Lets see those special mods

[zoood]

im working on something right now that I havent seen on anyone's aatv. I'll post some progress pictures later today.

[hydromike]

i also noticed that you have a picture of where your bilge pump hose exits. You have a picture of the bilge pump you use and where it's mounted?

I just picked up a Rule something-or-other from the local boat store. I don't think I have a picture of it anywhere, but mine's mounted in the lowest part of the tub, in the "hump", right next to the right-center axle.

So I guess I better put mine back on?

Eh. You're a customizer dude. Do something custom! Do something cRaZy that we've never seen before! Like, I dunno... Take a used "No Parking" sign that you stole from a Steely Dan concert during the Countdown to Ecstasy tour and make a heat shield out of it. Wouldn't that be way cooler?

[zoood]

So I guess I better put mine back on?

[jpswift1]

Hydro, in this picture of yours -



The foam type shielded pad that's attached to the under side of the engine cover over the engine. Just what is that for? An incomplete after thought?

RJ

That's actually a factory Hustler foam heat shield to keep the hot air from the engine from melting the plastic engine cover/rear seat assembly.

[zoood]

i also noticed that you have a picture of where your bilge pump hose exits. You have a picture of the bilge pump you use and where it's mounted?

[hydromike]

Hydro, in this picture of yours -
The foam type shielded pad that's attached to the under side of the engine cover over the engine. Just what is that for? An incomplete after thought?

RJ

It's the stock aluminized heat shielding that guards the rear seat/engine cover from the heat generated by the exhaust ducting. From the factory, the exhaust ducting was also wrapped in an aluminized fiberglass (I think?) insulation. Mine was in tatters, so I tossed it and the aluminzed foam is all that remains. The tubs on the 980s are cavernous, so there's quit a bit of airflow in there, regardless.

[zoood]

Hydro, in this picture of yours -



The foam type shielded pad that's attached to the under side of the engine cover over the engine. Just what is that for? An incomplete after thought?

RJ

If I carry anything, it's tools and a tow strap, which I just throw in the rear passenger compartment, on the floor. As far as other mods on the Hustler go, I built a couple of connecting bars to tie the front and rear bumpers together, and the rear bumper down to the rear tow point (which is bolted to the frame). The Hustler is quite a heavy machine, and any pulling on the stock bumpers probably would've ripped the bumpers right through the plastic.



I made an engine compartment lid holder-open thingy with a gas strut I picked up at a swap meet on the $0.25 tarp.




Oh, and I have an ejector seat.

[trevorakm1]

dan67, any chance you could show some pics of that fan set up or gives some details? i've been thinking about cooling the engine compartment somehow. cooler air in there has got to be better for the performance of the motor and better for the life of the hdpe.

[trevorakm1]

the m.o.l.l.e. was mine. i added a voodoo tactical rifle bag to hang in the back from the seat back. i just wanted extra out of the way storage that doesn't hinder seating but allows more spares to be carried. the molle system does allow for all sorts of pouches to be added. i also asked a fellow member to custom make a seat apron to hang down in front of the seat with pouches to put readily available stuff like cell phone and snacks for the kids. it's finished but hasn't come to me yet, travelling from afghanistan. he's also making a pair of saddle bags and a fabric cover for the rear area to keep snow and leaves and such out. i use my argo for fun and hunting and the pouches and bags allow for secure storage, as we all know how bouncy these aatv's can be. also allows me to keep a fishing pole and tackle on board at all times, nothing gets you out to those more remote spots than these machines.

[Dan67]

I added a 7" electric fan to my engine compartment. I had some heat related problems that caused warping of the rear seat/engine cover and a failure to start when hot.

[spookum]

I think somone was putting together a M.O.L.E seat cover, so you could attach and detach (very rapidly) diffrent ruck sacks for fishing, hunting camping, buddy AATV retreival or the end of the world. The word on the street was you could put in ammo pouches, and a scabard for fishing poles or any kind of fire arm imaginable. I will try to hunt that thread down... i think RD may know.....

[zoood]

that was too funny!

[hydromike]

If I carry anything, it's tools and a tow strap, which I just throw in the rear passenger compartment, on the floor. As far as other mods on the Hustler go, I built a couple of connecting bars to tie the front and rear bumpers together, and the rear bumper down to the rear tow point (which is bolted to the frame). The Hustler is quite a heavy machine, and any pulling on the stock bumpers probably would've ripped the bumpers right through the plastic.



I made an engine compartment lid holder-open thingy with a gas strut I picked up at a swap meet on the $0.25 tarp.




Oh, and I have an ejector seat.

[JoeMeg]

I'll try again,


Joe.

[JoeMeg]

Here are a few of mine,


Joe.