Doing up my Gypsy King

ketla2411 · 25th July 2010, 16:37

Indra, since you are undertaking the SPOA route and also changing axles for the Gypsy, I suggest that you consider fitting thicker ARBs front and rear with a set of Bilstein Offroad B6 shocks . It will do a world of good as far as the handling is concerned. I know since I have them fitted on my Gypsy and the difference is simply superb !

SirAlec · 25th July 2010, 21:13

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Originally Posted by indra_slk

Roll cage is complete with paint.
Got new Recaros.
Fitted the snorkel. Removed it from a old Allwyn Nissan Pick up.
Lifted the exhuast.

This week: SPOA!!! and fitting the new seats

After SPOA:
RIMS
Reducing rear overhang
Side guards

Man! IMO the roll cage is not well designed. It has design flaws, if you are seriously considering it as a safety device.

indra_slk · 26th July 2010, 11:53

Any idea from where I can get bigger axles for the Gypsy?

Siralec why do you say that?

SirAlec · 26th July 2010, 15:01

you have wielded certain points where it should have been bended with tube benders.

Also for the rear cross, use of same thickness/gauge pipe should have been used with metal plate wielded at the X for added strength.

xtreme power · 26th July 2010, 15:08

not a big plan of the roll cage,
lots of flaws, design and material:
but otherwise she looks good
the top square halogens are a bit too high also

indra_slk · 2nd August 2010, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

you have wielded certain points where it should have been bended with tube benders.

Also for the rear cross, use of same thickness/gauge pipe should have been used with metal plate wielded at the X for added strength.

Got it. Will put plates. Please tell me which ones and what size.
Please can some one advice how can I make all my headlights and fogs water proof? Also please do let me know what I can do for side protection
Even though I have a snorkel I got stuck in water had to go back to the mech. Some pictures.

Next mod:
SPOA
Reduce overhang
Fit seats
Spacers

khan_sultan · 2nd August 2010, 16:50

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Originally Posted by indra_slk

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Even though I have a snorkel I got stuck in water had to go back to the mech.

And how would having a snorkel help in not getting stuck?

Quote:

Next mod:
SPOA
Reduce overhang
Fit seats
Spacers

I am sure you know what you are doing but I would suggest 'patience' and a step-by-step approach. Do give some time in between mods to see how they are working out.

ketla2411 · 2nd August 2010, 18:16

Indra, the pond pictures, not cool man . Cannot see any other vehicle in the pics. What if YOUR vehicle just sank deeper ? When doing this kind of stuff, there has got to be another backup vehicle on firm ground . With a winch . And the cable attached to your vehicle

SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS.

indra_slk · 2nd August 2010, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

And how would having a snorkel help in not getting stuck?

I am sure you know what you are doing but I would suggest 'patience' and a step-by-step approach. Do give some time in between mods to see how they are working out.

I meant the water went into the air intake. Filter was soaked.

@ketan Had the captiva

dwaraka · 2nd August 2010, 21:13

Indra,

Nice mods. I am sure lockers are on your list to increase torque at low speed and crawl.

indra_slk · 2nd August 2010, 21:24

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

Indra,

Nice mods. I am sure lockers are on your list to increase torque at low speed and crawl.

From where can i buy them?

Desmosedici · 2nd August 2010, 22:44

Indra,

Your one stop Gypsy Doc is Khan Bhai (Khan_Sultan) / Vikram (Headers). You can consult them on all your mods and sourcing of parts.

Trust this helps.

Cheers,
Raj

SirAlec · 3rd August 2010, 00:04

Alan (xtreme power) is the right person to talk to. As he is a professional in this field.

I was thinking like this at joints which look fragile.

BTW you really are very daring to put gypsy in a place where even H1 or Defender Wolf will have hard time to wade through .

indra_slk · 6th September 2010, 23:49

Ok guys, SPOA is complete with extra 5inch spacers making it into a monster truck. Wheel spacers will be put on thursday. Now I am looking for insanely big tires. Found out here in Goa and the all cost 12k+.

So since i never drive this car on the road, I want to get tractor tires. Please help me source the same.

4x4 cruiser · 7th September 2010, 04:04

Hi Indra,

The SPOA on the gypsy has come out really well, it truly is looking like a Monster. Loved the looks. Insanely big tyres, are you planning for 35". If you need any help from Mumbai to find out the prices or availabilty, then let me know the size you are looking for.

Please Post some offroad Pics with articulation.

25th July 2010, 16:37	#46
ketla2411 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Panaji- Goa Posts: 108 Thanked: 17 Times	S.p.o.a. ! Indra, since you are undertaking the SPOA route and also changing axles for the Gypsy, I suggest that you consider fitting thicker ARBs front and rear with a set of Bilstein Offroad B6 shocks . It will do a world of good as far as the handling is concerned. I know since I have them fitted on my Gypsy and the difference is simply superb ! Last edited by ketla2411 : 25th July 2010 at 16:41.
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26th July 2010, 11:53	#48
indra_slk BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: iNDIA Posts: 627 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Any idea from where I can get bigger axles for the Gypsy? Siralec why do you say that? Last edited by indra_slk : 26th July 2010 at 11:55.
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26th July 2010, 15:01	#49
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	you have wielded certain points where it should have been bended with tube benders. Also for the rear cross, use of same thickness/gauge pipe should have been used with metal plate wielded at the X for added strength.
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26th July 2010, 15:08	#50
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	not a big plan of the roll cage, lots of flaws, design and material: but otherwise she looks good the top square halogens are a bit too high also
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2nd August 2010, 18:16	#53
ketla2411 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Panaji- Goa Posts: 108 Thanked: 17 Times	What the..... ? Indra, the pond pictures, not cool man . Cannot see any other vehicle in the pics. What if YOUR vehicle just sank deeper ? When doing this kind of stuff, there has got to be another backup vehicle on firm ground . With a winch . And the cable attached to your vehicle SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS.
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2nd August 2010, 21:13	#55
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Indra, Nice mods. I am sure lockers are on your list to increase torque at low speed and crawl.
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2nd August 2010, 22:44	#57
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Indra, Your one stop Gypsy Doc is Khan Bhai (Khan_Sultan) / Vikram (Headers). You can consult them on all your mods and sourcing of parts. Trust this helps. Cheers, Raj
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3rd August 2010, 00:04	#58
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	Alan (xtreme power) is the right person to talk to. As he is a professional in this field. I was thinking like this at joints which look fragile. BTW you really are very daring to put gypsy in a place where even H1 or Defender Wolf will have hard time to wade through .
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6th September 2010, 23:49	#59
indra_slk BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: iNDIA Posts: 627 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Ok guys, SPOA is complete with extra 5inch spacers making it into a monster truck. Wheel spacers will be put on thursday. Now I am looking for insanely big tires. Found out here in Goa and the all cost 12k+. So since i never drive this car on the road, I want to get tractor tires. Please help me source the same. Attached Thumbnails
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7th September 2010, 04:04	#60
4x4 cruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 119 Thanked: 7 Times	Hi Indra, The SPOA on the gypsy has come out really well, it truly is looking like a Monster. Loved the looks. Insanely big tyres, are you planning for 35". If you need any help from Mumbai to find out the prices or availabilty, then let me know the size you are looking for. Please Post some offroad Pics with articulation.
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