Topic: RR EFI AUTO 1989 (Read 4882 times)

ukmudmaster · « **on:** February 22, 2007, 22:16:01 »

just bought one! the question is....... Does it have a viscous coupling or a centre diff? the Hi/Lo lever goes forward/back but not to the side. this is all a bit Hi-tech after a series.
Dave

oakeedokee · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2007, 22:24:45 »

Viscous coupling :) . You can forget it's there until it siezes up.

murph · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2007, 18:11:33 »

Well done Dave, didn't waste time there mate,,

He loves the Series 3, boy with a new toy :lol:

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2007, 00:04:25 »

Yeah, I know, but this was on ebay, at the right price, and looked good, and when I drove it......... it is so different to the series. SWMBO may even drive this one, she wouldn't even get in the Series!
Still, I look out the window, and there is a space where the series used to live.
Pleased to hear Al is still pleased, he forgot to take the rad, so I will phone him over the weekend.
Dave

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2007, 11:42:48 »

Yeap, vicsious coupling :)

Be careful untill you get used to it, it will allow some slipping when stationary which is anoying. Much more fun on roundabouts though :D

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2007, 17:35:29 »

Took the spoiler off today, before it got ripped off, looks much better for it,
Next to come off are the side steps and the ( nearly new!) tow bar.
Dave

blackbob · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2007, 19:23:38 »

want to buy a spoiler cos i took mine off to
also keep the tow bar on and make a propper bumper just shorten the tow plough a bit :lol: :lol:
aint taken mine offroad yet but will on sunday

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2007, 19:46:07 »

Yeah, will probably shorten the drop plate as I will still need a recovery point. Got a bit carried away, and the spoiler came off in 3 bits, but it had been cut around a bullbar.
Dave

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2007, 13:49:36 »

OK, so....... the side steps are off( and for sale!), Diff guard fitted to the front, question is, it has a Witter tow bar, nearly new, which hangs much too low, the bars are OK to get at, but what about the 2 bolts under the bumper?
Can't see if they are bolts or nuts and bolts, does the bumper have to come off to get at them?
Dave

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2007, 13:53:47 »

Yes the bumper has to come off, there are 2 large bolts up through the rear crossmember of the chassis.

Post a pic of the towbar mate, I might know someone who is interested.

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2007, 14:31:54 »

Don't want to sell the towbar, may be useful later!

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2007, 00:54:48 »

OK, got some tyres, 750r16 G90's, get them fitted for the weekend,
then I can get it muddy!!!!!!!!!!
Dave

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2007, 21:22:51 »

Right! Tyres are on, got a new Avon Rangemaster as a spare from my local tyre dealer ( Essex Tyres , highly recommended, ) and they look really good, fill the arches a treat! On standard springs they just about miss everything!
One downside though, the gearing is a lot higher, no real problem as I dont tow with it, but will keep the original tyres just in case.
Dave

SebastianW · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2007, 21:42:57 »

can someone give me a basic idea on what are decent m/t tires? I haven't got a clue.

dave362 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2007, 17:30:33 »

Quote from: "sebw36912"

can someone give me a basic idea on what are decent m/t tires? I haven't got a clue.

Come and buy my 5 x MT Macho's. They are 235/85/16's and are triff off-road and not too bad on the road. New they are about Ã‚Â£60 per corner

SebastianW · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2007, 11:51:05 »

I'm not looking to buy, just getting ideas and gathering information, sorry . Anyway, they dont look beefy enough for me!

Ã‚Â£60 per corner?! Are you sure? They are these are the ones right? http://www.mjmotorfactors.co.uk/shop/show_product_info.php?id=MACHO215R15

SebastianW · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2007, 17:20:08 »

Oh right 'course, it includes wheels! lol

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2007, 21:03:40 »

Mud tyres have a more aggressive tread pattern than All Terrain tyres, they should be self cleanig treads, so they dont "mud slick" cas if they do they are just about useless. There are som good, and cheap, remoulds around but they tend to be quite a bit heavier than than new tyres.
Muds are usaully rated as a % on road and a % offroad, ie. 80% offroad and 20% on road. Some are offroad only.
Hope this helps,
Dave

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2007, 21:14:27 »

Quote from: "sebw36912"

I'm not looking to buy, just getting ideas and gathering information, sorry . Anyway, they dont look beefy enough for me!

Ã‚Â£60 per corner?! Are you sure? They are these are the ones right? http://www.mjmotorfactors.co.uk/shop/show_product_info.php?id=MACHO215R15

Add the VAT, fit them etc etc. My 235/70s cost me over Ã‚Â£220 fitted plus the wheels they are on, inlcudeing balancing and new valves

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2007, 21:16:54 »

Oh, and those Ã‚Â£33 tyres are 215 r15 tyres, so you'll pay a lot more for ones that are big enough.

SebastianW · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2007, 23:05:47 »

Right, thanks all.
What do the numbers (ie; 235/70) correspond to?

seb

hairyasswelder · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2007, 09:54:19 »

Quote from: "sebw36912"

Right, thanks all.
What do the numbers (ie; 235/70) correspond to?

seb

Width 235 mm height 70 % of width then either 15 or 16 is rim diameter

SebastianW · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2007, 10:14:30 »

Quote from: "hairyasswelder"

height 70 % of width

Is that measurement from the edge of the rim to the edge of the tyre?

seb

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2007, 19:03:24 »

Yes it's the sidewall height in relation to the nominal tread width, or 'aspect ratio' to give it it's posh name.

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2007, 19:27:12 »

Well....... it went out in the mud yesterday! These things do put a smile on your face, don't they?
Today fitted +1" rear springs, the fronts go on tomorrow. It's beginning to look as if it means business now.
Dave

JasonW · « **Reply #25 on:** March 29, 2007, 12:31:45 »

Quote from: "ukmudmaster"

Right! Tyres are on, got a new Avon Rangemaster as a spare from my local tyre dealer ( Essex Tyres , highly recommended, ) and they look really good, fill the arches a treat! On standard springs they just about miss everything!
One downside though, the gearing is a lot higher, no real problem as I dont tow with it, but will keep the original tyres just in case.
Dave

What is the problem with towing using these tyres? I'd have thought you'd get a welcome improvement in fuel economy?

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #26 on:** March 30, 2007, 01:44:42 »

I run 235/85 BFG MT and If I tow the Sankey with the hood on I havn't got enough torque to stay in 5th if there is any wind at all, I can't pull away that sharply and I have to be very carefull driving out of corners as the back end can get a bit loose with a heavy trailer hanging on it.

Once they are run-in the BFG seem a lot softer than they were.

ukmudmaster · « **Reply #27 on:** April 15, 2007, 17:06:05 »

OK..... front springs are on. The bottom nuts on the dampers put up a fight, been on there about 18 years. Dampers are still good though. Going to get gas dampers as the budget allows. So , now it sits a little taller, a bit more level, and I can look down on most the traffic!.
Will post an up to pic soon.
Dave

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #28 on:** April 16, 2007, 01:19:03 »

:(shades):

DAVE39V8 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 16, 2007, 14:13:38 »

Quote from: "ukmudmaster"

Well....... it went out in the mud yesterday! These things do put a smile on your face, don't they?
Today fitted +1" rear springs, the fronts go on tomorrow. It's beginning to look as if it means business now.
Dave

Where did you go sunday to get muddy..Im in Essex and would like to go more often than once a month :)

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