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  1. #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift
    maybe--

    but how much oversteer do you want in a vehicle 2 metres tall?? (which requires a modicum of power to achieve)

    straight is good.
    straight is fast.
    straight does not roll over at 120kph.


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    [not a Tdi dig ]

    Would you really be driving at 120kph on a gravel Rd though? I haven't the luxary of a high speed CDL but the traction control doesn't engage when your driving at a reasonable speed. If I wanted to drive fast on gravel I would have bought an old mini cooper or a WRX.

    As for drifting

    I only drift in the mud, at low speeds.

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    yep dobbo,, average 120kph over 30 mins downs a, hmm, "loose" gravel road,,

    hard to make that seem real---

    photo on the old site somewhere,,

    mind you--
    4 flats in as many weeks sorted me out!!!

    oncoming traffic,, logging trucks,,

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    Any reason you went with a cdl over fixing the visco?
    I just ask, as I recently acquired a 89 Vogue with a Visco, But have not really Heard much about them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift
    did I mention it was a 2 stubbie trip--
    ooooooops!
    You dont drink fast enough Pedro!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift
    maybe--

    but how much oversteer do you want in a vehicle 2 metres tall?? (which requires a modicum of power to achieve)
    you forgot roll oversteer. Easy to achieve. Turn in, wait for it to fall over, out goes the bum while nailing it.......
    or trail brake into corner left foot braking while using a fair bit of throttle to keep turbo spooled then release brake....

    straight is good.
    straight is fast.
    straight does not roll over at 120kph.


    edit1.
    [not a Tdi dig ]
    true, and I've curbed my ways.
    2.5 tonne sideways at 100km/h is a touch silly.

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    but I still prefer driving gravel without the CDL engaged. The longer wheel base of a 130 also makes things much more benign.

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    I think the comment about engaging the CDL whenever they leave the bitumen refers to trails, rather than good dirt roads. Lets face it if you are doing 100Kph + you dont rally want too much "loss of traction" surfaces.

    I tend to engage my CDL when ever I get onto dirt that restricts you to say less than 40/50kph.

    Definately engaged with low.


    Martyn

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    Quote Originally Posted by YRVGreen
    Any reason you went with a cdl over fixing the visco?
    I just ask, as I recently acquired a 89 Vogue with a Visco, But have not really Heard much about them?

    I changed over because everyone says the lt230 is stronger and better off road and so far i agree. Now i can lock the center diff where as the viscous would only transfer power, a bit like a good LSD (i think). And now i have a rear locker i want to get the full benifit of it.

    The conversion wasn't much more than just replacing the viscous, and the added advantage is that you can get a low milage one from a series 1 disco like i did.

    Today i went up to Wallhalla and did a few river crossings. It didn't feel like it slipped one bit. The traction was fantastic.
    Well worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vogue
    Hi all, i've finally finished fitting a lt230 to my '89 Rangie after the viscous case died, and was wondering when do i need to engage the CDL. Obviously when it's really rough, but what about on dirt roads or fire trails?
    Also is there a way i can wire up a warning light to tell me when it's on so i don't forget to disengage? And what happens if i forget to disengage?
    As others have mentioned when on a dirt track / Trail when it looks like traction will be lost.
    I just put it in when I select low range.

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