Nice 200 mate. I've got the stedi lights on my backbone but the ones that throw out alot more light. Love the stedi tailgate light setup. Ive done the same and as cheap as it is, it's one of my most appreciated mods. I also have the Ocam mirrors but went back to factory because I didn't think with that square shape they suited the ascetics of the 200. The Clearview look better but they are way over priced and do the same job as the Ocams. Nice build anyway mate and enjoyed the walk through of your 200
Thanks mate, I think I'll end up changing out the backbone coloured Stedi lights to the same as I've got in the boot as they're exactly the same aesthetics but like you said punch out more light. Thanks for watching, cheers!
I hope the TPMS holds up for you. I have had that same ARB TPMS on my 200 for roughly 2.5 years now. I went through through 3 control screens under warranty. The numbers on the screen fail, part of the digit goes dull. The system tends to drop signal with the LH rear tyre after a few hours on the road. Gave up worrying about the issues with it it now I just put up with it. I Won’t be replacing it with another ARB TPMS once the sensor batteries go flat. Safe travels 👍
For us definitely! We had the max gcm Lovells do which was 7800kg. If you go a higher gvm that’s fine, you can load more in the car, although it obviously eats into your towing. Our towing capacity was 4T. Our Lotus van weighed around 3.85T-3.9T fully loaded at maximum. So we didn’t need a higher gvm because we wanted to be able to tow at capacity and keep the car under 3.8 which was 100% enough for us. If you’re towing 3.5T definitely recommend a higher gvm because you’ll carry in the car what you can’t in your caravan.
To be honest it’s fine! Definitely better than the stock suspension! We do have airbags in the back which definitely makes it drive smoother when the van is on. We also got Lovells upper control arms also. Without the van we run the airbags between 5-10 psi which levels the car and is pretty comfy. Very happy with it!
We’ve done a fair few now. The car went into Just Autos on the Sunshine Coast along our travels. We got - ECU remap, Transmission remap, converter lock up kit, just autos custom air box upgrade, twin thermo fans on intercooler and dyno.
Looks get Guys
Hope to see you traveling
Thanks heaps Cheers
Thank you!
Yes shout out if we cross paths please!
Cheers!
very nice. Love the drawer table idea. Cheers
Thanks mate 👍🏽
Thanks for the update on your car cheers 🍻
No problems 👍🏽
Nice set up
Thanks mate, cheers 👍🏽
Nice 200 mate.
I've got the stedi lights on my backbone but the ones that throw out alot more light. Love the stedi tailgate light setup. Ive done the same and as cheap as it is, it's one of my most appreciated mods.
I also have the Ocam mirrors but went back to factory because I didn't think with that square shape they suited the ascetics of the 200. The Clearview look better but they are way over priced and do the same job as the Ocams.
Nice build anyway mate and enjoyed the walk through of your 200
Thanks mate, I think I'll end up changing out the backbone coloured Stedi lights to the same as I've got in the boot as they're exactly the same aesthetics but like you said punch out more light. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Very nice build. Why did you go with the Falken tyres?
Thank you! Alway had falkens on all my utes. Great tyre, not noisy, never had any issues and really durable.
I hope the TPMS holds up for you. I have had that same ARB TPMS on my 200 for roughly 2.5 years now. I went through through 3 control screens under warranty. The numbers on the screen fail, part of the digit goes dull. The system tends to drop signal with the LH rear tyre after a few hours on the road. Gave up worrying about the issues with it it now I just put up with it. I Won’t be replacing it with another ARB TPMS once the sensor batteries go flat. Safe travels 👍
Good to know! Thank you. We will keep an eye on ours and hopefully we have no problems. 🤞🏽
Which GVM upgrade from Lovells did you go with?, 3800/4000/4200? Love the setup.
4 T he said in the video
Thank you. 3.8T.
And you find this is ample with your setup?
For us definitely!
We had the max gcm Lovells do which was 7800kg. If you go a higher gvm that’s fine, you can load more in the car, although it obviously eats into your towing. Our towing capacity was 4T. Our Lotus van weighed around 3.85T-3.9T fully loaded at maximum. So we didn’t need a higher gvm because we wanted to be able to tow at capacity and keep the car under 3.8 which was 100% enough for us. If you’re towing 3.5T definitely recommend a higher gvm because you’ll carry in the car what you can’t in your caravan.
Hey mate love the build, are the stedi spottys the sports or pros?
Hey mate, thank you! They’re the sports.
Hi - how do you find the lovells when not towing - does it change the ride comfort dramatically from stock?
To be honest it’s fine! Definitely better than the stock suspension! We do have airbags in the back which definitely makes it drive smoother when the van is on. We also got Lovells upper control arms also. Without the van we run the airbags between 5-10 psi which levels the car and is pretty comfy. Very happy with it!
What type and size wood did u get for ur drawers bench ?
Hey Louise, Henry just went to Bunnings and grabbed a bench top and cut to size to drop in. I think it’s Tasmanian oak.
How many klm.Have you done any engine/gearbox mods.
We’ve done a fair few now. The car went into Just Autos on the Sunshine Coast along our travels. We got - ECU remap, Transmission remap, converter lock up kit, just autos custom air box upgrade, twin thermo fans on intercooler and dyno.
What was the Lovells upgrade worth mate?
from memory around $11,000.
Does that mean you can tow more than 3.5t or does it only cover the weight of the car?