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Hi,
Not yet but hopefully will this week. Wanted to pick up some panel wipe to clean the surfaces first.
Thanks for the feedback on my posts - think you and I are the only ones reading them 😁formerly Disco3Ben
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4th Sep 2018 11:39 am
Beretta
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I will keep an eye out for when you have done it...
How many did you order?2010 Disco 4 HSE
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4th Sep 2018 11:51 am
Ben4
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I presumed they came as a set of 4. I did open the box to have a look, but maybe there were only two in there?!
If only 2 I’ll do the fronts first then order some moreformerly Disco3Ben
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4th Sep 2018 6:31 pm
Beretta
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I thought that there may have only been one?2010 Disco 4 HSE
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4th Sep 2018 7:13 pm
Ben4
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Just checked - it’s a single 4ft length.
Enough to do the front sills I would think.formerly Disco3Ben
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5th Sep 2018 3:27 pm
Ben4
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finished wiring in the Altox FBH controls.
all went in well, route marked by the blue cable ties as I didn't have any black ones to hand
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Quote:
"I knew that the radius of the bracket internal corners wouldn't quite marry up with the right angles on the box section, so I plan to use longer fixings to pull it up tight and then the two profiles should hopefully lock into each other.
My thinking is that if I round of the box section to match then it would become too weak, likewise - if I were to square off the internal curves of the brackets then that would create potential 'crack start points'."
With Regards to the Brackets I would square them off but just make sure there is a radius in the corner to prevent stress cracks it doesn't have to be big. Brackets will fit better and the load on the box section would be spread better.
Also I'd put a canvass bag on the front to prevent the weather getting in there whilst driving then fix it in place with the tie strap.
Looking good shame I'm not allowed to do stuff like that to mine swimbo wants a posh roader
7th Sep 2018 11:48 am
Beretta
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Disco3Ben wrote:
Just checked - it’s a single 4ft length.
Enough to do the front sills I would think.
Did you manage to get this fitted?2010 Disco 4 HSE
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13th Sep 2018 7:34 am
Iceman08
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Location: Hereford
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Disco3Ben wrote:
Today's jobs were electrics.
new boot handle fitted (the Ford unit) and works well.
Having recently reconditioned the FBH into working order I could then set about finally wiring in the Altox kit that I bought from Beannie a while ago.
Everything was easy to take apart and really simple to fit. When I was unsure about the last couple of wires I just sent him a quick text message and all sorted - top man!
indicator LED fitted
temp sensor fitted in behind the air vent
Last bits to sort tomorrow (inline fuse to +ve, connect all earths to main -ve and then fit the trigger wire I ordered to the FBH)
then all good to go when the crappy weather arrives
Have you fitted the fan controller with your Altox??
13th Sep 2018 9:08 pm
Ben4
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I think so!
Fans do come on when I text the Altox, although not particularly strongly. Should I be able to turn them up?
I presume it's the little white box behind the fan controls?formerly Disco3Ben
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13th Sep 2018 9:37 pm
Iceman08
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No idea at all
I was just curious how you were getting on with the fan controller? I have the altox but not the fan controller and was considering getting it!
14th Sep 2018 7:48 pm
Ben4
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well it defo works - text the number and the fans kick in straight away formerly Disco3Ben
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14th Sep 2018 7:54 pm
Iceman08
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Is there a separate command for the fans or do they automatically turn on with the FBH?
Any issues with draining the battery if both are running for 30 minutes?
14th Sep 2018 8:01 pm
Ben4
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Not sure yet, fan runs straight away. seems ok.
Fans are a bit feeble so doubt they are drawing enough to kill the battery.
I’ve got a split charge system fitted as a back up - you should consider fitting similar 😁😁😁formerly Disco3Ben
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14th Sep 2018 8:59 pm
Ben4
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Finally added the sill cover strips.
Interesting to see how long they last but have to say that I am more impressed than I thought I was going to be!
starting point - standard scratched sill
cut two 22 inch lengths and rounded the corners
cleaned the sills and fitted both sides
They are subtle and not shiny silver bling, so exactly what I was after.
1 order does the front sills, will order another set to cover the rears.formerly Disco3Ben
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