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Picked up my ARB bash plates today - hopefully get a chance to fit them on the weekend 
VXWesty
VXWesty
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[SIZE=1]2011 Crystal Pearl VX D4D Auto, MT ATZ 4 Rib, Full River 105AH / Redarc SBi12 DBS (TJM Tray), CKMA12 Air Comp, Alpine INA-W910R - PDX-5 - Type-R Speakers, Engel MT60FP, Rhino Alloy Platform, Foxwing Awning, Rear 12V Cig and Engel Socket, ARB Deluxe Combi Bar, Safari Snorkel, LF 240 XGT's + HID Upgrade, HB3 (9005) HID Upgrade, Bilstein / Lovells 2" Lift Suspension, Chip-It, Alpine PKG-RSE2 Roof DVD Monitors, Maxtrax, GME TX3540 + AE409L, Avenger TDS 9.5, ARB UVP, ARB Protection Steps.
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mate! What an awesome build up!
You've done so much in just over 12 months. i'm in awe!150 VX diesel. Awesome bonnet protector! Monster Rides 3" Susp Lift, 265/70/17 MT MTZ's on Dick Cepek Torques, TJM T13 bar,TG150 Guard, Airtec Snorkel, Lightforce HID's, GME TX3540, CKMTA12 compressor, redarc dual bats, Drawers, fridgy drop slide, Maxtrax, More to come... one day!
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Thanks mate, it's been fun doing it up. I'm at a point now where I use the vehicle in progressively more difficult off-road situations and it's time to think about a lift kit and bigger tyres but once I do that I wont be able to fit it in my garage anymore
VXWesty[SIZE=1]2011 Crystal Pearl VX D4D Auto, MT ATZ 4 Rib, Full River 105AH / Redarc SBi12 DBS (TJM Tray), CKMA12 Air Comp, Alpine INA-W910R - PDX-5 - Type-R Speakers, Engel MT60FP, Rhino Alloy Platform, Foxwing Awning, Rear 12V Cig and Engel Socket, ARB Deluxe Combi Bar, Safari Snorkel, LF 240 XGT's + HID Upgrade, HB3 (9005) HID Upgrade, Bilstein / Lovells 2" Lift Suspension, Chip-It, Alpine PKG-RSE2 Roof DVD Monitors, Maxtrax, GME TX3540 + AE409L, Avenger TDS 9.5, ARB UVP, ARB Protection Steps.
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i took the rails off mine to make way for the lift, but i see that you actually do use your roof for mounting things.
You could always undertake some garage renovations
150 VX diesel. Awesome bonnet protector! Monster Rides 3" Susp Lift, 265/70/17 MT MTZ's on Dick Cepek Torques, TJM T13 bar,TG150 Guard, Airtec Snorkel, Lightforce HID's, GME TX3540, CKMTA12 compressor, redarc dual bats, Drawers, fridgy drop slide, Maxtrax, More to come... one day!
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Yeah, I don't want to have to remove/refit the roof rack each time I use it so I think that parking the car out the front of the house will be the ultimate end result. Maybe a simple shade sail to keep the sun off it. Arghhh, another expense
[SIZE=1]2011 Crystal Pearl VX D4D Auto, MT ATZ 4 Rib, Full River 105AH / Redarc SBi12 DBS (TJM Tray), CKMA12 Air Comp, Alpine INA-W910R - PDX-5 - Type-R Speakers, Engel MT60FP, Rhino Alloy Platform, Foxwing Awning, Rear 12V Cig and Engel Socket, ARB Deluxe Combi Bar, Safari Snorkel, LF 240 XGT's + HID Upgrade, HB3 (9005) HID Upgrade, Bilstein / Lovells 2" Lift Suspension, Chip-It, Alpine PKG-RSE2 Roof DVD Monitors, Maxtrax, GME TX3540 + AE409L, Avenger TDS 9.5, ARB UVP, ARB Protection Steps.
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Westy
Neat looking build up mate. I'm interested in your Fused distribution block. What brand is it and does it have a negative bus
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Cheers BrigadoonComment
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Hi Westy, great looking rig! and fantastic build report.
Im also interested in where you got the distribusion fuse block? and the combo override switch with led light for the SBI12. Also when you ran the power from the aux battery to the fuse block in the rear did you run it straight from the battery or through a circuit breaker?
thanks mate.
Mr Hegs.Comment
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Hi Guys,
The fuse block is from The 12 Volt Shop in Perth, it's called an ST Blade Fuse Block made by Blue Seas. Yes, it has a negative bus but you can get them without if necessary.
The combo override switch I got from Jaycar for a few bucks and simply illuminates when the button is switched on (I also needed a 1k ohm resistor as per the instructions that came with the SBI12). I used this type of switch because I didn't want to have an extra LED next to the switch - kill two birds with one stone
The Aux battery feed runs through a 150 amp circuit breaker to protect the car from a fireball!
