Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
That looks excellent.
Did you get a second battery fitted to go with the winch or are you running with the original only?
I think there are enough of us interested in getting this done for someone (Ray?) to offer this as an 'item' with bits made and installed for those among us that don't feel confident about doing the building, fitting, wiring etc.
Anyone else interested in a package deal?
19th Oct 2007 4:05 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Just standard battery.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
19th Oct 2007 4:15 pm
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I'm sure TFC/Ray can put something together
Options i see are:-
Extra Battery yes/No
Winch standard Warn/Other
Rope type Steel Cable/Plasma Rope
Any others?
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19th Oct 2007 4:18 pm
WillMyth
Member Since: 11 Jul 2007
Location: Tuam
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I'm thinking down the powered steering line as for cable I'd go steel and no need for an extra battery hoping to do some thing about it in the next few month's .
19th Oct 2007 5:10 pm
TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858
CFB - that looks great and well done to Uncle Ray too
Was that the winch we discussed? - the winch from the German dealer via eBay?
19th Oct 2007 5:15 pm
Wex
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Location: Knackeragua
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CFB , it looks the dogs.Well done
19th Oct 2007 5:30 pm
craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
Just a question, but how do you get the rope/cable neatly back onto the winch drum, so you don't leave gaps and have damaged rope/cable when the rope gets pulled through to the bottom layer i.e. whats already wound onto the drum?
I think it was BCB who had a problem like this a while ago with undertensioned cable on the drum
19th Oct 2007 6:28 pm
TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858
This might be of interest for those that struggle to re-spool their winch cables evenly ....
Winch Lobster
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Information: www.winchlobster.com
19th Oct 2007 6:41 pm
sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
Discowex wrote:
CFB , it looks the dogs.Well done
X2!! Good job CFB 8) I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2578
Fantastic
Now all I need to know is what bits to buy, where from, how much, and how to fit it all
Is there a group buy developing here???
DaveLong succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
Absolute bargain IMO and good service from the seller. You will need to cut down the free-spool lever as I said and fabricate a new flat handle to make it fit in the tight gap. Also, you need a steel hawse fairlead instead of the supplied rollers.
Oh and spooling the wire is easy as you get a good clear view of the drum through the gap in the bumper.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
19th Oct 2007 9:37 pm
stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
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cotefarmboy wrote:
You will need to cut down the free-spool lever...
CFB - Thinking out loud and fishing for info - How much effort does it take to turn this lever? Could it be done by a small geared motor, making it electric or remote operated? How many different operating positions does the lever have? Can the lever be moved to free-spool whilst under tension or does it cleverly lock in this circumstance?
Thanks Dr. Ian Malcolm:
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Told you, this site will bankrupt me I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
19th Oct 2007 10:01 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
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NoDo$h wrote:
Told you, this site will bankrupt me
Not at that price it won't - Good luck!!
Hopefully everyone else can see that there's a continual re-listing & thus no need to bid against anyone!
Now, how do we buy the tray?
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