SUPER FLEXY IFS ????? who wants it?

[Marlin]

PS, Bigmeat-can't wait to go wheelin with you when I get to Washington. Time to break some stuff
What all have you done to the front end for the performance you have in the video.

[vt_maverick]

I can see where you guys are coming from with the skidplates, but I just really have a hard time believing that you're going to be able to get this system to align itself perfectly each time and get the pin to engage and disengage without it hanging up. If the hole the pin goes into has slop in it so it engages easier, then conversely it wouldn't be that tight when engaged and you'd probably have it rattling and banging all the time. On the other hand if it is a precision fit, them it's harder to line up each time. Solenoids aren't that powerful, and if you step up to hydraulics you may damage something by forcing the pin when it is out of alignment. That's kind of what I was meaning about being more troublesome that just going the manual route. Not saying it can't be done. Just may be pretty diffict to get right.

Agreed, but how else can you encourage innovation without challenging smart people to go even farther?

For those with skid plates...thats nothing a hole drill won't cure! One stategicly placed hole that your hand will fit through and your good to go.

I would think with some of the full skids that I have seen, drilling some holes for access, and cooling is your best bet anyway.

Sounds like a good idea to me, just got those metal drilling bits a few weeks ago for the roof rack, sounds like a good use (for cooling for me, as Marlin says SFIFS for your weekend beach runner is probably not so smart). Now I have to go buy a plug-in drill, the cordless Dewalt I have is just not up to the task, got to replace the damn battery every 10 minutes when drilling metal.

[phines]

This mod is very cool indeed. I really enjoyed for the 22.3 minutes I had it installed prior to the engine death.

Joking aside, I did test it out on a few ditches and curbs and notices a huge difference.

[Triathlete]

Marlin...I already have empi cv's...I think you are getting your cv's mixed up

[Marlin]

Marlin...I already have empi cv's...I think you are getting your cv's mixed up

Ooops, substitute RCV everywhere you see EMPI.

[RallyDude]

If you have huge tires, removing most of the plastic in the wheel wells is going to be mandatory. I see this mod being beneficial however, even for stock or modestly altered vehicles. While the mod is capable of doing more, I think it could be fun even without a lift, etc., etc....

[vt_maverick]

Fortunately for us Meat isn't on Alpine-time.

[Robbomaz]

Fortunately for us Meat isn't on Alpine-time.

DO NOT get me started on THAT!
Still waiting for some parts....

[Robbomaz]

Where the Bigmeat at? I have a few interested parties on this side of the Passi-fik but have a couple of questions

[Ascinder]

He doesn't come on here every day. But he'll show up soon. I feel very sorry for you guys BTW. I just had some brake cylinders shipped over from OZ for my '67 Patrol and the shipping price was more than the price of the parts! You may want to see if he can set up come kind of licensing agreement with someone over there and have them built on site.

[Marlin]

He doesn't come on here every day. But he'll show up soon.

I have my account set up to auto email anytime someone posts something in my subscribed threads. Very convenient.

[Robbomaz]

He doesn't come on here every day. But he'll show up soon. I feel very sorry for you guys BTW. I just had some brake cylinders shipped over from OZ for my '67 Patrol and the shipping price was more than the price of the parts! You may want to see if he can set up come kind of licensing agreement with someone over there and have them built on site.

Yeah we are a long way from anywhere lol but consider it this way
I gave my 6VE1 a drink and bent 4 rods - I got rings, pistons, rods and gasket set from the US, paid US 270 for shipping alone and the whole lot arrived at my door for less than the Aust dealers price for the gasket set alone!

We dont sell many of these he says on the phone......cant imagine why not!

[Robbomaz]

You may want to see if he can set up come kind of licensing agreement with someone over there and have them built on site.

The thought had crossed my mind. I have access to the facilities required
He could get a fee for every one we sell. Passive income is the best kind

[Ascinder]

Yeah we are a long way from anywhere lol but consider it this way
I gave my 6VE1 a drink and bent 4 rods - I got rings, pistons, rods and gasket set from the US, paid US 270 for shipping alone and the whole lot arrived at my door for less than the Aust dealers price for the gasket set alone!

Isn't Japan right on your doorstep though? I would think replacement parts would be cheapest coming right form the source. But what do I know, the maps here are all screwed up:

[Robbomaz]

Well I guess as the most populated Western country you guys get the focus
The parts were all US-made replacements rather than Isuzu. The dealers gasket kit was the same brand as I got from the US!