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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.

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

They should also offer a 3 inch factory lift option

Cheers

*dreaming* Bennie

Thanks Bennie ...

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 ...

Some results from latest cast :



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



More prep work :



Ready for casting :



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

Done :



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

Cheers, Bantum ...

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)?

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



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



Next bit :



Back to it ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Looks like a painful way to make some tyres!

Keep up the good work!

Cheers

Bennie

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 ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Ok - next bit to date ...

Last bit of casting dried :



Some fixings :



& holes Drilled :



More Securing :



Nearly done :



Cheers, Bantum ...

I just meant for a good photochop job, not a model (but that would be uber cool )

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 :



Some Racks :



& Test Fitting :



Got some more bits on the back burner too !

Cheers, Bantum ...

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

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 ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

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

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 ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

I would really like to see the whole letter.

TOONGA

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.

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

Cheers

Bennie

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

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 ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

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

Nearly done with wheels ...



Last bit of casting :



And all apart :



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



Marked out Ready to cut :



Still more to do on front side ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Good stuff!