Ultimate 4WD Equipment Profile

Staff Members

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  Glen Michaelides

  Phone: (08) 9456 4480

  Position: Company Director

  A retail specialist with over 20 years’ experience, there is not a product Glen doesn’t know or have had personal experience with. Well known in the industry as the “go to” man for 4wd solution, both for recreation and mining/government build-ups. His knowledge of mine site specification is second to none. As a qualified mechanic, he started out repairing 4wd’s, fitting accessories and modifying cars to take the factory fitted vehicle to a better off-road performer. As a family man, he draws upon his childhood experiences growing up with regular 4wd adventures with his parents, when 4wd’s were not as common place as they are today.

  Start Date: September 2000

  Current Vehicle: 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series GXL V8 Twin Turbo

  Current Vehicle Fit-out:

  Black Widow Draw System

  Black Widow Awning

  Steinbauer Power Module

  Front and Rear Air Lockers and Compressor

  Taipan Full Exhaust System

  Redarc Dual Battery System with Hybrid Batterys and Fuse Box

  National Luna Battery Monitor.

  Garmin 76C GPS

  Rhino Sportz Roof Racks

  Lightforce XGT Spotlights 50 Watt HID

  GME TX3420 UHF Radio

  Dobinsons Spring and Shocks full GVM Up-Grade

  Steel Rock Sliders

  Strong Arm Dual Wheel Carrier Jack and Shovel Holder with HID Rear Work Light.

  Front and Rear Recovery Hooks

  Strong Arm 170 Litre Fuel Tank + Factory 90 Litre Tank

  ARB Sahara Bull Bar

  Warn 9.5000lb Extreme Duty Winch

  BFG Mud Terrain 285/70/17Tyres

  Safari Snorkel

  4WD Lifestyle Preference: Being a family man, Glen has opted for a Touring setup for safety and comfort on the long hauls up to Shark Bay, Karijini National Park, Bungle Bungles and to Pemberton through to Albany.

  Other Vehicles/Interests:

  GQ Patrol SWB this vehicle is in the build-up stages to be a comp vehicle. Early days but showing plenty of promise.

  Past – 62 Series Turbo Wagon                                                       

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  Marcus Shue

  Phone: (08) 9456 4480

  Position: Company Director

  Marcus joined Ultimate 4WD Equipment in 2007 as a Director in partnership with Glen Michaelides. He is a very experience 4wdriver having worked in mining exploration for 20 years, and has owned and driven many four wheel drives since 1989. Marcus enjoys getting off-road and enjoying Western Australia’s back-yard with his family.

  Current Vehicle: 2007 Toyota 120 Series Prado

  Current Vehicle Fit-out:

  Black Widow Draw System

  Strongarm Rear Wheel Carrier with LED Work Light

  ARB Sahara Bull Bar

  Warn XD9000 Winch

  Rear Diff Lock

  GME TX3420 UHF Radio

  Dobinson 2” lift springs front and rear,

  Black Duck Canvas Seat covers

  Lightforce HID Spotlights Genesis

  BFG All Terrain 265 x 17 Tyres

  ARB Compressor

  Rhino Racks Pioneer Platform Roof Rack

  EasiAwn Roof Top Tent

  Recaro Drivers Seat

  VMS Navigation System

  4WD Lifestyle Preference: Touring setup – built for comfort and ride for the long hauls to Monkey Mia, Dampier, Kununurra and south through Pemberton and Cape D’Entrecasteau.

  Other Vehicles/Pursuits:

  Current - Toyota Hilux 1985 Extra Cab – built up for bush bashin’

  Current - Torana LX Hatch – In the restoration process                                                                                            

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  Vance

  Phone: 08 9456 4480

  Email: vance at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

  Position: Retail Sales Manager.

  A qualified mechanic with over 20 years in the motor industry, Vance has always owned, maintained and modified 4wd vehicles. Ranging from 45 Series Cruiser all the way up to his current ride, a Toyota 80 Series GXL.

