Covello's 1991 White SWB 300GD w463
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thebigblue
Adventurer
Thanks
I use FR mountain bike mounts and FR Jerry Can mount for my UpRack roof rack - all the FR stuff bolts to the rack easily.
Oh really? Do you remember who it is??
http://www.equipt1.com/item/k9-2-2-meter-roof-rack-system-for-land-rover-defender-110
They don't list a rack for a G wagon but I've seen someone make one of them work. Call them up and see what they say.
They don't list a rack for a G wagon but I've seen someone make one of them work. Call them up and see what they say.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...th-roof-racks-on-G-s-vs-Full-length-roof-rack
Check the last post on this page. This guy made it work.
Check the last post on this page. This guy made it work.
dougemmett
New member
Did you have any trouble with CHP?????
I had a hell of time a time registering a 85' 300GD... guy at CHP told me it was grey market and illegally imported (even though I had STACKS of paperwork to prove otherwise... down to papers from 1985 re import, etc). I gave up. Sold to a friend up in SFO and he had it registered no problem in 10 minutes after trying two different DMVs. just curious about your experience. I went to Pasadena CHP.
I had a hell of time a time registering a 85' 300GD... guy at CHP told me it was grey market and illegally imported (even though I had STACKS of paperwork to prove otherwise... down to papers from 1985 re import, etc). I gave up. Sold to a friend up in SFO and he had it registered no problem in 10 minutes after trying two different DMVs. just curious about your experience. I went to Pasadena CHP.
Oh!! but I'm pretty sure I'm putting flares on it!! haha.
Oh man! i'm sorry to hear about your tough time!! That's crazy that he could register it in california still when you had so much trouble. I wonder if it's worth the drive for me!
Looking for new wheels and tires!!
I think I want 31" or 32" tires. And might do the polyurethane 30mm lifts.
I am currently shopping for new wheels and tires. Here is what I am contemplating:
18" Ashtaroths
VS
7x15"
VS
6"x16"
Pretty similar to the ones above, but 16"
I really like the Ashtaroths, I originally wanted 16" but paying $2500 and ordering them from Europe seems a bit silly, so anyways questions:
- The 18" only weight 2 more pounds than the 16s, so will they really kill my fuel efficiency / torque that much?
- I like the look of big tires, but with 18s over 16"s (or 15"s) will that affect anything other than the look? I don't imagine doing CRAZY offroading, but would like to go on some fun trails where I won't get body damage. What about on road performance for 18s over 16s? How does that affect things with the tire diameter staying the same.
- Being not that powerful of a car, does it make much of a differences going 16 vs 15? Does the width of the rim matter at all? or just the overall width of the tire matter? Also, what would you suggest for a tire width for my vehicle?
I know it's a lot of questions, but any advice would be good.
I think I want 31" or 32" tires. And might do the polyurethane 30mm lifts.
I am currently shopping for new wheels and tires. Here is what I am contemplating:
18" Ashtaroths
VS
7x15"
VS
6"x16"
Pretty similar to the ones above, but 16"
I really like the Ashtaroths, I originally wanted 16" but paying $2500 and ordering them from Europe seems a bit silly, so anyways questions:
- The 18" only weight 2 more pounds than the 16s, so will they really kill my fuel efficiency / torque that much?
- I like the look of big tires, but with 18s over 16"s (or 15"s) will that affect anything other than the look? I don't imagine doing CRAZY offroading, but would like to go on some fun trails where I won't get body damage. What about on road performance for 18s over 16s? How does that affect things with the tire diameter staying the same.
- Being not that powerful of a car, does it make much of a differences going 16 vs 15? Does the width of the rim matter at all? or just the overall width of the tire matter? Also, what would you suggest for a tire width for my vehicle?
I know it's a lot of questions, but any advice would be good.
DUTCH
Curmudgeon
Get 16" Atiks, and put more rubber on them if you want larger diameter.
That's the way I went from 18" Ashtaroths, and have not looked back.
wait you had 18" Ashtaroths and downsized to 16"?
What are the 16" Atiks? do you have pics or a link??
DUTCH
Curmudgeon
Yes, the 16" Atiks are standard on a lot of non-US G's. See attached
