RG Holden Colorado, Modified Episode 35

[@danielmalone1731]

most realistic budget build

[@gimiked8685]

Love to see what people are running on their realistic builds. Not tub converted to tray, chopped single cab, integrated roof tent into the chopped roof crazy builds. I think we all love to see those to see what's possible. But not many of us are going to be doing that to our personal riggs. I know my f150 has started its upgrade path. But it will end up being similar to this rig in the video. Just a bit bigger with 35 inch tires on it.

[@Subversion121]

We have the new 2017 Holden Colorado LTZ and so far it's the best car we've ever had. Already we've taken it everywhere and we strongly recommend it.

[@aussieblokebeerreviews8010]

Good to see a more budget style build,nice Colorado 👍

[@willian.direction6740]

Thanks Ronny nice preview of a great vehicle.

[@Ultrateacher2011]

Tops to old mate for getting 44,000+ kms on the clock in about a year.. Keep up the mint videos Ronny.

[@bayls8422]

Nice way to start the day. New Video!!! Lovin them Ronny

[@69sound81]

It is a great vehicle. This model was sold in Mexico for the year 2014 under the chevy brand and it is great until you get to the engine. It only came with the gasoline V6 or the galoline L4 engines. The V6 makes some power, but it has a lot of problems. The transfer box is great (I have the electronic activated transfer). It engages no matter what and works like a dream unless you forget to have the same tire size in the front and in the rear, but that is on me (my father actually). About the engine, It broke on us at the 200,000 km mark. The fuel pump died and once we got it to the shop we told them to adress an oil leak. Well, the engine had to e rebuilt cuz crankshaft metals were destroyed (it was due to a bad engine design). But other than that and the lack of aftermarket support I really love the truck. I would love to get a lift and run a set of 265/70 r17 or a set of 285s, but in this side of the world it is a pain to get specialty parts. I really dont want to run spacers to get a lift and fit those wheels. Well, nothkng else to say besides the fact that I love your build and it is great to see someone with access to the parts and stuff we dont get in here. Lots of potencial

[@BadAssEngineering]

I have the exact same 9" lights on my Silverado, and THEY ROCK lol

[@OurWorldShifted]

Thank you Ronny for making your videos

[@LTT.Official]

That back seat though, that's slick I'll give them that.

[@rollyb5061]

looks great Zac, easy to get to your recovery gear

[@Jack_Atcho]

At first I thought this bloke had no idea what he was doing, but he does have a nice setup for a dirty Holden!

[@jaredbrazel4281]

Thanks heaps Ronny for get an RG on

[@TheCharleseye]

Doesn't matter if you go out with other people, you should have a winch. Two is one and one is none. Relying on someone else's winch to get you out is a real good way for Murphy's Law to kick in and leave your rig stranded. Get a winch, friend. You'll never be mad that you had it.

[@phs84]

Charles Eye Yup, don't rely on other people's gear also on numerous occasions other 4wds have not been able to get back to where the stuck vehicle is located. Winch fitted to 4wd is the only option unless you carry a hand winch

[@Technoplasm]

i think they mean that you can use a recovery strap instead

[@TheCharleseye]

Technoplasm To use what phs84 said, you can't always count on someone being able to get into where you are. You could carry half a dozen straps to give you reach but that won't help if the other truck has problems or simply can't get positioned to pull you right. A winch is important for anything more than Sunday driving on dirt roads.

[@DG_Raceway]

Better to have and not need, then to need and not have.

[@bobpfaff2258]

Charles Eye not a good philosophy - I’ll just rely on others to help me.

[@_TenaciousD_]

Another great vid, very well thought out and built 4wd. Love Ronnie's face when he says it's the same engine as the Jeep's haha. Jeep has been using this CRD engine since 2005 in Cherokee's and Wrangler's, now it's also sold in the Holden Colorado rebadged as a 'Duramax' lol.

[@ral_ordo5157]

The VM Motori 2.8 is a good little engine. My wife has one in her 2005 Jeep Liberty. People look at her crazy putting diesel in it.

[@alexcartwright6361]

the engine is not from a jeep, it is a chevy/isuzu engine hence the name Duramax and also the reason why it's in a GM car not a Chrysler....

