Bankz's Discovery 2!
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Henry_b
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I have to say your D2 is the only modded D2 I like, looks spot on.
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thank you! Always the aim to build good looking cars!
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Havnt got it back yet.
However before the headstuds wasnt that far off, around 240hp & 530nm at guess based off my 110 dyno.
No issues in 12k not as if i drive like a granny on a Sunday.
If the TX box does go, ill have it rebuilt to the same spec as my 110. Sleeved casing ATB, uprated shaft etc...
If the gbox goes Winchester box.
It has got an Ashcroft ATB in the rear but will be getting a pegged ATB for the rear and the other will go in the front.
Shafts never broken one on tarmac, just off road when torque loading a wheel in dry conditions.
Standard parts, if looked after are surprisingly strong! Gareth has the larger VNT of mine in his 90 and running more power (we suspect 290hp+ 590nm+) totally stock drivetrain.
One thing it does need are bigger brakes! So ive got a set of 4 pot Brembos with 330mm discs. Biggest brakes that will fit 16" wheels
However before the headstuds wasnt that far off, around 240hp & 530nm at guess based off my 110 dyno.
No issues in 12k not as if i drive like a granny on a Sunday.
If the TX box does go, ill have it rebuilt to the same spec as my 110. Sleeved casing ATB, uprated shaft etc...
If the gbox goes Winchester box.
It has got an Ashcroft ATB in the rear but will be getting a pegged ATB for the rear and the other will go in the front.
Shafts never broken one on tarmac, just off road when torque loading a wheel in dry conditions.
Standard parts, if looked after are surprisingly strong! Gareth has the larger VNT of mine in his 90 and running more power (we suspect 290hp+ 590nm+) totally stock drivetrain.
One thing it does need are bigger brakes! So ive got a set of 4 pot Brembos with 330mm discs. Biggest brakes that will fit 16" wheels
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Disco is almost ready for collection! Will be getting it on Saturday after a long 2 months!
Be nice to drive it again.
Decided Im going to remove the lift blocks, keep it as a 2" lift. It did Marquenterre without issue so I dont need anymore lift or articulation. I do drive it on the road alot so would prefer a more stable set up.
Be nice to drive it again.
Decided Im going to remove the lift blocks, keep it as a 2" lift. It did Marquenterre without issue so I dont need anymore lift or articulation. I do drive it on the road alot so would prefer a more stable set up.
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Not D2 related but still LR related! Fabricated a few parts for my mates 110 today.
3.5" wing entry snorkel,
Forgive the look on my face was difficult welding in 30° heat
"Sports" mid box fairly quiet on the mway/cruising but a nice bark when you floor it
Finally a "Zunsport" front grille, why buy one when I have a laser cutter
3.5" wing entry snorkel,
Forgive the look on my face was difficult welding in 30° heat
"Sports" mid box fairly quiet on the mway/cruising but a nice bark when you floor it
Finally a "Zunsport" front grille, why buy one when I have a laser cutter
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Suns out, guns out kiddaNot D2 related but still LR related! Fabricated a few parts for my mates 110 today.
3.5" wing entry snorkel,
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Forgive the look on my face was difficult welding in 30° heat
"Sports" mid box fairly quiet on the mway/cruising but a nice bark when you floor it
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Finally a "Zunsport" front grille, why buy one when I have a laser cutter
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Pipecraft?
nah its Joshcraft.
NOICE!!
nah its Joshcraft.
NOICE!!
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Haha cheers dude! All prebent parts bought in, we dont have a manderal bender so easy to buy in!
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your welding in 12-18 months has come on leaps and bounds, i still have not got round to metal fireworks been too busy doing woodwork......and yes there is somthung very back to front about that i thought you were the master chippie lol
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basically fell into the roll at work because of my car/machinery knowledge. So took over the laser cutter, machine maintenance and steel fabrication side of the business and left the chippy work to the others. Also helping in the design phase of alot of the structures and towers we build, so everything can be stripped down easily and packed into a container.Migs considerably better than it was, helps having a 3 phase Lincoln to use though!
Just been teaching myself to tig so I can do more really!
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Big brake kit from LOF arrived
Definitely needed with the additional power!
Definitely needed with the additional power!
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So finally got the D2 back from the engine work at Empire HQ. All I can say is the power delivery is incredible, its actually quite quick and has a ridiculous amount of torque.
Awesome having switchable maps too, little to no smoke and fairly conservative in map 1, map 2 just full bore!