VXWesty[SIZE=1]2011 Crystal Pearl VX D4D Auto, MT ATZ 4 Rib, Full River 105AH / Redarc SBi12 DBS (TJM Tray), CKMA12 Air Comp, Alpine INA-W910R - PDX-5 - Type-R Speakers, Engel MT60FP, Rhino Alloy Platform, Foxwing Awning, Rear 12V Cig and Engel Socket, ARB Deluxe Combi Bar, Safari Snorkel, LF 240 XGT's + HID Upgrade, HB3 (9005) HID Upgrade, Bilstein / Lovells 2" Lift Suspension, Chip-It, Alpine PKG-RSE2 Roof DVD Monitors, Maxtrax, GME TX3540 + AE409L, Avenger TDS 9.5, ARB UVP, ARB Protection Steps.
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ARB bash plates went on today... quite an easy job. Pics to follow soon.[SIZE=1]2011 Crystal Pearl VX D4D Auto, MT ATZ 4 Rib, Full River 105AH / Redarc SBi12 DBS (TJM Tray), CKMA12 Air Comp, Alpine INA-W910R - PDX-5 - Type-R Speakers, Engel MT60FP, Rhino Alloy Platform, Foxwing Awning, Rear 12V Cig and Engel Socket, ARB Deluxe Combi Bar, Safari Snorkel, LF 240 XGT's + HID Upgrade, HB3 (9005) HID Upgrade, Bilstein / Lovells 2" Lift Suspension, Chip-It, Alpine PKG-RSE2 Roof DVD Monitors, Maxtrax, GME TX3540 + AE409L, Avenger TDS 9.5, ARB UVP, ARB Protection Steps.
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Very Nice, Love the spotties!!!Lightforce HIDs 240s x 2, 170HIDs x 4, Maxtrax x 4, roof mount lock pins, redarc BCDC 1240, Optima Yellow top, Baintec Volt/AMP meter, internal LED lighting, Drop down table, ARB47lt fridge, Drop slide, Black widow draws, WAECO 240v Converter, Wetseat seat covers, GME UHF aerial, iphone cradel n GME aerial, HEMA GPS, Tunit Chip, Couplertec Rust protection, OME suspention, Lukey performance exhaust, Rhino Black pioneer tray, BFG ATs allroundComment
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any pics of the ARB bash plates yet? Do you use the existing bolts or new supplied?Originally posted by VXWesty View Post_______________________________________
[SIZE=1][B]2011 Silver 150 DVD[/B] [B]GXL[/B][/SIZE][SIZE=1], Safari Snorkel, Sand Grabba mats, Michelle Sacs seat organizer, ARB Bull Bar, Lightforce 170 HID, Bonnet and Headlight protectors, Dual Batteries, Engel Fridge, Kaymar rear spacer, Cooper STTs [B]x 6[/B], Rhino Pioneer tray in black, MaxTrax, Black Widow Drawers with top shelf, divider & cargo barrier, ARB Sports Nitrochargers and springs, ICOM IC 440N CB
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Hi LostDingo2,
Sure do. I'd totally forgotten to post up the pics. Yes, you use the existing bolts for most of the installation, however there are a few extras included in the kit that link the plates together. There is also a new bracket that mounts on the middle cross-member to support the third plate.
This first pic shows that bashed and battered OEM plates still holding about 20kg's of mud on top of them!
Here's what remained after removing the plates - time for a hose down.
Yeah, that looks better.
The finished product nice and new.
I didn't install the transfer case guard from ARB as I'm waiting on the one designed by Brains on this foum. The ARB guard is probably not much better than the OEM one, only a bit thicker but offers no extra protection.
Overall I'm confident that the new guards will work a whole lot better than the OEM guards as they are much thicker but dont add too much weight either. The whole job took about an hour and a half including giving the underside a good clean.
VXWesty[SIZE=1]2011 Crystal Pearl VX D4D Auto, MT ATZ 4 Rib, Full River 105AH / Redarc SBi12 DBS (TJM Tray), CKMA12 Air Comp, Alpine INA-W910R - PDX-5 - Type-R Speakers, Engel MT60FP, Rhino Alloy Platform, Foxwing Awning, Rear 12V Cig and Engel Socket, ARB Deluxe Combi Bar, Safari Snorkel, LF 240 XGT's + HID Upgrade, HB3 (9005) HID Upgrade, Bilstein / Lovells 2" Lift Suspension, Chip-It, Alpine PKG-RSE2 Roof DVD Monitors, Maxtrax, GME TX3540 + AE409L, Avenger TDS 9.5, ARB UVP, ARB Protection Steps.
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Getting these as soon as funds permit, my OEM plates look a lot worse than yours were! Maybe I need to pick better lines!Comment
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Just a quick question, does the plate have to come off for oil changes or is there an access plate for the sump plug?
Cheers,
DustyComment
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Can't imagine why you felt they need to be replacedOriginally posted by VXWesty View Post
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[SIZE=1][B]2011 Silver 150 DVD[/B] [B]GXL[/B][/SIZE][SIZE=1], Safari Snorkel, Sand Grabba mats, Michelle Sacs seat organizer, ARB Bull Bar, Lightforce 170 HID, Bonnet and Headlight protectors, Dual Batteries, Engel Fridge, Kaymar rear spacer, Cooper STTs [B]x 6[/B], Rhino Pioneer tray in black, MaxTrax, Black Widow Drawers with top shelf, divider & cargo barrier, ARB Sports Nitrochargers and springs, ICOM IC 440N CB
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