[@_TenaciousD_]

@@alexcartwright6361 😂😂😂 look it up mate. It's a VM Motori RA248, italian engine manufacturer part owned by FCA (who own Jeep). GM want to use the engine and have an agreement to have it assembled in Thailand (same factory where the Colorado is built) not in the VM factory in Italy, but same engine.

[@yjkader]

@@alexcartwright6361 you’re confusing this 2.8 VM Motori unit with the 3L 4JJ1 Isuzu engine.

[@TypeZA]

Isuzu D-Max next...

[@1FiftyOverland]

Thanks Ronny! Awesome video

[@Mookiemadskillz]

He has great taste in radio stations

[@beano6290]

solid build mate .

[@thumpergman]

this video was not sponsored by EBAY , haha

[@Queensizemusic]

Scotland in the house!

[@mentaldan666]

Ayyye! I was thinking the same. Haha

[@xCPTxNEMO]

And he's repping the Status Error stickers from Scotland too.

[@shobhitmathur5686]

Good video. Its nice when the owner is eager to talk about the things done. One thing I have noticed is most of the vehicles including yours has a mat on the dashboard. What is that for, to stop dashboard reflections or there's more to it?

[@GOOD-jw8ry]

Shobhit Mathur the dash mat stops the dash from cracking so you can have more resale value

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Shobhit Mathur UV protection from the sun. The heat can warp the dash and interfere with dash instruments in crazy hot conditions

[@shobhitmathur5686]

Ronny Dahl ahhh okay. I wonder why it's not as popular in India. Here in some of the states we see temperatures go north of 45 degrees centigrade.

[@hv-1944]

Ronny, review a 2017 Colorado with the Facelift.

[@GOOD-jw8ry]

I was the only one that wanted the rg but thanks never new it was a Italian engine

[@james80451]

design was bought off VM Motori (Now Fiat) and tweaked by Chev and Izuzu to create their own version now called a duramax to match the american diesels.

[@Shakshuka69]

I was actually waiting for the new JL Wrangler, hearing that the US would finally get a diesel. But after learning that it would be a Fiat engine as opposed to the Cummins originally rumored, I think I'll go with the JK until they work all the kinks outm

[@pathoeta3626]

Isuzu and colorado have different engines. colorado run the 2.8 duramax where as isuzu still build there own engines and are a 3l turbo diesel. isuzu run these engines in the dmax as well as thier small/light trucks.

[@stephenhastie150]

GM owned 50% of VM Motori, which they acquired from Penske. They later sold their share to Fiat which had acquired the other 50%. They build the engine in their own plant in Thailand. The use of the VM Motori in Jeeps would also date to when Daimler Chrysler owned 49% (prior to GM and Fiat).

[@TheCharleseye]

We need more small diesels here in the States. Especially out here in California where smog laws cripple our ability to do aftermarket mods.

[@kylemclean1643]

Can you do a izuzu?

[@TheSquad1112]

Yes please

[@jamienicholson5182]

I am curious why Holden didn't give you guys the ZR2 option with front and rear lockers? here in Canada, All ZR@ come standard with the lockers

[@SuperRandykid]

5 years late with a reply. The ZR2 3.5" track increase goes outside the maximum track change limits under our design regulations (ADRs). manufacturers are only allowed a variation of +/-1" from the base specs for the platform/facelift, so basically OEM can switch between skinny steel stock wheels or alloys with wider rubber across various models and still be covered by the ADRs for the ZR2 to be legal in australia it would have to be re-complianced as its own platform with a seperate name/code. aftermarket, we can go 25mm wider again than the paper spec for a particular model, or we can go balls out and run -44 offset rims and pray we dont get a pulled over by the police and get a vehicle defect notice 😅

[@flacky93]

Np300 navara next mate 🤪 mines up for review haha kitted out by arb 🤙🏽

[@brisbane_sportfishing]

NP300 navara next please!

[@bananasusyd]

Love these vids mate!

[@3rutu5]

i know im a bit late to the party, but the rhino rack tradie tray, do you get any road noise from it? and also notice it isnt on the backbone system? Assuming it wasnt around back then?

