Disco 2 What are D2s like on mud or snow with no TC?
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blue beasty
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So far as I understand you'll be in the same boat as everyone else. Possibly slightly worse off than an ordinary 2wd as you'll lose drive as soon as any wheel loses traction.
Height and tyre size help though. I was always amazed how much more capable my BX was in snow with the hydraulics pumped up.
Height and tyre size help though. I was always amazed how much more capable my BX was in snow with the hydraulics pumped up.
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You are in Worcester - how bad can it get? Is more down to HOW you drive, than what bells and whistles your vehicle has. TC or no, you are still better placed than most vehicles.
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I have the same situation however I was down in Matlock bath on 25th watching a raft race. The end point everyone and every car parks on a wet muddy field. It's amazing to see how bad and good some types of cars are on the slippy field. More funny to watch people thinking of power straight away 
however down to your question. There were lots and lots of discovery 2 down there me been one of them. All of them tackled the field with ease and I would imagine at least a few of them didn't have to light on. However I didn't get stuck and it didn't struggle at all. Infact I helped a vw transporter that slipped into a hole. I pulled him out in low range and it didn't even spin so I would definitely say not to worry. hope that's helps you.
however down to your question. There were lots and lots of discovery 2 down there me been one of them. All of them tackled the field with ease and I would imagine at least a few of them didn't have to light on. However I didn't get stuck and it didn't struggle at all. Infact I helped a vw transporter that slipped into a hole. I pulled him out in low range and it didn't even spin so I would definitely say not to worry. hope that's helps you.
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As long as you can get enough momentum and keep the revs low for more torque than pony power and don't try and put your foot down when climbing. You do that and spin the wheels then you have lost traction. You have to remember that TC only cuts in when one wheel is spinning and the Abs is applied to stop the spinning wheel to maintain traction. However if you don't let your wheels spin then technically you have Tc in my mind??
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Turboman
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Doesnt make that much difference where you are. We are about as far south as it gets in UK, and on the rare occasions when there is snow, it is a big problem on steep slopes. Sometimes worse maybe, as you get more thaw and refreeze.
And then there is always floodwater and heavy mud. At least where you are there is a hope of the ground freezing hard!
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Oh dear...how on earth did we ever manage before TC was invented!
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No idea, dont even know if it works on my disco tbh? Seems to drag the trailer across the yard ok!Oh dear...how on earth did we ever manage before TC was invented!
If I think its going be bad, I take the Ninety. Axle lockers, centre lock, all four wheels drive, no worries!
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TC doesnt do much in snow/ice. Even with Winter tyres.
Its not the getting going that the problem, its the stopping!
ABS wont help you at all on icy roads either.
My D2 with GG AT was great in snow.
Mark
Its not the getting going that the problem, its the stopping!
ABS wont help you at all on icy roads either.
My D2 with GG AT was great in snow.
Mark
We huddled in caves and ate our familiesOh dear...how on earth did we ever manage before TC was invented!
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I've wondered what my D2 is like without traction due to having the 3 amigos on but I'm pretty sure it's actually still working. I pulled up on wet muddy grass the other day and I could hear and feel it working underneath to my surprise, unless it wasn't actually doing anything.
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