Ultimate 4WD Equipment Profile

Staff Members

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  Glen Michaelides

  Phone: (08) 9456 4480

  Email: glen at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

  Glen

  Position: Owner and retail specialist. With over 20 years experience, there is not a product he 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

  Dual battery system Red Arc 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 worklight.

  Front and rear recovery hooks

  Strong Arm 170 Litre fuel tank + Factory 90 Litre tank

  ARB Sahara Bull Bar

  Warn 9.5000lb extreem duty winch

  BFG Mud Terrain 285/70/17Tyres

  Safafi 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 interests

  

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

  Current - Trail bike riding – Honda CRFX450

  Past – 62 Series Turbo Wagon

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  Marcus Shue

  Phone: (08) 9456 4480

  Email: marcus at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

  Position:Owner and retail specialist. Although new to the industry, Marcus’s 4wd experience spans back 20 years from mining exploration and recreational pursuits. Having owned and enjoyed 4wd for most of his life, its second nature to get off-road and search out remote locations with isolated appeal.

   

  Start Date:July 2007

   

  Current Vehicle:2007 Toyota 120 Series Prado

   

  Current Vehicle Fit-out:

  Black Widow Draw System

  ARB Sahara Bull Bar

  Warn XD9000 Winch

  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

  Tracklander tent topper roof rack

  EasiAwn Roof Top Tent

   

  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

  Nissan Skyline GTR

   

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  Vance

  Phone: 08 9456 4480

  Email: vance at ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

  Position: Retail Sales Manager.

   With over 20 years in the motor industry and qualified mechanic, 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 Engle fridge

  3” Blue Max/Tough Dog Adjustable lift

  Light force 240 Blitz Spot Lights

  Rhino Roof Rack

  Red Arc 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

  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" King spring/Bluemax long travel suspension

  Snake Racing adjustable short arms

  Bluemax adjustable panhard rods front & rear

  33" BFG mud terrains on 15x10 alloy rims

  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

  Adjustable panhard rods front & rear 

   Polyair airbags

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

  Motorola 40 channel programmable UHF

  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

  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 10 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

  3 x Lightforce Genesis Spotlights

  Custom Draw System

   

  4wd Lifestyle Preference- Exploring and fishing the southwest.

  Other vehicles/pursuits-

  Current - 1977 Statesman Caprice

  Current – 2004 Berlina - Shopping trolley

  Current - Restoring Holden one tonner and bosses LX Torana

  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 in dealing with customers, and running workshops. Remo is sensitive when it comes to looking after with your Pride and Joy. And has a great sense of urgency not to mention the importance of quality and finish.

  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 up. 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: 1998 90srs Prado Grande

  Current Vehicle Fit-out:

  ECB Bullbar

  Ox Hydraulic Winch

  IPF 800 series Spot Lights

  Sumitomo 275/70/R16 All Terrain Tyres

  Factory LR Tanks

  Piranha Dual Battery System

  Tekonsha Electric Brake System

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

  Other Vehicles/pursuits:

  2002 Nissan Patrol- new project.

  Currently fitted with StrongArm Dual Wheel Carrier with hilift Jack holder & LED worklight, 4" Bluemax Suspension Kit, ARB Deluxe Winch Bullbar, Lightforce XGT Spotlights, GME TX3420 CB Radio, Blackwidow RoofRack,  Redarc Dual Battery system with Momentary switch, BFG AT 285/75/R16

  1985 MWB BJ73 Landcruiser- Hubby’s bush buggy

   

   

   

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  Workshop Staff

  Phone: 94564480

  Email: workshop at kn4wd dot com

  The team

  Without the team we have no business.

  Ultimate 4wd is extremely proud of our 30 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 is Passion.

  Passion allows out team to make informative decisions, through experience and a will to want to learn every facet of this vast industry.

  Whether it is touring Australia, Weekend trips, on the job, Or hard at work on a mine sight. 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 beater Spray painters, Vehicle Body Builders and fabricators.

  Purchasing department coordinates stores and parts flow.

  All of which equates to the Ultimate 4wd experience for you.