Bruce's MU

[Isuzumu1]

I purchased the MU in May 2002, being the first Australian owner, with then 93k.
Upgrades since:-

Suspension:- An extra left and an increase of 3 inches to the rear...torison bars turned to raise the front 1.5 inches.
Tyres/Wheels:- At present I am wearing out the Cooper ST, but the Mickey Thompson MTZs will be going back on soon. The MU came with a set of Volk Power (by Rays Engeering) 16x8s
Traction Aids:- Rear LSD/front Lokka.
Spot Lights:- Narva 100
Communications:-Uniden UH400SX/Barrett 950HF with Auto Antena Turner VKE 237 Mobile 1955 (Selcall 1955)
Dual Battery;- Second battery is in the rear, bolted and strapped down and charged via the main battery.
Engine;- 4jg2, water to air intercooler, 15 lb boost, around 125 KWs and 400 NMs
Exhaust:- 3" mandrel bent
Sound System:- CD Radio MP3, USB and SD card. We yow our 1978 Viscount which has been set up for off road use.

[Demonic]

Okay, i can see a space in the center concole where you have not got any gadgits!

[holden]

And they say talking on the cellphone while driving is bad.

[holden]

And they say talking on the cellphone while driving is bad.

[geeves]

Mus always look strange with a big caravan on the back. Not everyone knows they are plenty heavy and powerful enough to do the job.
whole rig looks nice

[turnturn]

Jeez Bruce, your certainly not afraid of technology. Must be like a christmas tree in that cab at night?
I wouldn't be able to remember how to work so many things.

[Isuzumu1]

Yep get called the gadgetman on occasions, must be from my old Skipping days
Alan your right about the power of the Mu, the Viscount weights in at 1.7 ton when loaded and the she tows it without any trouble.
Hi Holden, we do not use the big one when travelling, have designated sked times so normally would not be on the move when they are on. But a very handy piece of equipment to have if travelling to remote areas especially when alone. Would be interesting if the phone started ringing and you got calls on both radios

Cheers Bruce

[Isuzumu1]

Hi turnturn got to have the sun glasses on at night hahahahaha only kidding don't do much night driving these days
The Co Driver has to look after the computer which runs ozexplorer and I have discoveraus on it as well, which is part of the other GPS there. the computer has it's own GPS mouse and the other GPS is a Garmin Nuvi 760 which we mainly use for street directions.

Cheers Bruce

[wbski007]

great looking MU Bruce, really like the front bumper, I thought I had alot of gizmo's but you have me beat and your Viscount is really cool, thanks for shareing,
Cheers Wayne

[Isuzumu1]

Thanks for the nice coments Wayne, that van of your is a classic to you might like to have a look at this site....http://ditzygypsy.proboards.com/index.cgi?

Cheers Bruce

[wbski007]

what type of coupler and brakes do you have on your Viscount??

[Isuzumu1]

I just have a ball coupling and the brakes are electric with in car controller.

[scruff123]

hey mate is your intercooler a proper kit for the mu, trying to source one

[Isuzumu]

sorr about the late reply scruffy, I got it from the States out of e.Bay not sure if they are still available

[98Rodeo]

Are you planning on running a bonnet scoop? the cooler will be much better then, esp when towing the van.

[rcolijn]

I just noticed you have a "normal" handbrake, not the crappy one under the steering wheel. Is this standard for yours???

[Isuzumu]

I believe that the hand brake was changed in the 3.1s

[NITRUSS]

G'day there Bruce I was wondering if you ever have any trouble with the MU overheating or getting hot while your towing, have you done anything after market to the cooling system. Thanks mate NITRUSS

[benny]

Wow that is one busy Mu, I love the seat on the rear door, fantastic idea.