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Long range fuel tanks available in SA at long last
I've been meaning to post this for a while, but wanted to hang on till I saw the product with my own eyes.
Front Runner have designed a long range tank for the D3. It is a very tidy piece of engineering if you ask me. Complete with a bash-plate, makes it look very neat.
It adds about 100 litres capacity. Fuel is pumped to the main tank from the spare tank, ie. its not a gravity-feed. These pics are from another vehicle, I get mine next week, and will post more detail.
I am not affiliated with Front Runner, and will not enjoy any financial benefit if you buy their products. I do, however, like to tell everyone about their great products and even better service.
Pictures re-linked 7/5/07
Last edited by Baben on 7th May 2007 7:35 am. Edited 3 times in total
3rd May 2007 7:29 pm
10forcash
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Looks a great bit of kit! 8)
3rd May 2007 7:46 pm
Baben
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Shouldn't be long till Frogs have them, but I don't suppose you would need more than 80litres in Europe?
3rd May 2007 8:32 pm
10forcash
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Hate to think what the price will be like once their accountants have been at the markup-juice...
TBH, they're not really necassary in Western Europe, 'nice-to-have' in North Africa and pretty much essential elswhere
3rd May 2007 8:36 pm
949BFN
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What to do with the emergency wheel?
4th May 2007 3:19 pm
Gurvan
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10forcash wrote:
TBH, they're not really necassary in Western Europe, 'nice-to-have' in North Africa and pretty much essential elswhere
I cannot be more in agreement with that ! Georgia On My Mind...
4th May 2007 3:33 pm
heine
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Yay - finally . Any idea on pricing ?
5th May 2007 5:51 am
Baben
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According to Wayne:
"The tank will retail for R 3695.00 and the protector plate will retail for R 1595.00. "
Looks like agreat deal to me. Not sure if that price includes the pump and installation but speak to Wayne/Bobby.
Bear in mind production units are not yet available but will hopefully be soon - check with FR
5th May 2007 10:44 am
Baben
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949BFN - the spare wheel can either be carried on the roof-rack, or on the rear-mounted wheel carrier that will also (hopefully) be available this month in prototype. I will be trialling this kit up to Angola next month, so will keep you posted
5th May 2007 10:45 am
heine
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Baben wrote:
949BFN - the spare wheel can either be carried on the roof-rack, or on the rear-mounted wheel carrier that will also (hopefully) be available this month in prototype. I will be trialling this kit up to Angola next month, so will keep you posted
Sorry if I'm being slow , but is the rear-wheel carrier also from FR ?
5th May 2007 4:09 pm
Baben
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Yup
5th May 2007 4:23 pm
heine
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Schwing - let me buy you a drink once yours is done so that I can have a look see . Also would like to pick your brain on Angola as we want to go later in the year
5th May 2007 4:31 pm
Baben
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S'cool, PM me with your contact details & I'll give you a call once it's done
5th May 2007 4:39 pm
Baben
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On Angola - its the first time for me too, but will be back around 3rd week in June, so we can share my experiences then if you like. Going with the great Kingsley himself! I think its gonna be a lot of fun
7th May 2007 7:37 am
heine
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Ok will do . If time permits I would like to look at your tank installtion before you leave
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