  Current Vehicle:Toyota 80 Series GLX 1996

  Current Vehicle Fit-out:

  Brunswick V8 Chevy Diesel

  High Speed Diffs

  34” BFG All Terrains

  ARB Deluxe Bull Bar, Side Steps and Rails

  Strong Arm 170 Litre Auxiliary Fuel Tank

  Black Widow Draw System and Side Awning

  60 litre Engel Fridge

  3” Blue Max/Tough Dog Adjustable Lift

  Light force 240 Blitz Spot Lights

  Rhino Roof Rack

  Redarc Dual Battery System

  4WD Lifestyle Preference: Having a young family and regularly travelling to the country for race meets (motorcycle dirt drags), Vance has opted for a touring setup, yet still manage to play hard when needed to.

  Other Vehicles/Pursuits:

  2001 Yamaha Drag Quad bike – Drag racing use only

  2006 Yamaha Banshee

  2005 Toyota RAV4 – Shopping trolley

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  Yogi

  Phone: 94564480

  Email: yogi at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

  Position: Retail Sales Specialist.

  With over 10 years in the motor industry and 25 years in the fabrication industry as a first class sheet metal worker, Yogi has always owned, maintained and modified 4wd vehicles and street cars. Ranging from a Series 1 Land Rover running all Range Rover running gear, a CJ 5 Jeep with a 351 Windsor, 35” Muddies, a XJ Cherokee on 33 “, to a 10 second LX SS Torana.

  Current Vehicle: 2005 TJ Jeep Wrangler

  4wd Lifestyle Preference: Having a passion for Jeeps, fishing, camping, and bow hunting Yogi prefers to go out rock crawling and on trail runs.

  Other Vehicles/Pursuits:

  CJ 3 Willy’s Build Up (V6, 35” Tyres, Suspension, Rock Crawler Gears)   

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  Jeff Pongratz

  Phone: (08) 9456 4480

  Email: jeff at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

  Position: Trade Manager

  A qualified mechanic and life member of the Perth 4wd Club, Jeff has been involved in the 4wd scene for 19 years starting off as a mechanic then moving into the tyre industry for the past 12 years. A keen 4wdriver with 2 toys a 1992 GQ Patrol SWB for fun and a 1998 GU Patrol LWB for touring both, modified by himself and Ultimate 4WD Equipment.

  Start Date - September 2008

  Current vehicles - 1992 GQ Patrol SWB & 1998 GU Patrol LWB.

  GQ Patrol-

  4" EFS Extreme Springs & Shocks

  Coilrite Airbags

  Snake Racing Adjustable Short Arms

  Bluemax Adjustable Panhard Rods Front & Rear

  33" Mickey Thompson MTZ Tyres on 15x10 Alloy Rims

  Tyre Dog Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

  ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear

  ARB Hi Output Compressor

  Custom Draw System

  Redarc Dual Battery System

  Couplertec Electronic Rustproofing

  Magellan Crossover GPS {swapped between cars}

  Custom STRONGARM Spare Wheel Carrier

  Custom STRONGARM Bullbar

  Uniden UHF Radio

  Sports Exhaust

  Ultimate HID spotlights

  Ignitor electronic ignition
  

  GU Patrol-

  4" EFS Extreme Suspension

  Superior Engineering Rear Spring Tower Reinforcement Kit

  Adjustable Panhard Rods Front & Rear

  Polyair Airbags

  285X75R16 Bridgestone A/T D694's on 16x8 Storm Alloy Rims

  Motorola 40 Channel Programmable UHF

  SensaTyre Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

  K&N Air Filter

  Lightforce Custom Built 55W Genesis Spotlights

  ARB Sahara Bullbar

  Redarc Dual Battery System

  Couplertec Electronic Rustproofing

  ARB Under Bonnet Compressor

  Blackwidow Draw System

  Blackwidow Roof Rack

  Blackwidow Side & Rear Awning

  Upgraded Sound System with DVD Player & Twin Screens

  Strongarm 140L Long Range Fuel Tank

  STRONGARM Dual Wheel Carrier

  Sports Exhaust
  

  4WD Lifestyle Preference-

  Jeff enjoys the challenges of the southwest in particular the Harvey and Collie areas for the hard drives and Pemberton for the fantastic coastline.

