New D4

[rhinosm]

I to have joined the world of D4 ownership, why did I wait so long.
I had a RR Classic in eighties bit life has had many twist & turns since then.
An invite to travel central oz prompted me to sell the HSV wagon and seek alternatives, as it was lacking clearance.
I took the D4 for a test drive and signed on the dotted line.
Following many threads, thank you, I have started planning the vehicle.
Vehicle is a Dec 2015 Fuji White SDV6SE.

I ordered Llams but was informed it's not available yet.
I have ordered a Traxide system, due soon.
Last night I commissioned the IID Tool BT, very cool piece of kit.
I have ordered a Rhino Tradie rack, as I'm a tradie.
Side awning for trips.
Tow Pro Electric brakes will go in on Traxide install day.
Will also install UHF also
I'm going with Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac rubber, 255/55/19.
I'm not wanting a draw system, as yet, so I am removing 3rd row seats, installing a ply floor with marine carpet etc and lift up doors into cavity.
I will have a removable fridge slider for trips.
I can easily fit a 60L water bladder behind 2nd row seats in 3rd row foot well.
I installed Mitch Hitch yesterday, I will need to turn off rear sensors. Who needs them?
Window tinting done also.
Vehicle came with side steps which will go,
May contemplate a Bull Bar and rock sliders in future.
My car doesn't have front sensors or cameras. It does have adaptive cruise which is fantastic but my understanding its radar is mounted up behind rear view mirror, is that correct.
So many things to do, so much money. Its a bottomless pit.

I'm hoping to install rear floor in next few week so I'll put up some pics as I go.
Cheers.
:D

[Marty110]

welcome, I cant answer your D4 queries - mine is a RRS - but remember, on this forum it didn't happen without pics! Re the reverse sensors - I pulled the fuse on mine to disable them, they play up when water gets in the loom (every time it even looks like rain) and I find my reverse camera is a much better option anyway.

[Graeme]

I ordered Llams but was informed it's not available yet.It most certainly is! Perhaps PM me.

[PeterJ]

Welcome aboard 2 years on and I still love hitting the start button. I also have IID tool and wondered why a llams unit when you can set user EAS heights with IID tool?

Regards
PeterJ
(Sent from the Note 4 using AULRO mobile app)

[Graeme]

why a llams unit when you can set user EAS heights with IID tool?Mostly if you want the convenience of changing heights on the move or want to change heights often.

[LRD414]

I had a RR Classic in eighties bit life has had many twist & turns since then.

Welcome. That sounds familiar .... except for me it was the 90s :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/03/748.jpg
Moreton Island 17 years later. '77 two-door



I installed Mitch Hitch yesterday, I will need to turn off rear sensors. Who needs them?
You shouldn't need to turn the rear sensors off. I found that there was no interference with the Mitch Hitch unless you have the towbar tongue installed, which I only do when actually towing.

Cheers,
Scott

[rhinosm]

Hi Scott
The rear sensors are going nuts without tow bar tongue.
Ive turned them off for now.
Ive followed some of your threads with interest.
Cheers.

[BMKal]

Welcome. That sounds familiar .... except for me it was the 90s :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/03/748.jpg
Moreton Island 17 years later. '77 two-door



You shouldn't need to turn the rear sensors off. I found that there was no interference with the Mitch Hitch unless you have the towbar tongue installed, which I only do when actually towing.

Cheers,
Scott

That looks almost identical to my old 2 door RRC Scott - only the wheels are different. I had chrome plated Sunraysia's on mine. :D

[jonesfam]

BMK
Over that 17 years the legs on your chair have sunk into the sand.

[LRD414]

The rear sensors are going nuts without tow bar tongue. Ive turned them off.

That's annoying. Perhaps try the old trick of a half of a chair leg stick-on pad to cover the inner half of the closest sensors. I've read this in older threads but never tried it because mine doesn't set them off.

Scott

[luked3]

Welcome. That sounds familiar .... except for me it was the 90s :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/03/748.jpg
Moreton Island 17 years later. '77 two-door



You shouldn't need to turn the rear sensors off. I found that there was no interference with the Mitch Hitch unless you have the towbar tongue installed, which I only do when actually towing.

Cheers,
Scott

Must be different in a d3 , my Mitch hitch with no tongue always sets my sensors off . It's second nature now to press the button on the dash to mute them when you engage reverse .

[BenD4]

I have a Dec 15 also and ordered Llams, no mention that it wasn't available yet. It's sitting on my desk ready to be installed. Did they mention what has changed?

[rar110]

Great pic Scott.

Is that the same woman or have you found a few who would let you sit in a camp chair when something needed to be done. If yes, well done on both counts.

Nice RRV 2 door.

However the wheels on the D4 look crap. Luckily I might know of a soft touch who would probably buy them. 😈

[rhinosm]

Hi
I have been contacted by Llams and clarified that it is available and a misunderstanding.
All good.

[Graeme]

I have a Dec 15 also and ordered Llams, no mention that it wasn't available yet. It's sitting on my desk ready to be installed. Did they mention what has changed?
Nothing has changed, just a misunderstanding by DPL staff which is now sorted, perhaps confusing my recent advice of the pending availability of a version for the current RRS & RR.

[BenD4]

Thanks Graeme, I did flick DPL am email and they have confirmed it is compatible. Now I just need to find some time to fit it.