[@johnh485]

Same engine as the Jeep, well there you go.

[@alexcartwright6361]

nope it isn't, it's a chevy/isuzu engine

[@johnh485]

@@alexcartwright6361 The Holden (aka GM) Colorado already uses the VM2.8; and is built in Thailand (the engine is built there as well under license from VM). GM owns 50% of VM, the rest owned by Fiat now. Looking under the hood of the Colorado ute you will find a Duramax engine cover over the same VM engine that currently appears in the export models of the JK and JKU CRDs. Now Holden is launching a seven seat SUV in the Australian market (based on the Colorado chassis) that will also carry the VM 2.8 (Duramax). The engine continues to be well regarded by the reviewer and journalists, and replaces (in the Australian market) the older D-MAx engine in the other badge brand the Izusu trucks - which continue to sell the old motor.

[@Lachy_y]

Should do a rc Colorado modified episode

[@maztouring2254]

can you do a mitsubishi triton tub setup

[@kiwizookoffroad2040]

I'd be keen to see a new Grand Vitara sometime Ronny. I'd offer mine, but it's in New Zealand haha

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+kiwizookoffroad looking for one and yet to find one but I don't think it will be out of reach

[@projecttrap1775]

Nice video man!

[@wernerziemerink]

I have never seen a Modified Isuzu D-Max on your channel. What is up with that Ronny?

[@scottrcstar8213]

Hey bud.. Great truck! How far do your wheels sit outside the guards with those -13 offset rims I have an 017 model..wanna get mine to sit out to the factory flare edge if possible.. I'm will be running 8.5 inch rims.. Have you done a new vid with the flares fitted? Cheers

[@alexcartwright6361]

It's a GM izuzu allianced engine

[@michaelmaloney6499]

Hey Ronny please do a Amarok!

[@CurseMonstr]

Can you line up a single cab cruiser again but has more of a touring setup?

[@Rhysnga]

Awning set up 5:56 ⛺👍

[@Dilanom]

I want to see a N80 Hilux!

[@jarrydross3678]

you are crazy not running a winch mate that should have been the next mod after the bull bar not lights the car comes with those already

[@coreyrichards1284]

Can you find a MK2 Ranger, love seeing your videos and it gives me so much ideas

[@Sillyboy9572]

I would like to go on a trip with you guys, I have a Mk1 Ranger xlt

[@gavin047]

The jeeps (wrangler, KK Cherokee) used the R428 the Colorado uses the A428. Prior to 2014 it was built by VM motori, after 2014 it it built by GM in Thailand. They used as as GM owned part of VM motori. They now build it under license for the world out of Thailand. It is not the same engine as the Jeep. No jeep has had the A428.

[@grmnrodriguez]

I was wondering, did not make sense to me when he mentioned. Thanks for the clarification

[@Ranga1412]

Wat is the name of the electrical store that did his 2nd battery and relay work in Myree?

[@GunShot101]

Thanks ronny verry simuler to me d max just a diffrent donk

[@brokenlegz]

Not usually a fan of colocrapos, but this one isn't too bad! I do really like how the rear seat base folds up and I love the coin holder with switches in there. And the 33s

[@subiwrx1]

25:19 why am i still watching this ?

[@mbeyta8190]

is holden and chevy the same now? because the chevy ss is basically a holden and this holden is the same as the chevy colorado

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+mast abeyta pretty much mate

[@JeremyPetho]

Both companies are owned by GM and they just badge the cars differently depending on where they sell them. Chevy SS is a Holden Commodore exported to USA. The Holden Colorado is made in Thailand by Isuzu and is very similar to the USA built Colorado.

[@chris_peachey]

whens the amarok review coming? make sure u review a core model, maybe like mine ;) u may have to organise a cape trip and swing by cairns to see mine.

[@jarrydross3678]

you are crazy not running a winch mate that should have been the next mod after the bull bar not lights the car comes with those already :/

[@jhon76836]

The interior is pretty much all Iszuz

[@BigMkombe]

IFUCKINLOVEYOURONNIE!

[@treadlightly.australia3606]

The duramax 2.8, is the same motor in the jeep wrangler with the 2.8, which where a lemon.

