[xtreme power]

Finally it was time for me to take on a more commercial vehicle,

yes i know the scorpio is not the best offroader around and there is not much one can do to raise the front her specially the front without too much complication
but what the heck,it was time for me to sparkle some of my magic on a scorpio 4x4 automatic,

For starters this vehicle is brilliant on the road, the gearbox is very responsive and the comfort and specially the gismos provided are in class apart,

So there rolls in this vehicle,
a two week old white scorpio into my garage, waiting to be transformed
first look at her and i wonderd what all madness can she take,

drove her for a week to get to know her better before i started working on her,




work has started for about a week now
this is what i have planned
+ Custom winch bumper with fogs and indicators
+ Custom roll cage
+ Custom Snorkel
+ Stone guard cum side step
+ Entire underbody protection, diff,fuel tank guard
+ very very heavy duty frony skid plate
+ britpart 9500lbs winch
+ light force and roo lites (how could i do without them)
+ mudterrain tyres and a new set of alloys
+ window tints
+ maybe hi lift jack and bridging ladders
+ custom paint job
+ chequered plate work
+ little stickering if applicable

need some help though from scorpio owners and tyre gurus,
anyways the scorpio has poor articualtion
i want to keep the wheel size at 16 to gain clearance, what would be the best upsize i can go without having the tyres eating into my fenders while articulating

project is in full swing,
pictures of work in progress by tommorow morning

regards,
Allan

[fazalaliadil]

Eagerly awaiting the transformation.

[sumanth_mk]

waiting for tomorrow

[jaysmokesleaves]

One suggestion not listed in your list. Please dispose of that rodent tooth grill too.

Will a 9500lbs winch be adequate for a vehicle weighing in at almost 2.5 tons..?(if the owner ever intends to use it)
This is going to be one looker of a vehicle at the end of it. Waiting for the outcome.
Cant wait for the WIP pics.

Cheers,

Jay

[DesertKing]

Whatever you do with a machine but one thing would be common for sure... Light Force . I am eager to see the outcome of your built Scorpio.

Originally Posted by xtreme power

+ light force and roo lites (how could i do without them)

[Desmosedici]

You are a Midas in TBhp, whatever you touch turns into a beautiful beast.

I wish i had enough moolah to get my gypsy work done by you.

Now eagerly awaiting to see the transformation of the scorpio. i know it will sting!

[rjstyles69]

Allan the list is really long.

+ Custom winch bumper with fogs and indicators
+ Custom roll cage
+ Custom Snorkel
+ Stone guard cum side step
+ Entire underbody protection, diff,fuel tank guard
+ very very heavy duty frony skid plate
+ britpart 9500lbs winch
+ light force and roo lites (how could i do without them)
+ mudterrain tyres and a new set of alloys
+ window tints
+ maybe hi lift jack and bridging ladders
+ custom paint job
+ chequered plate work
+ little stickering if applicable

Wonder what mayhem its gonna cause once on road. I think this would be the very 1st of its kind on this forum. Good luck.

[jeepster]

Originally Posted by xtreme power

i want to keep the wheel size at 16 to gain clearance, what would be the best upsize i can go without having the tyres eating into my fenders while articulating
regards,
Allan

the getaway has 245/75/r16 from factory .
don't know about the amount of articulation of getaway.



for the build.

[xtreme power]

Originally Posted by jeepster

the getaway has 245/75/r16 from factory .
don't know about the amount of articulation of getaway.



for the build.

im looking in the 265 category
the current tyres on the vehicle are 235/70r16
need something to give the vehicle a better stance

Originally Posted by jaysmokesleaves

One suggestion not listed in your list. Please dispose of that rodent tooth grill too.

Will a 9500lbs winch be adequate for a vehicle weighing in at almost 2.5 tons..?(if the owner ever intends to use it)
This is going to be one looker of a vehicle at the end of it. Waiting for the outcome.
Cant wait for the WIP pics.

Cheers,

Jay

Sorry to mention it earlier butt he grill is gone to, already packed and sent to storage, shall do a neat mesh design.
i think 9500 should be sufficeint
ill do a winch test, if not enought ill put in the 12000lbs


Also wondering whether i should do a body lift?

[star_aqua]

Originally Posted by xtreme power

Also wondering whether i should do a body lift?

Yes, body lift is very much required and it will allow mudzillas to go in. with this mod, the looks of scorpio will change entirely. No matter, if other mods are performed without this, the scorpio will look like a tourer or expedition vehicle and not like an off-roader.

[gsferrari]

Allan - the road manners of the Scorpio are scary. LOADS of body roll and the front keeps bobbing if you dab the brakes. I assume this car is going to be driven mainly on the roads. Some suggestions from my side:

1. Weight Loss program - fiber boot lid and some lightening on the rear door. If owner is OK with it - some of the body panels can also be done in fiber. Lose all unnecessary fittings that add to the weight. The stock wheels are also HEAVY!

2. Stiffer suspension and high-end shocks.

If you remember the Thar (with IFS) was bottoming out on the front end. Scorp is heavier and also has IFS possibly with lower GC as well.


I think weight is it's biggest enemy when it comes to road performance and a diet-program will also help it off-road as well.

[xtreme power]

Originally Posted by gsferrari

Allan - the road manners of the Scorpio are scary. LOADS of body roll and the front keeps bobbing if you dab the brakes. I assume this car is going to be driven mainly on the roads. Some suggestions from my side:

1. Weight Loss program - fiber boot lid and some lightening on the rear door. If owner is OK with it - some of the body panels can also be done in fiber. Lose all unnecessary fittings that add to the weight. The stock wheels are also HEAVY!

2. Stiffer suspension and high-end shocks.

If you remember the Thar (with IFS) was bottoming out on the front end. Scorp is heavier and also has IFS possibly with lower GC as well.


I think weight is it's biggest enemy when it comes to road performance and a diet-program will also help it off-road as well.

got i buddy,
shall see to most of the points

Originally Posted by star_aqua

Yes, body lift is very much required and it will allow mudzillas to go in. with this mod, the looks of scorpio will change entirely. No matter, if other mods are performed without this, the scorpio will look like a tourer or expedition vehicle and not like an off-roader.

buddy if you know of anyone who has added a body lift, kindly pass on some details, i think two banglore vehicles have them, any details

my only concern is the added body roll that the higher cg will provide


regards
Allan

[Tejas@perioimpl]

Hi allan,

Here are some pics from the Bangalore OTR for reference:

[vinod_nookala]

Allan,
Can't wait to see this transformation, please bring it ON!!

[ikoneer]

Now the magic of allan begins.

Why would someone want to buy a new car and modify it completely, why could not have he gone for a old jeep rather. Is it because of the AT?