Another 80

[Aaron Schubert]

G'day guys,

I purchased my 80 series just over a year ago (1990 GX factory turbo diesel), and have set about modifying it to tour Australia comfortably. Below is a list of current modifications (some of which came with the car):

- Harrop Eaton ELockers on the front and rear
- ARB winch bar
- Narva light bar
- Narva upgraded headlights (high and low beam)
- ARB upgraded wiring loom for above headlights
- Safari front mount intercooler
- EGT gauge
- 5" DVD/GPS touch screen
- Icom UHF
- Upgraded interior lighting (LED panels)
- Rear drawer system
- 55L Evakool fridge
- Kaymar Rear Bar and twin tyre carriers
- Air bags (blue - no idea what brand)
- Cargo barrier (cut down from a 100 series)
- 285/75/16 BFG KM2's x 6 (almost here!)
- Marks adaptors part time kit
- Aluminium full length roof rack
- 120W solar panel
- Side awning

I've had it on the dyno, returning a respectable 104kW at the wheels. So far, its taken us on some epic trips up north, and down south, and we are very happy with it.
Aaron

 

[jham]

What EGT gauge do you have and where is it mounted? I've got 3 52mm gauges waiting to go in, but no place to mount them.

 

[Aaron Schubert]

Hey mate. Nice to meet you.

Mines a Scintex digital gauge, that I made a bracket up for and bolted to the bottom of the dashboard, right in front of the gearstick. I realise that probably makes no sense at all - so here's a photo


Mines rectangular - you can get pillar pods that should take the 52mm gauges?

Aaron

 

[p nut]

Awesome rig. Do you have plans to install sliders? Or are they not needed where you're traveling?

 

[Aaron Schubert]

Yep, they are next on the list, along with scrub bars.

Aaron