Hi all
Next year, my friend and i are going to drive to southeast asia through a number of different countries (20 odd) and terrains.
We wish to achieve this is a Nissan Micra K10 with 48,000miles on the clock and a good service history. We chose this outdated (24 years old) car so that A) less likely to be stolen doesnt matter when it dies C) its extremely reliable D) good fuel consumption E) low mileage F) easy to fix (because basic design).
I would appreciate it if no one would outline the dangers of such a trip... we know.
We wish to strengthen and customise the vehicle before we leave.
1) Raise the car off the ground by another 3 inches: is it possible? Expected costs?
Whats the max height i could get it while still keeping the car stable.
2) Re-enforce the structure: is it possible? Expected costs?
3) Add Bull-bars or something similar for front protection: is it possible? Expected costs?
4) Alarm Security System (a good one): is it possible? Expected costs?
Also, does anyone know of a company which may have sponsored such trips before where i could either get funding or discounts for the mods??
Any help, even if you have no idea on cost would be helpful... i just want this little red pill to be ready for anything.
Many Thanks
Joel
Next year, my friend and i are going to drive to southeast asia through a number of different countries (20 odd) and terrains.
We wish to achieve this is a Nissan Micra K10 with 48,000miles on the clock and a good service history. We chose this outdated (24 years old) car so that A) less likely to be stolen doesnt matter when it dies C) its extremely reliable D) good fuel consumption E) low mileage F) easy to fix (because basic design).
I would appreciate it if no one would outline the dangers of such a trip... we know.
We wish to strengthen and customise the vehicle before we leave.
1) Raise the car off the ground by another 3 inches: is it possible? Expected costs?
Whats the max height i could get it while still keeping the car stable.
2) Re-enforce the structure: is it possible? Expected costs?
3) Add Bull-bars or something similar for front protection: is it possible? Expected costs?
4) Alarm Security System (a good one): is it possible? Expected costs?
Also, does anyone know of a company which may have sponsored such trips before where i could either get funding or discounts for the mods??
Any help, even if you have no idea on cost would be helpful... i just want this little red pill to be ready for anything.
Many Thanks
Joel