[@mattthew2429]

dmax 0077 bullshit are they. VM motori build the jeeps diesels in Italy, they are a gun engine. Duromax is not built by VM... it’s built in Thailand

[@gavin047]

The jeeps (wrangler, KK Cherokee) used the R428 the Colorado uses the A428. Prior to 2014 it was built by VM motori, after 2014 it it built by GM in Thailand. They used as as GM owned part of VM motori. They now build it under license for the world out of Thailand. It is not the same engine as the Jeep. No jeep has had the A428.

[@markbergman2342]

but Italian suits and food, stay away from Italian tech my father used to say ;) @ronny have a look at a tirfor hoist as a 'backup' winch. I've got one in my Landrover Series III. Hard work but gets the job done when needed.

[@Queensizemusic]

Mark Bergman ha! You're probably right abut the Italian engine, YET...there is Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Alpha Romero... :-)

[@markbergman2342]

Ow yeah they make cool stuff! No doubt! look at Duccati motor bikes! race it for a year while parts fall off now and then and electric issues occur regularly. However if you wanted to do a world tour get something else :) Same might go for a landrover (if your not DIY), quality is not like others however (and thats a plus for LaRo) if can be repaired with minimal means (note: no intend to start a brand war, big LaRo fan myself and in the process of restoring a 1980 series III 109.) it would be cool if one could measure how many 25+ year old Alfa Romeo cars are still daily drivers in a % of the number sold in these days. Compare that to volvo's, toyota'sm honda's and all others. (btw. Land Rover scores good on this one as most are rebuild over and over)

[@Queensizemusic]

Mark Bergman oh, for sure. Reliability isn't their strong suit. ;-) but they are beautiful cats and bikes to look at and drive/ride when they are operational!

[@dahlmasen3084]

Could you do some older trucks? Like 00-08?

[@nicko3401]

Has anyone had much experience with the Holden trailblazer off road

[@AlexdeWitte]

I'm curious never saw a Landrover Discovery 2 in your channel?

[@MythicalDust]

Lmao who would spend so much money on something, just to get stranded in the desert?

[@roniepc1]

Nice!!!!

[@Luca-xh2fq]

Dmax’s have the same interior and have a better engine. And please do a episode on a dmax.

[@mikehock7413]

Colorado have 147kw of power and 500nm of torque and the dmax has 130kw of power and 430nm of torque. Both have 3500kg towing and colorado is overall better

[@natewebb3686]

Would love to see an mq triton

[@calebvella7141]

Can you please do a Toyota Prado 150 series segment

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I have one lined up for a shoot later in the year, there is a 120 before that

[@josevargasfernandez938]

How do you get the sound it does at 1:02?

[@DG1000]

how to fit 285 75 16? 2" süspansion lift and 2" body lift?

[@rustystarfishadventures]

1 thing you have to go out with. Recovery gear but doesn't have a winch hahaha ok mate

[@jackspinks7345]

Hey Ronny it's my birthday

[@raymondowilson8537]

Triple J !!

[@mathewborg8613]

Can you do a 3 litre bt50 I need ideas cheers

[@tomhumphrey3486]

Ronny please do a 80 series landcruiser

[@willmorrow5065]

Tom Humphrey he already has go check out ep 5

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Tom Humphrey there are another 2 coming up one chopped and Harry's red Brick from the winter trip

[@tomhumphrey3486]

Ronny Dahl thank for the info

[@soulpowar]

What wheels are those and offset?

[@Martinezpainting1989]

what the people think about 0m617 turbo diesel engine I put on my jeep xj

[@TehRhy7hm]

More GQ's please

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Dustii E37

[@autotechchannel7489]

Do some more nissan patrol y60 4.2

[@danijelgendic1337]

Does anyone know what recovery points they are?

[@Alan.livingston]

I am pretty convinced nobody is actually born in Western Australia.

[@HartyBiker]

Alan Livingston Wanna make a bet?

