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Originally Posted by amitku +1.
The advantage of getting the Gypsy done from a Pro are:-
a. Attention to detail on critical components.
b. Knowledge of areas requiring special preparation and strengthening.
c. Regular vendors supplying Seats, Shocks, Lights, Windscreen, etc. so you don't have to do the running around.
d. Could work out cheaper than sourcing on your own and fabricating.
Last but not the least, the quality of the end product. I recommend you speak or see Harjeev's Gypsy, which was restored from a "Rust Bucket" condition.
I got my 11Yr old Esteem prepared for Desert Storm 11 and each mod suggested by Aman proved to be detrimental in the final outcome. |
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Originally Posted by Jaggu ^^ +1 isnt it better to get it done by a specialist than self help? where you will need help at each step and chances of things going wrong are many. There are manuals/hand books with specs that need to be followed for competitive events, i would suggest you to get them and go through it once before you set out on this mod job.
Sudev from our forum might have info on these. I would even suggest speaking to knowledgeable people like him before final decision on build is made. |
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Originally Posted by Shubhendra Dear Abbas,
I suggest you to speak to Harjeev (from Delhi) once. Recently He got his Gypsy done from Aman. And if you can get your vehicle done by Aman then nothing like it.
I have seen his rally prepared Gypsies, they are too good.
Regards,
Shubhendra Singh |
I completely understand your point guys. The reason i am doing it myself is:
1. I am participating in Adventure cat. So it does not need roll cage, extra fuel tank, rally seat, 4 point harness etc. Since it is not mandatory, i am not going for it. If you see the car category, M 800's , SX4, etc finish the raid with much ease.
2. The Reason for going in for a rally cabin is just because presently the car has a softtop which i don`t like it. Its very noisy when the air hit it in high speeds and is not sealed well. Makes the cabin very noisy.
3. Now seats. If i am able to source it easily i am going for them or else the present seats are just fine with me.
I have seen harjeev`s build and the quality of work aman does. No doubt, he is a pro. However, it is practically difficult to send the car to him 2000 kms for all the work which is generally needed for xtreme cat.
This is going to be my first RDH experience. I may sound stupid but somewhere down the line i want to take the hit head on and learn so that i can get more prepared next time. Having said that, it doesn`t mean i am stupid not to prepare the bare necessities.
And Sudev, oh he has been a mentor from the very start of my TSD journey. You should go through my thread.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...rspective.html
Most probably, i am doing this RAID without GPS / terratrip aid. Will rely on the fundamental HMS style calculations which i have learned from sudev`s workshop
The things i have planned for the gypsy for adventure cat:
1. Rally cabin
2. Seats (if sourced easily)
3. Trip metre (gypsy doesn`t have one, so guys please help me here)
4. Basic engine checkup
5. Will carry vital fluids and spares
Abbas.