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[flashy]

Originally Posted by hopwrecked

Anything noticeable around town with the Detroit rear locker?
In the 4.56 gearing with 32" wheels I got 15.6l/100 when driving up from Collie but that was at either 90 or 100 km/Hr to keep me in the green band while pulling the off-road trailer. If I attempt 110 its terrible fuel but we are pretty happy cruising along at the lower end.

Ok I did a 60km freeway run last night so I got to test the fuel economy.

Set-up being measured:

• 92,000 km on the petrol engine
• 30.5 inch AT tyres
• 4.11 diff gearing
• 98 Fuel
• 14 degrees C outside
• KK was empty except for fridge (+ bullbar, winch and recovery gear)

L/100km using cruise control on flat road (reset fuel economy on the menu and let it recalculate for about minute):

• At 80kph 10.7L/100km
• At 90kph 11.6L/100km
• At 100kph 12.5/100km
• At 110kph 14.7/100km

Any incline or decline changed the results surprisingly (+/- 2), but the biggest surprise is the jump in fuel usage at 110. With my set up, 110 is where the green economy marking on the tachometer, starts to become a dashed line. I am surprised that it is so low. It must have been the cold air helping.

My speeds were measured using GPS to avoid error but my set-up is only 2% out now anyway (i.e 98kph on the Ultraguage = 100 kph in real life).

[KKnut]

Went to Jambo for 3 nights. Didn't end up going on any of the official trips due to them being either way too extreme, not challenging enough or booked out. This area is one of those well explored by myself and the Jeep owners I usually drive with, so we just did our own trips often coming across the official groups. I put the KK on the flex ramp for a laugh and onto the test track just to see if it could make it (which it did), hoping to get my hands on photos soon.

Saw only 2 other KK's (maroon and white) that were totally stock which was a shame. I was also surprised to see TJ's and JK's slow down and drive past hill climbs and water crossings which I've already done a few times in the KK, I'll admit they've become harder but I still got through again and that's with nothing more than a lift, a pair of muddies and the factory traction aids.

Perhaps they're just better at ignoring temptation as I did get myself into a tricky spot or two, not to mention some plastic and panel damage. Had to remove and refit the drivers side front quarter and guard one evening, it's interesting to see that the skeleton is very much the KJ. Which only makes it harder to understand why no snorkel was produced and I could have used one on this trip, one section of the Coxs river had water half way up the headlights but no indication it touched the air filter thankfully.

Here are some pics that I managed to get so far:

Our camp site at Rydal Showgrounds (Jambo 2015).



Stuck between a rut and a tree. Note: this is a super steep track that you'd never imagine a KK could climb.



Lunch in style on Mt Walker peak looking over Lithgow.



Led our group on a private tour through an old tunnel.



JK, JK, JK, KK swimming up the Cox's River.



Parked on the field for show and shine, most Jeeps weren't shining but some went to the trouble of cleaning theirs (not us).



Photo opportunity at the forestry ruins on our way home.

[Clarky]

Tunnel? Which/were?

[KKnut]

Very close to you actually, I'd say you've driven over it more times than you can remember. It's on private property, I'll send you the contact details if you PM me.

[flashy]

Great photos KKnut. Looks like an awesome adventure!

[Mikzor]

Great photos KKnut. I was sad I had to cancel our Jambo trip this year (Sons had a recent operation, he's totally fine but we're a bit housebound) otherwise you would have had another KK to keep you company!

[KKnut]

What a shame Mik (glad your son is ok). I would have enjoyed meeting you in person and showing around. If you ever look to explore the areas west and north of Sydney and want some company let me know and I'll take some time off.