[@dirtyd1886]

Alan Livingston like a needle in a haystack

[@knowyourmotorsport8258]

Do a 3L D22 Navara please

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Max Contessi got one coming E40 I think

[@knowyourmotorsport8258]

awesome :)

[@brantcarruthers6519]

need another colly

[@Megatreeleaf]

Hey Ronny once again a fantastic episode, any chance of an RC colorado? Been dying to see one featured on your channel!

[@WHUCKAWHACKA]

i feel like we just went to a tire shop asked for fully sik fake beadlocker rims and the cheapest 4x4 tires on the market without doing research on any tires or anything it looks good but not the best modified ep

[@eongerber5969]

Timothy Jonker i

[@leonardovalero1442]

Hey Ronny, how do you rate the xrox bullbar? planning to buy one for my 75 series troopy but heard mixed reviews?

[@jonokopo9438]

Do a Ford f.250 plss

[@deanhallockify]

i have the same tires on my bronco. THEY SUCK lol

[@andrewc9234]

i had a set before i switched to a cheaper Falken tire i loved them, what dont you like about them?

[@onmissionmtb9722]

Can you do a 1995ish Prado Box?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+suittsonmission 90 series?

[@onmissionmtb9722]

Google "Toyota prado box" I'm a Texan living in East Africa and thats what we call them here.

[@danghita4386]

Hey Ronny, you must have heard stories and seen lots of Colorados off road mate, can you recommend one of these for what you're doing? The lack of read diff and a half dumb - half useless electronic traction control will render it as not so good? Can this be addresses somehow aftermarket or.. does it need to be?? Thanks so much

[@stv1237]

Made in Rayong , Thailand by Isuzu

[@parkij11]

Alright

[@Ambletide]

Review a pk ranger

[@dirtyd1886]

are those recovery points rated?

[@kiwizookoffroad2040]

Yes, the XROX bar comes with two grade 8 bolts on either side with the intention of recovery points being mounted there. Quite a handy workaround for modern vehicles (like my 2009 Grand Vitara) that didn't come with the ability to mount rated recovery points to the chassis at the front.

[@dirtyd1886]

kiwizookoffroad not talking about the xbox bar more so the actual recovery hooks and how much are the rated?

[@gavin047]

Factory ones are rates at 1500kg each on front and 1370kg on rear. Static and dynamic

[@01cthompson]

Is Holden owned by GMC?

[@chevyfan029]

Chris Thompson both are GM companies

[@Sayntavian]

Short answer, yes. Longer answer... yes.

[@acephantom903]

I think Chevy. I don't know for sure. Didn't google.

[@JeremyPetho]

Chevy, Holden and GMC are all companies owned by General Motors.

[@blakewallace977]

Do something different like a Great Wall

[@mcladrifter]

Am I the only one picking up a heavy Scots accent from Zak?

[@larrikinaxe3424]

This car is a lemon 🍋

[@doycapapas9677]

Do a Toyota Prado 95 series 🤗

[@braydenthomasgaming]

Could you do an american truck like a Ford F series

[@braydenthomasgaming]

Mathijs haha

[@braydenthomasgaming]

Mathijs i do love the ford f series but the motors are complete shit

[@chevyfan029]

Mathijs my 04 F150 (5.4L Triton 3V) has over 210,000 miles on it and has had precisely zero engine problems. It's never left me stranded. You clearly have no clue what you're talking about.

[@braydenthomasgaming]

Chevyfan029 Were talking more about the Powerstrokes the 7.3 is what most people have here in new zealand but the early 6.0 had alot of issues, the 6.4 should never of been released, i dont know much about the 6.7.. the ford gas engines are good from what i have seen. :)

[@acephantom903]

My cologne 4.0L V6 doesn't have any issues... then again it is 22 years old with regular maintenance. Before they went cheap.

[@toddoooo4947]

Isuzu dmax plz

[@donleamon8653]

Interesting, but IFS, no. Hence why I have a Power Wagon and a good old K5 Blazer. 'merica. (Well a nicely fitted 80 series too. ;-)

[@romantkachuk168]

Dude, it's a small light ute, not a rock crawler or something. It should have _some_ comfort, speed up to 170km/h and consume no fuel))

[@T4nkcommander]

Don Leamon You obviously haven't been acquainted with a Raptor then, or the ZR2...