I bought an SV - BIG Build thread

[Projectblue51]

Ha!
Is your Guv Richard by any chance? (Blue Mog)?

[Bobberoo]

As always, enjoyed the vlog, aerial footage is cracking!! Especially like the It's a Knockout analogy!!

[Origin Unknown]

Easternlight said:

Coincidence you should post tonight, just seen a trailer for this and thought of you project.

https://www.channel5.com/show/million-pound-mega-m...

Just watched this, what was that fella in the 350k overlander doing approaching the descent as he did?!

[Projectblue51]

Origin Unknown said:

Just watched this, what was that fella in the 350k overlander doing approaching the descent as he did?!

Yeah, to be fair to him he had not done any off road driving at that point and the truck was only out on that ground to test a new torsion set up (which was deemed too flexible). The film crew wanted footage of the owner driving even though previously it was the converters who had driven it around.

[Projectblue51]

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[Chozza]

Good video - Nice and sunny I see !

Though there's a bit of Deja Vu when you switch that bracket round :-)

[Projectblue51]

Yes, unfortunately due to internet issues, I was editing on my phone and I have downloaded two sections twice. I can edit and upload again, but you lose the views on it you had.

[Bobberoo]

Another good video Project, a question, do you already have reverse parking cameras? If so a double din unit with A/V input could be a good idea, it could also be useful as a sat vav display, the downside is a double din is obviously more expensive than a single din.

[Projectblue51]

Bobberoo said:

Another good video Project, a question, do you already have reverse parking cameras? If so a double din unit with A/V input could be a good idea, it could also be useful as a sat vav display, the downside is a double din is obviously more expensive than a single din.

Thanks Bobberoo. Yes, I have two cameras and a big Garmin Sat with twin inputs. So the plan is to have one reverse and one nearside camera. Also an input on the double din is a good idea.

I already have a double din, having pre purchased a brand new (factory recon) Pioneer high end unit. Me and my bargains eh? Downside to that was I bought it with an 'estimation' that I could make it fit. Now it's come to it..... whole different matter

[Bobberoo]

Projectblue51 said:

Bobberoo said:

Another good video Project, a question, do you already have reverse parking cameras? If so a double din unit with A/V input could be a good idea, it could also be useful as a sat vav display, the downside is a double din is obviously more expensive than a single din.

Thanks Bobberoo. Yes, I have two cameras and a big Garmin Sat with twin inputs. So the plan is to have one reverse and one nearside camera. Also an input on the double din is a good idea.

I already have a double din, having pre purchased a brand new (factory recon) Pioneer high end unit. Me and my bargains eh? Downside to that was I bought it with an 'estimation' that I could make it fit. Now it's come to it..... whole different matter

What's the issue?

[Scrump]

Bobberoo said:

What's the issue?

Bobbers can fit it for you, he just needs to be kept fed with fish finger sandwiches.

Glad to hear you are still making progress with Rosie, shame about the Iceland trip but I am sure you will get there eventually.

[Projectblue51]

Bobberoo said:

What's the issue?

Nothing massive, there is just a whole bank of switches which operate the diff locks underneath the din slot and then the plastic frame to cut.

[Bobberoo]

Projectblue51 said:

Bobberoo said:

What's the issue?

Nothing massive, there is just a whole bank of switches which operate the diff locks underneath the din slot and then the plastic frame to cut.

Ah, wweeelllll, I know you've bought a double din but did you consider a motorised screen? Fits in a single din slot but with a touch screen that slides out when needed?

[Projectblue51]

I did. Then I looked at the dash and thought, that would take a double din.
Then, I got me a lovely double din Pioneer top flight thing for very low pounds and I was all happy.
Then I took a proper look at the dash and what I thought was just a mounting plate for the switches was in fact moulded. Doh.
If it's not workable then I won't bother and I will purchase a single din motorised and sell the double din off.

Hardest bit is going to be fitting speakers. It has two cut outs for 4" on the top of the dash about 15cm apart
How do you get stereo from that? I've had ghetto blasters^ with speakers further apart than that.

^apologies if that expression isn't pc - it's what I know them as.

[Bobberoo]

Yep, that's a bit of an issue!!
It's a shame you're not closer, I'd have been happy to come and have a look to see what could be done, if you're not averse to cutting holes, speaker mounting is easy, alternatively with the amount of space in Rosie's cab custom builds mounted behind you would be the way to go.

[Projectblue51]

I have a pair of 'Loudest' brand 6x9's from a previous project and they are going in custom boxes behind and run off an amp. The front will be a couple of full range 4" (to fit in the dash) and a pair of Focal or similar angled tweeters.
Got to sound & thermal mat the floor and tunnel first mind.
Thanks for the offer, appreciated.

[MattCharlton91]

Projectblue51 said:

Ha!
Is your Guv Richard by any chance? (Blue Mog)?

That’s the one aye!

[ChocolateFrog]

Another one heading for an auction near you

[Projectblue51]

MattCharlton91 said:

That’s the one aye!

Haha, had a good chat with him and his mrs. Lovely people.
I was parked next to them. What are the chances eh?

[Projectblue51]

ChocolateFrog said:

Another one heading for an auction near you

What the heck? Has it fallen off one of the posts? Or is that some excessive chassis flex test?