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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 498  
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The ABS system works fine without any engine signals but obviously traction (and stability control if using a late system) wont be fully functional. its debateable how efficient the standard traction system would be without some reprogramming for a much higher power output. ingredients are looking lovely by the way Christmas in February
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12th Feb 2021 2:16pm |
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| Philip Member Since: 09 Mar 2018 Location: England Posts: 510
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Lots of progress. What are you doing about transmission control?
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12th Feb 2021 2:55pm |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 313 
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I would be fitting the wabco ABS/TC not the late DSC system, and ideally I would be looking to retain traction control as well as ABS so need the engine signals to the ABS ECU. 1989 90 4.3 V8 2012 L405 OF 2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD) 2015 90 HT (SOLD) @d9o.mf |
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14th Feb 2021 10:03am |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 498
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If you are fitting the ATB or Qauife centre diff you shouldnt really have any traction issues
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15th Feb 2021 11:17am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 233 
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got the marsland adapter chassis yesterday.
managed to turn this great looking chassis  Click image to enlarge Into this Click image to enlarge Tank Kleen, T-wash, rub down and final wash, now it's ready for the stripe coat of EM121. |
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20th Feb 2021 4:46am |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2939 
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Have you had a drive in an LS defender before? Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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20th Feb 2021 8:17am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 233
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No not yet, I'll be over Wednesday..LOL
Not hanging around today, this is with the stripe coat done Click image to enlarge First coat Click image to enlarge Finished item Click image to enlarge Also picked up the diffs and drive train parts from Xcess 4x4, they are a work of art, I'll post some pics up when I've got them in the workshop. |
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20th Feb 2021 2:25pm |
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| Black Puma Member Since: 31 Jan 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 210 
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Great job, this is gold
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20th Feb 2021 2:33pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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Very nice!! Great to follow such craftsmanship.
 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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20th Feb 2021 3:02pm |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 313
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Looking great!
I love that marsland offer new chassis with a pre fitted plate to build a custom engine mount off. 1989 90 4.3 V8 2012 L405 OF 2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD) 2015 90 HT (SOLD) @d9o.mf |
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20th Feb 2021 7:23pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 233
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The chassis is talking a bit longer to harden off, which is a good thing, I can try and get the tub done and out of the way ready to get the chassis in.
It seems to have taken me an age to do these little bits. New floor and forward-facing rear seat and new back panel Click image to enlarge Bonded in new repair panel. Click image to enlarge Reinforced seat belt mount, completed bulkhead removal and trial fitted the seats. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge underside nearly ready for it's final coat of EM121 Click image to enlarge Finally got around to unpacking some goodies Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I know it's probably not clear in the pictures  but my workshop has resembled a tip for the last week, better have a tidy up before the chassis arrives.
Next week will see the bulkhead back from the strippers and the engine gearbox package should arrive on Friday, fingers crossed, not that I'm ready for it I've still not sorted the mounts out, cart before the horse comes to mind. 
The good news on the colour is it has been narrowed down to two........... |
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21st Feb 2021 7:03pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2202 
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Reckon you should just use that Carlton drivetrain...........
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21st Feb 2021 7:29pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2939
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Nothing like unboxing fresh parts
what wheels did you decide on? Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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21st Feb 2021 7:44pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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Ooh those new parts!! I'd love your shopping list but not the bills! Stunning work!
I'm not asking for figures but out of interest do you keep a tally of costs or is it just get what you need and hope your partner doesn't find the bills? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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21st Feb 2021 8:27pm |
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