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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325   
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Focal ibus 2.1 sub fitted yesterday. Original plan was to fit it under the cubby in a mud uk sub locker which I had purchased ready for the job.
Got into fitting but just couldn't get on with the cubby on top of the locker as I found it too high. So on to plan b which was a lot more work but a much better outcome for me personally. Annoyingly the space between the second row seat striker brackets was too narrow by about 5mm so we slotted the bolt holes by a few mm either side to allow them to shift outwards slightly and provide clearance to accommodate the ibus 2.1 in between. The speaker signal wiring looks a bit messy in the photos but has since been tidied similar to the power wiring so it now goes out through the floor via a grommet, inside conduit externally and back inside at the rear of the seat box. The sound now is incredible! The components provided good clarity and top end but still the system was lacking mid and low range as well as volume. I'm big into music and audio so this is something that has been lacking in my Defender from day one so very very happy with the result A bonus that I was not expecting is that the front component speakers sound even better amped via the ibus 2.1 than they did amped through the Alpine head unit. I don't really understand why or how but this arrangement has taken the front component speakers to the next level! Even with the sub turned off.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge and a pic of the (now surplus) mud uk sub locker Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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13th Dec 2020 1:00pm |
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| Tonser Member Since: 08 May 2020 Location: Surrey Posts: 77 
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Hi Hank
Was the harness that came with the iBus long enough with the rear seat location or did you have to extend it ? You mentioned running the wires externally in conduit ... where did you bring them back in to connect to the head unit ? Thanks Tony |
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15th Dec 2020 9:39pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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It was long enough yes... Just!
I ran it down the side of the dash centre console, under the carpet and over the front seat box, then through the floor at the top/rear of the seat box just in front of the seatbelt receiver bracket (shown circled red). Then it goes under the rear floor and back into the cabin at the rear of the sub to be plugged straight in. I used a depinning tool from amazon to remove the sub connector molex plug in order to keep the holes in the floor as small as possible. Also fitted grommets Can get some proper photos on the weekend if required, until then I have the following... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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15th Dec 2020 10:42pm |
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| Tonser Member Since: 08 May 2020 Location: Surrey Posts: 77
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Thanks Hank, that's perfect. I may well follow your lead(s) !
Cheers Tony |
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16th Dec 2020 7:50pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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Let me know how you get on
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16th Dec 2020 10:11pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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Black sun visors sourced/fitted to complete the black headlining/interior change
Click image to enlarge And of course an obligatory snow photo Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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5th Feb 2021 3:06pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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New brakes built up to fit all round...
Would really like to fit a Pioneer 4x4 complete hard line replacement kit but they don't seem to list one for TDCi / ABS. Will have to contact them. Looking forward to fitting these when the weather breaks Fronts Low mile 'take off' AP Delphi calipers lacquered with high temp lacquer Stainless pistons AP Delphi pads AP Delphi fitting kit (pins, anti-rattle springs, spreader springs, clips) AP Delphi discs Rears Brand new AP Delphi calipers lacquered with high temp lacquer Stainless pistons AP Delphi pads AP Delphi fitting kit (pins, spreader springs, clips) AP Delphi discs Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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12th Feb 2021 8:29pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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Defender developed a squeaky aux belt recently so seemed time for a new one. 80k on the original LR belt which I thought was reasonable
Nice easy job, was half expecting it to be a pig Whilst I was there I removed the idler pulleys and tensioner and repacked their bearings with grease as they had gone a bit dry. Also cleaned/degreased all pulleys and rolling faces Nice squeak free running > 110 XS Double Cab |
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21st Feb 2021 12:07pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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It had sometimes confused me why I couldn't get my sidelights to illuminate on their own.
From the forum I came to learn of the dim/dip "feature" and was keen to remove/bypass it There are a few ways to do it... unplug engine bay connector, use jumper wire, fit LR bypass relay YWZ10003L (£30!!) but I decided to modify the existing relay. Some steps should anybody else want to do this... Remove the big pink relay from the board under the steering wheel and unclip the cover from the base Cut/desolder/remove everything but the two necessary pins - these are the two that remain on the left hand relay below Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Jump these pins Click image to enlarge Success Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab Last edited by hank on 15th Dec 2022 11:58am. Edited 1 time in total |
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6th Mar 2021 1:34pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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I managed to source a bigger GT2256 turbo from a 3.2 TDCi
Externally it looks to be physically very similar to the factory 2.4/2.2 GT2052. Manifolds are the same, same hole centres, bores etc. Turbo outlet diameter is the same etc. Plan is to build a Hybrid turbo by fitting the 56mm compressor side from the 3.2TDCi GT2256 to my 2.4 original 20mm hot side resulting in a GT2056 The 3.2TDCi GT2256 has a six blade compressor wheel vs the factory five blade Below are some side by side comparison photos. 3.2TDCi GT2256 left, 2.4/2.2TDCi GT2052 right Click image to enlarge 3.2TDCi GT2256 left, 2.4/2.2TDCi GT2052 right Click image to enlarge 3.2TDCi GT2256 Click image to enlarge 3.2TDCi GT2256 Click image to enlarge 2.4/2.2TDCi GT2052 Click image to enlarge 2.4/2.2TDCi GT2052 Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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21st May 2021 3:44pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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Hybrid turbo built up and fitted and initial impressions were not great! But Pete Bell provided me a tweaked map to provide the extra fuel required to match the extra boost and it really came alive. All in all a good outcome, especially considering the new turbo was under £100 and only took a couple of hours to fit. To be completely honest though not worth it if you're looking to pay £1000 for a hybrid turbo
The below image shows the standard 52mm turbine wheel compared with the larger 56mm one Click image to enlarge And the same again with the associated seal plates Click image to enlarge Inside of the 52mm and 56mm compressor housings Click image to enlarge Factory turbo with the compressor housing removed Click image to enlarge Compressor wheel removed Click image to enlarge Seal plate removed Click image to enlarge 56mm seal plate refitted Click image to enlarge 56mm compressor wheel fitted Click image to enlarge 56mm compressor housing fitted Click image to enlarge Fully assembled Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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21st May 2021 3:46pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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New AP Delphi front callipers fitted with stainless pistons, new JLR rigid brake line, new AP Delphi discs and AP Delphi pads fitted
same treatment to follow on the rears
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab Last edited by hank on 18th Jun 2021 4:49pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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22nd May 2021 3:16pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2325
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Seams to be leak week
- Leaking AC condenser. Replacement sourced from https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363436234249 - Leaking intercooler (Alllisport). Replacement sourced from BAS - Leaking heater control valve. This will be the third replacement I have fitted. Went for a genuine JLR part this time rather than the cheaper ones available online - Oil leak spotted underneath... Not sure where it's coming from yet. Have degreased in an effort to better locate the source. Possibly sump gasket or a PAS hose union. - Cash leaking from bank account. Source suspected to be Land Rover Defender Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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17th Jun 2021 1:26pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2213  
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Really nice work Hank.
How youd finding the darker interior? Doesnt feel too dark inside? Considering the same in mine. |
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17th Jun 2021 4:29pm |
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