Had to limit the boost to around 2.3 bar at the moment which appears to be the limit the ECU firmware can actually register, reliably that is. Room for more but needed the car back as the GT86 goes for body repair after some **** Tboned me few weeks ago.
Spent most of Sunday trying to fit the brakes
Install was fairly straightforward and bleeding was easy.
Except when I went to refit my alloys they dont fit
even though I checked them on LOFs chassis at the show, they clear just enough to spin but once the wheels are torqued up they are rock solid with zero clearance. Neither me nor LOF can work out whats gone wrong so going to get new wheels.
16 x 8" -ET35 are confirmed fitment so will swap for them and sell the ZUs.
Also for some reason my rear windows and front sunroof have stopped working.
Loosing the love for the D2 if im honest, want the simplicity of a Defender back.
Awesome having switchable maps too, little to no smoke and fairly conservative in map 1, map 2 just full bore!
Had to limit the boost to around 2.3 bar at the moment which appears to be the limit the ECU firmware can actually register, reliably that is. Room for more but needed the car back as the GT86 goes for body repair after some **** Tboned me few weeks ago.
Spent most of Sunday trying to fit the brakes
Install was fairly straightforward and bleeding was easy.
Except when I went to refit my alloys they dont fit
even though I checked them on LOFs chassis at the show, they clear just enough to spin but once the wheels are torqued up they are rock solid with zero clearance. Neither me nor LOF can work out whats gone wrong so going to get new wheels.16 x 8" -ET35 are confirmed fitment so will swap for them and sell the ZUs.
Also for some reason my rear windows and front sunroof have stopped working.
Loosing the love for the D2 if im honest, want the simplicity of a Defender back.
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Second times the charm!
New ET-35 Tuff Torque wheels fitted, done by a mobile fitter mate at work! Very convenient.
Refit the Brembos from LOF, they fit now!
Will get some of those 3D printed caps at Billing next week.
Taking it east for the moment while the bed in for a few hundred miles.
Also got round to finishing my custom steering guard. Didnt like anything on the market so laser cut and bent my own. Uses the same bracket the original guard came with and the winch mounting holes.
Will get some pics of it fitted tomorrow
New ET-35 Tuff Torque wheels fitted, done by a mobile fitter mate at work! Very convenient.
Refit the Brembos from LOF, they fit now!
Will get some of those 3D printed caps at Billing next week.
Taking it east for the moment while the bed in for a few hundred miles.
Also got round to finishing my custom steering guard. Didnt like anything on the market so laser cut and bent my own. Uses the same bracket the original guard came with and the winch mounting holes.
Will get some pics of it fitted tomorrow
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wot u after for the zu's? wot size r they?So finally got the D2 back from the engine work at Empire HQ. All I can say is the power delivery is incredible, its actually quite quick and has a ridiculous amount of torque.
Awesome having switchable maps too, little to no smoke and fairly conservative in map 1, map 2 just full bore!
Had to limit the boost to around 2.3 bar at the moment which appears to be the limit the ECU firmware can actually register, reliably that is. Room for more but needed the car back as the GT86 goes for body repair after some **** Tboned me few weeks ago.
Spent most of Sunday trying to fit the brakes
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Install was fairly straightforward and bleeding was easy.
Except when I went to refit my alloys they dont fit
16 x 8" -ET35 are confirmed fitment so will swap for them and sell the ZUs.
Also for some reason my rear windows and front sunroof have stopped working.
Loosing the love for the D2 if im honest, want the simplicity of a Defender back.
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And just like that the D2 build will be coming to a close.... Will be for sale once ive stripped the turbo and diff off. If anyones interested let me know.
Found a lovely 110 CSW XS last week, went to see it today and now its home
140K, FSH, 2 family owners. Very original apartment from some nice upgrades which include an electric sunroof and electric rear windows!
Ill start a thread tomorrow as ive already been shopping
Found a lovely 110 CSW XS last week, went to see it today and now its home
140K, FSH, 2 family owners. Very original apartment from some nice upgrades which include an electric sunroof and electric rear windows!
Ill start a thread tomorrow as ive already been shopping
Henry_b
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looks nice.
Hi, I have been planning to get a set of Radar Renegade RT+ for my off-road expeditions. Have heard a lot of good things about them so thought I'd ask someone who has used them. How has your experience been with these both on and off road since you bought them? Is the road noise low?
