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8th Apr 2018 9:39 pm
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
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BHH wrote:
That certainly looks bad, I’m not sure coils will fix it though...MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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8th Apr 2018 9:42 pm
SADISCOBOB
Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
Posts: 246
coil conversion
Hi Guys, have read all comments re Coil conversion but have found nothing regarding the operation of the Diif locks. Question : If I convert to Coils, does this affect the Dff Locks working as before?
Have been having a lot of trouble with the air suspension recently and now at the stage of spending similar amount on maintenance of the air as it would cost me for complete conversion to coil springs.
Having an old D3 in this country can be a problem and I think I would be more calm if I were on coils when in the middle of Bots than "old" air springs although I have loved the ride.
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6th Jun 2018 8:11 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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dubbs wrote:
BHH wrote:
That certainly looks bad, I’m not sure coils will fix it though...
christ , i can’t unsee that now
low profiles on a disco , why oh why
6th Jun 2018 8:55 am
XDAndy
Member Since: 16 Jan 2018
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 597
So,
From my enviable position as an uneducated and rather new disco owner, I’ve been watching this youtube vid
Start at about 43 mins in, but i found the whole thing great!
From my ‘novice’ perspective, this is where I’d keep air suspension over coils.
More to go wrong, I utterly agree, but when they work looks like they would seriously help.
Still, I think I have many more years of learning ahead now I’ve finally broken out of the Waitrose car park 8)
10th Jun 2018 1:06 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2833
Just replaced my old air struts for new ones.
Such a massive difference in ride comfort. The old ones weren’t awful but age had taken their toll on them.
4 lovely new air struts has it back to its magic carpet ride.
No Zebadee legs on my car.
11th Jun 2018 11:11 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13947
hi
just replaced the front struts , drop links on mine and indeed was a transformation
11th Jun 2018 11:58 am
BHH
Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Posts: 208
Update
My post showing raised front was “fixed” after 3 days finding wiring fault in front left 6 weeks ago £950, now after getting a ride height sensor replaced today £355 I’ve just been told the replacement compressor I fitted 2 years & 13,000 miles ago £1,000 my yellow fault light is still on & ive been told it needs another compressor.......
Suspension conversion kit will cost £1,080 & I’m seriously considering it as I’m fed up with this air suspension melarky......
13th Jun 2018 8:08 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2833
To break that down as I’m not 100% sure on it.
You’ve paid £950 for a wiring fault.
£355 for a height sensor?
£1000 quote for a compressor?
21st Jun 2018 11:40 am
Twintorque
Member Since: 29 Mar 2012
Location: West coast
Posts: 112
That seems rather expensive fir what you’ve had done, compressors can be had for half that amountvand it’s <1hr to change in your driveway with a cup of tea.
1st Jul 2018 11:36 pm
discoverybrazil
Member Since: 07 Aug 2018
Location: sao paulo
Posts: 102
Samson66 wrote:
LOL
I simply did it for long term reliability. I envisage an ageing D3 will have enough troubles so far I have done upgraded new Torque converter, EGR valves, Inner front CV boots, replaced calipers and discs, replaced 12v sockets with USB's, Fitted coil overs, replaced Anti-roll bar bushes. That's my first year of ownership ex police immaculate service history. passed MOT first time in September. I plan driving to the far east when I retire among other exotic remote places so hence as many fail safe modifications as possible. I had criticism about it being a Defender but I can assure you after taking my Camel Trophy 110 to the Red Square the D3 is far more comfortable, and I don't mind reverting back to Defender technology in the running gear at least it was bullet proof. mine will still be with me in another 10 years!!! Will yours?
i think that you is right and thank you for show to us your conversion each one does what he thinks is best in his car thank you if have more pic show please
7th Aug 2018 4:10 pm
Samson66
Member Since: 17 Sep 2016
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 99
Just returned from a 3680 mile trip over 3 weeks doing roadbook 28 and 29 Granada to the french border.
On coils in comfort and handle impeccable and predicatively. I even had to us rock crawl mode for the first time!! Ohh yes I still have all my Special Functions, even got a front wheel in the air over a wash out. In fact I could not see any advantage of the air when I did this last year! So now you can put all your myths to rest. The other major upgrade was V8 brakes with upgraded discs they got very hot on some downhill sections of tarmac.
The only fault I had was a stuck on handbrake in the middle of nowhere!! even pulling the cord had no release. My iid tool did the job re calibrating the EPB been ok since. Now back I will clean the EPB components and adjust.
Definitely fit for purpose
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25th Aug 2018 12:13 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13947
Hi Samson
Looks like u had a great trip and awesome pics , bet ur AC was working full time as the weather looked a bit hot
Any more piccies plse
25th Aug 2018 3:23 pm
Samson66
Member Since: 17 Sep 2016
Location: Peterborough
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Yes indeed thankfully the AC is trouble free!! Its a fantastic trip we did the top half last year RB28 but did both 29 and 28 this year in opposite direction.iiD Bluetooth Diagnostic Tool
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