general observations from 18 months with a new LC100

[moooooooo]

i just thought i'd post on here about my experiences now that i am coming up to two years with my 01/05 LC100. oh...that's January 2005....Aussie date format.

anyway. i remember posting something to a question about how my ARB bar affects the suspension....and at the time i said something like "i havent noticed anything ...blah blah"...

well...i have to say now, that yes the extra weight has affected my handling and i really need to upgrade my suspension. The stock LC100 suspension now constantly reminds me that i need to upgrade my suspension due to the extra weight up front.

Unfortunately i cant afford that yet, so i have to drive knowing the cornering and other limitations that i now have.

so i just thought you might want to know, hence this post.
cheers
peter

 

[Liam]

take of the winch for now...............there is nothing worse than not being about to take 90 degree turns in your 100................

 

[moooooooo]

unfortunately where i go offroad i really need a winch. Sometimes. And not just for me...my mates dont have winches so i am the backup.
I've only used it once and it works...which is good...but you need to test it every few/couple of months otherwise there's no point having it.

Even if all you do is pull out the cable , attach a tree protector and winch yourself up a few metres to make sure the damn thing works.


It's like a lifejacket in a boat....are you going to wait until you capsize or sink before you test it?? Hopefully not.
cheers
peter

 

[hoser]

well...i have to say now, that yes the extra weight has affected my handling and i really need to upgrade my suspension. The stock LC100 suspension now constantly reminds me that i need to upgrade my suspension due to the extra weight up front.

Besides the Combination bar and winch, you also have a second battery!

Btw, Moooooooo, your PM mailbox is full and can't take anymore incoming messages.

 

[moooooooo]

i deleted a few PMs now 93% and will cleanup more now...fek 4:40am.
yes ithe second battery adds weight...although i havent really used it hey - i'm saving up for a fridge, although as i mentioned here my suspension is shot.
so the list....man the list. Everyone must have a list!!!

It would be cool to see everyones lists and see where you're at with it.

bed time for bozo!!
cheers
peter

 

[Liam]

i deleted a few PMs now 93% and will cleanup more now...fek 4:40am.
yes ithe second battery adds weight...although i havent really used it hey - i'm saving up for a fridge, although as i mentioned here my suspension is shot.
so the list....man the list. Everyone must have a list!!!

It would be cool to see everyones lists and see where you're at with it.

bed time for bozo!!
cheers
peter

you need a star........500 PM's

 

[moooooooo]

aaahh the silver star!!
ok, when i get back from vacation (mid-march) i'll do it!! (money is tight right now)
cheers
peter

 

[1loudLX]

without the winch, the AHC should handle the added weight fine correct? I should get a silver star too now that you guys mention it.

 

[moooooooo]

aaah yes...but mine is an LC100 2005...no AHC

it does have AOFC though....that's the "automatic oh f#@k control".

or loss of control!!

and i now have a nice dent/dint in my left hand sill panel courtesy of the factory side steps being so weak and hitting either a stump or rock and that i cant afford to get real sliders yet

and my pinstripes - well check this sign on my webiste
http://www.loved.com/bitweaver/storage/users/3/3/images/76/large.jpg
cheers
peter

 

[1loudLX]

so the added weight of the bumper and winch really affected your suspension that much?

 

[moooooooo]

not at first. But now i've done 50,000km i'm really noticing it pitch and roll a lot more. Lots of offroading has probably softened it up too.
cheers
peter