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Test Fitting Day 3 today for the TuffAnt 18 Steelies
Happy to report the all clear for the Discovery Series 5 platform as shown in the pictures below. It also really tuffens (I think i just invented a new marketing word https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/09/909.jpg:D) the look of the D5 up. There was lots of ooohing are aaaaring.
Sadly for the 2011-2012 L322 TDV8 Range Rover with the LARGE Brembo package it was a fail. The wheel fits on but its an interference fit with contact points both on the rim and the disc face so if you have one of those models, sadly we cannot assist at this point. I will update the website in the coming days.
A huge thanks to Paul Muskat and Chris Munday for bringing there vehicles over to try. If there are other users of pre-update (before 2011) Range Rovers in Brisbane I would love to hear from you to see if they work
Last 2 photos are the 2011-2012 Range Rover TDV8 break package for your reference that does NOT fit.
We are also happy to update on the pre-production testing. We have had a week of minor issues sorting between the different standards, loadings, as well as productions restrictions in China at present (its long story but many factories have been unable to open for the past 2 weeks due to an environmental crackdown going on at present). As soon as we are clear of these tests i will update everyone one.
For those that have tried to contact me on messenger, my apologies for not getting back to everyone, its been a huge week and still trying to get on top of things.
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TuffAnt Update – Wheels Caps, Testing and Delivery
Wheel Caps – As you can see in the photos below, we are happy to demonstrate our TuffAnt Wheel Cap. This is our final 3D printed wheel cap that will be available with the wheels. For all pre-purchase buyers these are included free of charge, as a thanks for patience and trust in placing orders before the final items are ready. Whilst the part itself is a low value item, to tool something specific for low volume part is dearer than most would realize but we believe it is necessary to complete the look. Remember this is just a 3D print, the final cap will have the TuffAnt logo and name in the flat section in the middle, it will be black and smooth in nature. The recess in the centre is actually specifically designed as the same size as the OEM Land Rover caps that come on the alloys, so for those who prefer, can get a copy set from eBay and stick them on directly into the space. This does require breaking off the tabs on the back, but it gives people the option of leaving the TuffAnt name or swapping to the Land Rover caps to create their own custom look.
Testing - At present we have had some delays with the testing. There is no single reason for this, a mixture of the current production restrictions in China, multiple standards we are aiming to meet, the material selection, and now the Mid-Autumn festival which means most of China is closed between Oct 1-8. As soon as the final tests are completed and we are into production I will update here.
Production – Obviously, the testing delays means we have had production delays, now looking at November delivery with a date to be confirmed as soon as we move into production. When the production date is set, the promotion prices will have a set end date and again, we will notify people well in advance. My thanks again to those that have pre-purchased and whilst the delays are frustrating for all of us, we won’t cut corners on the final product.
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