  Having lived in Port Hedland Jeff and his wife have done many extended trips through the Pilbara and Kimberley with particular interest in the more remote tracks made by Len Beadell including the Connie Sue, Anne Beadell & Gunbarrel Highways as well as the Talawanna Track out to Rudall River.

  Other Vehicles/Pursuits-

  Current - Dirt bike riding - Honda XR600

  Current – Outback Explorer camper trailer

  Past - 1980 Suzuki LJ80 {1st 4wd}

  1984 MK SWB Patrol

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  Mike

  Phone: 94564480

  Email: purchasing at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

  Position- Purchasing Manager

  Qualified auto body repairer and specialist 4WD fitter, Mike has been in the automotive industry for 11 years and did his apprenticeship on restoring American Classics.

  Start Date- February 2008

  Current vehicles-

  2002 Nissan Patrol TI LWB 4.8L {a work in progress}

  4" Bluemax Long Travel Suspension

  305X70R16 Cooper S/T/T Tyres

  3 x Lightforce Genesis Spotlights

  Custom Draw System

  Roof Rack

  Awning

  National Luna 80lt Fridge

  4wd Lifestyle Preference- Exploring and fishing the southwest.

  Other Vehicles/Pursuits-

  Current - 1977 Statesman Caprice

  Past - 1976 HJ Premier

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  Remo Dermilio

  Phone: 0894564480

  Position:Workshop Manager

  A Qualified Toyota trained technician, Remo has spent most of his career at the top of his field managing service departments within Toyota dealerships. Having spent many years dealing with customers, and running workshops Remo is sensitive when it comes to looking after with your Pride and Joy. He has a great sense of urgency not to mention the importance of quality and finish.

  Current Vehicle - Remo has owned 4WD vehicles for well over twenty years. His first 4wd vehicle, a Hilux dual cab, paved the way for a 60 Series Landcruiser , the progression continued with an 80 Series Land cruiser, all the way the to his current ride a 2001 GXV Turbo diesel 100 Series with all the fruit Including:

  Bull Bar

  Spare wheel Carrier

  Draw system

  Suspension System

  Stay tuned more accessories to follow.

  4WD Lifestyle Preference- Remo has a great passion for 4wdriving, encompassing Camping and fishing and all that is outdoors.

  Some of the trips notched up include The Canning Stock Route, Googs Track and the complete South West coast line all the way to Baxter Cliffs. Remo enjoys spending time off road with his son who is also an avid 4wdriver! (The legacy continues.)

  Other Vehicles/ Pursuits.

  Just purchased a short wheel base GQ Patrol.

  The vehicle is forecasted to have some trick parts fitted, in the not too distant future. (Stay Tuned)   

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  Natalie

  Phone: (08) 9456 4480

  Email: natalie at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

   

  Position: Administration Manager

  Start Date: July 2008

  Current Vehicle: 2002 Nissan GU Patrol 4.2TD

  Current Vehicle Fit-out:

  Strongarm Dual Wheel Carrier with Hilift Jack Holder and LED Worklight

  Redarc Dual Battery System with momentary switch to dash

  4” Bluemax Suspension

  ARB Deluxe Winch Bar

  Blackwidow Roof Rack

  Featherlite Awnings side & rear

  Treds

  Lightforce XGT Spotlights

  GME TX3420 Remote Face UHF Radio

  Engel Fridge- 60ltr & 40ltr

  Canvas Seat Covers Front & Rear

  BFG 33” All Terrain Tyres on Sunraysia Rims,

  Electric Brakes,

  Safari Snorkel.

