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sigepmock

06-08-2006, 07:32 AM

Well we took a weekend off from Havasu and I finally got a chance to get a few more things done on the rhino. It's not 100% but it's getting closer and it's by no means close to Toby's crazy rhino but I can USE this one without worrying about it getting dirty :crossx:
Here's the modified bumper and new skidplate, first time I've used the dimple dies and I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495bumper1-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495bumper2-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495Rhinodone-med.jpg
Man I got to get the good rims and tires back on there, these stockers are killing me :yuk:

Mrs. casean

06-08-2006, 07:37 AM

Very nice Chris!!!

sigepmock

06-08-2006, 07:39 AM

Also finished the stereo install. I have a set of Eclispe 5x7's and a JL 10" sub under the seat power by a JL 4 channel amp, big thanks to Dave at Al & Ed's in Ontario for the parts and a big thanks to Magic34 for the pimped out billet speaker grille.
Here's one 5x7 cut into the dash. I'm going to replace the plastic cup holder piece with an alum one for better looks and bigger cup holders :crossx:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495dash-med.jpg
Here's the other 5x7 in a figerglass speaker box I made. This was my first attempt at a fiberglass speaker pod so don't beat me up too bad.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495speakerpod1-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495Speakerpod2-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495speakerpod3-med.jpg
I sprayed the box with a kind of Rhino Liner like rubber coating so it won't get scratched too easy, so far it's holding up pretty good.
Here's the sub and amp under the driver seat.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495subamp1-med.jpg

sigepmock

06-08-2006, 07:44 AM

Finally added an aux batt, an Odyssey PC925 under the hood with a battery isolator off the main battery. The stereo and HID's are tied into the Aux battery so I can always start the rhino and make it home. I also added a charger for the Odyssey so I can plug it in at night and recharge it.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495batt2-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5495batt1-med.jpg
I didn't get a chance to put the zip ties at 1 inch on center and I don't have any billet battery boxes... but I think it will work for a wannabe JV baller like me :crossx:
Chris

sigepmock

06-08-2006, 07:49 AM

Very nice Chris!!!
Thanks Linds.

Mrs. casean

06-08-2006, 07:59 AM

Thanks Linds.
This Glamis season will be fun w/ the new toys!

sigepmock

06-08-2006, 08:15 AM

This Glamis season will be fun w/ the new toys!
Yeah it will be. You know we're having a blast with it in Havasu, exploring the trails up in the hills, cruising down to the dunes behind the refuge, if the Rhino only had AC now..... :D

Cole Trickle

06-08-2006, 08:36 AM

Looks great!!
I like your speaker in the dash idea;)

SoCalHD

06-08-2006, 09:32 AM

Yeah it will be. You know we're having a blast with it in Havasu, exploring the trails up in the hills, cruising down to the dunes behind the refuge, if the Rhino only had AC now..... :D
How could you omit telling about the horn??????? :D :D

TOBTEK

06-08-2006, 09:49 AM

sigepmock

06-08-2006, 10:01 AM

hey thats turning really CUTE :p ..... no REALLY, THAT LOOK GREAT! Now you just need a set of ELKA's and maybe a set of custom beadlock wheels... hmmmmmm :rollside: Good job with your pod, looks ALOT better than the first set I made for the limo!
Thanks Toby. Elka's and Beadlocks would be nice....wanna trade for some metal building components......maybe a shed or two or three :idea:
Unless Jav gives me a set of Walker Evans to "test" ... :crossx: the suspension is staying as is until I can get a LT kit on there. So did Jav pick his up yet? :)

MrsSigEpMock

06-08-2006, 10:10 AM

Thanks Toby. Elka's and Beadlocks would be nice....wanna trade for some metal building components......maybe a shed or two or three :idea:
Unless Jav gives me a set of Walker Evans to "test" ... :crossx: the suspension is staying as is until I can get a LT kit on there. So did Jav pick his up yet? :)
:lightsabe ;)

sigepmock

06-08-2006, 10:25 AM

How could you omit telling about the horn??????? :D :D
The Duke's of Hazard horn speaks for itself... :)

SOMEBEACH

06-08-2006, 11:02 AM

Hey Chris, it's looking really good !!

djunkie

06-08-2006, 12:38 PM

Looks nice. Any plans to take it out and get it dirty soon? :rollside:

sigepmock

06-09-2006, 06:14 AM

Looks nice. Any plans to take it out and get it dirty soon? :rollside:
We're dragging it back to Havasu this weekend. Going to do some Saturday evening exploring up in the hills.
Chris

shadow

06-09-2006, 06:29 AM

Yeah it will be. You know we're having a blast with it in Havasu, exploring the trails up in the hills, cruising down to the dunes behind the refuge, if the Rhino only had AC now..... :D
Those dunes are right out side of my back door,give me a call next time.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1502DSCF1817-med.JPG

sigepmock

06-09-2006, 06:40 AM

Those dunes are right out side of my back door,give me a call next time.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1502DSCF1817-med.JPG
We usually head down there just before sunset. We take Cheneweth(sp?) past the fire station and straight out to the hill overlooking the Refuge and the mouth of the river.......sit back and have a few cocktails....good times...
We'll let you know.....I'll take the laptop so we can PM numbers and catch up. I know I'll see you next week at the Regatta if all else fails.
Chris

shadow

06-09-2006, 06:42 AM

We usually head down there just before sunset. We take Cheneweth(sp?) past the fire station and straight out to the hill overlooking the Refuge and the mouth of the river.......sit back and have a few cocktails....good times...
We'll let you know.....I'll take the laptop so we can PM numbers and catch up. I know I'll see you next week at the Regatta if all else fails.
Chris
You go right past my house,we live in Canterbury Estates,Right off Chenoweth.What Regatta? :rollside:
Oh yeah Ultra.We are looking forward to it.See you there.

