option
Cheers
*dreaming* Bennie
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Thanks Bennie ...
I've now made a 'project' page over on FB - so for those interested in helping with making the XV-Ute progress, head over there & sign up ...
Sorry I've been busy Drilling & Plastering etc. over the weekend so may not get back to you until next week ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
I've now made a 'project' page over on FB - so for those interested in helping with making the XV-Ute progress, head over there & sign up ...
Sorry I've been busy Drilling & Plastering etc. over the weekend so may not get back to you until next week ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Update ...
Some results from latest cast :
Had to add a bit in the middle to level it out ...
More prep work :
Ready for casting :
And no - its not milk in the bottle ...
Done :
Awaiting drying ... hmmm will have to add some bolts later ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Had to add a bit in the middle to level it out ...
More prep work :
Ready for casting :
And no - its not milk in the bottle ...
Done :
Awaiting drying ... hmmm will have to add some bolts later ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Now, can someone do this with the L series ute I've always wanted to building using a wagon floor, the coupe doors & 1/2 panel (not sure what it's called but the fixed panel between the B pillar & rear arches)?
Current rides:
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88 RX Turbo Full-time 4wd touring wagon project - 97 Toyota Caldina GTT (turbo 4wd WRX eater:twisted:) - Hyundai Excel Rally Car:???:
Previous rides:
93 Legacy GT wagon - 85 RX Turbo Full time 4wd Touring Wagon - 85 GL AWD sedan
96 Toyota Caldina wagon
JDM GTII Touring wagon
88 RX Turbo Full-time 4wd touring wagon project - 97 Toyota Caldina GTT (turbo 4wd WRX eater:twisted:) - Hyundai Excel Rally Car:???:
Previous rides:
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96 Toyota Caldina wagon
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Wheels Away ...
Ok - had time to do some more work on this :
Note : Working with these to make a more realistic XV wheel ...
Next bit :
Back to it ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Note : Working with these to make a more realistic XV wheel ...
Next bit :
Back to it ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
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More ...
Sorry - not in my plans at this moment, got to finish this one first ... !wagonist wrote:... can someone do this with the L series ? ...
That would be 'C' pillar above window 'chine' line & rear quarter panel below ...wagonist wrote:... not sure what it's called but the fixed panel between the B pillar & rear arches ? ...
Not tyres - Wheels - just have to wait until I've finished to see it ...El_Freddo wrote:... Looks like a painful way to make some tyres ! ...
Thanks, More to come later ...El_Freddo wrote:... Keep up the good work ! ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Progress ...
Ok - next bit to date ...
Last bit of casting dried :
Some fixings :
& holes Drilled :
More Securing :
Nearly done :
Cheers, Bantum ...
Last bit of casting dried :
Some fixings :
& holes Drilled :
More Securing :
Nearly done :
Cheers, Bantum ...
I just meant for a good photochop job, not a model (but that would be uber cool )
Current rides:
JDM GTII Touring wagon
88 RX Turbo Full-time 4wd touring wagon project - 97 Toyota Caldina GTT (turbo 4wd WRX eater:twisted:) - Hyundai Excel Rally Car:???:
Previous rides:
93 Legacy GT wagon - 85 RX Turbo Full time 4wd Touring Wagon - 85 GL AWD sedan
96 Toyota Caldina wagon
JDM GTII Touring wagon
88 RX Turbo Full-time 4wd touring wagon project - 97 Toyota Caldina GTT (turbo 4wd WRX eater:twisted:) - Hyundai Excel Rally Car:???:
Previous rides:
93 Legacy GT wagon - 85 RX Turbo Full time 4wd Touring Wagon - 85 GL AWD sedan
96 Toyota Caldina wagon
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More Bits ...
Wagonist - There's plenty of 'L series' around already done (photochoped & real ) - just need to do a search ... ( Look back a few pages, they're in this thread too ! )
Add : Just received some more bits for this project - Will post up when I've got some pics to add ...
Some Stealth Mounts :
Some Racks :
& Test Fitting :
Got some more bits on the back burner too !
Cheers, Bantum ...
Add : Just received some more bits for this project - Will post up when I've got some pics to add ...
Some Stealth Mounts :
Some Racks :
& Test Fitting :
Got some more bits on the back burner too !
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Contact made ...
Well I'll be - finally got a response from Subaru Australia ...
I won't go into all the details, but is worth noting that :
Cheers, Bantum ...
I won't go into all the details, but is worth noting that :
So will wait & see if Subaru Japan Responds ...'We can confirm however that we have submitted feedback to Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan, the manufacturer of our vehicles.'
Cheers, Bantum ...
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I would really like to see the whole letter.Bantum wrote:Well I'll be - finally got a response from Subaru Australia ...
I won't go into all the details, but is worth noting that :So will wait & see if Subaru Japan Responds ...'We can confirm however that we have submitted feedback to Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan, the manufacturer of our vehicles.'
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Firstly and most importantly.. great job on the model, looks awesome
Personally I wouldn't have used the XV as the base car, as this is very limited to the 2.0 litre NA option. I would rather see the Forester used as I think most people (including farmers) would rather this in the Diesel range. The Forester is also available in 2.0 litre turbo or NA and 2.5 litre engines.
Personally I wouldn't have used the XV as the base car, as this is very limited to the 2.0 litre NA option. I would rather see the Forester used as I think most people (including farmers) would rather this in the Diesel range. The Forester is also available in 2.0 litre turbo or NA and 2.5 litre engines.
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What?? too big.. you need to put that crack pipe downEl_Freddo wrote:IMO the forester is way too big these days.
I remember when the Brumby was new and the biggest critical thing was that they were "too small" just can't please everyone
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Wheel Cast ...
Nearly done with wheels ...
Last bit of casting :
And all apart :
And the aim is to make 'em look something like this :
Marked out Ready to cut :
Still more to do on front side ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Last bit of casting :
And all apart :
And the aim is to make 'em look something like this :
Marked out Ready to cut :
Still more to do on front side ...
Cheers, Bantum ...