Datatek
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Have you seen how many connectors there are on the BECM? Don't forget the SRS, EAS, Auto and Transfer ECU's
and if the car has electric seats they will not like getting wet either.
and if the car has electric seats they will not like getting wet either.
See Post #15Have you seen how many connectors there are on the BECM? Don't forget the SRS, EAS, Auto and Transfer ECU's
Datatek
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Some indeed have relocated the ECU's, not a job for the faint hearted, at least one has also done away with the BECM completely.See Post #15
Other option is utilising the available cabling within the original harness to raise the ECU's to a better location.
Im not looking for a channel swimmer, but I dont like the placement of the ECU as it suffers whenever the carpet seems to get moist..
Assuming i go coil, then EAS ECU will not be there. If not, where does it actually live??
Where are the transferbox/ gearbox ecus??
AS mentioned the vehicle will be used for pay an play sites, so will see some fairly interesting conditions if i get my way. An yes i know they are not originally designed for it (well maybe they are depends on your view).... BUt, i think it will be a fun vehicle to raise some eyebrows with. An im fed up of disco and defender owners peeing on em.
Im not looking for a channel swimmer, but I dont like the placement of the ECU as it suffers whenever the carpet seems to get moist..
Assuming i go coil, then EAS ECU will not be there. If not, where does it actually live??
Where are the transferbox/ gearbox ecus??
AS mentioned the vehicle will be used for pay an play sites, so will see some fairly interesting conditions if i get my way. An yes i know they are not originally designed for it (well maybe they are depends on your view).... BUt, i think it will be a fun vehicle to raise some eyebrows with. An im fed up of disco and defender owners peeing on em.
Read an interesting post on Rangerovers.net.
Suspension lift using original equipment air suspension.
Use rear airbags on the front and use lift pucks at the back, extend the sensors..
Firstly, anyone got any idea how you would fit rear bags to the front?? If lift pucks were to be used on the rear, what would they need to secure to on the vehicle and the airbag??
It obviously works as they do it in the states with incredible results, but, would making it fit be as easy as just using rear bags on the front...
Suspension lift using original equipment air suspension.
Use rear airbags on the front and use lift pucks at the back, extend the sensors..
Firstly, anyone got any idea how you would fit rear bags to the front?? If lift pucks were to be used on the rear, what would they need to secure to on the vehicle and the airbag??
It obviously works as they do it in the states with incredible results, but, would making it fit be as easy as just using rear bags on the front...
NikTheGeek
New Member
There's a company in the states that will waterproof any electronic device by dipping it in some magic solution. It was on The Gadget Show as a way of waterproofing phones. If that came to the UK, it would be a great way of protecting the electronics.
https://www.liquipel.com/
Who needs any special parts? The P38 is great doing light duty offroading. In the last of the amber indicator photos I was moving house.
To be fair none of that is anything special, I used to do the same stuff in a Escort Van.
... I miss that van. I actually liked it more than my P38.
To be fair none of that is anything special, I used to do the same stuff in a Escort Van.
... I miss that van. I actually liked it more than my P38.
Datatek
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Nothing that I have ever seen will truly waterproof electronics due to the heating and cooling of components.
Datatek
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Just fit a set of Arnott Gen III's and the appropriate shocks with the mod to the sensor mounts, job done.
Datatek
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If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing properly
Bodging will end up costing you more.
If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing properly
Bodging will end up costing you more.
Completely agree but its still eye watering... although in what im after still not convinced staying on air is the way forwards.
What benefits do the Arnott's give on road?
mine was blocked when I bought it and it had been bodged. I reckon the springs would have popped off if I happen to cross axle!
it had a 3" lift with no drive train enhancements and I haven't had any problems. been down a few greenlanes with ruts and its done nicely.
265 tyres sit nicely inside the wheel arches and i'll let you know what the articulation is like later on
Datatek
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IMO Arnot Gen III's are pointless for the road, I feel from my experience that Gen II's give a marginally better ride than Dunlops. Arnotts did have a lifetime warranty but that has now reduced to 2 years.
But the Dunlops last ~9 years fairly reliably? What's their warranty?
Datatek
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Dunlops have a design life of 7/8 years 80K miles, no warranty other than the Fit for Purpose Sale of Goods act cover.
If and when I have to replace the Arnotts in 5 or 6 years time, I may well go back to Dunlops if they are still available
