Build Progress

Build Timeline

A chronological journey of upgrades past, present and future.

Completed
1 mods

Cruiser Company Rear Bar

Exterior
Installed
$1,800Must Have Priority✓ 2026-10-11

Cruiser Company premium rear bar to replace factory. Full width, LED compatible.

Upcoming
14 mods

Boost Gauge

Engine
Planned
$180High PriorityAdded 2024-02-15

Boost gauge to monitor turbo boost pressure on the DTS turbo conversion. A-pillar pod mount.

Dual Battery Upgrade

Electrical
Planned
$700Must Have PriorityAdded 2024-02-05

100Ah AGM or lithium secondary battery with DC-DC charger. BCDC1225D Redarc or equivalent.

Fridge Slide

Camping
Planned
$350High PriorityAdded 2024-01-22

Heavy duty fridge slide to mount in rear cargo area alongside drawers.

Rear Drawer System

Camping
Planned
$1,200High PriorityAdded 2024-01-20

Full width rear drawer system for gear organisation. Custom build or Outback Solutions.

Jerry Can Holder

Recovery
Planned
$250High PriorityAdded 2024-01-20

Dual jerry can holder mounted to rear bar or roof rack. Fuel range extension for remote touring.

Recovery Gear Storage

Recovery
Idea
$200High PriorityAdded 2024-03-05

Dedicated recovery bag / storage solution for snatch strap, shackles, tree trunk protector, boards.

Seat Covers

Interior
Idea
$350Low PriorityAdded 2024-03-01

Premium canvas seat covers. Neoprene or canvas for touring durability.

Sound Deadening

Interior
Idea
$400Low PriorityAdded 2024-03-01

Dyna-Mat or similar on floor, doors and firewall. Diesel knock reduction and touring comfort.

Exhaust Upgrade

Engine
Idea
$800Medium PriorityAdded 2024-02-20

3 inch turbo-back exhaust to improve flow on the DTS turbo 1HZ build.

Under Bonnet Tidy Up

Engine
Idea
$150Low PriorityAdded 2024-02-15

Clean up engine bay wiring, paint engine bay, cable tidy.

Roof Rack Setup

Exterior
Idea
$1,500Medium PriorityAdded 2024-02-10

Full length roof rack upgrade. Currently running a rack but looking to upgrade to a better platform rack.

Water Storage

Camping
Idea
$300High PriorityAdded 2024-02-10

Underbody or rear mounted water tank. 20-40L for extended remote camping.

Camp Lighting

Electrical
Idea
$200Medium PriorityAdded 2024-02-05

12V LED strip lighting in rear cargo area + external awning light. Powered off aux battery.

Pantry Setup

Camping
Idea
$400Medium PriorityAdded 2024-02-01

Modular pantry/kitchen box to complement the drawer system.