maxtherotti
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defo thumbs up for the at2,s here
its what will be going on my p38 when the coopers wear down
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i belive once the tensioner arm starts to run off its either put a penny/washer behind it to level it up or new unit time
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should be fine esp with new AT,s on
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have also heard of the tensioner wearing internally so pully runs at a slight angle causing noise
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+1 for the AT2,s
had them on my disco in the snow early this year and utterly fantastic they were too
and on my rangie before that
and will be on this range rover when the coopers wear down
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check the rear ball joint too with that amount of lift will be at a bad angle
Rob
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i like it
seriously!!!
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G2s are, I think, closer to OEMs but sold as being more durable so you may find that the ride differences are not as noticable. The G3s are designed to run with a lower spring rate off road and a higher one in highway mode (above 50mph) - almost the opposite to OEMs. That said I have no experience of G2s and being a techie was rather drawn to the concept of there being an element of "improvement" in the G3s rather than the G2s. Worth checking the Arnott website for details at www.arnottindustries.com. Whatever, if you go for Arnotts you shouldn't need to buy any more as they all come with a "lifetime" guarantee - i.e. if they spring a leak (unless they are maliciously cut!) you ought to get an exchange, though I'm not sure whether you'll get the "satisfaction" exchange that they apply in the US. Probably also worth a chat with Andy Iles at P38 Spares if you are undecided.
Picking up on your comment about mild laning at worst and the fact that your wife appears to have taken on ownership I suspect I'd go for G2s personally. The G3s are "different" - and I suspect a bit "marmite" so to speak. My other half doesn't have much of an opinion but oddly tends to prefer her Suzuki GV "on road" as she reckons the ride is smoother - I however beg to differ for reasons stated above related to the powerplant setup (which incidentally gives me about 18 mpg on LPG - though not when in sport mode!
Pity you aren't nearer to Herts else you could come and play with my bus before you decide!
Martin
yep thats a defo shame but alas would cost more in fuel than the new springs lol
still thinking some gen2,s as from the info on arnotts site gen3 sound more off road inspired
thanks all for the input
rob
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yes the wife tells me this one is now hers and therefor a keeper lol
off road performance is not important as the worst it will get is some mild laning
road performance is much more important to me
so are gen3,s worth the extra over the gen2,s then?
Rob
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But they don't tell you it's illegal to fit HID lights to a vehicle not equipped with either an automatic headlamp levelling system, or an automatic levelling suspension system.
so is it legal to fit HID,S to a p38 with air suspension then?
Rob
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There was one for sale on ebay last week
Rob
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Thanks Geoff
do you have a link for the EAS download?
also does anyone have a recomendation for the usb to serial adapter and lead too please?
Thanks Rob
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thats just what sort of info i was looking for
looks like i will be getting a set of arnott,s in the near future then
next question is are gen3 worth the extra over gen2,s?
Rob
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Cost wise there wont be a massive amount in it (approx £100)
if some one has got the arnott,s fitted I would like to hear your opinions please.
The ride is ok on original Dunlops but would like a little firmer if poss
Rob
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What MM said, not a hard job, and the EAS is quite simple despite containing WIRES which are like kryptonite to LR owners.
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Hi all
My 2001 spec 4.6 has got 3 perished air bags on it and while they are causing no probs at present it has had 1 replaced (osr) before i got it so im guessing the others cant be far behind,
My question is do i just get 3 dunlops and replace the others or do i go the arnott route??
I have read elsewhere that the driving character of the arnotts is different to oe but was not said how they differ???
Anyone have a opinion please?
Thanks Rob
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about time this beast got some more attention
loving it so far!!
Rob
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I can recommend Arnot Gen 3s - though they do produce a rather different ride (actually I think better). Andy Iles at P38Spares is an agent here in the UK so no need to import from the US.
All the best
Martin
May I ask what is different about the ride with them?
is it firmer?
Thanks Rob
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get yourself across to a bmw forum and ask them
its the same engine as fitted to the bmw 540/740 (e38 and e39 models with m62 engine)
so someone on there will have experiance of who to talk to
out of interest whats wrong with the lump as i just traded in my e39 540 with 180k on the clock and it was a superb engine
Rob
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i have seen plenty of p38's running L322 wheels with 60 profile tyres on so should be ok esp as your on coils so cant drop as low as on air
would imagine the ride would be slightly softer but as its only a 5% difference should be fine.
also the at2's wear very well too
Rob
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imo grabber at2 tyres take a lot of beating in all but heavy off road conditions
Rob
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just had this problem myself
replaced the regulator with a new one i got on ebay for £35 delivered
easy job to do only 4 rivets hold the unit in
now no more annoying beep every time i start the car
Rob
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thanks for the info very handy to know
i (like a great many others i suspect) was under the impression once a becm went down that was it done :-(
(this was also one of the reasons i held out on getting a p38 for so long)
with this info i can happily cruise around knowing even if it all goes pear shaped its still cost effective to repair and there only up the road too
Thanks again Jules
Rob
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Hi all
as title does anyone happen to know the internal diameter of the cruise control vac pipework on a 2000 4.6 vogue?
want to get some new pipes as mine are all perished
Thanks Rob
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