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What to do?
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:47 pm
by ChPLAT
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?
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:03 pm
by Suby Wan Kenobi
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:42 pm
by Jack
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:55 pm
by ChPLAT
Where are the Brisbane auctions I hear about them but can't find any info.
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:27 pm
by Outback bloke
Google Brisbane auto auctions and then take your pic.
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:56 pm
by Alex
do the top two. But get rid of the "on-road" factor
alex
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:32 pm
by ChPLAT
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.