| Author |
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 Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
bankz5152
 19th Apr 2024 12:04pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 516 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
| TC is an incredible tool to have in your toolbox, but it is not fix-all people expect it to be. And especially when you find yourself swivel balls deep in mud or sand. Having the ability to turn it of ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
bankz5152
19th Apr 2024 11:12am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 516 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Some interesting comments here, shows who really off roads hard rather than muddy field, gravel track stuff.
Very much so. I suppose I am talking from experience of the more extreme end of the spec ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
bankz5152
18th Apr 2024 6:57pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 516 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
| All makes sens on paper. However ive had TC come on with the middle and rear locked (D2) applying the brakes and causing loss of momentum, then as soon as im free of the slop brakes release/TC is off ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
bankz5152
18th Apr 2024 4:27pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 516 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
If you have the middle & rear locked or just rear locked the fronts can still spin causing potential issues.
With LSDs/ ATBs TC is excellent near enough locks the axle when the TC is active |
| Heated Mirror pads |
bankz5152
18th Apr 2024 11:40am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 3 · Views: 142 · Subject: Heated Mirror pads |
Mud stuff is generally higher quality often UK made
Bolt on bits is often Chinese |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
bankz5152
18th Apr 2024 11:23am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 516 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Sand, snow, gravel or if you have lockers
With lockers the TC will fight the locked diff in extreme circumstances lead to a snapped shaft, blown CV.
In sand especially TC is a hindrance as if y ... |
| Rear Heated Window / High Level Brake Light - Electrics |
bankz5152
18th Apr 2024 10:11am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 148 · Subject: Rear Heated Window / High Level Brake Light - Electrics |
| Bypass the heated screen and run cable directly to the lower brakelight on that side. Much more robust solution I dont know why anyone thought using the heater element for the high level brake was a g ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
bankz5152
18th Apr 2024 6:58am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 516 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Buy a fuse piggy back. Fit that into the ABS fuse, run that to a switch. Turns TC on and off but also disables ABS.
Basically mimicing removing the fuse. |
| Anyone had a Cobra ADR fitted? |
bankz5152
10th Apr 2024 8:09pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 0 · Views: 130 · Subject: Anyone had a Cobra ADR fitted? |
So insurance is wanting a Thatcham Cat 2 immo. Not a fan of these touch key devices, just seems very annoying to me.
So the Cobra ADR looks like it may fit the bill.
However generally anxious ab ... |
| Half-Door 110 Puma alarm activation issues. |
bankz5152
10th Apr 2024 7:01pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 356 · Subject: Half-Door 110 Puma alarm activation issues. |
| Disconnect the door switches and try |
| Dashboard upgrade questions |
bankz5152
10th Apr 2024 6:03pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 584 · Subject: Dashboard upgrade questions |
Fitting a puma dash to an older requires some heavy gearstick mods or an adapter which is rather expensive.
You loose the vents too
Not an upgrade imo |
| PUMA Dual Battery setup |
bankz5152
7th Apr 2024 7:12pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 5 · Views: 284 · Subject: PUMA Dual Battery setup |
Just got to buy the same as standard battery clamp, 2 M8 nuts and 2 m8 penny washers.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/21452/20230823_150832.jpg
No need for fancy expensive ba ... |
| Slickshift fitted today |
bankz5152
30th Mar 2024 6:05pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 545 · Subject: Slickshift fitted today |
The allen bolt is a bit of a big. I had my impact driver on it with a Hex+ bit in being very careful not to strip it.
Could be that your cup is worn and needs replacing. You can get new turrets wh ... |
| Intercooler |
bankz5152
24th Mar 2024 1:47pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 570 · Subject: Intercooler |
| Empires intercoolers at made by them, not anyone else. Went for Darkside as empire was out of stock! |
| Intercooler |
bankz5152
23rd Mar 2024 8:57pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 570 · Subject: Intercooler |
| Ive had the Darkside one fitted for about 6 months, running 2.5bar of boost, hasnt split yet! Same cant be said for Allisport popped 3 of those... |
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