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by 1bad4x
Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:17 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Whats that noise game - with video!
Replies: 33
Views: 4093

rev the crap out of it.... if it goes bang it was prob a bearing if it dosnt go bang ..... must be something else :lol: not much help was I :o blame it on my pain meds :twisted: Ahhh Im not the only one that's what i would do !!! I had a vibration on my Hilux Ute so did the BIG rev n Dump with 33's...
by 1bad4x
Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Standard as the castor is corrected in the arm itself. Think genuine were about 160 each but a set of 4 nolathene was about 200 Hmmmm... Still Not Bad but still Std arms 4 new bushes $230 Inc.. ready to bolt on After market $700 Min GST ? Still it is on my future to do now after.. Wheel adaptor Big...
by 1bad4x
Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:41 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Re: castor correction

91Rangie wrote:
1bad4x wrote:It is on a Budget.. but I did not think Aftermarket arms were so cheep $500 allup for a pair ready to bolt on ???


Yep minus the bushes


How much for the bushes ??
Just STD bushes or still require caster corrected ones ??
by 1bad4x
Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Re: castor correction

Mailandrover sell some scorpion racing ones got mine from they were $500[/quote]


It is on a Budget.. but I did not think Aftermarket arms were so cheep $500 allup for a pair ready to bolt on ???

Hmmm at this price it will be on the to do list 8)
by 1bad4x
Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Re: castor correction

did you use castor corrected bushes or change the castor arms, if so where did you get the arms and how much were they as I am doing a lift on my disco. I got some std exchange one's with caster corrected bushes fitted & new bushes got them through Top Of The Range in Albany cost was round $200...
by 1bad4x
Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Cloggy_NZ wrote:What about the spare?


All that talking got me thinking :?:
:idea: I will try to get a wheel spacer made up to change LR to standard 6 stud :!:
So if i do destroy a tyre or wheel it will open up my options to borrowing a jap wheel to limp home on :wink:
by 1bad4x
Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:16 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

What about the spare? Dont carry one I have a compresser & tyre repair in a can :wink: The standard one to small :twisted: the corect size weigh a ton & & cost heaps :!: All good til you rip a sidewall or damage a rim, buying a full sized spare tyre may cost, but imagine if your tyre re...
by 1bad4x
Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

What about the spare? Dont carry one I have a compresser & tyre repair in a can :wink: The standard one to small :twisted: the corect size weigh a ton & & cost heaps :!: All good til you rip a sidewall or damage a rim, buying a full sized spare tyre may cost, but imagine if your tyre re...
by 1bad4x
Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:52 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

spanky wrote:looks good ,but i would be worried about catching the top of the jack and ripping the whole lot off on over hanging branches.
vaughan


The Photo is a tad decieveing :!: the roof rails are higher so if i hear it hit them I know to be Super catious :)
by 1bad4x
Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Cloggy_NZ wrote:What about the spare?


Dont carry one I have a compresser & tyre repair in a can :wink:

The standard one to small :twisted: the corect size weigh a ton & & cost heaps :!:
by 1bad4x
Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:26 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Update:

Where oh Where to put the Highlift jack??

Get a ladder !!
Also holds the spade & covers up where the spare came off :wink:

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by 1bad4x
Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Cd Player/ Headunit
Replies: 27
Views: 2767

I wonder if Kruzin is still watching &/or made his purchace
already ?leavig us to talk to ourselfs :shock:
by 1bad4x
Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:17 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Cd Player/ Headunit
Replies: 27
Views: 2767

Jerry wrote:A HDD based ipod will have the same problem eventually


I would prefer to replace some CD's over a Ipod :shock:

Brings you back to the SD card or USB flash 8)
by 1bad4x
Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:43 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: threatening emails to members
Replies: 41
Views: 5627

because the first rule of any open public forum is NEVER EVER EVER use the email address suppiled by your ISP (unless you want to be spammed out of existance that is) always use a disposable one from hotmail or gmail etc for replies ... that way if things get all too much I can just get another one ...
by 1bad4x
Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Update!!

