im looking at buying a ranger /bt50/ dmax/vigo etc soon

i also like to make some "thai style " changes to make it look a bit special from the stock version (you can see what i have in mind from the pictures below )

i would like to raise the suspension a few inches and add larger wheels and the bodykit,bonnet scoop ,exhaust etc or something similar

for one of the above pickups

i am aware some of the mods maybe illegal but about half the trucks in my area are modified and the police dont enforce it

has anyone any experience with anything like this ?

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I added a "Thai style" extra to my truck and it "lowered" my suspension by a few cm's......It is usually known as "a wife". Now I no longer have the truck (still have the wife) and drive a 19 yr. old car.

The newer younger model is not the love of my life though......that position is still held by the wife.

P.S. The really funny thing about this story is that....it is actually true.

I call it "truck candy", and the sky is the limit here. In the larger cries there are shops that do just about any modification you desire. They've got catalogs you can go through a pick ot the candy you want.

Spend a few baht on 'upgrading my truck' all done before purchase as stated from a catalogue and have to say it was all done professionally and still looks good as of today.

Also informed the insurance company as mods were done to the engine again all good and only a minor increase in premium.

I hope you realise you have to inform the licence people here because it is a mod on the car and you will have to pay extra every year.

im looking at buying a ranger /bt50/ dmax/vigo etc soon

i also like to make some "thai style " changes to make it look a bit special from the stock version (you can see what i have in mind from the pictures below )

i would like to raise the suspension a few inches and add larger wheels and the bodykit,bonnet scoop ,exhaust etc or something similar

for one of the above pickups

i am aware some of the mods maybe illegal but about half the trucks in my area are modified and the police dont enforce it

has anyone any experience with anything like this ?

After you purchase it, have it blessed by a Buddhist Monk..

He will write some Thai things on the hood (removable), and write things with ink on the interior of the roof lining that is a permanent modification!

Post a pic of the truck with modifications when you get it completed - I do like that style truck -- 4X4 of course..

"half the trucks in my area are modified and the police don't enforce it"

You Farrang, so you have to pay...... Don't you know?

We have 2012 Vcross.

We added Lenso wheels stock size 17", Carryboy shell, nice stereo and LED lights.

Careful about larger wheels and special tires. We had these on a luxury sedan one time, and the car treadlife went down 60% which cost us $$$$

I hope you realise you have to inform the licence people here because it is a mod on the car and you will have to pay extra every year.

And how much extra is the registration per year with flares, lift kit and big wheels ?

I hope you realise you have to inform the licence people here because it is a mod on the car and you will have to pay extra every year.

And how much extra is the registration per year with flares, lift kit and big wheels ?

You inform them if you modify the engine, exhaust and change the colour

The law says nothing about which wheels you can have, but if you go monster truck big... you will have to pay them something I imagine...

Here's a good vendor to start with: http://www.bymanshop.com/

I hope you realise you have to inform the licence people here because it is a mod on the car and you will have to pay extra every year.

And how much extra is the registration per year with flares, lift kit and big wheels ?

You inform them if you modify the engine, exhaust and change the colour

The law says nothing about which wheels you can have, but if you go monster truck big... you will have to pay them something I imagine...

Ohhh so you only imagine you will have to pay something, Thats certainly different to what you first implied.

Not a truck but I made a few additions to my Pajero - 20 inch wheels, old man emu shocks, sway bar, exhaust system , k & n filter and a performance engine chip.

There is bound to be a website or forum for a "club" of fanatics for whatever truck you buy and they will know every modification possible

Here's a good vendor to start with: http://www.bymanshop.com/

Have you used him personally IMHO ?

And how much extra is the registration per year with flares, lift kit and big wheels ?

You inform them if you modify the engine, exhaust and change the colour

The law says nothing about which wheels you can have, but if you go monster truck big... you will have to pay them something I imagine...

Ohhh so you only imagine you will have to pay something, Thats certainly different to what you first implied.

I didn't imply shit

Try to follow who posted what...

From my experience, he's talking crap

Yep. my bad. I qouted you thinking your reply was from him. dont cry about it though.

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Yep. very common for vehicles on display to have a battery charger under the bonnet keeping the battery topped up.

Just be careful with mods as many will invalidate your warranty.

Just be careful with mods as many will invalidate your warranty.

i dont want to touch the engine or make it go faster etc

what do you think would invalidate the warranty ?

bigger wheels will invalidate drive train warranty, as will exhaust mods with engine warranty, this is Thailand and they have some very archaic rules, just be aware.

bigger wheels will invalidate drive train warranty, as will exhaust mods with engine warranty, this is Thailand and they have some very archaic rules, just be aware.

Also things like bull bars affect crumple zones and probably void warranty as well.

bigger wheels will invalidate drive train warranty, as will exhaust mods with engine warranty, this is Thailand and they have some very archaic rules, just be aware.

Also things like bull bars affect crumple zones and probably void warranty as well.

I don't reckon things like crumple zone performance are covered by warranty.

bigger wheels will invalidate drive train warranty, as will exhaust mods with engine warranty, this is Thailand and they have some very archaic rules, just be aware.

Also things like bull bars affect crumple zones and probably void warranty as well.

How could they even test if a crumple zone is working or not without crashing it into something?

bigger wheels will invalidate drive train warranty, as will exhaust mods with engine warranty, this is Thailand and they have some very archaic rules, just be aware.

Also things like bull bars affect crumple zones and probably void warranty as well.

I don't reckon things like crumple zone performance are covered by warranty.

Bull bars can affect airbag deployment, but hey, stick on as many "extras" as you like in pimping your ride, don't pay me no never mind.

im looking at buying a ranger /bt50/ dmax/vigo etc soon

i also like to make some "thai style " changes to make it look a bit special from the stock version (you can see what i have in mind from the pictures below )

i would like to raise the suspension a few inches and add larger wheels and the bodykit,bonnet scoop ,exhaust etc or something similar

for one of the above pickups

i am aware some of the mods maybe illegal but about half the trucks in my area are modified and the police dont enforce it

has anyone any experience with anything like this ?

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http://www.vvp4x4.com/

On Srinakarin Road in Bangkok. I've been a customer of theirs for more than 5 years and had my truck modified there. Very professional and they have the integrity to tell you what limits you need to stay within to keep your truck safe. Highly recommended.

Here are the mods that the police will book you for (if they ever will...)

http://news.truelife.com/detail/36775

sorry, only in Thai

As for insurance, I wouldn't know. never had an accident with a modified car before.

surely, I would call in the police too, to enforce any of the above laws.

bigger wheels will invalidate drive train warranty, as will exhaust mods with engine warranty, this is Thailand and they have some very archaic rules, just be aware.

Also things like bull bars affect crumple zones and probably void warranty as well.

I don't reckon things like crumple zone performance are covered by warranty.

Bull bars can affect airbag deployment, but hey, stick on as many "extras" as you like in pimping your ride, don't pay me no never mind.

Yeah OEM warranty cover defects (mechanical or otherwise), good luck having your face replaced under warranty cause an airbag did not trigger correctly !!.

BTW reputable bullbar manufacturers sell worldwide (A lot manufacture in Thailand) and to do so are airbag complaint.

I think it is an "ugly tax" after hanging all of that plastic crap on your truck.