Paris to new york ---- expedition
2 winches?
10-05-2008, 12:12 PM
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It is a difficult site to navigate (hope that isn't a harbinger of the journey ahead) but here is the link to the rig specs/alterations:
http://pny2009.com/cms/front_content...cat=364&lang=4
The following expedition equipment was installed:
4.5" Rubicon Express Extreme Duty longarm suspension system
3" body lift
Bilstein 5100 shocks
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires 40x13.5R17
Procomp Extreme Alloy 17x9 wheels
Bushwacker fender flares
Warn front- and rear bumper with spare tire carrier
Warn 9,5 XT winch front
Warn XDC winch rear
Atlas 6.0:1 transfer case
Dynatrack Pro Rock 60 axles with Detroit lockers front and rear,
5.38 ratio, wheel hubs, chromoly axles
roof carrier
double windshield and double-glazed windows
Aux. fuel tank
Warn Air-Power VTC on board air system
CB radio system
Short wave radio system with up to 10.000 miles of coverage
4 Lightforce floodlights and additional search lights
IBS solarpanel with charging system and DC-converter
IBS dual battery system
air snorkel
Staun Internal Beadlocks
Expedition trailer with 40" tires for carrying additional fuel, the swimming systems and spare tires - the trailer can be used as a sled as well
Stainless steel exhaust system
Variobloc trailer coupling
Bio-ethanol control unit
http://pny2009.com/cms/front_content...cat=364&lang=4
The following expedition equipment was installed:
4.5" Rubicon Express Extreme Duty longarm suspension system
3" body lift
Bilstein 5100 shocks
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires 40x13.5R17
Procomp Extreme Alloy 17x9 wheels
Bushwacker fender flares
Warn front- and rear bumper with spare tire carrier
Warn 9,5 XT winch front
Warn XDC winch rear
Atlas 6.0:1 transfer case
Dynatrack Pro Rock 60 axles with Detroit lockers front and rear,
5.38 ratio, wheel hubs, chromoly axles
roof carrier
double windshield and double-glazed windows
Aux. fuel tank
Warn Air-Power VTC on board air system
CB radio system
Short wave radio system with up to 10.000 miles of coverage
4 Lightforce floodlights and additional search lights
IBS solarpanel with charging system and DC-converter
IBS dual battery system
air snorkel
Staun Internal Beadlocks
Expedition trailer with 40" tires for carrying additional fuel, the swimming systems and spare tires - the trailer can be used as a sled as well
Stainless steel exhaust system
Variobloc trailer coupling
Bio-ethanol control unit
10-06-2008, 10:54 AM
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This Jeep swims 
http://www.pny2009.com/cms/front_con...cat=527&lang=4
anyone know what rack is being used on those Jeeps?
http://www.pny2009.com/cms/front_con...cat=527&lang=4
anyone know what rack is being used on those Jeeps?
11-10-2008, 09:46 AM
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It would be nice if they provided more information on some of the alterations such as the rack and snorkel.
