What to do?

ChPLAT · Post by **ChPLAT** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:47 pm

I'm getting confused now. I don't get the chance to go offroad enough so it would be a waste of time doing up the Brumby for that purpose.

I could do up the brumby still as i have nearly enough for a new engine transplant but then id need more for the gearbox to as i don't need the dual range. Or heck i could just wait a while longer and sell it and get a nice looking legacy.

What do you guys think?

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:03 pm

If you like the Brumby keep it and enjoy it for what it is or you can then do your conversion if you are after more power.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:42 pm

I went through this thinking a few months ago and I ended up deciding that I still wanted to drive a ute. Then came the question as to whether I wanted to go off-roading, or use it as a road ute only. I decided to keep off-roading so that lead me down the path of dual range gearbox. (for a while though I did consider doing a single range AWD automatic conversion for on-road use only).

Having seen and spoken to others who have done an EJ conversion in their brumby or L series, I decided that I wanted full-time AWD and upgraded braking.

Spoke to a few more people, looked around a bit more. Thought of different options re engine size and gearbox solutions. Talked to more people again. I then went and bought a damaged gen 1 liberty AWD dual range sedan from the Brisbane auctions with the intent to have its driveline swapped into the Brumby. The Liberty cost me $1090 (including auctioneer's, and tilt-tray towing fees).

The final cost for the completed swap is still to be determined - I need to sit down with the converters and discuss exactly what mods I want done to the Brumby.

ChPLAT · Post by **ChPLAT** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:55 pm

Where are the Brisbane auctions I hear about them but can't find any info.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:27 pm

Google Brisbane auto auctions and then take your pic.

Post by **Alex** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:56 pm

do the top two. But get rid of the "on-road" factor

alex

ChPLAT · Post by **ChPLAT** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:32 pm

Yeah ok I'm thinking now ill just save till I have 3k then go pay SWK and BYB a visit. I'm sure the power weight ratio will tide me over til i'm teaching full time and can afford a WRX. Then i'll have to come to a 4wd club meeting and see if i can get some action with it.

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