Lapsed Enduro L-series NEW OWNER (vidlers old one)

vidler · Post by **vidler** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:08 pm

this is my car as you all know.... i have included a pic of my latest edition, a rear wheel carrier i knocked up before i went up north...

HERE'S AN UPDATE ON THE MODS

1999 2.5ltr DOHC outback engine
Original EA 5sp Dual Range box
4” Lift kit
Custom bull bar hammertone finish, matching spotties
Custom Rear tow bar with built in rear wheel carrier & heavy duty recovery points
2.5” exhaust “cat back” with single straight through 3” muffler
Welded rear diff
27” desert duellers on 14” rims
Rubber flares
Pod filter
Dark tint
Custom ali bash plate that covers headers as well
Triple core radiator
Twin electric thermo’s
King springs on all corners
Stainless surge tank
VL Turbo fuel pump
Custom Ali roof cage
Various nolethane bushes
Heavy duty RPM clutch rebuilt & beefed up to 2100psi
Fancy painted rear view mirrors
Uniden GPS105 UHF with built in GPS
Small ariel & huge white sticky one
Stereo, mix of clarion, alpine, sony and kenwood.
Customised door trims 4 speakers
DISCOVERY RECOVERY sticker on back. Yet to be proved

There may be more I haven’t thought of…

bluesteel · Post by **bluesteel** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:26 pm

do you hit that big blue bar the wheel carrier sits on much?

to me it seems like the l series's always seem to be draggin their bum a bit

but anyways its a mighty nice ride you got there

midnight · Post by **midnight** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:27 pm

Looking good. How do you open the tailgate or is the spare tyre carrier a fold down type or something. Looks pretty good. And in the first pic, you missed a spot. I can still see some white on it.

Fatz · Post by **Fatz** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:47 pm

mm very nice vidler

twc · Post by **twc** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:41 pm

pretty solid setup for a wheel carrier, Which way does it open?
I have seen of late a few late model people mover type vehicles that have a spare wheel carrier bolted to the tow bar.
I have spoken to a couple of the owners and it appears that the latest and greatest poeple movers etc, have the dicky Emergency thin wheel as a spare! As one of the owners said, by the time he loads the family and all the associated gear in for holidays he exceeds the spare wheel load rating!!!!!. Hows that for ADR compliance.
So he bought a normal spare to cope and they dont fit in the spare tyre well, hence the adaption of an after market wheel carrier bolted to the tow ball, which folds down and back to allow the barn door to open. From what I saw, it appeared to be an adaption of a push bike carrier that suits the large 4WDs (they have a pin which you take out and fold the rack backwards to allow acces in the back doors/tailgates. Has anyone gone down this track and is the subaru towbar up to the job for this setup????

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:58 pm

sorry for the hijack, vidler. you know i love your car

more info about this towbar setup needed. what car is it from?

Gardiner · Post by **Gardiner** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:59 am

Nice sticker!

Love the catchy logo

vidler · Post by **vidler** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 5:46 pm

i built the carrier from scratch and it swings out to the passenger side so the boot clears the tyre, it kind of slots through where the corner is cut out for the tail lights... i havent bashed anything it on it yet but the main cross bar is made out of 50x50x5mm RHS with built in recovery points so its tough as nails, and i incorporated my old tow bar which was bolted to the car in about 6 points so it aint gonna move

vidler · Post by **vidler** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 7:49 pm

heres another cool picture... i have aslo just finished building a heavy duty aluminium roof cage thingy so there will be some pics of that in the near future...

Fatz · Post by **Fatz** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:24 am

nemore pics of the wonderfull enduro?
it sure is a nice ride

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:19 am

A little birdy told me he's fitted a bigger lift just recently too....

Fatz · Post by **Fatz** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:25 am

ohhh that will look pretty

pics pics pics, where are they vidler...

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:54 am

Leave us Enduro drivers alone Adam :P Only kidding

I might have some more vids for you soon of mine.

Fatz · Post by **Fatz** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:56 am

Haha cheers mate.
Im not pickin on Enduro's. i quite like the look of them, i reckon if im to do a transplant, the wagon ill choose will be an Enduro.

vidler · Post by **vidler** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:19 pm

that little birdy wasnt telling lies either... it now has a 4" lift and i put my 27" deulers back on. i will post pics when i have my camera, cord and internet in the same room at the same time

keep an eye out

vidler · Post by **vidler** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 4:30 pm

here are the latest pics... i temporarily removed the rear wheel carrier while i make some small adjustments to it but it will be back on soon...

Fatz · Post by **Fatz** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:03 am

MAN, very nice, i like it ALOT.
Is that roof cage custom made? i wouldnt mind getting something like that..would u give me some more info on it mate?
Cheers

mattims · Post by **mattims** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:43 pm

wheres the hammertone finish ?

BlackMale · Post by **BlackMale** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:19 pm

i can not see any differance... what did ya do

aspro · Post by **aspro** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:15 pm

Lookin sweet...... It appears your riding a little taller in the saddle... is that 4" of lift i see?