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 New Battery in Aust |
raadar
 Wed Jun 22 2016 4:22am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 24 · Views: 23962 · Subject: New Battery in Aust |
garry,
just as an extra check, compare the weight of each to indicate how much lead you actually get in the batteries. Thicker plates weigh more but give better service. My data shows the fed to be ... |
| New Battery in Aust |
raadar
Wed Jun 22 2016 3:33am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 24 · Views: 23962 · Subject: New Battery in Aust |
garry et all,
if this helps.....I replaced my battery in my disco 4 (which I am confident was the same as in my previous RRStdv8) with a Federal 649MF. This is a silver calcium battery , 900cca ra ... |
| Aussie Speeding Fine - Should I Pay It?? |
raadar
Sun Dec 04 2011 10:28pm
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 39 · Views: 21483 · Subject: Aussie Speeding Fine - Should I Pay It?? |
I can't believe it.
you hire a car with obligations, have some fun, get caught, then make it someone else's problem . It is not just a matter of the $ it is also a moral issue. Or is it all about t ... |
| Bottle Jack |
raadar
Wed Oct 26 2011 6:24am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 5314 · Subject: Bottle Jack |
| in my current D4 I have sufficient space to store it on the floor behind the back seat (after removing one of the 2 handles)although you may not have this oportunity in the RRS. I don't think it will ... |
| Bottle Jack |
raadar
Tue Oct 25 2011 11:00pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 5314 · Subject: Bottle Jack |
hi 640N
I was using a double stage bottle jack sourced from TJM. I say "was"as I found the lift, although higher and much more reliable than the factory jack, to be inadequate @ 200mm apr ... |
| Koni or Bilstein Shocks |
raadar
Mon Oct 17 2011 11:13pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 3396 · Subject: Koni or Bilstein Shocks |
and billsteins have not "gone the distance" on the Merc G-wagens that recently crossed the canning stock route.
So what is the alternative? |
| Park Brake |
raadar
Mon Oct 17 2011 11:01pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3177 · Subject: Park Brake |
| same problem on mine has been cured by cleaning out the park brake drums (which was done under warranty). The technician advised that re-setting the drum after removing it is a difficult process, with ... |
| Where to get non-kinetic recovery ropes/straps |
raadar
Fri Oct 07 2011 1:55am
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 4219 · Subject: Where to get non-kinetic recovery ropes/straps |
| am I wrong or do you have access to the likes of ARB or TJM offroad products from Aus. They are expert in the supply and manufacture of recovery equipment. For general recovery the rating of the strap ... |
| Tyre Pressures - Sand / Dune Driving |
raadar
Mon Sep 12 2011 11:23pm
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 7 · Views: 9710 · Subject: Tyre Pressures - Sand / Dune Driving |
zilch,
my experience when crossing the talcum soft sand of the simpson desert dunes in the tdv8 RRS was that 18psi still did not do the trick. Finally resorted to sub 10psi in the 19"MTR's to ... |
| The New Defender...... :( |
raadar
Wed Aug 31 2011 11:04pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 27 · Views: 8690 · Subject: The New Defender...... :( |
an opinion from the colonies.....
looks to me like a short wheelbase version (RRS CHASSIS?) of a Disco 4 with revised grille and flat roof. Aside from the (show only?) wheels, it looks utilitarian ... |
| TOW load help please... |
raadar
Wed Jul 20 2011 11:19pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 6030 · Subject: TOW load help please... |
flight,
I have used a MO-TOW aluminium rack similar to yours on many occasions on both my previous RRS and my current D4. This has been inserted into the standard tow bar hitch but mostly into the ... |
| Mounting a second battery under the bonnet |
raadar
Thu May 19 2011 6:37am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 4738 · Subject: Mounting a second battery under the bonnet |
| from my knowledge of what is available, a yellow top should fit into the space however, at 55 AH it will not run your fridge etc for very long. |
| Mounting a second battery under the bonnet |
raadar
Thu May 19 2011 5:10am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 4738 · Subject: Mounting a second battery under the bonnet |
streaky,
I found the space under the second plastic cover to be inadequate for housing a second battery (of any significant size to run a fridge etc) on the tdv8 RRS.....I am not sure how this diff ... |
| maximum tyre sizes, LLams and Johnson Rods combo |
raadar
Tue May 17 2011 6:50am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 15 · Views: 11321 · Subject: maximum tyre sizes, LLams and Johnson Rods combo |
| I wonder how much helium is needed in each tyre to get them to float on the ceiling??? LOL |
| maximum tyre sizes, LLams and Johnson Rods combo |
raadar
Mon May 16 2011 11:32pm
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 15 · Views: 11321 · Subject: maximum tyre sizes, LLams and Johnson Rods combo |
hi zilch
gordon forgot to mention the other option of the goodyear wrangler MTR in 255.55.19. This tyre will give a better result in offroad use but the other two he mentioned will be better for ro ... |
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