[rhinosm]

Time to sort out the back area.
I have deigned and cut a floor panel, to cover hole left by seat removal.
Cut with CNC router table.
Removing seat opens up an area approx 900 x 1100 x 100 plus an area behind rear seat for a 60L water bladder.
You'll notice a slotted hole for spare wheel winder.
The bottom left hole is to suit my tool bag. This is covered by fridge slider when on trips.
You may also notice cut out for original tie downs, I bolting thru to original fixing points.
Plan is to wrap in marine carpet.
I'll keep chipping away.

[LRD414]

Time to sort out the back area.
I have deigned and cut a floor panel, to cover hole left by seat removal.
Cut with CNC router table.
That looks excellent. Can you provide a design CAD file or drawing for this design?
I'm about to help remove 3rd row seats in my father's D4 very soon. My 3rd row gets used sometimes but may look at this false floor for say Simpson desert setup.

Cheers,
Scott

[rhinosm]

Hi Scott
Happy to
Please see attached pdf.
If you need a particular format I'm happy to resave and email to you.:):):)

[rhinosm]

I had a busy Easter weekend installing equipment to the new D4.
My wife said I was boring but I had a good time.

Mitch Hitch Installed
Traxide Installed
GME UHF Radio Installed
Ariel on LAB Bracket
Tow Pro Controller installed
Llams Installed.
IID Tool Installed
Custom Rear Elec Panel Installed
3rd Row Seats removed and Custom Floor Installed.
There is probably a few tweaks to floor I would do next time.
Well worth doing these jobs all at once, you do need to keep track of where your at.
It took probably 2 full days, as a first timer.

[LRD414]

Well done. That would have to be the fastest progress I've ever seen. You won't have anything to be boring about soon.

Scott

[Meken]

You obviously power up a lot of stuff - looks great

[LandyAndy]

Well done. That would have to be the fastest progress I've ever seen. You won't have anything to be boring about soon.

Scott

Nah mate.You is well in front.
So much so you ran out of things to do so you get cracking on your old mans :):):):):)
Andrew

[Basil135]

I see you are looking at going with the Duratrac 255 / 55 /19

They are a great tyre, but I would suggest you order them soon, and put a deposit down for when they arrive.

I evidently scored the last 5 in the country last Thursday, before Easter :D

4 came down from Darwin, and 1 from Queensland.

[LRD414]

.... I evidently scored the last 5 in the country last Thursday, before Easter :D 4 came down from Darwin, and 1 from Queensland.

Ah so that was you [emoji2] Dad was lined up for some through the local Goodyear place before Easter but the guy found the last set in Australia was just taken when he went to place the order. Ended up with Hankooks instead for less money. They look pretty good too so he's happy.

Scott

[Basil135]

Yep. I wasn't expecting to get them on in time for the Easter trip, but did so.

I would have gone with the worn out road tyres, if I had to. But, so glad I didn't. They were awesome.

[letherm]

Seems to be plenty available now.

https://www.tyresales.com.au/buy/tyre/goodyear/wrangler_duratrac/255-55r19/106594?&utm_source=googleproductfeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=AutoplussignParts&utm_term=GOODYEAR_WRANGLER_DURATRAC&gclid=CLy03JXA6MsCFat82wodMHQNBQ

BTW how do people who have these fitted rate them on the road? Handling, grip in wet and dry, noise etc.

Martin

[rhinosm]

I better follow up tyre situation.
i wasn't in a hurry, heading central oz in June.
I'm currently preping and painting the 2nd set of wheels i bought.
I was quoted $350 locally fitted & balanced.

[Basil135]

Seems to be plenty available now.

https://www.tyresales.com.au/buy/tyre/goodyear/wrangler_duratrac/255-55r19/106594?&utm_source=googleproductfeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=AutoplussignParts&utm_term=GOODYEAR_WRANGLER_DURATRAC&gclid=CLy03JXA6MsCFat82wodMHQNBQ

BTW how do people who have these fitted rate them on the road? Handling, grip in wet and dry, noise etc.

Martin

I actually got a better deal going direct to Goodyear, than anyone else.

Early indications are that they are great. On the D4, the road noise in negligible, and handling seems perfectly fine. I haven't had a chance to test them in all situations, but nothing is leading me to believe they will be any less than brilliant.

[phl]

I actually got a better deal going direct to Goodyear, than anyone else.

Early indications are that they are great. On the D4, the road noise in negligible, and handling seems perfectly fine. I haven't had a chance to test them in all situations, but nothing is leading me to believe they will be any less than brilliant.

Looking at Tempe Tyres, they still have plenty of stock of Duratracs for $340 fitted.

Can't fault their service. So far there is more noticeably more noise than the Coopers, but that may improve once the molding tags wear off. Handling seems comparable, not sure about consumption yet as haven't had a long distance run with them yet.

[rhinosm]

Preparation nearly complete for desert trip.
Heading to Adelaide onto Simpson Desert, along Hay River Track, over to Alice and a bit of wandering around the rock etc.
Fitted Rhino rack & awning this week, along with mud flaps.
Fridge slider also installed a few weeks ago.
Thanks to LRD414 for many posts of valuable information.
I'm undecided about underbody protection.
I've spent a lot of $ so far but obviously damaging compressor outback and a bash plate will feel cheap.
Yes, I'm teaching my son to drive in the D4
:cool:

[rhinosm]

Upgrade on rear elec panel
Removed Anderson and 240V Inverter.
Anderson now at tow bar for camper trailer and said camper has a better inverter in built.


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[shanegtr]

I like your elec panel, looks great

[BeeJ]

that electrical panel is wicked!

nice idea with cut out for tool bag under the fridge slide