We
transform a 2000 model Pajero GLS V6!
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Initially
we fitted this dust deflector to brighten up the rather boring look of the
rear of the vehicle. After having done few trips in heavy dust in convoy
with other vehicles it has proved its worth in its primary role. It really
does work well at keeping dust off the back of the vehicle. It is important
to keep dust out when you open the rear door as the vehicle itself has to
be the most dustproof 4WD that I have ever owned.
We now have a set of additional
wheels for the Mud Terrains to go on allowing the normal road tyres to be
used around town. Finding wheels with the right clearance for the brake calipers
proved very difficult but this set of stylish mags proved to be the
answer.
Whilst the new Pajero
has far better suspension travel and good ground clearance we can always
make it better. Here you can see one of the upgraded Pedders springs
that has increased clearance by 50mm and stiffened the ride slightly
The standard steps we built(see
previous pages) were great but the plastic mouldings hanging down behind
the front wheel and in front of the rear wheels were not. These had to go
before they completely self destructed. So we took off the moulding under
the sill and modified the front mudflaps and fitted our own heavy duty units.
This allowed us to put on a longer side step for more protection. Problem
solved.
To compensate for the
additional weight in the rear of the vehicle we have fitted a set of Polyair
springs. Every coil sprung vehicle we have operated has had these springs.
They are a really great suspension aid.
Long Range Automotive have
now developed a 58 litre auxiliary fuel tank. This tank fits really neatly
below the rear seat and now gives the vehicle a capacity of 153 litres. Great
for those long trips and for filling up when the price of fuel is low. Still
uses the original filling point with a dual filler neck.
The performance kit that we
have developed for the 3.5 litre V6 Pajero is mainly exhaust orientated.
The engine has far more pulling power or torque and is usually a gear better
uphills than standard. The noise level of the exhaust is still kept below
the legal limits and is only marginally different to standard but sounds
a lot nicer. |
