I'm about to begin work on the truck again - more mods, a few changes and more $$$$ of course.

This time the focus is on power and security. Opinions on the mods below please.

#1. Clutch is getting ready which means the engine has to come out (no easy job). Thinking of fitting a 2.3 Audi 5 cylinder engine which means power goes up from 78bhp to 136bhp straight away. Loads of tuning options for it and the torque is mega. Got the mountings, bellhousing and exhaust (mental) already. Looks good too:



#2. The Bundeswehr canvas cover is OK, but its fiddly to open, leaks a bit and is not very aerodynamic sticking up there. I've been offered a NATO radio pod like this one:



#3. I want a politically incorrect bullbar. One where I can bolt on a wench (sorry, winch). Also rock sliders down the side. Like this one that goes front to back, but more heavy duty:



#4. The standard lights (even crystals) suck. I'm going to fit a rare Projektzwo grille setup like this:



#5. I fancy swapping the rare (and desirable, yet dated) AMG Penta rims for something bigger and newer like these Merc ML ones:



#6. Spare wheel, bike and fuel carrier. For those off road expeditions (like ED car park!):

Today I began by removing the load cover and was instantly happier. The truck goes faster without it for sure - it was like a giant sail!

In its place I have fitted a roll bar with chequerplate cab protection - all stonechipped in black.

dude that NATO radio cab thing looks amazing!

might you still be gettin it?

also PM me your mobile number (olstar under admin account, doh!)

thats MAD TYTE!!

sorry chap i only know cars and that lards 18.0s can take a hamering

Just chasing the seller up at the moment.

you still got loads of the green paint left?

it would be like a proper army beast then!

Considering doing it all in satin/matt black and grey for a stealth camo look to match the interior.

Yes, will keep you under the radars!

Had a play on Photoplop and tried to get a feel for how I hope the truck to look next season.



I'm thinking of using the Projektzwo grille, but ditching the inner spots.

Paint the whole thing in tones of black/grey/dark grey to match the interior (using proper military paint)

The NATO box is in the country in a fortnight, might have to fit as rack and radio aerials like the ones in the pic. Will be nice to chuck some jerry cans and stuff (shovel/axe) on top.

Going to swap the wheels for sure, mine are currently 15" and an upgrade to Mercedes ML 16" with some decent tyres is the way to go according to the Syncro experts.

I'll have to keep an eye out for the bullbar (or get one made) as they are as rare (expensive too) as you like. Going to build the winch into it.

I'll use the Tristar fibreglass front bumper and door pods I already have but fit bumper steps on the bullbar and rear bumper so you can climb on it.

The only other mods are the rock sliders and spare wheel mount. I have pictures of what I want so these too will have to be made.

Its a long, costly plan but I reckon by next year the truck is going to be kitted out for some serious fun (and then I will play with a trailer for it).