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in the deep end
#962247
09/06/09 07:40 PM
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 89
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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2001 sporty, tj rear springs with rav4 shocks, ford alloys machined centers with 30x9.5x15, front spacers. more upgrades to come.
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Re: in the deep end
[Re: budicexxx]
#962248
09/06/09 09:59 PM
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You made it threw that? Nice to know what this little thing can do! Would love to see me photos like this.
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Re: in the deep end
#962249
09/07/09 01:09 AM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 244
Wheeler
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cool pic trying to edit some video my self to post up. keep um coming
01 w/31 in. mtr,winch,elec.fan ,4 in.suspension lift and 4in. body lift,front and rear hitch. NOT ENOUGH POWER so V8 and solid axles coming soon.2013
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Re: in the deep end
[Re: jays2001]
#962250
09/07/09 02:21 AM
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 89
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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That is nothing that the sporty goes through...Just have to have the balls....Wish i had agresive tires i only have m/s cooper tires.
2001 sporty, tj rear springs with rav4 shocks, ford alloys machined centers with 30x9.5x15, front spacers. more upgrades to come.
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Re: in the deep end
[Re: budicexxx]
#962251
09/07/09 02:47 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,224
Body Damage is Cool
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Looks like you had some luck too!!! I wouldn't be worried about getting stuck, I would worry about motor damage (internal) by sucking water into the engine. Easy way to bend a rod or collapse a piston. Still looking for a snorkel that looks good. I know that I could make an abs prototype and then find a CNC tube bender company to copy it. Just wish there was one that fits something else we could modify. I'm going to check out some for a jeep. I know that some of the downunder guys have them, but haven't seen anything local. I know that there has been a few threads about this.
If I find something I'll post it.
Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: in the deep end
[Re: Everet]
#962252
09/07/09 03:14 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 894
Rock Warrior
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I would worrie about back presser up the muffer pipe also
2001 5sp. K&N stock filter 215/70/15 If your check engine light is on at least you know the light still works
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Re: in the deep end
[Re: bombardj1]
#962253
09/07/09 04:22 AM
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Joined: May 2009
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Well i got to differ i've been though alot worst then this, I went through a beaver dam that was about 100 yards long and water was up to the top of the hood for a long ways, The only porblem i had was still running clutch fan and lost power right at the end. But made it out. There was so much water that i had to put the wipers on to see. I'm actually going out tomorow hope to get more pics but its hard when im the only one that brings a camera.
2001 sporty, tj rear springs with rav4 shocks, ford alloys machined centers with 30x9.5x15, front spacers. more upgrades to come.
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Re: in the deep end
[Re: budicexxx]
#962254
09/07/09 05:13 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,224
Body Damage is Cool
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Well, you should go to Vegas!!! I'm sure you have been in worse, but from the pic, if you keep things under water like that for long, I would think that you would eventually suck water into the motor. Water doesn't compress, so if you suck enough in, damage will be done. But, it's your Sporty.
Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: in the deep end
[Re: Everet]
#962255
09/07/09 09:49 AM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 387
Mudrunner
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You can help counter this buy using a tarp straped across the front of the car with some Occy straps to help make a air pocket if travelling through deep water for a short period. If you are going to consistently travel through deep water a snorkel and extended braethers for diffs and gearboxes would be advisable as well. I am the lucky one from Down Under with a snorkel for the Sporty from VTTR. It does help give piece of mind for that type of situation. Cheers, Chris ![[Linked Image]](http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/4runnernomore/PICT0292.jpg)
Last edited by 4runnernomore; 09/07/09 09:56 AM.
97 Sporty, snorkel, K&N filter,chipped, ext forks, 40mm Dob Springs, KYB struts, 35mm Jeep TJ Springs, RAV 4 OME shocks, Kaiser Locker 5.38 R&P's, 1&3/8 body lift, 245/75 R16 D674's Sports steering wheel, bullbar, extractors & 2 1/4 exhaust engineered.
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Re: in the deep end
[Re: 4runnernomore]
#962256
09/07/09 04:25 PM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 894
Rock Warrior
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so I guess if you have a snorkel on the intake, diff. breather and gearbox and muffler, I guess your sporty's might learn to swim LOL <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />, kind of reminds me of the joke with 1 bullet in a cylinder, spin it and hope it goes click, the guy says oh I have done this a 100 times before. it's a great gun it has never failed me yet and it's a 50cal Smith and Wesson, it's only dangerest with all the cylinders full. good old dirty harry, at 25 years old 44mag, at 45years old 45 automag at 65 years old 50cal SW. it only takes once and it's a done deal, you can do what you want with your sporty's but remember it ain't no boat. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> John
2001 5sp. K&N stock filter 215/70/15 If your check engine light is on at least you know the light still works
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