| I want offroad mode maintained above 50 KM/H |
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| What is offroad mode |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 2384
 
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Friday lunch - you call it
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Deondef
Joined: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 373
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I'll be returning from Vaalriver Friday - will phone to check where you guys are - could only be in afternoon though D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr.
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 5:54am |
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ajpc6996
Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 31
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I was curious if anyone had given thought to maximum speed before the height lowering kicks in, more out of curiosity, but may be useful in giving some guidance to LR as to what is wanted. Of course they're going to listen and respond accordingly 
From my experience I would suggest a limit of 80km/h. That would cover all the conditions I have encountered, although I suspect that someone doing Saddle Hill dunes may want it even higher 
Any other thoughts/suggestions ? What do you mean it won't go there ?
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 6:58am |
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Deondef
Joined: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 373
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I also had 80km/h in mind. 
My recent trip to Kgalagadi with trailer in heavy sand with high middelmannetjie, but otherwise quite reasonable tracks, we could maintain 60 - 70 km/h and keeping off-road height would've made it even easier (maybe even saved the flimsy flaps between spare and exhaust pipes !)
Further suggestion that this "override" only possible while in special programmes to avoid this height and speed on tar - but then nothing stops one selecting gravel/snow on tar  D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr.
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 7:29am |
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TiaanS
Joined: 25 May 2007
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 106
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Cant make it Friday, anytime next week...
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 8:38am |
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AP Moller
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 120
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Anyone here in ZA done the rod thingy? TiaanS  Saw the posts on tweaking and the pics all are great.
CaverD3, for the remotely controlled adjustable rods  see my patent pending  (wonder if TATA will oppose)
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 6:47pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2117
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As has been said LR could do it via the software (if the wanted to) but they won't only markets that are affected are SA and Oz and we are to small. 
Only options are mechanical DIY or adjustable rods or wait for someone to hack LRs code. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 2:24am |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 2384
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TiaanS wrote:Cant make it Friday, anytime next week...
OK no sweat - I'm off to Zambia next week - will arrange something when I return
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 6:09am |
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Discoeast
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 221
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carverD3,
I've been looking at this rod conversion for some time now.
In the trucking game where you have air ride suspensions, the ride
height control valve has similar rods and rubber ends, which link
the valve control arm to the axle. And you buy a rod kit for it.
What I don't know is, if the hole size in the rubber end will fit
the D3 mount snugly. Also the rubber ends come in straight and
off set mounting holes. Food for thought. Tdi 130 conversion-full house, Disco 2, Freelander, D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 5:14pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2117
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Is the rod kit fixed or adjustable and if so what size? Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 5:19pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2117
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Short answer is no.  In oz it is illegal to do abody lift on any vehicle with an air bag.
I know someone who has done the air hose md though. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 5:48pm |
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Discoeast
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 221
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AP,
A body lift can be done, IMHO the angles required for the CV joints to work
will be the main draw back. This is if your van is used as a daily rider, other wize
a spec off roader  would be a lot of fun
I'm at work now so i'll take some pic's of the rod set up and post. Tdi 130 conversion-full house, Disco 2, Freelander, D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| Sat Sep 06 2008 6:39am |
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Discoeast
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 221
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Rod set up on a trailer
The rod/mount holes in the rubber ends are 6mm ID, adjustable by means of
a hose clamp. Only the off set rubber has a through hole for adjustment. Tdi 130 conversion-full house, Disco 2, Freelander, D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| Sat Sep 06 2008 7:31am |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2117
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D3 ones do the same but are much shorter and more difficult to get at. Remotely adjustable ones are what is needed. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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