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  1. 3rd June 2010, 08:56 PM #1
    RichardK
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    The time has come

    Well after some consideration as to whether I should sell the '94 soft dash and upgrade(?) to a 2000odd P38 I have decided to upgrade the '94 as the advice I got was the P38's have their share of defects and I have already had the motor overhauled in the '94.

    So..........I fronted up to Kevin at Rovertech last Saturday, we went through the car on the hoist and listed all that needed doing including replacing the air suspension with 2" lift King Springs, bilsteins and other sundry bushes and hoses that needed replacing.

    Today I purchased a Haltech 1000 EMS which I will install over the next couple of weeks and which will be tuned on the dyno by Dave McLaughlin of TRG..........SWMBO is not happy with the performance but hopefully after that

    All being well after all that I will consider air lockers just to make it off road competitive
    RichardK

    Series IV Matrix Offroad Camper following our Discovery 3 with E Diff, BAS Remap, Mitch Hitch, Uniden UHF, Codan NGT HF, Masten TPMS, Proquip Compressor Guard, ARB Winch Bar, Milemarker Hydraulic Winch, 4x4 Intelligence Rear Wheel Carrier, VMS GPS with Rear Camera,
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  2. 3rd June 2010, 10:48 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by RichardK View Post
    Well after some consideration as to whether I should sell the '94 soft dash and upgrade(?)
    They are a sexy beast ...
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  3. 4th June 2010, 07:06 AM #3
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    Another one in WA, Why don't they come up near me
    They are a nice Rangie. Be a hard decision trading out of it I'd imagine.
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  4. 4th June 2010, 10:45 PM #4
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    I contemplated putting the Rangie up recently. Just couldnt bring myself to do it.
    Now I'm back to lift & lock or restore to original.....

    Cheers


    Andrew

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  5. 4th June 2010, 11:00 PM #5
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    Yes I am seriously considering locking both ends as my previous RR
    RichardK

    Series IV Matrix Offroad Camper following our Discovery 3 with E Diff, BAS Remap, Mitch Hitch, Uniden UHF, Codan NGT HF, Masten TPMS, Proquip Compressor Guard, ARB Winch Bar, Milemarker Hydraulic Winch, 4x4 Intelligence Rear Wheel Carrier, VMS GPS with Rear Camera,
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  6. 5th June 2010, 08:03 AM #6
    mike 90 RR Guest
    Quote Originally Posted by Rangier Rover View Post
    Another one in WA, Why don't they come up near me
    I know of 2 up for sale in WA .... But the asking price is in the realms of "Tell em their Dreaming"





    Quote Originally Posted by RichardK View Post
    the car on the hoist and listed all that needed doing including replacing the air suspension with 2" lift King Springs, bilsteins
    Richard ....

    I would question the idea that the Springs are a upgrade ...





    You have Rovercare fitting Airbags ...

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...ra-cab-30.html

    And Rangier Rover fitting air bags

    Rangier's ISUZU 4BD1T 120"

    And PaulP38a selling 5" airbags and fixing valve blocks ... Follow his links ...

    EAS Valve Block renewal guide




    Why do the Springs??


    Mike
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  7. 5th June 2010, 09:51 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike 90 RR View Post
    I know of 2 up for sale in WA .... But the asking price is in the realms of "Tell em their Dreaming"







    Richard ....

    I would question the idea that the Springs are a upgrade ...





    You have Rovercare fitting Airbags ...

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...ra-cab-30.html

    And Rangier Rover fitting air bags

    Rangier's ISUZU 4BD1T 120"

    And PaulP38 selling 5" airbags and fixing valve blocks ... Follow his links ...

    EAS Valve Block renewal guide




    Why do the Springs??


    Mike
    All Paul needs to do now is offer an EAS compatible lift kit for the classics.... why wont anyone do this stuff for the classics...?
    Paul, are you reading this...??? Paul.....???? PAUL??????!!!!!!!!
    hehe

    The ride on bags is far superior to springs. A little compassion and understanding and it will serve you well.

    Like a saying I saw somewhere once, "the quality of the ride will be remembered long after the cost of repairing is forgotten."

    Cheers


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  8. 6th June 2010, 09:19 PM #8
    RichardK
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike 90 RR View Post
    I know of 2 up for sale in WA .... But the asking price is in the realms of "Tell em their Dreaming"







    Richard ....

    I would question the idea that the Springs are a upgrade ...





    You have Rovercare fitting Airbags ...

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...ra-cab-30.html

    And Rangier Rover fitting air bags

    Rangier's ISUZU 4BD1T 120"

    And PaulP38a selling 5" airbags and fixing valve blocks ... Follow his links ...

    EAS Valve Block renewal guide




    Why do the Springs??


    Mike
    Sorry Mike I didn't reply sooner.

    I had given the mods some thought and came to the decision based on:


    • I intend to set it up for 4 wheel driving in some of the heavier terrain
    • The air suspension being of the early type would not be as effective as coils
    • The air suspension needed some work on it and my worry was a future cost
    • Reliability and not subject to puncturing of the coils
    • The track record of my earlier RR fitted up in a similar fashion
    • I have kept all the Air pieces and could replace them if I wish or pass them on when I sell.

    Having said all that I love the air suspension in my D3 but we are talking of 14 years improvement.
    RichardK

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  9. 6th June 2010, 10:01 PM #9
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    I've been watching Matt & Tony do the airbag set up and am fairly keen on what they are doing ... They are setting up their own valve blocks etc ...



    Anyways ... I'll be watching your build with interest ...


    Mike
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  10. 8th June 2010, 12:05 PM #10
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    Classic with Manual AIr Set up

    Hi guys, was just reviewing the comments concerning the Air suspension on the RR.
    I have a 93 Auto and after having spent $$$ in regular repairs to the systems, not mention the lock out of suspension when fault codes arise, I decided upon going for a "manual" air suspension and doinf away with the ECU and fault codes etc...

    I should have it back this week and early indications from the mechanic is the system is working well, updated air bags (stronger), in cabin air guages for "dial up" height settings, the orginal compressor ir backed up with an ARB compressor that activates the rear diff lock plus an additional air tank.

    Above for information, as I too wanted to keep the air suspension but not rely on the ECU, thus have gone with development of manual system.
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