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  • #166
    Originally posted by butane8 View Post
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    got the missus linning up for the aldi winch and 12v air compressor in the morning, i'll give it a go for that price...

    mate just had a bullbar and snorkel fitted to his wildtrac, asked tjm to install the aldi winch from last sale, as part of the instalation.

    local tjm dealer , evan thought it was a good buy.. but time will tell...

    cheers butane
    Hi Buddy,
    Tell Tony at TJM Corrimal Street that if we fits the Aldi winch for you that there will be a box of Corona's on the back seat for him and i bet he takes the bait. Good Luck.
    Andrew

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    • #167
      I just got a tigerz11 for $350 posted to Brisbane. Mate has one so I have seen them and it worked well.
      2012 Suzuki jimny 50mm lift, 215/75/15 hankook muddies, 30 inch dual row light bar, gme UHF, arb compressor, rola roof rack, ironman awning, projecta dual battery system with yellow top optima, evakool fridge freezer and arb air locker this month!

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      • #168
        I've just installed a 9500 Pound VRS Winch with Wire from Opposite Lock. I'm told they are imported by Ateco who distrubute Warn.
        Silver 2011 Toyota Prado GXL D4D Auto, Colour Coded ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, VRS9500 Winch, ARB Underbody Protection, Outback Ideas Recovery Points, Redarc Electic Brakes, Hayman Reese Towbar, Toyota Roof Bars, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson 4 Rib, Kaymar On Door Rear Tyre Spacer, CAT Electronic Rust Protection.

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        • #169
          but what if they did and saved me $ 1350.00 dollars.. aldi winch stripped .$399 .. regreased ,sealed and locked tighted 'ed with a custom bar insert, packed to suit? would i be getting value for buck? i rate a recovery as one hundred bucks a pull.. i dont get stuck...

          so if I did four times its worth its money... and if i spent 69 dollars on a solenoid upgrade that only takes it $ 469 ... if you go out to get stuck... guess you wouldnt be driving a "Pradopoint.com" rig.... hey...?



          should'a bought a nissan'
          cheers butane
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          Last edited by butane8; 04-09-2012, 11:15 PM.
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          • #170
            Originally posted by grandeandy01 View Post
            Hi Buddy,
            Tell Tony at TJM Corrimal Street that if we fits the Aldi winch for you that there will be a box of Corona's on the back seat for him and i bet he takes the bait. Good Luck.
            Andrew
            Tell Tony at TJM Corrimal Street that if I fit the Aldi winch my self... he is most welcome to watch me drink about 16 and a half boxes
            of beer while the winch is fitted ,, I'm in no rush.... cheers butane






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            • #171
              I have been told the Aldi winches are good. Just don't get them wet......... If it was there as a just in case but with no plan to do hard tracks and actually use it, it might be worth it. My winch goes under water several times a year and gets used regularly. Not worth the risk for me.....


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              I did have - 2010 GXL D4D Auto, ARB bullbar, rails, sliders, winch, 40mm lift, Brown Davis bash plates and long range tank

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              • #172
                well theres only one way to find out... fit it and never have to use it hey... saved 400 bucks
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                • #173
                  16mm2 cable for winch cables .. aldi winch

                  would anyone be able to let me know if this cable would be good to replace the standard cable on the new aldi winch ?

                  VERSOLEX 0 : 6/1 kV 16mm2 C.U 09-12



                  think i will put a thompsen solenoid in it from the start and replace leads with this if suited... want to mount the control box up high under the bonnet passenger side top of guard... have a roll in the shed .... longest length approx 2.2 m to winch

                  initially running a single battery set up



                  any advice would be appreciated

                  cheers butane
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                  Last edited by butane8; 08-09-2012, 03:01 PM.
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                  • #174
                    I'd be using at least 35mm welding cable and an Albright contactor
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                    • #175
                      Use this site as an example

                      http://www.energymatters.com.au/clim...calculator.php

                      @ 2.2m with a cable size of 16mm2 is only good for about 100amps...

                      But it depends on number of strands in the cable, ambient temp etc.

                      Winston.
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                      • #176
                        Seems a bit light on
                        Marc, 2003 Grande V6, Just a Bit of Stuff Done..........Work in progress.
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                        • #177
                          thx for input so far... i'm a boilermaker // welder so if your saying use 400amp welding cable i've got access to a shit load of that?

                          curious thought' does going up to 32mm2 from 16mm2 draw more current?

                          cheers butane
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                          Last edited by butane8; 08-09-2012, 08:37 PM.
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                          • #178
                            Originally posted by butane8 View Post
                            ... so if your saying use 400amp welding cable i've got access to a shit load of that?
                            Yes, can I have some

                            Not only is it high current capable it is generally more flexible which is good for getting into tight engine bays.
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                            • #179
                              Originally posted by D4D View Post
                              Yes, can I have some

                              Not only is it high current capable it is generally more flexible which is good for getting into tight engine bays.
                              BIG SMILE...

                              cheers butane
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                              • #180
                                is this what you mean't?

                                winch power cable , as advised by my peers, have a a few desired parts for my cheap ass aldi winch upgrade...



                                http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/IMAG0369.jpg...

                                can see the diff now boys thx for the tip's , cheers butane
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