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27th Aug 2010 10:59 am
~Rich~
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 628
Hi Roveribis,
I'm guessing you have the V8 engine to power the oversize tyres?
Are you going to change diff ratios as I estimate an approx 10% difference compared to standard tyres?
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27th Aug 2010 11:04 am
roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
Re-gear... nope. (keep it a secret, but my LR is still under warranty )....
And yes, I have a V8. But what I really feel is the HUGE difference in braking! I keep a lot more distance from other cars and drive much slower than usual (I have a lead foot).
I do have 2 sets of wheels. I will only use these for weekend fun.
The original set has stock sizes....-------------------
2008 LR3
ARB bumper, winch, sealed Snorkle, dual battery, Rover Specialties sliders, whole car custom skid plates, 33" tires, ARB air compressor, CB radio, etc...
29th Aug 2010 2:17 am
roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
There is a wiring loom too close for comfort to the new tires.... Has anyone relocated this?
Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 16
Hey mate,
If that is the loom running down the left side front, that we mentioned earlier in the thread, I'd suggest getting a pro look at it before cutting into it to relocate it. Not sure what happenes if you cut through that data bus thing. I had a quick look at mine a while back to see if there was anywhere close to unclip it and have an extension made up, but came up blank. I think you'd be better off making up a little guard to protect it from tire scuff.
Gov
30th Aug 2010 8:09 am
roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
I really would not want to go through the trouble of cuting/extending.
I will go the route of making a guard.... Specially since the rubbing is only during full-lock-turn and full compression.
It's just one more thing that delays the project.... -------------------
2008 LR3
ARB bumper, winch, sealed Snorkle, dual battery, Rover Specialties sliders, whole car custom skid plates, 33" tires, ARB air compressor, CB radio, etc...
The loom is easily relocated higher up on the frame rail. Use a cable wire hold down clip and a self-drilling panhead screw. 2 minutes. I've also seen zip-ties used.2006 D3 Tonga Green
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30th Aug 2010 1:29 pm
mik
Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Skoatland
Posts: 912
roveribis wrote:
what I really feel is the HUGE difference in braking!
I'm not interested in replicating your mod (though it does look exremely purposeful 8) ), but I'm intrigued by the comment.... do you mean there is far less braking effect for the same pedal pressure, or that they are prone to lock-up on-road?
30th Aug 2010 1:56 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
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30th Aug 2010 3:09 pm
roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
Moved the loom enough to be ok.... (love zip-ties)....
Mik:
The centrifugal force of this setup takes a lot of breaking to dissipate, thus less energy goes to slowing down the car. The wheel/tire setup weighs at least 2x stock (and the diameter is around 10% more). It feels as if you were trying to stop with a heavy trailer in the back....-------------------
2008 LR3
ARB bumper, winch, sealed Snorkle, dual battery, Rover Specialties sliders, whole car custom skid plates, 33" tires, ARB air compressor, CB radio, etc...
30th Aug 2010 10:41 pm
LRorWalk
Member Since: 21 Sep 2011
Location: Naples
Posts: 2
Roof Rack
Your truck is unbelievable and the videos are great. Where did you get the roof rack?
Thanks,
14th Jan 2012 5:03 am
Chicken Duck
Member Since: 11 Nov 2009
Location: Italy
Posts: 1387
@LRorWalk. It's a normal expo rack but with the sides and front fairing cut off. Great for a roof tent
14th Jan 2012 9:20 am
amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
Location: chengdu
Posts: 1542
cool
should be an option for this mod form LR then there will be no need for the new defender
now that's a box I would tick.
looking forward to your bobtail mod It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
14th Jan 2012 9:44 am
roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
Re: Roof Rack
The rack is the OEM LR rack. I just took the upper part off. Pretty easy, it's all held with rivets.
LRorWalk wrote:
Your truck is unbelievable and the videos are great. Where did you get the roof rack?
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