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Grp Buy - Optima Yellow Top Closing 25/5/08
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NoDo$h
Joined: 02 May 2006
Location: Dodging peanuts
Posts: 5718
 
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One of the Oz guys gave a detailed explanation of running power to the rear. A search using "anderson" should pint you in the right direction. Can't remember if it will take you directly to the post or if you need to view one of the results that then links to another thread  wd40 has lubrication properties similar to spit. And what's good enough for the girls......  Going, going...... Gone!
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 Wed May 21 2008 9:14pm |
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TallPaul
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Dark side of the moon
Posts: 249
 
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Bodsy wrote:Can't tell you unitl I get the Traxide kit 
Or do you mean full power to the rear for a winch or something?
I actually meant any power, regardless of what it is, we still need to get the cable down the Disco, assuming you want the socket in the trailer plug area its best external.
Did not occur to me that the kit would include instructions for running the cabling, that would be a bruce'y bonus for those that ordered them... The artist formally know as whatgoeshere...
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| Wed May 21 2008 9:40pm |
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drivesafe
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 245
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Hi folks, I won’t go into too much detail yet as I am in the process of finalising Site Sponsorship with Martin.
If you are running cable to the rear of a D3 it is not only safer to run it through the cab but the D3 is without a doubt one of the easiest vehicles I have ever worked on, to run cable through the cab.
As to mounting the Anderson plug at the rear, there is actually no reason to fix the Anderson plug to the rear end, just leave it loose and it can be tucked away when you put the tow hitch cover back on.
 2007 TDV8 RR Lux + 2005 D3 SE V6 Petrol
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| Wed May 21 2008 10:25pm |
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TallPaul
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Dark side of the moon
Posts: 249
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thanks for the tip drivesafe.
I have not taken any trim off the Disco yet, so was not sure what it was like internally, first look seemed that some heavy duty conduit with the cable in underneath may be the best bet but I will consider the internal route now.
How do you get it out at the back, through the grommits behind the light that the tow wiring uses? (just fitted tow electrics last week so this is fresh in my mind!) The artist formally know as whatgoeshere...
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| Wed May 21 2008 10:45pm |
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gilmore
Joined: 16 Jan 2005
Location: In my smoking jacket & cravat
Posts: 1353
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Ian, are you adding an signup option for the "full monty" Battery + bracket, SC80LR and LR-FPC?
And if I buy one can I come round to your place and copy you while you do your installation? It's already pushing wifely spend tolerances and I don't want to shell out for fitting as well. 
Will bring beer!
cheers
rob All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.
TDV6 S Auto, Silver with bramble finish, Cooper STTs & plenty of Stihl countryside control...
GLASS member since 2007
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| Wed May 21 2008 10:59pm |
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drivesafe
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 245
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Hi whatgoeshere, as posted, I won’t go into too much detail yet as I am in the process of finalising Site Sponsorship with Martin, as soon as I do, I will post a load of info with pics and whether you get a kit off me or not, the cabling info will be there for all to use.
Cheers. 2007 TDV8 RR Lux + 2005 D3 SE V6 Petrol
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| Wed May 21 2008 10:59pm |
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TallPaul
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Dark side of the moon
Posts: 249
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drivesafe - ok thanks.
I guess I am actually just being a bit lazy 
I have run large gauge cabling down cars before, I am sure its not hard in the Disco, but sometimes its easier to learn from other peoples mistakes and make fresh exciting new ones rather than repeat the same boring ones 
All I need now is the group buy to finish, decided which charging system I want, order some cable, find my existing stock of plugs and andersons, wait for it to not rain for an entire weekend, take the car apart, explain to SWMBO why the car is in pieces when she wants to use it (technically its her car  ), get it all back together, take it apart again to find out why its not working as expected, put it back together once i realise stupid mistake has nothing to do with that, then ensure everything charges up as expected.
Suddenly I am glad next planned camping trip is in August... The artist formally know as whatgoeshere...
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| Wed May 21 2008 11:18pm |
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AndrewW
Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 1091
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Upgraded to SC80...
I presume the bracket IS in there - with the battery, not with the SC80.
I also presume (hope) that I won't have to disturb current  I mean existing towing electrics with their own aux. charge relays...
