Thread: What actually stops an e-diff retrofit?

Diffs lock symbol changes to Red when locked.

And no you don't require the screen to have a eDiff.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

There's only one size of screen in a D3. And a screen is not required, it's only if you have the sat-nav option.

Thanks. I've only seen pics. I thought it looked like there were two screen types, a bit like the D4s.

Hole or screen are your options. The screen is nice to have but the navigation is quite outdated. Breadcrumb mode is cool (but even then overtaken by mobile devices for many) and 4x4 info is nice for some but not necessary (good quick reference for what mode you're in or if a wheel is off the ground or a height sensor needs a visit from a toothbrush). I was just suggesting it as an easy way of telling if the car thinks it has an ediff.

So it IS possible to completely retrofit to the factory version and functionality, and has been done in the UK by Spooky on www.disco3club.co.uk. I've downloaded the full instructions, and uploaded them to my Box.com account, giving Spooky full credit.

Spookys_E-diff_Bible_v1_1a.pdf

Yes, it is possible, and has been done, just as I mentioned on the first page. It's just a case of how badly you want to do it.

Thanks Sheerluck, sorry I forgot you said it's possible and had been done.....

whats the collective thoughts on having a manual switch in the cabin for the OEM elocker..kind of like an air locker setup but using landrover ediff.

Originally Posted by jimc

whats the collective thoughts on having a manual switch in the cabin for the OEM elocker..kind of like an air locker setup but using landrover ediff.

It is not so much as a manual switch (on/off) as a manual dial (% lock (0-100)). The e-locker is not actually a proper locker, it is more correctly described as an e-LSD.

The only problem with doing it manually is how robust the locker is. E.g. how long would it hold up if you tried to use it like a standard locker offroad - lock it 100% and drive a km or so of track... There have been suggestions on here that either the hardware or the stepper motor are only strong enough to hold up to a few seconds of 100% lock, however they may be unfounded.

Our American friend can probably best comment on that as he is selling the kits...