Marlin's Jeep journey. A photographic history!

[Marlin]

:ftmfw:I'd like to see all our members have a thread like this, would be cool I reckon! :)

A photographic history from the day I purchased my WH through to today...... will update as it morphs :Dhttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/JEEP/2249935.jpg
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http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/Jeep%20dual%20exhaust%20pics/rearlookingforward.jpg
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Here is from inside the Jeep :)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/Jeep%20dual%20exhaust%20pics/th_DSCF3849.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/Jeep%20dual%20exhaust%20pics/?action=view&current=DSCF3849.flv)

And here is from the rear bumper, seriously, you need to turn your sound to MAXIMUM, this camera is designed for noisy enviroments, hence records it quiet.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/th_Arunaroundtheblock.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/?action=view&current=Arunaroundtheblock.flv)

[Scottina06]

I really like the exhaust setup. One of a kind! +rep

[ducks unlimited]

sweet jeep marlin...you steering wheel is on the wrong side!;)

[Hemi05WK]

Love the transformation Ben!!

[Matt]

I need to do the blacked out pillars mod... looks awesome on silver.

Awesome transformation Ben! It has come a long way mate!

[Marlin]

Thank you very much guys! :) It's great you know, YOU guys can see the mods, non-Jeep peeps just think that's how they look. They always say "I haven't seen that model before" lol.

[Marlin]

Just threw the vids on too :)

[Chaoul1]

Nice Jeep Mate!

[dreamer1213]

Awesome transformation story Benno....looks great!!! Those people need to have their eyes examined....LMAO!!!

Ohh...and the exhaust sounds great too....thanks for posting that vid again! :)

[Dylans3960ccs]

it should have come that way if optioned out right.

[B.P.O.D]

nice pics and video buddy!!! truck looks great

[Marlin]

it should have come that way if optioned out right.

explain yourself young man? lol

[Matt]

explain yourself young man? lol

Yeah, I didn't get it either :wtf:

[Knightrider03m]

Very nice :D

[Marlin]

Guess who's got the Jeep booked in to replace the removable centre muffler section?

It's a twin 2.5" system as you may know, with two centre/offset mufflers in there. We're going to replace them with two 3.5" body resonators, she should have quite a note! :D

This is what we're changing;

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/Jeep%20dual%20exhaust%20pics/rearlookingforward.jpg

[Megatron]

Aye mate

hawt jeep. tyt ass.

[Martyp]

That is one awesome WK you got Ben - just need to get those tails tinted!! :)

Great idea for a thread too, when I get some new pics I'll do this. :thumb:

[Dylans3960ccs]

explain yourself young man? lol

Benno has a tow hitch that kinda stuff, and trim level would be contrubiting factors in how the car will end up looking. there ya happy.

[Scottina06]

That is one awesome WK you got Ben - just need to get those tails tinted!! :)

Great idea for a thread too, when I get some new pics I'll do this. :thumb:

Benny's just a pic ho.....:slapfight:

[Marlin]

That is one awesome WK you got Ben - just need to get those tails tinted!! :)

Great idea for a thread too, when I get some new pics I'll do this. :thumb:

I'm not tinting the tails! I feel as strongly about tinted tails as Scooter does about black pillars.... but I keep my opinions to myself! lol ;) (jks)

Where's the pic thread you promised Marty........ well????????

Oh, and my muffler change has been pushed back, the guys have a few bigger projects that are taking up time (custom extractors and system on a Boss Mustang and same on a 426 Charger)

[NHWK05]

I am so glad you took the black rims off.

I get confused every time i look at your jeep cause its a RHD.

Did you have the lower side skirts and front air damn painted or do limited come like that down under?

[Marlin]

They come black Kyle.
The airdam was painted by the previous ownder, but was lightly scratched and a little twisted from hitting what looked like damage from a truck tire tread on the highway.
I had a new one painted at the same time as the original side skirts, and we also painted the rear bumper because there was grit damage from where I removed the mudflaps.
The black rims were removed and subsequently painted Red on Timmy's WJ. :)

[Marlin]

Ok, finally had the exhaust re-done. I wanted it LOUDER, which it most certainly is :)
Only done a few miles in it, but it doesn't seem obnoxious on cruise, but my buddy drove it by me at WOT, and boy, you can hear her a comin :D

Old muffler section came out;

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/Jeep%20dual%20exhaust%20pics/OLDcentre.jpg

Replaced by two much smaller bodied mufflers, about half the size they are (Walker Mufflers);

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/Jeep%20dual%20exhaust%20pics/Newcentreexhaust.jpg

[Matteo]

howd u manage to get the SRT style back bumper witht hose brake lights without having the srt exhaust

[NHWK05]

All export Wks have the srt bumper w/o the center exhaust.

[JETLIFE]

^^ It's not an SRT bumper without the center exhaust, it's a limited bumper with rear fogs.