Here's what the site lists:
The following expedition equipment was installed:
4.5" Rubicon Express Extreme Duty longarm suspension system
3" body lift
Bilstein 5100 shocks
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires 40x13.5R17
Procomp Extreme Alloy 17x9 wheels
Bushwacker fender flares
Warn front- and rear bumper with spare tire carrier
Warn 9,5 XT winch front
Warn XDC winch rear
Atlas 6.0:1 transfer case
Dynatrack Pro Rock 60 axles with Detroit lockers front and rear,
5.38 ratio, wheel hubs, chromoly axles
roof carrier
double windshield and double-glazed windows
Aux. fuel tank
Warn Air-Power VTC on board air system
CB radio system
Short wave radio system with up to 10.000 miles of coverage
4 Lightforce floodlights and additional search lights
IBS solarpanel with charging system and DC-converter
IBS dual battery system
air snorkel
Staun Internal Beadlocks
Expedition trailer with 40" tires for carrying additional fuel, the swimming systems and spare tires - the trailer can be used as a sled as well
Stainless steel exhaust system
Variobloc trailer coupling
Bio-ethanol control unit
Here's what the site lists:
The following expedition equipment was installed:
4.5" Rubicon Express Extreme Duty longarm suspension system
3" body lift
Bilstein 5100 shocks
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires 40x13.5R17
Procomp Extreme Alloy 17x9 wheels
Bushwacker fender flares
Warn front- and rear bumper with spare tire carrier
Warn 9,5 XT winch front
Warn XDC winch rear
Atlas 6.0:1 transfer case
Dynatrack Pro Rock 60 axles with Detroit lockers front and rear,
5.38 ratio, wheel hubs, chromoly axles
roof carrier
double windshield and double-glazed windows
Aux. fuel tank
Warn Air-Power VTC on board air system
CB radio system
Short wave radio system with up to 10.000 miles of coverage
4 Lightforce floodlights and additional search lights
IBS solarpanel with charging system and DC-converter
IBS dual battery system
air snorkel
Staun Internal Beadlocks
Expedition trailer with 40" tires for carrying additional fuel, the swimming systems and spare tires - the trailer can be used as a sled as well
Stainless steel exhaust system
Variobloc trailer coupling
Bio-ethanol control unit
11-10-2008, 09:48 AM
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Talk about some wicked tires too:
http://www.pny2009.com/cms/front_con...cat=639&lang=4
Special Swimming Tires
Following the specifications of the company EXTREM EVENTS, it was a challenge to develop the original 17 GOODYEAR tires for the use in the Bering Strait and to redesign the road treat. Certainly the GOODYEAR tires offer an excellent basis for the new development and redesign of the road treat for this use.
From experience with other projects which have not had nearly as high demands we are able to true tires in all dimensions up to a diameter of 1.10 meters and to design them according to our customers unique requirements. In cooperation with the University of Munich, Prof. Gerhard Barich, the low temperature performance of the thermo elastic tire tread compound has been tested in temperatures as low as -55° to -60° Celsius. Afterwards it was imperative to design a tire tread which guarantees a high water displacement and enough grip for the drive on ice and snow.
Exceptional paths require exceptional means, and on this note it came after several calculations and drafts which were either optimal for the water displacement or the grip on ice and snow to the realized result which completes both standards.
First tests with an original GOODYEAR tire 40 mm immersion into water showed a water displacement of 35 36 sec.
The redevelopment displaced the exact same amount by identical depth of immersion in 15 16 sec.
We named this tire tread: IMMLER EXTREM ICE-WATERGRIP
Following the specifications of the company EXTREM EVENTS, it was a challenge to develop the original 17 GOODYEAR tires for the use in the Bering Strait and to redesign the road treat. Certainly the GOODYEAR tires offer an excellent basis for the new development and redesign of the road treat for this use.
From experience with other projects which have not had nearly as high demands we are able to true tires in all dimensions up to a diameter of 1.10 meters and to design them according to our customers unique requirements. In cooperation with the University of Munich, Prof. Gerhard Barich, the low temperature performance of the thermo elastic tire tread compound has been tested in temperatures as low as -55° to -60° Celsius. Afterwards it was imperative to design a tire tread which guarantees a high water displacement and enough grip for the drive on ice and snow.
Exceptional paths require exceptional means, and on this note it came after several calculations and drafts which were either optimal for the water displacement or the grip on ice and snow to the realized result which completes both standards.
First tests with an original GOODYEAR tire 40 mm immersion into water showed a water displacement of 35 36 sec.
The redevelopment displaced the exact same amount by identical depth of immersion in 15 16 sec.
We named this tire tread: IMMLER EXTREM ICE-WATERGRIP
04-06-2009, 08:41 AM
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the website is hard to get info from... maybe it is just me... but the best i can tell they are preparing to cross the Bering sea in the next few weeks?
