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 Hard top seat modifications |
Chicken Drumstick
 22nd Apr 2024 5:06pm
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 12 · Views: 518 · Subject: Hard top seat modifications |
You only need tell the insurance about the modifications, it’s still classed as commercial, didn’t affect me premium.
What does it have to do with DVLA?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publica ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Chicken Drumstick
22nd Apr 2024 10:46am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 22 · Views: 706 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Most notable and recent was Red Lane in Wales. Did 3 runs in my old D2 rear & middle locked with TC required much more throttle input ad I could feel the TC was over working and causing resistan ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Chicken Drumstick
22nd Apr 2024 10:19am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 22 · Views: 706 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
I have often used the off button in the Freelander 2 and it does help, but only to a point.
Can you actually turn the TC off in a Freelander 2? I know you can turn the Stability control off and have ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Chicken Drumstick
19th Apr 2024 9:55am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 22 · Views: 706 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Some interesting comments here, shows who really off roads hard rather than muddy field, gravel track stuff.
I assume that snipe is aimed at me?
I admit I don't drive sand dunes very often, not to ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Chicken Drumstick
19th Apr 2024 9:37am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 22 · Views: 706 · 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 |
Chicken Drumstick
18th Apr 2024 5:01pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 22 · Views: 706 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
If you have the middle & rear locked or just rear locked the fronts can still spin causing potential issues.
How? Or rather, what issues? As said above, the TCS only works across and axle, so o ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Chicken Drumstick
18th Apr 2024 5:00pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 22 · Views: 706 · 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 ... |
| TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
Chicken Drumstick
18th Apr 2024 4:41pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 17 · Views: 738 · Subject: TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
Did you go for the 1.2 transfer box?
How are you getting on with it?
I've been advised 1.3 is the sweet spot and I don't know what to do
Sweet spot very much depends on setup, use and personal ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Chicken Drumstick
18th Apr 2024 11:02am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 22 · Views: 706 · Subject: Re: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Hi all,
I am thinking about fitting a switch ( as seen on Pumas) to disable the TC on my TD5 110. I think there are times when off road that it is beneficial to disable.
Interested to know what t ... |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Chicken Drumstick
18th Apr 2024 11:01am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 22 · Views: 706 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
| I have that switch system installed in my 99 110 CSW Td5. I have disabled the TC a few times and was able to spin out of the low traction situation. If you off road enough it can be valuable. I also ... |
| 90 second row seats - van versus CSW |
Chicken Drumstick
15th Apr 2024 5:04pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 209 · Subject: 90 second row seats - van versus CSW |
| Or go for side facing.... |
| The Wolf steel wheel appreciation thread |
Chicken Drumstick
13th Apr 2024 8:25am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 586 · Views: 224534 · Subject: The Wolf steel wheel appreciation thread |
Black wolfs with 265/75/16’s 👌
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/27461/IMG_5126.jpeg
Tyres a little too wide for the specs. Wolf rims are 6.5j and tyres makers say 7.0 - 8.0 for ... |
| New BFG AT incoming (KO3) |
Chicken Drumstick
12th Apr 2024 10:26am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 35 · Views: 6087 · Subject: New BFG AT incoming (KO3) |
Sizes have been released
https://www.tire-reviews.com/Article/Here-are-the-2024-sizes-of-the-BFGoodrich-K03.htm?fbclid=IwAR3Lu-T2RluZJhMFhFWhuEqtUJSw1_9iST8W_46Tm3OmASqYVMXuoVDFLvA
No 235/85 R16 ... |
| Intersting 6x6 for sale. |
Chicken Drumstick
11th Apr 2024 5:41pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 5 · Views: 699 · Subject: Intersting 6x6 for sale. |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Perentie
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Australian_SOTG_patrol_Oct_2009.jpg/560px-Australian_SOTG_patrol_Oct_2009.jpg |
| Dashboard upgrade questions |
Chicken Drumstick
10th Apr 2024 5:00pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 625 · Subject: Dashboard upgrade questions |
| Anything is possible. The question would be why? Probably a lot less effort and cheaper to sell your vehicle and just buy a Puma. |
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