KiwiBirkin Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Next up is the Jeep called Stu ( the name came from a mate called Stuart who said I was a wanker because I owned a jeep) , since this was the first car we purchased we kept it pretty stock until now and is the first car I have owned that is built in the USA and is an American icon and I love it, in the last 2 weeks its had some new AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) bull bars fitted front and rear and some Goodyear Wrangler MT/Z Kevlar muddies, plans for this car are to make it capable to do Cape York and the Simpson Desert 4WD tracks in 2 years, next up is a ARV 2.5 lift kit, ARB diff lockers, Warn 12000lb winch, full roof bar set up for touring and some other bits to make it a very capable off road tourer, we are also joining a Jeep Brisbane 4WD club so we can head away on camping runs and learn to 4WD safely. I love this car it really fits in to my ethos of owning cars that are different, I love the fact I can mod it with so much gear and everyone I see is different due to those mods. http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Jeep%20Upgrade/IMG_0138_zpsdbb8d5ee.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Jeep%20Upgrade/null_zpsd7afe354.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Jeep%20Upgrade/IMG_0140_zps49dda32e.jpg Between the Lotus and the Jeep most weekends are kept pretty busy and now that the storm season has passed we are really looking forward to getting away in both cars as often as we can. Edited March 29, 2013 by KiwiBirkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Loving the Jeep! I got my first jeep this past June, and I have been enjoying the hell out of it. I have yet to modify the jeep (Bess) but have already got some quick disconnects for the sway bar that I hope to put on real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hey Kiwi, I agree anyone who own's a Jeep is a wanker Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobone Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 great pics - terrific surf shots too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Jackal check out the AEV gear it's very nice and week made. Edited March 30, 2013 by KiwiBirkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Man, you sure your not in advertising? Because I want to move there! 33 degrees is nothing, we get in the low 40s here.. but it's a dry heat;) Now that your settled in you need to change your "location box". Then I can google earth the area and dream. California ain't what it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I was looking at a front bumper, rear bumper and a rear lock box for the Jeep. I only got the Sahara package, so lockers will eventually be on the list too. As a side note, have you towed your Birkin with the Jeep? I have the unlimited Jeep, so I think the wheelbase gets me a bit more capacity, but have yet to see how the pentastar handles the Birkin. I'm interested to hear what towing with a jeep is like. I'll be looking for a tilt trailer like the ones from Brunton to tow the little devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR4Bill Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 your not going to trailer it Duane???? over to you guys! Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Man, you sure your not in advertising? Because I want to move there! 33 degrees is nothing, we get in the low 40s here.. but it's a dry heat;) Now that your settled in you need to change your "location box". Then I can google earth the area and dream. California ain't what it used to be. Mondo Google Brisbane, QLD, Australia and then start looking in a 200km circle at the coast line and inland behind Brisbane, lots of beaches with my fav one being a place called Noosa, also 3 islands of the Brisbane coastline, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island and further up Fraser Island, all are meccas for 4WD beach driving and camping with Fraser being world renowned for its natural beauty. Edited March 30, 2013 by KiwiBirkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 I was looking at a front bumper, rear bumper and a rear lock box for the Jeep. I only got the Sahara package, so lockers will eventually be on the list too. As a side note, have you towed your Birkin with the Jeep? I have the unlimited Jeep, so I think the wheelbase gets me a bit more capacity, but have yet to see how the pentastar handles the Birkin. I'm interested to hear what towing with a jeep is like. I'll be looking for a tilt trailer like the ones from Brunton to tow the little devil. Jackal I haven't towed yet with my SWB Jeep but have been told with the addition of a auto trans cooler I will be ok, I plan to tow one of these next year with it. http://blkmav.com/myswag/swan1.jpg Here is a picture of a JKU CRD towing one so you should be OK towing a car trailer. http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a448/zerosecta/Setup.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Hi guys been a bit busy lately and finally got back to posting on some forums, first off I hope none on here was caught in the terrible twisters in Oklahoma, being through a big natural disaster my heart really goes out to those who have suffered through it. Anyway its gone cold, Brisbane had its coldest May day morning on record at 3deg at the airport in the morning...by 8pm it was 16 though and reached a lovely 22deg for a high. Grace has been of the road the last 6 weeks while i stripped her down for a new paint job (see my build diary) mean while though Stu the Jeep is keeping us very entertained off-road and taking us places we would never get to normally go, its really nice have 2 very different style of cars. Stu the Jeep has had a couple of more upgrades though in the last 2 weeks, we have fitted a TJM 9500lbs winch and a AEV XT 2.5" premium lift with JKS quick disconnects, also a ARB rear diff plate. http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Australia/Jeep%20Adventures/a7e46c06-f40b-4e39-9841-f3afcc12a25b_zpsba891e8f.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Australia/Jeep%20Adventures/P1060231_zps1eb70ba5.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Australia/Jeep%20Adventures/P1060225_zps6971a54b.jpg Edited May 22, 2013 by KiwiBirkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Out with the Jeep boys for the weekend, this was our first time ever 4WD'ing and it was FUN FUN FUN. Plan is now to get Stu the Jeep sorted for a Simpson Desert crossing in 1 years time and also for a bit of off road touring. First recovery http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Australia/Jeep%20Adventures/P1050775_zpseb154124.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Australia/Jeep%20Adventures/P1050827_zpsef555cd1.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Australia/Jeep%20Adventures/P1050902_zpse3b324fd.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Are those just side steps or have you upgraded to rock sliders? If you plan on night driving Oracle offers LED off road lights. Might want to consider getting a 12v air compressor so you can re inflate your tires after airing them down for more traction. Also in case you get stuck in the sand, sand track/ladders are helpful. For extra liquid storage the daystar can cam is handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Hi Jumba I already have all the recovery gear sorted out and a compressor to air up after being off road. The side steps are stock at the moment, I'll be getting some Poision Spyder rock sliders soon though. I will check out the oracle lights though as lights are on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gherkin Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Welcome to the addiction that is Jeep ownership! I am new to Birkin ownership but I have been a Jeep owner for over 18 years and the mods never end. I have a 1962 CJ-6 but the body and frame are the only original items left (although both have been modified). My mother in law is originally from Brisbane but has been in the US for 55 years. I have traveled to the area several times and very much enjoy both the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. My wife and daughter are traveling to Australia in June as her High School graduation present from her grandmother. They will be spending about a week in Coolangatta. All the best, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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