  4WD Lifestyle Preference: Having a family, comfort is a must. We enjoy weekends away & trips to the northwest to visit family.

    

   

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  Workshop Staff

  Phone: 94564480

  Email: workshop at kn4wd dot com

  The Team - Without them we have no business!Without our team we have no business.

  Ultimate 4wd Equipment is extremely proud of our 40 strong employees. Our team is hand selected to cover all aspects of the industry.

  One of the most important qualities needed to work at Ultimate 4wd Equipment is Passion. Passion allows our team to make informed decisions, through experience and a will to want to learn every facet of this vast industry.

  Whether you are touring Australia, doing weekend 4wd trips, working on a building site, or hard at work on a remote mine site our staff will guide you through to the right solution.

  Shop floor managers lead the sales marketing and admin departments.

  Workshop fitting and manufacturing leading hands mentor the qualified mechanics, auto electricians, panel beaters, spray painters, vehicle body builders and fabricators to ensure high quality workmanship.

  Purchasing department staff coordinate the stores and parts flow.

  This all equates to the Ultimate 4wd experience for you.

                          

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  Jeff Isaac

  Phone: 0894564480

  Email: jeffi at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

  Position: Assistant Trade Manager

   

  Jeff is a qualified motor trimmer with over 28 years in the motor and aviation industry, including 4 years in the mining industry.

   

  Date joined: November 2012

   

  Current Vehicle:2011 FJ Cruiser

   

  Bridgestone D694 A/T Tyres

  Old Man Emu 2" Suspension Lift

  OEM Factory Roof Rack

  TJM T3 Bullbar

  21" Led Light Bar

  Custom Painted Rims

  GME TX 3440 UHF

  O/L Awning

  Lots more Ultimate gear to come

   

  4wd Lifestyle Preference:   

   

  Jeff has been a keen 4wdriver since 1998 and has been fortunate to do a 4WD Variety Bash run through the South-West of WA, and several short trips to the Pilbara and Kimberley. He’s happy to head out on any track that will end up in a secluded or picturesque spot with some challenging bits in between. He hopes to drive the Gibb River Rd and visit Kakadu soon.

   

  Other vehicles:

  Triumph Sprint GT Sports Tourer

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  Ian Glyde

  Phone: 08 94564480

  Email: ian at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

   

  Position: Business Development Manager

  Ian has a vast portfolio of experience in strategic marketing management and business development ranging from large multi-national companies to small to medium sized local business ventures. He developed and ran his own four wheel drive accessory manufacturing business for many years and has consulted for a number of small businesses in Western Australia. Ian has been 4wdriving since 1979 and has owned or driven many different brands of 4WD during that time.

  Date Joined:January 2013

  Current Vehicle:Mitsubishi Pajero DID NP 2005 Platinum

  ARB Bullbar

  Warn 9000XD Winch with Wireless Remote Controller

  Synthetic Winch Rope

  IPF 900 Driving Lights

  CTEK DC to DC Dual Battery Management System

  K&N Air Filter

  Bilstein Shock Absorbers

  Lovells Heavy Duty Springs 2” Lift

  Coilrite Airbags

  81lt LRA Long Range Fuel Tank

  SensaTyre Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

  General Grabber AT2 265/75 x 16 Tyres

  Bushskinz Underbody Protection

  Boab 40lt Water Tank

  Custom Rear Storage

  Outback Accessories Rock Sliders

  Front Runner Windcheater Roof Rack

   

  4WD Lifestyle Preference: Ian has set up his vehicle for long distance touring and has been fortunate enough to visit the Carnarvon Range, the Victorian High Country, the Eastern Goldfields, South-West WA, The Pilbara, The Murchison and The Gawler Range in South Australia.

   

  Other Vehicle:

  2008 Specialised Epic Cross Country Mountain Bike – because it doesn’t hurt to get some exercise sometimes!!