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 Fuel consumption 3 litre V6 diesel (very poor new vehicle) |
disco4x4au
 Thu Jan 13 2011 1:23am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 101 · Views: 53225 · Subject: Fuel consumption 3 litre V6 diesel (very poor new vehicle) |
| In this part of the world, you need to know your mpg figures are accurate - and it's not about cost, it's about range. Some tracks are up to 1000km between fuel stops! Hence few petrol vehicles in out ... |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tanks |
disco4x4au
Fri Jan 07 2011 1:42am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 13 · Views: 8895 · Subject: Auxiliary Fuel Tanks |
| Not sure about the 4x4 Intelligence carrier, but with the Opposite Lock version (for the D4) you can remove the arm when not in use, leaving just a small stub protruding from the bumper and the latch. ... |
| 2 Questions... |
disco4x4au
Fri Jan 07 2011 1:30am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2351 · Subject: 2 Questions... |
The engines running... i hold down the lower button and down it comes.... great.
Turn off engine, get out... up it comes.
It shouldn't raise once the engine is off - unless it is grounding on so ... |
| Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
disco4x4au
Thu Jan 06 2011 4:34pm
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 40 · Views: 31278 · Subject: Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
Hmm, try:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30381962@N04/5330476162/
Cheers,
Gordon |
| Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
disco4x4au
Thu Jan 06 2011 10:32am
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 40 · Views: 31278 · Subject: Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
Finally got some pics of the PD1880GOE rims + Maxxis Bighorn 275/65R18's fitted. Nice 
Cheers,
Gordon
http://ext.xoopit.com/2/xkwM6542oKGu3zB7G559WhkLRnYLM6HYZ/rmm.image.medium_image
h ... |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tanks |
disco4x4au
Thu Jan 06 2011 1:15am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 13 · Views: 8895 · Subject: Auxiliary Fuel Tanks |
| I've been thinking along exactly the same lines over the last few days. I've a trip through the Canning Stock Route coming up in July and I'm not too keen on removable internal tanks (actually it's SW ... |
| Suspension Fault - Normal Height Only |
disco4x4au
Wed Jan 05 2011 1:19am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 21897 · Subject: Suspension Fault - Normal Height Only |
| Could be an intermittent error in a height sensor - on some of the earlier models there was a tendency for the wiring loom to the sensor to corrode (via capillary action along the wire in the front pa ... |
| Looking for a Snorkel and a set of Expedition Racks |
disco4x4au
Thu Dec 09 2010 1:19am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 33 · Views: 23556 · Subject: Looking for a Snorkel and a set of Expedition Racks |
Excellent, don't meet too many RRSers that like the mud instead of the detailer's shop. 
There are some of us around
http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums ... |
| extended mode trick |
disco4x4au
Mon Dec 06 2010 1:32am
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Forum: General · Replies: 2 · Views: 1456 · Subject: extended mode trick |
On a reasonably level surface, engine running and in Park:
1 Select the Terrain response program you need (generally Rock Crawl)
2 Place the car in off-road height
3 Get the LR jack and place it ... |
| Flashing trailer lights |
disco4x4au
Mon Nov 22 2010 1:55am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 6017 · Subject: Flashing trailer lights |
I used an actual 21W globe (no issues with heat etc) rather than a power resistor, but AFAIK that shouldn't make a difference - you should only need to wire between the indicator circuit and ground.
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| Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
disco4x4au
Tue Nov 16 2010 10:27am
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 40 · Views: 31278 · Subject: Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
Email me and I'll send you a spreadsheet!
Cheers,
Gordon |
| Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
disco4x4au
Tue Nov 16 2010 3:53am
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 40 · Views: 31278 · Subject: Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
Don't know about the FFRR, but the older V8's and SC's should be fine - the caliper size was smaller than the new TDV6.
Cheers,
Gordon |
| Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
disco4x4au
Tue Nov 16 2010 3:05am
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 40 · Views: 31278 · Subject: Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
Some good news for 3.0 ltr owners who want off-road rims.
I've been in negotiations with Compomotive (the people who make the alloy rims for the Bowler Dakar rally cars) for the past 6 weeks and I ... |
| Land Rover doing Bullbars? |
disco4x4au
Thu Oct 28 2010 12:24am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 15 · Views: 10859 · Subject: Land Rover doing Bullbars? |
It was shown at the Sydney show - alloy winch-compatible bull-bar, will be available Q1 2011 in Oz.
Cheers,
Gordon |
| Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
disco4x4au
Wed Oct 27 2010 1:29am
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 40 · Views: 31278 · Subject: Available - 18" off-road rim for 3.0 ltr |
PM me your email and I'll send you details of the rods and rims.
At full lock, the LTZ's will rub on the chassis bar protrusion at the rear of the front wheel wells. You can of course, slightly red ... |
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