Rewired the Winch so it switches on via the redundant factory Spotlight switch & the cordless receiver is hardwired out of harms way 8)
by 1bad4x
Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Cd Player/ Headunit
Replies: 27
Views: 2767

be careful when they say ipod and make sure its not just a usb at the front cause it wont work it needs to have the special lead from the back that plugs in to the ipod. i found a good cheap cd player off trademe with aux in and just plugged my ipod into the normal earphone jack and it was good. or...
by 1bad4x
Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Cd Player/ Headunit
Replies: 27
Views: 2767

kruzin wrote:Lookin at a pioneer cd player on special for $230, normally $260. Sounds good coz ya can plug an ipod into it and that would be mint to stop it from skipping and i can cary alota songs. Anyone know of any disadvantages with these ones?


Sounds good :!: Im a Pionner fan !!
by 1bad4x
Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:07 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Cd Player/ Headunit
Replies: 27
Views: 2767

I got Pionner DVD player It dont skip great sound way better than CD 8) Hmmm was over 1k tho :roll: http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x54/1bad4x/tm5.jpg Try this place, I have used there stuff in the past & it has been great. http://www.drivingtheater.co.nz/ they got some great deals for under ...
by 1bad4x
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:47 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Thats what I was led to beleve they were but must be a nickname
the true name is "castor corrected radius arm" :oops:
by 1bad4x
Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Body lifts
Replies: 55
Views: 6459

Got :?: :?: :?: :?: try this Link :shock: http://www.lvvta.org.nz/CertThresholdScheduleApril04V3.pdf We all say cirts SUC but when i think back to my 1979 323 with a stage 2 12a with 48mm IDA light flywheel etc etc good for well over 200kph.... At 100kph on the M/Way a quick rev'n'dump would she lig...
by 1bad4x
Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Body lifts
Replies: 55
Views: 6459

I know this is thred jacking but how far dose this safty cert rubish go? Do I need a cert for say an after market or home made winch bar? I have also changed the seats in my truck,how about that? I dont quite undrestand the system. Do i need to cert each mod inderviduley or can i do all my mods and...
by 1bad4x
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Update !!

Handling was a bit dodgy after the lift but have since Fitted caster correction c-bars & this has solved the prob !!
by 1bad4x
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:54 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Body lifts
Replies: 55
Views: 6459

Well I always go to on road for WOF. I never have a standard truck for long! Was at on Road 2 weeks ago with my 2-1/2" - 3" suspension lifted Disco with cut guards aftermarket c-bars 33 13.5 15" tyres cut up bumper bla bla bla NO CIRT NEEDED!! there only gripe was it not fitting on the brake machine...
by 1bad4x
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: buying tints off the net
Replies: 32
Views: 3452

I just did my disco with 5% rear & 35% front & backing not a prob but I got a backing camera & my van I put 5% on the front just waiting for http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x54/1bad4x/2-1.gif at WOF time it is easy to fit http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x54/1bad4x/4-1.gif My advice...
by 1bad4x
Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: How high is your truck
Replies: 71
Views: 8521

hosehustler wrote:How about what height your diffs are off the ground and what RTI you have :wink:


Diff's :?: :?: :?:


He Win's :!: :!: :!: :evil:


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by 1bad4x
Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:04 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: How high is your truck
Replies: 71
Views: 8521

The Disco's a mild 2.1m had to adjust the garage door to get her out :twisted:

My original calc's had it close to the garage with 35"s + 50mm body lift & the same spring lift :roll: but decided it was too fine :idea: lucky :!:
by 1bad4x
Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Cheap Winchs 9500lbs $400 made in china
Replies: 251
Views: 28007

Whats the report on these winches? Are they as good as expected, any issues so far? I can say they work as good as they look Did a dead pull up a short steep hill & it preformed great! the cordless remotes are fantastic as well !! My to do's I will wire the remote receiver up permanent in a wat...
by 1bad4x
Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:24 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

After the little offroad test found the auto rear step not that good.. It made like a spade filled it's self with mud & when filled with mud every bump I drove over the step would drop down & bang up... solution... For most Take It OFF!! but with Kids who love riding in the back the step is ...
by 1bad4x
Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:23 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

Could not wait any longer!!!!

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More pix see.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =121299743
by 1bad4x
Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: Project Disco... !!
Replies: 83
Views: 13856

During the week added some spot's


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