Thread: New D697s fitted

Originally Posted by LRD414

Russ, off-topic but what happened with your gearbox issues?

Scott

Still ongoing believe it or not. Going to a transmission shop next week finally to be stripped. It would be there this week but i wanted the car for Gordons course this week so put it back.

Think they finally gave up looking at other possible causes after the transfer case was swapped out.

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Yep 285 60s. No rubbing noticed yet, even in reverse full lock. I think it's definitely lost some acceleration Andy. Thing is they're that quick for a large 4x4 that it's not going to bother me. Will use this one 90% for touring/day trips anyway. If it was a daily i might be more disheartened... Nice one Tombie, I was a bit annoyed when I saw those on instead of stick ons, now not so much. Haven't attempted puting the spare under yet. Fyi theres 1 coat of Zaino CS clear protectant on there if you've noticed how shiny the car is, 2 more coats to come before paint shield! 15mins a coat 24 hours between...

Looks good Russrobe.

Do you have Llams installed?

Do you have a reflash/remap done?

How much loss of power do you think you have lost, I am assuming it's only from take off.

Does anyone have any comments regarding the bigger tyres and power loss. Will a DPL remap more than accommodate the power lost from bigger diameter tyres.

I'll put questions up regarding this in my thread, don't want to hijack.

Re: the balancing, I'm not a fan of the metal weights that go over the bead, they're a lot easier to loose, have had them pop off when Offroad previously.

The little stick on squares seem to work well. I'm not sure wether they are going to be in the way with the GOE 18" rims being on the inside of the rim and minimal space between brake calliper?

Do you guys think the D697's would be smoother and less noisy compared to BFG KO2's?

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His is a 2.7 6 speed,so more likely to suffer than the 3.0 8 speeds
Andrew

Originally Posted by Babs

I'm not sure wether they are going to be in the way with the GOE 18" rims being on the inside of the rim and minimal space between brake calliper?

No problem with the stick-on weights clearance on the GOE rims but always possible for them to be knocked off, say in sand etc.

Originally Posted by Babs

Do you guys think the D697's would be smoother and less noisy compared to BFG KO2's?

Yes D697s less noisy but the KO2s are not necessarily intrusive, it depends on how much this bothers you. There is commentary on noise in the KO2 thread.

Scott

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

His is a 2.7 6 speed,so more likely to suffer than the 3.0 8 speeds Andrew

Cheers Andrew

Still have a few more questions back over on my thread

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Originally Posted by LandyAndy

His is a 2.7 6 speed,so more likely to suffer than the 3.0 8 speeds

Andrew

I doubt that Andy! I have a very nicely remapped 2.7 that makes more power and torque than a base 3.0

Just trying to put that spare under now... Wonder if i have to take the tow hitch off. It's pretty tight got it up past it but it on a bit of an angle so not in the slot totally. I let the air out already. ..

Originally Posted by Tombie

I doubt that Andy! I have a very nicely remapped 2.7 that makes more power and torque than a base 3.0

And can run 17's if needed


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