What happened to your Discovery 2 today?

**INter674** · 8th May 2019, 04:03 PM

Mmm i spent ages putting the rev sensors in mine and they have never worked. I suspect the spare wheel is now within range as the bumper is higher than the original. Or the steel is causing a problem. I would not bother as it is a lot of work and may not function correctly.

**Bohica** · 8th May 2019, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by trout1105

With a steel bumper you won't have to worry about reversing sensors

I reversed into a telegraph pole, a bit of a thump, no damage any where!!

**trout1105** · 8th May 2019, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Bohica

I reversed into a telegraph pole, a bit of a thump, no damage any where!!

I stupidly backed into a power pole at King Ash Bay and did nearly 3k worth of damage to my D2a because of that useless Plastic bumper.
When I got back home I got the damage fixed and a Steel bumper fitted all for a piddling $400 in an excess fees to the insurance company

I had an ARB bullbar fitted when I first bought the truck because the front bumper was pretty " Ordinary" in my opinion and I usually travel where roos are a problem But I never considered that the rear bumper was as useless as it is.
Now that I have a steel rear bar fitted the D2a is now as it Should Have been when it left the factory.

**ozscott** · 8th May 2019, 07:15 PM

The D2 plastic with steel reinforcing was actually strong when new. A Pajero hit the rear of my D2 hard at a red light when the D2 was only a couple of years old lot of damage to the Pajero. Plastic bar fared very well. With Sun damage they turn into brittle pieces of black rubbish. I like my APT steel bar.

Cheers

**Bohica** · 9th May 2019, 08:15 AM

My Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) arrived yesterday. I had a catastrophic tyre failure in January. Not any more. Well after I set the low pressure and over temp warning.

**trout1105** · 9th May 2019, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Bohica

My Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) arrived yesterday. I had a catastrophic tyre failure in January. Not any more. Well after I set the low pressure and over temp warning.

I have found that the Best TPMS is to look at and feel your tyres ( for heat) every time you stop for fuel or a comfort break, I also check to see if the bearings are getting hot on the trailer/van and the car as well.

**Eevo** · 9th May 2019, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Bohica

My Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) arrived yesterday. I had a catastrophic tyre failure in January. Not any more. Well after I set the low pressure and over temp warning.

what model did you buy?

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 9th May 2019, 11:12 AM

On a hot day up North the tyres will run VERY hot,,
is there a max TEMP rating on tyres?

oh,, and my caravan tyres can be set at spot on 50 all round,, ten minutes down the road and theres a 10 deg difference left to right front to back.. no ryhthm or reason to any of it... I've stopped worrying about them and just use the low pressure warning...

**John_D4** · 9th May 2019, 11:40 AM

I’ve been thinking of getting one of these:
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) | Tyre Pressure Monitors & Sensors
I’ve got a camera from safety Dave and have had no issues

**discorevy** · 9th May 2019, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

On a hot day up North the tyres will run VERY hot,,
is there a max TEMP rating on tyres? Pretty hot considering how long they can last at a red neck burnout comp

oh,, and my caravan tyres can be set at spot on 50 all round,, ten minutes down the road and theres a 10 deg difference left to right front to back.. no ryhthm or reason to any of it... I've stopped worrying about them and just use the low pressure warning...

road camber , load differences , sun position , dragging electric brakes , has to be a reason otherwise the scientific molecule in my head might explode

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