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 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R - TOO NOISY!!
Lodelaner

Post17th Feb 2024 5:52pm
Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 21 · Views: 1545 · Subject: Goodyear Wrangler MT/R - TOO NOISY!!
I agree about these tyres. They tyres howl, they're directionally vague and I could really feel the rolling resistance.

I sold my wheels with Wrangler MTRs very quickly and after a stint on BFG AT ...
 Exmoor Trim 5 Door Soft Top Conversion Kit Noise Issue
Lodelaner

Post22nd Jan 2024 6:51pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 1011 · Subject: Exmoor Trim 5 Door Soft Top Conversion Kit Noise Issue
I'd imagine that the effects with a 110 canvas are exacerbated. However I've had a couple of new hoods, one was from Exmoor. Three things I've learnt:

A new or poorly fitting canvas flaps.
A wel ...
 Location transmission ECU 50th Anniversay / NAS V8i
Lodelaner

Post19th Jan 2024 6:09pm
Forum: V8 · Replies: 11 · Views: 1032 · Subject: Location transmission ECU 50th Anniversay / NAS V8i
That fault code is one for the P38 RR which retards the ignition when changing gear - the ECU port is redundant on the NAS/50th Gems ECU.

Could water be getting into your ECU plugs in the engine ba ...
 Single pedal driving - petrol electric hybrid - mad?
Lodelaner

Post23rd Oct 2023 1:32pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 23 · Views: 1797 · Subject: Re: Single pedal driving - petrol electric hybrid - mad?


I could not get my head round it at all. I am sure in an emergency I would have stamped on the pedal and accelerated into trouble.


But it still has a brake pedal though?
 cars you don't see on the roads, anymore
Lodelaner

Post21st Oct 2023 10:21am
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 290 · Views: 26413 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore
I had a thing for Japanese 2+2s in the mid 90's and had a Nissan 200SX Turbo and Mazda MX-6.

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10920/normal_scan0001.jpg
 cars you don't see on the roads, anymore
Lodelaner

Post21st Oct 2023 10:13am
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 290 · Views: 26413 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore
...I still have the car key hanging up on one of the roof beams in my workshop and see it every time I go in there.

Love this. My Dad was a keen pre-SLR photographer and I still have his light met ...
 Help identifying v8 fan shroud to improve cooling?
Lodelaner

Post2nd Oct 2023 11:20am
Forum: V8 · Replies: 4 · Views: 839 · Subject: Help identifying v8 fan shroud to improve cooling?
Agree with Linds Hanson. Should look like this.

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10920/normal_IMG_2696.jpeg
 New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Lodelaner

Post2nd Oct 2023 8:10am
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 153 · Views: 14158 · Subject: New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
No need to use a 50th rad. I used a D Turbo rad on mine. It’s run for 4 years just fine and includes an engine oil cooler/warmer element if you have the pipework. Part no. NTC6168.

You’ll jus ...
 New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Lodelaner

Post11th Aug 2023 10:19pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 153 · Views: 14158 · Subject: New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
It should be Portofino red, on Discoveries and similar ange Range Rovers it was called Arrow Red and Corallin Red.

Just looked it up and it’s code CUF 390. https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RTC5728 ...
 New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Lodelaner

Post11th Aug 2023 4:34pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 153 · Views: 14158 · Subject: New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
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 New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Lodelaner

Post11th Aug 2023 11:27am
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 153 · Views: 14158 · Subject: New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Hard to know, but my 50th went through them quite quickly. I think I fitted 2 genuine sets in 5 years.
 New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Lodelaner

Post10th Aug 2023 10:10pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 153 · Views: 14158 · Subject: New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Sadly not mine, just one of the many reference photos I’ve collected when converting from tdi to V8.
 New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Lodelaner

Post10th Aug 2023 9:47pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 153 · Views: 14158 · Subject: New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Front ARB is like this.


https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10920/normal_Screenshot%2B2023-08-10%2Bat%2B21.45.13.png
 New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Lodelaner

Post10th Aug 2023 9:41pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 153 · Views: 14158 · Subject: New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Here's that photo of the fuel tank cradle and anti-roll bar location.

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10920/normal_Screenshot%2B2023-08-10%2Bat%2B21.40.06.png
 New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Lodelaner

Post10th Aug 2023 9:31pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 153 · Views: 14158 · Subject: New member with UK NAS AND 50TH Development Car
Marvellous news! Now the fun and games can start.

Did you fit Terratoura AT in the end?
 
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