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Comment on Visiting Sturgeon’s Mill by Sturgeon’s Mill Open House This Weekend | West County Explorers Club

Sturgeon’s Mill Open House This Weekend | West County Explorers Club — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:47:49 +0000

[…] Here’s a post I wrote about it a couple of years ago, including some video of the mill in action. […]

Comment on Kawasaki KLR 650: Best Dual Sport Value by Motorcycling from Alaska to South America | West County Explorers Club

Motorcycling from Alaska to South America | West County Explorers Club — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:37:27 +0000

[…] Update 5/14/2013: Here’s a WCXC post about the benefits of the KLR 650. […]

Comment on Spotted: Toyota Land Cruiser FJ22 Blizzard Diesel For Sale by Spotted: Land Cruiser FJ22 Blizzard | West County Explorers Club

Spotted: Land Cruiser FJ22 Blizzard | West County Explorers Club — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:32:46 +0000

[…] We spotted this Land Cruiser FJ22 Blizzard on 101 South near Sausalito, California. This cool little jeep was based on the Daihatsu Taft. I posted about one of these a while ago. Check that post for more details. […]

Comment on Spotted: 1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep For Sale by Nik

Nik — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:01:00 +0000

I don’t know. I just found it on Craigslist. You could try doing a Google image search with the images and seeing if any current listings come up.

Comment on Spotted: 1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep For Sale by Harold van Druten

Harold van Druten — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:30:18 +0000

Is this Jeep still for sale

Comment on Laurel Lakes 4×4 Trail by Airing Down Explained | West County Explorers Club

Airing Down Explained | West County Explorers Club — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:25:34 +0000

[…] down on the way to Laurel Lakes, near Mammoth, […]

Comment on How to Convert to LED Turn Signals and Brake Lights by Nik

Nik — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:44:15 +0000

Thanks, Greg. Nice to hear your take on it. I do like the “instant on” quality. I just they weren’t so expensive.

Comment on How to Convert to LED Turn Signals and Brake Lights by Gregory McDonald

Gregory McDonald — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:38:13 +0000

True, true. I’m also not fully convinced on LED’s (although currently installed on the monty). On the plus side, I now carry a full set of replacement bulbs (the old, still good, incandescent bulbs)
Replacement LED’s for 1156/1157 bulbs, definitely puts out less light and less spread. On the plus side it lasts longer, draws less power (good for older vehicles with aging electrical systems) and lights up instantly (the LED brake lights activate something like a 0.2 seconds faster than incandescent – I don’t recall the math, but at 60 MPH, that’s something like 17 feet of travel before fully lit).
My ultimate reason for switching to LED’s was for the lower power draw. I started noticing electrical fluctuations when all accessories (hazard/turn lights, headlights, AC, sound system) were turned on. The switch to LED’s addressed that, albeit a bit of a band-aid fix, and the other advantages of LED’s were just self-sold selling points.

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Comment on The Library: We Took to the Woods by Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:22:35 +0000

Such a great book! I enjoyed reading every page of it!!

Comment on Spotted… Mitsubishi Montero LS, Nice Mods by Nik

Nik — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:15:15 +0000

Nice to hear that you liked the post. Enjoy your new truck!

Comment on Land Rover on the Drawing Board by Nik

Nik — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:15:07 +0000

Glad you liked it. I found that one on pinterest.

Comment on Land Rover on the Drawing Board by mud4fun

mud4fun — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:59:58 +0000

That looks like the center steer prototype rather than the production Series One. Where did you find the drawing? I believe a replica of the center steer was made some years ago and that drawing may well have been used to for that project. Nice drawing though :-)

Comment on Spotted: Smart Car by Nik

Nik — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:10:45 +0000

I found the perfect solution: http://tinyurl.com/cespydq

Comment on Spotted: Smart Car by Nik

Nik — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:07:27 +0000

Hey Pereze, yeah, the logic is unassailable but the reality might be a different story. Ooh, 10 mpg… Would manual locking hubs help, or do you already have those?

Comment on Spotted: Smart Car by Pereze

Pereze — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:07:36 +0000

Nik, that would be great until you pull on the interstate and realize you have smart car power ….Great Logic don’t tell my wife. I get 10MPG in the Grand Wagoneer

Comment on Spotted: Smart Car by richard howarth

richard howarth — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:02:08 +0000

But it’s not 4 wheel drive matey… I dunno, maybe put some nobblies on there and jack up the suspension and add a safari roof rack.. Just maybe…..

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Comment on Spotted… Mitsubishi Montero LS, Nice Mods by JohnFurtado

JohnFurtado — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:03:36 +0000

Outstanding on the detail!!
Overall look. . . Fantastic!!
And to the OP – well done photographs and
descriptions. I enjoyed that little write up immensely! I have recently purchased a ’94 Montero LS, which I believe is Gen II and your article has me inspired to work well with my new rig. Thanks!

Comment on ARB Safari Snorkel Install by Tanner Short

Tanner Short — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:27:21 +0000

Thank you very much for the help Nik! I’m going to do some searching now!
Tanner

Comment on ARB Safari Snorkel Install by Nik

Nik — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:10:43 +0000

I got the bumper from a place called 4x4Connection but they no longer sell it. I’m not sure why ARB USA no longer imports it. You may have to order the bumper from Australia. Here’s a link for the Pajero / Montero LS bumper: http://www.arb.com.au/products/arb-protection-equipment/bull-bars/deluxe-bull-bars/3434020/

And here’s a link for the bumper that accommodates the SR fender flares:
http://www.arb.com.au/products/arb-protection-equipment/bull-bars/deluxe-bull-bars/3434030/

You’ll have to modify the frame of your Montero to make the bumper fit. Here’s a post showing how (http://kirk.maclean.home.comcast.net/~kirk.maclean/arbbumper.html). That guy found his on ebay. That might be another route.

I got my Safari Snorkel from 4WheelParts. The model number you’ll need for the Gen 2 is SS25HF. 4WheelParts shows the wrong snorkel on their page, in case you look it up. Rocky Road also has them. http://www.rocky-road.com/safarisnorkel.html

Good luck!
Nik