One of the much needed modifications for the Grand Vitara 2006+ models is some underbody guards. The original ones are hopelessly inadequate. The first time I took the Zook down the beach, the underbody guard lasted all of 5 minutes. Admittedly I did not have the lift kit at that stage, but even so.

There is only one place in the world that manufactures a proper kit, and fortunately they were happy to deal with me direct. (Giz International) I sent a money order to the Taiwan….and five days later the parts arrived. To say I was impressed with the quick delivery is an understatement. I was also impressed with the quality and fit of the parts. All the bolts and parts were there, sealed and delivered safely. The manufacturer had thought cleverly about how to make it fit up to original mounts, and no drilling was required. Furthermore, it came with all the bolts and allen key bolts you need.

The guard at the front replaces the pathetic two plastic ones.

Front Guard

Then there is a guard which goes over the transfer box in the centre, with a long section.

Transfer Guard Case

And finally there is a simple one for the back diff.

Rear Guard

I got a friend with ramps and mechanical nous to help me install it. While I could have probably done it, this friend was able to do it properly first time, and with the ‘beer’ economy, his help was not exorbitant.

Great video.

Pretty much the theme for me at the moment is that God will provide, and He will get the glory.
As our Church looks to make some large and risky decisions, unless God provides, we wont be able to establish a performing arts centre for emerging artists.

Here and now I say….God will need to provide. And if He does, it will be to His glory, and the lifting of His name.
Let His name be spoken of far and wide.

God provide, advance Your Kingdom here.

Amazing.
Well done video, amazing skills…

Over 12 months ago my Youth Pastor, James Middleton, and I, started discussing the possibility of planting a Campus of Inglewood Church. We talked about what was in our area, where the needs where, and what we could do.
I put it to him that we should take a risk and launch out. He took up the challenge and we decided he would be the Campus Pastor of a Church Plant at Edith Cowan University at Mnt Lawley.
It is close to our Church, it has a demographic our Church lacks, and it is strategic. As the vision was birthed in our hearts a story started to be told. Imagine if we could see students from all over the world be sent out to a world to be leaders in government, enterprise, education and the arts…having discovered Jesus.

James and the very hardworking team from Inglewood Community Church have been serving pancakes, giving food and practical help, driving international students around and generally serving them for the past 12 months. It is a great and hardworking team, dedicated to Jesus, and the students at ECU. They help in whatever area they can and are authentic examples of Christ followers.

We launched the service this Sunday night at the University Campus. The idea being we are there to serve them, and to be a positive influence on Campus. About 40 people turned up, the committed ones, some interested onlookers, and some visitors. It was a great start and we are very excited about what God is going to do.

James Welcomes People to The Hub

17 “When the poor and needy search for water and there is none,
      and their tongues are parched from thirst,
   then I, the Lord, will answer them.
      I, the God of Israel, will never abandon them.
 18 I will open up rivers for them on the high plateaus.
      I will give them fountains of water in the valleys.
   I will fill the desert with pools of water.
      Rivers fed by springs will flow across the parched ground.
 19 I will plant trees in the barren desert—
      cedar, acacia, myrtle, olive, cypress, fir, and pine.
 20 I am doing this so all who see this miracle
      will understand what it means—
   that it is the Lord who has done this,
      the Holy One of Israel who created it.