Look at the sides, right behind the rear wheels, then go look at an SRT in the same spot, it's alot different.

Jeep look's great Benno!!!!

[Matteo]

ii wasnt aware that the limited had an option of getting rear fogs on the back bumper.. does anyone know if its easy to install on an 09 laredo and if so how much and where can i get it

[JETLIFE]

You get it if you live overseas. So unless you order an OEM Limited bumper and the fog light kit from the UK or AUS you're shit outta luck!

Oh and if I remember correctly, they're $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[Marlin]

Yes all WH's (export models built in Austria) have these style bumpers with inbuilt fogs. As Joel said it's not the SRT bumper depth. And yes, priced the bumper skin a year or so back, around 1000 Australian dollars I think (US$800-).
Thanks Joel :)

[GhettoB879]

I love that exhaust set up who makes it is it completely custom and did you need to cut your rear bumper where the tips are???

[Marlin]

Firstly, thanks mate, took us two full days of custom jigging, then another day to fine tune some clearence issues where it goes over the diff.
Yes, I just sanded a cutout into the rear bumper, just up as far as the chamfer so if I return it to stock when the lease is up it won't be noticable :)

[Marlin]

Video MANG!!!!!! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ2FzaYK14w

[NHWK05]

So sweet. Sounds sick dude!

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I am still not used to the whole RHD thing, LOL.

[Marlin]

I often think if any of you visited me, we'd be barrelling down the beach, sideways lock to lock, and you guys would be stomping the firewall tryin to grab a bit of brake!!! lol

[GhettoB879]

Hey marlin just wanted to let you know we just had 2 Aussie ships in port Norfolk i forget what there names were but they def were HMAS's

[Marlin]

Ah cool! :) Did they rape and pillage all your women, most of us are decendant from convicts you know :)

[NHWK05]

Pillage the women and rape the village! LOL

[Marlin]

Lol :D

[Marlin]

Some happy snaps I got on saturday, just playin, I do miss proper off-roading.

The diffs in these things are awesome. No slip at all :)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/JEEP/DSCF4250.jpg
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[Matt]

Nice shots Benno! Did your exhaust scrape at all?

[Marlin]

Nah, not at all mate :)

[Matt]

Nah, not at all mate :)

Nice.

You're a 4x4 right?

[Marlin]

Yep, I'm still amazed how good Quadra-drive II is, it's astounding.

[Matt]

Yep, I'm still amazed how good Quadra-drive II is, it's astounding.

I wouldn't know, lol.

[Dylans3960ccs]

ewwww, your truck looks like fish paste!

[Marlin]

Would a 2WD one climb up here? (look at the rear wheel) :)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q301/bennythewoo/JEEP/DSCF4246.jpg

[Matt]

LOL, nope!

[Megatron]

Gotta love those euro blinkers mate.

[Marlin]

ewwww, your truck looks like fish paste!
Yeah I know. I really do want a stock old blue 6 cylinder one.

[Matt]

Are the side markers factory for the WH's?

[Dylans3960ccs]

Yeah I know. I really do want a stock old blue 6 cylinder one.

Oh boy you know it! :lol:

[Marlin]

Gotta love those euro blinkers mate.
Thanks mate, how are yours going? :)
Are the side markers factory for the WH's?
Yeah mate :)

[Dylans3960ccs]

I hope you have been changing your bliker fluid!

[jeeppro]

where did you get them blinkers

[Marlin]

Is that a serious question? lol

[Matt]

Is that a serious question? lol

:lol:

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/54/john_stewart_facepalm.jpg

[Marlin]

%*&# me, ^^^^^^ indeed! lol

[nifty97z]

Here's one for ya Bennie:http://www.ls2.com/forums/images/smilies/aus.gif

And lovin' the new pics of the "climb"; nice 3 wheel pic too! You qld tyt ass! :lol:

[Marlin]

HAHA, cool Smilie! :)
Thanks big guy! :D

[Megatron]

http://www.ls2.com/forums/images/smilies/aus.gif

[Marlin]

YEW!!! Aussie Aussie AUSSIE OI OI OI!!!!!!

[nifty97z]

EWW!!! Baussie Baussie BAUSSIE OINK OINK OINK!!!!!!

*yet another custom edit by nifty... :cool: :lol:

You need to step up your game Bennie!!! :thumbsup:

[Marlin]

You're in the shit now champ, see under my name, I have my rightful status back! lol
I'll always be the winner whilst I have this status........

















hmmmmmm, **strokes beard while conjurring up new username for nifty**...........

[nifty97z]

*waits patiently...real patiently...*so patiently that he doesn't hold his breath* LMAO!!!

This should be interesting!

And don't forget I gave you the smilie with your flag ;) :D

[Marlin]

I would NEVER abuse my Super Masturbator powers in such a fashion mate ;) LOL

[nifty97z]

Lmao!!

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

wanker nice photographic history of some sort :D

good to know how you also got ur super mastubator status LOL