Army Gypsy 2000 MPFI- Build Off

livyodream · 10th January 2011, 18:41

What tyres are those ? what config

blacknebula · 10th January 2011, 19:02

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Originally Posted by livyodream

What tyres are those ? what config

Those are the tyres on which it came from the auction.
Will be putting in JK tornados on stock rims.

hell_raiser · 10th January 2011, 19:56

Hey,

The gypsy is coming out really well. Have you thought about making the cabin water proof(since you will be parking it in the open). IRC it includes plugging drains at the base of the wind shield.

Just curious, where are you rebuilding your jeep and are you getting it painted?

HR

blacknebula · 10th January 2011, 20:09

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Originally Posted by hell_raiser

Hey,

The gypsy is coming out really well. Have you thought about making the cabin water proof(since you will be parking it in the open). IRC it includes plugging drains at the base of the wind shield.

Just curious, where are you rebuilding your jeep and are you getting it painted?

HR

Thanks HR.
Have not given the waterproofing part a lot of thought till now. Since you have brought this topic, what will be your recommend? What is an IRC?
The works are happening in Noida, Automotive Engineering.
Paint job is a stage 2 component. Will get on to it after 2 months.

wbd8779 · 10th January 2011, 20:20

You should go in for a fiberglass hardtop . It does not weigh too much . There are multiple options available within Noida itself for the same. Let me know if you need any help with the same.

blacknebula · 11th January 2011, 02:43

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Originally Posted by wbd8779

You should go in for a fiberglass hardtop . It does not weigh too much . There are multiple options available within Noida itself for the same. Let me know if you need any help with the same.

It would be great if you could let me know how much would it cost.
Thanks

tharakan9 · 12th January 2011, 10:54

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Originally Posted by blacknebula

So did u find it on yours?

I didnt check it yet. It seems that i will have to take out the starter to check that spot. If possible i will do it today

wbd8779 · 12th January 2011, 18:25

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Originally Posted by blacknebula

It would be great if you could let me know how much would it cost.
Thanks

I should be between 10-15k . It depends on whether it is of Fiberglass or Metal .

Jaggu · 12th January 2011, 19:46

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Originally Posted by blacknebula

Is a metal cabin recommended or a fiber one? Has anybody used FRP to ake a cabin?

Thanks.

I prefer fiber cabin since its lighter, less weight on top and less weight added to the vehicle. Nope i dont have any bluprints and yes there are people who have done FRP job. Including chopping the extra height of stock top and gluing it back.

svpatra · 12th January 2011, 20:57

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Originally Posted by wbd8779

You should go in for a fiberglass hardtop . It does not weigh too much . There are multiple options available within Noida itself for the same. Let me know if you need any help with the same.

Hi

you can contact The address is C-106/107, Sector 2, NOIDA.

Contact Person - Harsh/Samarth
9810067814 / 9971404274

i have seen the similar set up with one level of HARD TOP with them.

Srinivas

gotzuk · 12th January 2011, 23:04

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Originally Posted by blacknebula

@gotzuk- How much will the quick release steering hub cost?

The NRG quick release hub/steering attachment was around Rs 8000.

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@Gotzuk, whats that rotary thing that is there in the centre console of your friends MR2.
It looks very much like the sound control knob for a hyundai 2.1 speaker system. Has he borrowed it for audio controls or what is it?

Its a SpaceNavigator to control the CarPC installed in his car.

Cheers

blacknebula · 14th January 2011, 16:49

Guys i need urgent advice on tyres:

Choice in order of preference:
1. BF Goodrich T/A KO (Is it a hard tyre? noisy on road?)
2. MRF Wanderer
3. MRF ZVTS
4. Yokohama Geolander (got to know its a very soft tyre and prone to puncture)

Any other suggestions are welcome.

PS: This is a very urgent request, need to make the purchase today.

Thanks.

Desmosedici · 14th January 2011, 16:52

Many have Yoko Geo AT including myself and find it to be good enough for on and off road duty.

Jaggu · 14th January 2011, 17:29

As i mentioned over PM, if its moderate OTR ing stick to Geo ATS. They are really good all-rounders. If you want more extreme then go Maxxis. BF's are best for rocks, on road and in mud, i am not a very big fan of them.

blacknebula · 15th January 2011, 15:13

OK the decision has been made: I'll go for Yokohama Geolander ATS LT.
Thanks everybody for the valuable inputs.

10th January 2011, 18:41	#46
livyodream BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: blr-manipal Posts: 597 Thanked: 245 Times	Re: Army Gypsy 2000 MPFI- Build Off What tyres are those ? what config
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10th January 2011, 19:56	#48
hell_raiser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 73 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: Army Gypsy 2000 MPFI- Build Off Hey, The gypsy is coming out really well. Have you thought about making the cabin water proof(since you will be parking it in the open). IRC it includes plugging drains at the base of the wind shield. Just curious, where are you rebuilding your jeep and are you getting it painted? HR
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wbd8779 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 420 Thanked: 1,063 Times	Re: Army Gypsy 2000 MPFI- Build Off You should go in for a fiberglass hardtop . It does not weigh too much . There are multiple options available within Noida itself for the same. Let me know if you need any help with the same.
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14th January 2011, 16:49	#57
blacknebula BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 80 Thanked: 46 Times	Re: Army Gypsy 2000 MPFI- Build Off Guys i need urgent advice on tyres: Choice in order of preference: 1. BF Goodrich T/A KO (Is it a hard tyre? noisy on road?) 2. MRF Wanderer 3. MRF ZVTS 4. Yokohama Geolander (got to know its a very soft tyre and prone to puncture) Any other suggestions are welcome. PS: This is a very urgent request, need to make the purchase today. Thanks.
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14th January 2011, 16:52	#58
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 628 Times View My Garage	Re: Army Gypsy 2000 MPFI- Build Off Many have Yoko Geo AT including myself and find it to be good enough for on and off road duty.
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14th January 2011, 17:29	#59
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,369 Thanked: 17,299 Times	Re: Army Gypsy 2000 MPFI- Build Off As i mentioned over PM, if its moderate OTR ing stick to Geo ATS. They are really good all-rounders. If you want more extreme then go Maxxis. BF's are best for rocks, on road and in mud, i am not a very big fan of them.
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15th January 2011, 15:13	#60
blacknebula BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 80 Thanked: 46 Times	Re: Army Gypsy 2000 MPFI- Build Off OK the decision has been made: I'll go for Yokohama Geolander ATS LT. Thanks everybody for the valuable inputs.
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