It is for real

Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 12:32
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Hi All,

This has to be seen to be believed, The ultimate 4x4

maximog

Cheers

Magnus
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Reply By: greydemon - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:08

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:08
I hope that the side step folds up, it ruins the clearance !

One Powerball and I'm out of here - into one of these.

Greydreamin, oops sorry - Greydemon.
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Follow Up By: Magnus - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:16

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:16
Folds in hydraulically so says the site. Probably controlled by one of the 5 on board PC's.

Take the time and have a gander at the specs and the FAQ.

Tis truly amazing stuff.

Oh, to have so much money. Talk about the ultimate toy!

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Magnus
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:13

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:13
I want one.
But only if I can have a missile system fitted to the UAV. (Fix up noisy motor bikes and messy campers)

The fact that it has an ROV (Remotely Operated vehicle) means it's a good tax deduction for me in my business.
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:25

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:25
Gotta love those chrome jerry cans and the radar on the front.
(Wonder if it has missile lock on warning)

Willem this is the truck for you when you ship next comes in. LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:43

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:43
"Chrome" Am I wrong there, it's all polished 316 stainless steel.
To help stop "snow, ice and mud from sticking".

Silly me to have expected cheap chrome on this thing.

Still considering if I really want the motor bike or the jet boat, Decisions Decisions, will have to sleep on that one.

Cost more than a hummer but less than a 747 jet. Hmmmm?????
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 22:23

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 22:23
Yeah I have seen that one before. Its done the rounds of EO.

Hahahaha John even you can't afford that...better stick to the ole blunderbus..............
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Reply By: Utemad - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:23

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:23
I'm sure it has been engineered quite well etc etc.

However I'd be shi**ting myself on a sideslope!!

Not much room for the tyres to go upwards either.
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:48

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 13:48
Addressing you side slope issue.

"FROM THE PICTURES, IT LOOKS TOP HEAVY.
While the vehicle has a high profile to provide adequate internal headroom (BTW - It’s the same height as the original Unimog U90 chassis on which it was based.), the center of gravity is quite low due to the placement of heavy items such as the Engine, Generator, Batteries and Fuel Tanks. Additionally, the vehicle has front and rear antisway bars and an auto leveling air suspension system to assist in dynamic stability."

As for ground clearance.

HOW GOOD IS IT FOR ROCK CRAWLING AND EXTREME OFF ROADING?
Simply stated, it’s an expedition vehicle, not a recreational vehicle. While it is designed for severe off road conditions whenever encountered, this is a vehicle that is intended for long duration expeditions, not “seeing what it can do” by traversing technical trails created by off road enthusiasts. However, the Maximog™ chassis provides 20+” of suspension travel, 25” inches of ground clearance (worst case, under the differential housings), positive locking differentials, CTIS, variable ride height, adjustable shock absorber compliance, and air shifted transfer case for low range operation. This makes it quite capable in a broad variety of off road conditions.

I would think that 20 " of suspension travel wouls address you concerns about the wheels going up either.

25" of under diff clearance would help in those Wombat Forest bog holes.
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Reply By: Davoe - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 14:22

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 14:22
Its too high for serios off roading - the top of it would cop a hammering
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Follow Up By: Member - Blue (VIC) - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 16:27

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 16:27
It also comes with one of those Star Trek cannon thingies which dissapears everything it shoots, eliminating the need to observe overhead clearance signage... You can make your own clearance... Knox City Shopping town,
now you see it, now you don't.... Less noise & smoke & mess than a missle when removing noisy bikes and stinking filthy campers too.
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Follow Up By: Davoe - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 21:18

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 21:18
the u.s army will have all they can produce
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Reply By: Savvas - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 15:56

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 15:56
I wonder if SWMBO could park it at the local Westfields.
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Follow Up By: Member - Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 16:40

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 16:40
I reacon so, Savvas.

Even if the car park was full.
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Follow Up By: Nudenut - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 18:01

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 18:01
of course they can........women can park anything anywhere.....
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Reply By: Mark- Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 20:52

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 20:52
Pretty impressive, but after reading through the spec list, a quote by a famous automotive engineer came to mind:

"Parts left out cost nothing and cause on service problems"

Then again, all those toys would be nice to play with.
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Follow Up By: Mark- Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 20:41

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 20:41
Whoops, that should be "cause NO service problems"
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Reply By: duncs - Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 21:30

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2004 at 21:30
At $117.99/l for diesel the cruising range of my bank account is ?????
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Reply By: Mad Dog (Victoria) - Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 15:18

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 15:18
Whata bus and loaded with all my favourite toys.
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