Rogue Trooper

[Bas / NZ]

Thanks guys. It shouldn't be too heavy. There's not much else going into the back aside from a sound system and some carpet and trim to make it all look a little bit more presentable. The ply certainly doesn't weigh anything. The rear box has the most weight but I can still chuck that around without too much effort. I prefer the steel because it's a lot stronger than wood and takes up a lot less space.

You don't sound to sure....... one day you may be able to find out.....

[Rogue Trooper]

Well there's not a lot of unsprung weight so that's something going for it. 

[Rogue Trooper]

Been working on the exhaust buying bits as I go. Not overly impressed with the quality of the headers especially as the Y-pipe didn't meet up to the headers properly but I've decided to rebuild the whole Y-pipe anyway as I need the exhaust to sit higher up due to ground clearance issues so doing that at the moment.

Got the rear end of the exhaust system in although it's very much a work in progress and is just tacked at the moment. I think it looks really good so here's a couple of progress pics. All the bends are done with donuts which requires the patience of a saint. Have used my eyeometer for measuring the curves and that's worked out quite well considering. Slow and steady has definitely been the key.

[MaTTe]

Looks good mate!
Not sure I have said patience

[Sundownernz]

Looking good Rogue. Keep up the great work.

The Nats next year are again in Wellington at Easter so hope you can have it mobile to bring along.

Garry.

[Rogue Trooper]

Thanks guys.

Yeah Garry, I saw that on the SCV site. That came around again quick. I was only going down to the show for an hour the last time and in the end I spent most of the day there. No way in hell the van will be running by then I'm afraid. As soon as the weather gets good again I'm back to finishing off painting the house so the van will be taking a back seat again. Was hoping to try and start it around Xmas but the goal posts have moved back again. Nevermind, it's still moving forward. 

[tiwaz_nz]

so even if its not finished there will be alot of people out there that would love to see it
you should come along to the nats as a vanner and bring it
i know id love to see it 

[Jeff]

Will you promise to keep working on the van if it rains? 

[BusyKiwi]

looking good

trailer it to the nationals if you can't drive it, lots of fun and great folks

[Rogue Trooper]

No, the van is staying in the garage till it can move under its own steam. There is no windscreen or rear side glass and there are bits all over the place which is not likely to change soon plus the expense of hiring a trailer and finding a vehicle to tow it (because the poor little WRX won't like that) is just far too much hassle and there's not really that much to look at right now anyway.

Yes Jeff, that's how I got the rear lining in. During showers.