sigepmock

06-09-2006, 06:52 AM

You go right past my house,we live in Canterbury Estates,Right off Chenoweth.What Regatta? :rollside:
Oh yeah Ultra.We are looking forward to it.See you there.
Too funny, we must pass your house ten times a weekend....sorry for all the noise :rollside: We're at the RV park on the other side of the 95.
We'll definately have to catch up and exchange numbers with you living so close and having the Rhino..... :crossx:
Dave, Havasu Luvr wants to follow us out to the Dunes and get some high res pics of the Rhino's sitting, jumping, whatever. I'll let you you know when we get organized and head out there.
Chris

ultra27jay

06-09-2006, 10:34 AM

djunkie

06-09-2006, 11:00 AM

Those dunes are right out side of my back door,give me a call next time.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1502DSCF1817-med.JPG
Can I come, can I come, can I come???? Please........... :rollside: :rollside:

TOBTEK

06-09-2006, 12:19 PM

I remember when I owned a Rhino...... went bye,bye :cry: Well, now we can finish the pool..... will have to have a HOT BOAT pool party soon.... NO PEE'ing in my pool! :rollside:

djunkie

06-09-2006, 12:20 PM

I remember when I owned a Rhino...... went bye,bye :cry: Well, now we can finish the pool..... will have to have a HOT BOAT pool party soon.... NO PEE'ing in my pool! :rollside:
You sold it?

TOBTEK

06-09-2006, 12:40 PM

You sold it?
yesterday..... :cry:

ADDICTED

06-09-2006, 01:02 PM

count me in, i want to go exploring with u guys, i just got my rhino up to my house last weekend and got a plate for it (az). i want to learn some places to take the rhino while it up in havi for the summer......here is a few picts..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/jay41973/DSC01013.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g249/jay41973/DSC01008.jpg
How was it getting your Rhino in backwards?
I usually put mine in foward in my short bed but have to take the bumper off.
I have always been woried about the tailgate not holding up either?
By the way nice truck!!

GOT TINT?

06-09-2006, 01:44 PM

How was it getting your Rhino in backwards?
I usually put mine in foward in my short bed but have to take the bumper off.
I have always been woried about the tailgate not holding up either?
By the way nice truck!!
hey ADDICTED, I have a 06 f250 standard bed and i was worried about the same thing and when my nieghbor put his in his chevy 1500 it was real scary and i started looking at it, and you know the scizzor jacks that come with trucks that we all throw out when either we lift the truck or put big stereos in them i came up with the idea of putting the jack underneath the rhino towards the tailgate and jack it up to were the cable has a little slack but you cant move the wheels on the rhino,and then strap it down that way you never have to worry about the tailgate getting messed up and those jacks are light and small. just a thought, he drove it to the river and the jack never leaked down.

ADDICTED

06-09-2006, 01:59 PM

hey ADDICTED, I have a 06 f250 standard bed and i was worried about the same thing and when my nieghbor put his in his chevy 1500 it was real scary and i started looking at it, and you know the scizzor jacks that come with trucks that we all throw out when either we lift the truck or put big stereos in them i came up with the idea of putting the jack underneath the rhino towards the tailgate and jack it up to were the cable has a little slack but you cant move the wheels on the rhino,and then strap it down that way you never have to worry about the tailgate getting messed up and those jacks are light and small. just a thought, he drove it to the river and the jack never leaked down.
That is a good Idea!!
In the past I just used some smaller ratchet straps with the cables for extra insurance but after a few trips my 2005 Chevy has a dent from the inside out?
I will try your idea this weekend.

BADBLOWN572

06-09-2006, 02:09 PM

I got tired of the dent from my rhino on the tailgate. What I have been doing lately, which is kind of ghetto, is to put a pice of 3/4" ply in the truck bed and drive the Rhino on top. It evenly distributes the weight of the rhino across the gate versus in two places and prevents the dent. Havent had a problem yet.

ultra27jay

06-09-2006, 03:50 PM

How was it getting your Rhino in backwards?
I usually put mine in foward in my short bed but have to take the bumper off.
I have always been woried about the tailgate not holding up either?
By the way nice truck!!
u know i relly did not ever think of that, and as far as backwards my front bumper is to big and it would probley smash my back window so i had no choice than to find a big dirt mound and my alum ramps and backed it right in. and as far as the tailgate goes i think u can put up to 800 lbs on the gate with no worries and since the rhino is only 1100 lbs i dont think there is no more than 600 lbs on it at the time i drove from northridge to havi 2 weeks ago. with no problems. i think 80% of the rhino in in the truck bed and off the tailgate.

Magic34

06-09-2006, 04:15 PM

Here is where I got my ramps. You can get some really long ones that make the incline mush less. Be sure to get the 1500 pound set though.
http://www.atvramps.com/folding_dual_ramps.htm