| Author |
Message |
 3 LSDs |
diduan
 8th May 2017 3:59pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 27 · Views: 13123 · Subject: 3 LSDs |
| Be aware that if your central differential is LSD, your vehicle can not be brake tested on rollers with a LSD in the front or rear differential. This is an issue where i live. |
| The new Defender |
diduan
4th May 2017 1:21pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 179 · Views: 111495 · Subject: The new Defender |
... It will probably be very competent off-road, but most will never get there...
Well it depends what do you understand under competent off-road. If it is the ramp angle, departure angle, approach ... |
| Stinky exhaust |
diduan
3rd May 2017 8:45am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 13465 · Subject: Stinky exhaust |
| Decat and EGR blanking (via software) since two years, small amount of white smoke on start, but nothing special. I can let the engine run for a while in thd garage, no need to vent afterwards. Actua ... |
| 2.4 Puma security / cut off / immobiliser |
diduan
28th Apr 2017 6:49am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 21 · Views: 21290 · Subject: 2.4 Puma security / cut off / immobiliser |
Take the ECU with you when you park 
I went for a thick chain and a lock. |
| ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
diduan
22nd Apr 2017 12:43pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 351 · Views: 289302 · Subject: ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
| I didn't notice any difference regarding drivetrain slop. Are you sure that the slop is comming from the diff? Could it be rather from the splines of the output shaft? |
| ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
diduan
22nd Apr 2017 7:05am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 351 · Views: 289302 · Subject: ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
| I had an gearbox output shaft failure (well known one on pumas) and while doing work down there i decided to upgrade the center diff to ashcorofts atb. Compared to other modifications, i think center ... |
| Puma Diffs |
diduan
21st Apr 2017 2:28pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 32 · Views: 10930 · Subject: Puma Diffs |
"cheese diff" 
In my opinion you may put more torque (stress) on your drivetrain with 120hp and aggressive tires than with a v8 and road tires. I wouldn't change anything until ... |
| ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
diduan
13th Apr 2017 9:02pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 351 · Views: 289302 · Subject: ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
| I have an Ashcroft center ATB differential and brake tested it today on rollers with diff lock ON. They have a special setting for 4x4 vehicles that drives both rollers in opposite directions, so no t ... |
| anyone running LT285/75/R16 |
diduan
12th Apr 2017 7:45pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 6833 · Subject: anyone running LT285/75/R16 |
| 30mm spacers, no rubbing at all. BFG KO2s are only 275mm wide though. |
| Turning off TC |
diduan
27th Mar 2017 8:13pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 26 · Views: 19144 · Subject: Turning off TC |
Trying to keep it short:
TC is rubbish on ice and snow. It kicks in when you drive at high speed when you cross snow/ice areas than tarmac than ice etc. This feels brutal to me, as TC is not "po ... |
| French pollution (read "anti-Defender") vignette. |
diduan
14th Mar 2017 4:16am
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Forum: Europe · Replies: 48 · Views: 42767 · Subject: French pollution (read "anti-Defender") vignette. |
What about winching yourself in and out of the city...It may take some time, but it's electric drive  |
| New Defender production |
diduan
8th Mar 2017 8:47pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 97 · Views: 56480 · Subject: New Defender production |
| I guess when time comes and things get serious there will be electric drive kits on the market to upgrade the current defender. This will be definitely cheaper than bying the new one. Untill then i en ... |
| New Defender production |
diduan
6th Mar 2017 7:13pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 97 · Views: 56480 · Subject: New Defender production |
| and the answer is... bonnet 1 says land, bonnet 2 says range. this was a simple one |
| New Defender production |
diduan
4th Mar 2017 4:17pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 97 · Views: 56480 · Subject: New Defender production |
| I am not buying the new defender, so it doesnt have to apeal to me. The new one will be seen in cities and shopping centers, but despite beeing "extremly capable offroad" only time will tell ... |
| XS Suspension change for 285/75/16's? |
diduan
3rd Mar 2017 3:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 11525 · Subject: XS Suspension change for 285/75/16's? |
I also have 285/75/16 on my 110 without any suspension changes but the 30mm spacers. However I am planing new suspension with a slight lift with these tires. Here stock suspension:
https://www.defend ... |
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