XV Ute ...

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Do you want XV-UTE?

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Sister Thread?

Post by Subyroo » Sat Mar 22, 2014 1:33 pm

Why don't we start a "sister thread" where members can throw around some ideas as to what engine size - gearbox (& ratios) - diff and wheel/tyre sizes etc. to complement Bantum's efforts. Bantum can then send Nick Senior a complete package and we can keep our fingers crossed.

:D :D :D :D
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Post by El_Freddo » Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:29 pm

Top effort Bantum on the casting - taking it that one step further! Next would be a real life size clay model? How could subaru turn that away?
Subyroo wrote:Why don't we start a "sister thread" where members can throw around some ideas as to what engine size - gearbox (& ratios) - diff and wheel/tyre sizes etc. to complement Bantum's efforts. Bantum can then send Nick Senior a complete package and we can keep our fingers crossed.
Why not just do it here? As I've said on facebook:

Three engine options - NA petrol, turbo petrol, turbo diesel (when they sort out the problems!) with two gearbox options - dual range 6 speed manual (2:1 low range ratio) and 5 spd auto. Diff ratios? Well, the 4.11:1 goes pretty good in the forester size tyre setup... Auto diff ratio, well, what ever they want because I'm not interested in an auto :rolleyes:

They should also offer a 3 inch factory lift option :twisted:

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Post by Bantum » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:48 am

Thanks Bennie ... :p

I've now made a 'project' page over on FB - so for those interested in helping with making the XV-Ute progress, head over there & sign up ... :)

Sorry I've been busy Drilling & Plastering etc. over the weekend so may not get back to you until next week ... ;)

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Update ...

Post by Bantum » Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:59 pm

Some results from latest cast :

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Had to add a bit in the middle to level it out ...

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More prep work :

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Ready for casting :

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And no - its not milk in the bottle ... :p

Done :

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Awaiting drying ... :) hmmm will have to add some bolts later ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by wagonist » Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:50 pm

Now, can someone do this with the L series ute I've always wanted to building using a wagon floor, the coupe doors & 1/2 panel (not sure what it's called but the fixed panel between the B pillar & rear arches)? :p
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Wheels Away ...

Post by Bantum » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:41 pm

Ok - had time to do some more work on this :

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Note : Working with these to make a more realistic XV wheel ...

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Next bit :

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Back to it ... ;)

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Post by El_Freddo » Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:55 pm

Looks like a painful way to make some tyres!

Keep up the good work!

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More ...

Post by Bantum » Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:21 pm

wagonist wrote:... can someone do this with the L series ? ...
Sorry - not in my plans at this moment, got to finish this one first ... !
wagonist wrote:... not sure what it's called but the fixed panel between the B pillar & rear arches ? ...
That would be 'C' pillar above window 'chine' line & rear quarter panel below ... :)
El_Freddo wrote:... Looks like a painful way to make some tyres ! ...
Not tyres - Wheels - just have to wait until I've finished to see it ... :)
El_Freddo wrote:... Keep up the good work ! ...
Thanks, More to come later ... ;)

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Progress ...

Post by Bantum » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:16 pm

Ok - next bit to date ...

Last bit of casting dried :

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Some fixings :

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& holes Drilled :

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More Securing :

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Nearly done :

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Post by wagonist » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:24 pm

I just meant for a good photochop job, not a model (but that would be uber cool :D)
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More Bits ...

Post by Bantum » Sat May 10, 2014 12:44 am

Wagonist - There's plenty of 'L series' around already done (photochoped & real ) - just need to do a search ... ( Look back a few pages, they're in this thread too ! )

Add : Just received some more bits for this project - Will post up when I've got some pics to add ...

Some Stealth Mounts :

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Some Racks :

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& Test Fitting :

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Got some more bits on the back burner too !

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Contact made ...

Post by Bantum » Fri May 23, 2014 1:38 am

Well I'll be - finally got a response from Subaru Australia ... :D

I won't go into all the details, but is worth noting that :
'We can confirm however that we have submitted feedback to Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan, the manufacturer of our vehicles.'
So will wait & see if Subaru Japan Responds ... :p

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by TOONGA » Fri May 23, 2014 7:20 pm

Bantum wrote:Well I'll be - finally got a response from Subaru Australia ... :D

I won't go into all the details, but is worth noting that :
'We can confirm however that we have submitted feedback to Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan, the manufacturer of our vehicles.'
So will wait & see if Subaru Japan Responds ... :p

Cheers, Bantum ...
I would really like to see the whole letter.

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Post by RSR 555 » Sat May 24, 2014 4:02 am

Firstly and most importantly.. great job on the model, looks awesome :)

Personally I wouldn't have used the XV as the base car, as this is very limited to the 2.0 litre NA option. I would rather see the Forester used as I think most people (including farmers) would rather this in the Diesel range. The Forester is also available in 2.0 litre turbo or NA and 2.5 litre engines.
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Post by El_Freddo » Sat May 24, 2014 12:04 pm

IMO the forester is way too big these days.

Kudos to you Bantum! I hope there's a positive response from Subaru Japan!

Maybe it'll be in the form of a job on their design team :twisted:

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Post by RSR 555 » Sat May 24, 2014 7:26 pm

El_Freddo wrote:IMO the forester is way too big these days.
What?? too big.. you need to put that crack pipe down ;)

I remember when the Brumby was new and the biggest critical thing was that they were "too small" just can't please everyone :p
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Post by Bantum » Sun May 25, 2014 11:46 am

Thanks guys ... :)

I wish Subaru would take on our advice / input, however I get the feeling it might take a while for it to sink in though ... :(

Will keep plugging away at it ... :p

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by FALCONCONVERTTOSUBARU » Sun May 25, 2014 4:28 pm

I reckon a forester with a cab chasis wouldn't be too bad :P

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Wheel Cast ...

Post by Bantum » Mon May 26, 2014 3:01 pm

Nearly done with wheels ...

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Last bit of casting :

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And all apart :

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And the aim is to make 'em look something like this :

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Marked out Ready to cut :

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Still more to do on front side ... :twisted:

Cheers, Bantum ...

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Post by Bumpty » Thu May 29, 2014 6:26 am

Good stuff!

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