I think it only locks if it detects slippage, haven't been anywere slippery enough yet
I thought if wasn't fitted you only got the center locker icon?
Had a look under whilst washing the D3 just now, there is a lot more underside protection than I originally thought, fuel tank looks like it could do with more protection though but I guess it's double skinned and should be tough enough.
Fitting Rock Sliders is going to take a spot of inventive engineering though or the removal of quite a bit of plastic!The End
1st Jul 2005 11:45 am
BN
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Si, if rock crawl is selected, it should lock both your diffs when the action starts otherwise as you say. Re the rock sliders, I would guess that someone will devise the usual lash up and make them to fit where the side steps would fit. Obviously they will not be strong, but then many people wouldn't know?
Tried in all TR modes, both diff icons show as unlocked. Will go for a 'play' later and see if they lock once I get moving
That was my thought on the rock sliders, they'd easily fit the same way as the side steps but wouldn't be very strong. Hopefully someone is working on a decent solutionThe End
1st Jul 2005 12:54 pm
ducati
Member Since: 06 May 2005
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I have a US spec HSE and ordered the rear locker. My rear (and centre) diffs are VERY active offroad, locking and unlocking quickly and often. I have found them to be very effective. Excellent system.
I do have some photos of the underbelly protection:
"Steering" and engine skid. Very stout.
Also, another photo which also shows the fuel tank skid:
And as mentioned, the issue with sliders is the unibody, the compressor, and the frame rail being fairly far inward. I'm sure the aftermarket will come up with a good soltution--this is very necessary as I almost did major damage on the last offroad trip (didn't realize how close I was to bashing my sill on a rocky hillclimb until I saw the video later that night!! )
'05 LR3 HSE
Departed: '62 Series IIA, '02 Freelander, '03 Disco
Looks the same as mine, must take a closer look at the fuel tank though I thought it was the actual tank I was looking at there again I did look at it from the front
Cheers
SiThe End
1st Jul 2005 2:04 pm
martin4x4
Member Since: 23 May 2005
Location: Norfolk, UK
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It's a Land Rover
It's a Land Rover
These are just to catch the oil drips!
Discovery 3 XS Auto, Stornaway, Active rear diff.
1st Jul 2005 3:53 pm
BN
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Don't you just love those twin exhausts on the V8's 8) . I think I'm off to the USA to appreciate real macho V8 power .
Re the underside protection, its nearly all there, but it ain't half flimsy. Like a bit better ironwork underneath for me when getting into serious stuff. The concept is good and the car would slide nicely over mud, but put in the rocks and tough bits, it would snag.
Some of that metal is like a big scoop, just waiting to pick up the mud. Notice the end of the air tank (with the brass bung) hit that with a rock and bye bye suspension.
1st Jul 2005 4:41 pm
ducati
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Agreed: but the plates that are there are very stout. I know, I've tested them
The D3 has a VERY flat underbelly, not much there to snag unless you're rock-surfing. I don't.'05 LR3 HSE
Departed: '62 Series IIA, '02 Freelander, '03 Disco
1st Jul 2005 4:50 pm
BN
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Bet they polish up well when they have slid over the mud and sand a bit. I am going to give my TDV6 some real work to do when I get the HSE in a couple of weeks time, then we should see what it can do in Siberia. Just have to get the seat sorted first though. It is just aweful.
1st Jul 2005 4:54 pm
ducati
Member Since: 06 May 2005
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What's up with the seat?
I ended up with the HSE because I just couldn't get comfortable in the SE seats. They were tilted forward too much, not enough support under my legs... I kept sliding into the wheel, I felt like I was on the back of my old Ducati (crush your nuts every time you stop!)'05 LR3 HSE
Departed: '62 Series IIA, '02 Freelander, '03 Disco
1st Jul 2005 7:23 pm
BN
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Ducati, you have it in one. The seats in the UK spec 'S' pack are the same with the same results as the bike. Crush what you don't want crushing and slide you into the footwell, makes your eyes water . Glad to know that Simon and I are not the only ones who think they are absolute c**p.
I think a visit to the US must be on the cards to do a bit of desert duning 8) and off roading with you guys very soon . Do you have any thoroughbred 4x4 8 litre V8's going out there with some serious metal and rubber to do some outrageous tracks.
I take it your in Colarado. Must be some great treks there?
1st Jul 2005 7:40 pm
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BN wrote:
Don't you just love those twin exhausts on the V8's 8) . I think I'm off to the USA to appreciate real macho V8 power .
May not have a V8 but I have twin exhaust!
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. Glad to know that Simon and I are not the only ones who think they are absolute c**p.
. Do you have any thoroughbred 4x4 8 litre V8's going out there with some serious metal and rubber to do some outrageous tracks.
