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stewmair
Member Since: 27 Jan 2007
Location: BENDIGO
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Just had installed the Rotronics 3 way battery controller. See Rotronics website. Was recommended by friend. All the writen information is written by an engineer who loves capitals and colour. The logic of it is sound. aux battery is yellow top Optima with the standard LR LHD bracket and bolts from LR. Been away for the weekend with the brand new Trakkie and it worked great. Used the white trailer plug site for the caravan camera plug site. Mounted the radio on top of the duct under the seat, upside down (the speaker is on its underside), with Velcro so it can easily be taken out before river crossings. The remote head is in the central top cubby with room still for the specs and Magellan crossover . The audio is good and not intrusive. The mike sits in my drink cup unless otherwise occupied..Antenna is laterally on the following edge of the bonnet.. There are many ways to skin cats, or dogs for that matter. 
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 23rd Apr 2008 5:23 am |
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jwest
Member Since: 09 Jun 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 114
  
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Wanting the longest run time that would fit - we custom fit an Odyssey 2150 - HUGE long, wide, tall - similar to Optima just bigger. We made an extended ledge/bracket but it uses the same standard location. Wired to control switch just inside left rear panel at tailgate along with the 2nd air compressor switch. 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6
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| 23rd Apr 2008 6:29 am |
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StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
 
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I fitted the Traxide controller (SC80-LR) www.traxide.com.au on Sunday with an Optima Yellow. Have to say Traxide's instructions and the product being absoultely custom for the Disco 3 made this idiot proof (and yes, I've manged to stuff most things up - but not this!). Great product and highly recommended to Disco 3 owners. MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
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| 23rd Apr 2008 6:41 am |
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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
Posts: 848
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JND72 wrote:You could also contact Marty at FHRX Studios in Sydney. They're a car audio place, but usually have great prices. Their list price on the D34 YT is $475, but I would expect they'd do better than that. No affiliation, just a happy customer.
http://www.fhrxstudios.com/
$340 is a very, very good price!
Justin
I just noticed - FHRX have the D34 yellow top on sale now - for $380.
Cheers,
Rob
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| 24th Apr 2008 3:13 am |
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sbarnham
Member Since: 07 Nov 2007
Location: Blue Mountains
Posts: 103
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I have also installed the Traxide kit, I was VERY impressed with how well crafted the kit was and how detailed and easy the instructions were. Well done DriveSafe !
I got an Optima Yellow Top D34 for $350 from car audio excellence in Penrith:
http://www.optimabatteries.com.au/Dealers/NSW.aspx
Anyone know where I can get a Hella connection (rather than the cigarette lighter) to mount in the rear cargo area for my fridge ?
Bye.
Scott New MY15 TDv6 D4 in Buckingham Blue
Previously 2005 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue
- LR Steel Bar & Lights, Cooper STT 245/70R17 on LR 17", ContiCrossContact UHP 255/60R18 on LR 18", Traxide/Optima Yellow Top, GME 3440 UHF, FrontRunner Roofrack.
Previously 1999 TD5 in Blenheim Silver
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| 24th Apr 2008 9:05 am |
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jhall
Member Since: 14 Mar 2008
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5
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Hi Scott,
Try the 12 Volt Shop:
http://www.12volt.com.au/
They are in Perth, but do mail order. I have had good service from them in the past.
Cheers,
Jon
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| 27th Apr 2008 7:35 am |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
Posts: 61
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I fitted the optima a year ago and its been good.
Here's the details:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=873
nikademus Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 15th May 2008 12:57 pm |
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MarkTaylor
Member Since: 28 Dec 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 185
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Where did you run the cables down to the rear.. are they through the body or chassis?
Cheers
Mark T Nothing of any value is ever achieved without some sacrifice.
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| 16th May 2008 9:32 am |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
Posts: 61
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From memory, i used a grommet in the firewall to enter the drivers footwell the followed the drivers side sill down to the back seat and the inside the boot plastic side wall. I think it was 30amp cable. Not very hard - a few hours work. Works fine. Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 16th May 2008 12:47 pm |
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drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 867
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The D3 would have to be one of the easiest to run cable from the engine bay to the rear that I have ever worked on.
It’s a simple job and makes for a safe cable installation, anybody considering running cable to the rear, whether it’s for a dual battery set up ( for a second battery in the rear or in a camper trailer or caravan ) or to fit some extra power sockets, running the cable through the D3 is far safe than running it under the D3 and probably just as easy. 2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
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| 16th May 2008 6:51 pm |
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BlackPerth2
Member Since: 09 Apr 2009
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 63
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| Brilliant Autron LED 12 V dual battery monitor / gauge!! |
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My brother has just bought a run out D3 and trumped me with fitting this very nifty LED 12V gauge at the same time he fitted Traxide dual battery system etc; Standard design includes "satin finish" surround that is a perfect match for the D3 instrument surrounds. Put this in the spot reserved for the spot light switch (left of steering wheel) and its looks briliant and almost factory fit!! They turn red and beep when voltage on either battery drops. Will add photo shortly!
Ofcourse they're not cheap.....
http://www.autron.com.au/newweb/index1280.htm
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LCD-Dual-Battery-Ga...53de694c26
....$A190. 2006 SE TDV6 with G4 Options ("A" Bar, Driving lights, expedition rack, ladder; fr & r light guards, side steps, G4 logos) door moulds; plus Long Ranger 115L sub-tank; OL rear wheel carrier; OL rear drawer system; Kenwood / Garmin Satellite Nav/bluetooth/iPod/rear camera/DVD); LR roof mounted DVD; GME 3440 UHF; Tyre Dog tyre monitoring system; Optima Yellow second battery and Traxide dual battery management system; Mitchell Bro's tow hitch;
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| 10th Dec 2009 4:02 am |
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oysbjerk
Member Since: 29 Dec 2008
Location: Norway
Posts: 29
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There's alot on this subject but anyway:
Question:
I'm going to go for the Optima YT (D34) as second battery, and the Traxide wiring. Being that its fairly cold where we live would it be a good thing to swap the original battery for an Optima YT (D34).
I.e. have 2 YT's with the Traxide solution?
Would this give better starting /give sufficient CCA, or am I better off with the original cranking battery?
Thanks.
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| 16th Jan 2010 8:24 am |
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drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 867
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Hi oysbjerk, if your existing cranking battery is not giving you any problems, why not just stick with it and see how it performs and if the need arises to get a new cranking battery, try an Optima then if you think you can get an advantage for an Optima.
The D3 electrics are optimised to charge your existing battery and automatically adjusts the charging voltage in accordance with the ambient temperature at the time when you cold start.
One of the main controlling factors as to how well your battery will perform, ( more so than low temperatures ) is the amount of driving time you do each time you start your D3. 2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
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| 16th Jan 2010 11:30 am |
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gps-au
Member Since: 14 Apr 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 57
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[quote="drivesafe"]The D3 electrics are optimised to charge your existing battery and automatically adjusts the charging voltage in accordance with the ambient temperature at the time when you cold start.
What a GEM !!
Now that explains why my secondary wont charge when its freezing outside !!
I know what to look for now.... 
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| 16th Jan 2010 11:57 am |
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drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 867
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Hi gps-au, we don’t have anywhere near the temperature differences that oysbjerk gets in Norway and as such, the difference in charge voltage would have little to do with your second battery not charging.
What sort of set up have you got and how do you use it? 2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
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| 16th Jan 2010 4:35 pm |
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