Thread: What happened to your Discovery 2 today?

Originally Posted by Tins

Tears of joy that you hadn't abandoned her.

And just fitted new leather gaitors (with pretty blue stitching) on the t/case and handbrake levers.
I've only had them sitting here for about 12 months.

I highly recommend taking serious time off work.
You get to catch up on things that have been hanging around for far too long.

(last week)
Cut off the useless SS Hot Dog used as a resonator on my 3" exhaust and welded in a 6" diameter 409SS chambered resonator, repositioning the tip so it's a little less exposed than before.

It's really tamed the drone at 2600RPM (yeah I know, a weird RPM range for drone?)

Now to fix the buzz in the dash that is doing my head in.
Probably should throw in the new gearbox mounts to see if they help before tearing into the dash (again)

Originally Posted by rick130

I highly recommend taking serious time off work.
You get to catch up on things that have been hanging around for far too long.

Bugger. I've been home for ages and not done them ( I plead insanity ). Now you are going to shame me into fitting all the good stuff I got from Mario ( RIP mate ) that are sitting in the back.. Then fix the D1 timing belt...Then sort out the Series so I can sell it.... Then paint the OKA. Hours of fun.... Oh yeah, and find that thing for Baz.

Originally Posted by RRT

The controller I am looking at is a HTG - HTG tuning – Next level MOTORSPORT innovations. - It also enables the use of the BMW shifter with the tiptronic function. There are quite a few vids out there with the controller connected to a variety of vehicles including a Defender with the BMW engine, that thing is an absolute weapon = Defender M57 8HP - drive in the wet - YouTube -

The ad mentions a facebook page, but as FB took me off the platform I am unable to see it as I also use a VPN!

The 8HP is probably one of the most made of any transmissions and available in a variety of torque capabilities up to about 750nm.

Hey have you seen Marcus Williams has a Td5/Zf8HP up and running now. (ahhh, they're on FB, sorry)

Something a little different to the normal! We had this lovely TD5 Defender 130 come to us sporting usual performance mods from Td5inside, but the... | By Mwmachines 4x4

and

Little teaser of what and 8 speed auto is like behind a Td5! This is only in the initial set up stage so still more to come however safe to say it is... | By Mwmachines 4x4

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Hey have you seen Marcus Williams has a Td5/Zf8HP up and running now. (ahhh, they're on FB, sorry)

Something a little different to the normal! We had this lovely TD5 Defender 130 come to us sporting usual performance mods from Td5inside, but the... | By Mwmachines 4x4

and

Little teaser of what and 8 speed auto is like behind a Td5! This is only in the initial set up stage so still more to come however safe to say it is... | By Mwmachines 4x4

Far out!

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Hey have you seen Marcus Williams has a Td5/Zf8HP up and running now. (ahhh, they're on FB, sorry)

Something a little different to the normal! We had this lovely TD5 Defender 130 come to us sporting usual performance mods from Td5inside, but the... | By Mwmachines 4x4

and

Little teaser of what and 8 speed auto is like behind a Td5! This is only in the initial set up stage so still more to come however safe to say it is... | By Mwmachines 4x4

BIG BIG THANKS SLUNNIE!!!

Had to get a look at this (just went next door) and wow and now am sure this is the way to go, would have loved to see the dash whilst driving but it looked at the end he was about 50mph. Those changes are almost imperceptible and only a minor engine note change.

Whilst I do accept the M57 is probably a better motor, the TD5 especially considering the age and smart use of technology in the pumping and ECU versus common rail is totally underrated out there in the non Landy 4x4 world. Sure stock is not a hard goer per se but a simple tune and cat delete etc and especially with a VNT and it is great to drive even with the 4HP, that 8 speed is a game changer.

Dear Santa,
Please give me a 8 speed in my D2 and I will be good forever

Signed
Arty

The old girl went onto life support today ….
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Originally Posted by onebob

The old girl went onto life support today ….
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Vitamin D deficiency?