A 06 TDV6 SE Tonga Green
Mantec Plate (with three "dings"), BCB rope, Hidden winch (hidden in garage...), Webasto timer (in box), TorqTuned ((tee hee)²), Origin b2 (in case), Traffic master jam warner (in expectation), FT8800, Motorola GM360, INTEK H-520+ (in a tangle)
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| Thu May 22 2008 10:40am |
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drivesafe
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 245
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AndrewW wrote:I presume the bracket IS in there - with the battery, not with the SC80.
I also presume (hope) that I won't have to disturb current I mean existing towing electrics with their own aux. charge relays...
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Hi Andrew, none of the kits being provided in the group buy have the LR battery bracket or bolts. This was done to get the weight down and the price has been adjusted.
BTW, you lot over there can actually buy the bracket, one up, cheaper than I can get them here in a bulk buy.
The kits require one single connection to the D3’s power, at the cranking battery and there are no alterations to any of the existing D3’s wiring or electrical components.
Cheers. 2007 TDV8 RR Lux + 2005 D3 SE V6 Petrol
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| Thu May 22 2008 12:16pm |
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Donald
Joined: 15 May 2007
Location: Inverness
Posts: 63
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Hi Bodsy, can you order a SC40LR kit and battery clamp for me please.
I already have am Optima and now I can replace my home made affair with a proper one.
Please send details of how you want paid.
thanks, Donald
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| Thu May 22 2008 12:38pm |
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Bodsy
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Sweet home ala shropshire....
Posts: 5124
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@Rob No problem matey, will be a learning experience for us both  But I don't think it will be too difficult.
I can only do three sign up options, but as I now know you want the full monty then if you change your signup for the SC80 & then I'll sort the rest.
@AndrewW Bracket is in the price of the Battery,
@Donald No problem, will PM you later with payment details
OK, so will say that the signup ends this coming SUNDAY NIGHT 9pm 25th May. 
Anyone that only wants the Traxide bits but without the battery, please sign up for the battery option (above) which indicates whether you want the SC40 or the SC80. Then post EXACTLY what you want in the post.
I will PM all people with payment details either before 25th (if you have indicated already) or after 25th once the signup is closed. TDV6 HSE Black, Black Wheels /MTR's, Black RRS front/rear LR badge (tbf) Black Leather, Black Glass, Black TowB, Shiny Tasmods, Dull Mantec, White (& Orange) Reflective D3 Sticker, Black steering wheel badge, black air intake. Optima & Traxide dual battery setup.
Need black RRS wheel centre caps.
Now with added Engel.....
We D3, therefore we are..........
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| Thu May 22 2008 8:56pm |
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RichieP
Joined: 19 Sep 2006
Location: Reading
Posts: 206
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Thanks for the PM, Changed my signup.
Reply PM on its way. Richard......
2006 HSE Lugano Teal - with screens a DVD....PS2.... Freeview, 2 Aux Batteries and MANTEC plate!
2007 XS Commercial Java Black - with leather! (mine but I don't get to drive it)
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| Thu May 22 2008 9:39pm |
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gilmore
Joined: 16 Jan 2005
Location: In my smoking jacket & cravat
Posts: 1353
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Bodsy wrote:@Rob No problem matey, will be a learning experience for us both But I don't think it will be too difficult.
I can only do three sign up options, but as I now know you want the full monty then if you change your signup for the SC80 & then I'll sort the rest.
Cheers Ian. You're on!  PM will be on it's way presently.
regards
rob All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.
TDV6 S Auto, Silver with bramble finish, Cooper STTs & plenty of Stihl countryside control...
GLASS member since 2007
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| Thu May 22 2008 9:53pm |
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AndrewW
Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 1091
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Cheers, Drivesafe!
All copied and understood. 
Andy 06 TDV6 SE Tonga Green
Mantec Plate (with three "dings"), BCB rope, Hidden winch (hidden in garage...), Webasto timer (in box), TorqTuned ((tee hee)²), Origin b2 (in case), Traffic master jam warner (in expectation), FT8800, Motorola GM360, INTEK H-520+ (in a tangle)
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| Fri May 23 2008 10:44am |
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tintenter
Joined: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Oldham
Posts: 326
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OK i have changed my sign up and would like
Battery + bracket £152
SC80LR £102 (little difference in price from SC40)
LR-FPC - £97 (Best of both worlds)
Chris. Tintenter
Bonatti Grey Discovery 3 HSE
permagrin now installed
Semper in excretum, sole profundum moveat.
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| Fri May 23 2008 10:52am |
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