Jump to content

Roman

Settled In
  • Posts

    64
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by Roman

  1. Hmmmmmmmmmmm ................ I'm not so sure that is a DIN plug as I cant find anything in my reference material to suggest that it has been standardized by Deutsches Institut für Normung.

    Ian,

    It's DIN standard (DIN # 72591)

    Yes, these plugs are a vast improvement over the standard cig lighter adapter plug, but they are not anywhere even remotely near the quality of XLR.

    XLR may be better than a cig connector or the DIN cig connector but it's not as good as MIL standard connectors, eg. MIL-C 5015 screw thread military multipole connectors.

    It's about function vs price vs interchangeability. You can easily use a device with the red nosed DIN plug in a standard cig socket in any other car, but a device with a XLR connector will only fit another car with a matching XLR socket or an audio power amp :-)

  2. Paul,

    Try this:

    Generali Versicherung AG, (Generali Gruppe), Landskrongasse 1-3, 1010 Wien.

    You may contact them via a broker who can arrange all paperwork -

    All Risk Insurance Service (ARIS), A-3400 Klosterneuberg, Wienerstrasse. 134.

    <www.aris.at>

    Romana Memic is the very helpful lady who handles all policy business and can

    be mailed directly at <sekretariat@aris.at>

  3. I think this country has a very big problem with being overly PC - we're told we must change, must imbrace all cultures and that everything is our doing.

    Here is a little quiz for you.

    Where was the concept of 'political correctnes" created:

    1) In pubs, village halls, marketplaces

    2) Boardrooms of multinational corporations

    No prizes for the correct answer.

  4. Thanks, guys,

    The BIOS setting is AUTO, so it should not affect the readsings.

    The problem I am having is as follows:

    I have dumped a FAT32 60GB hard disk to a file sector by sector. Then

    I restored the file to another HDD but bigger - 80GB. Everything seems

    to be fine and I can boot the machine from the new disk under

    Win2kPro.

    The one snag remains that in Win2k PRO SP4 the new disk is reported by disk management tools as both 60Gb and 80Gb, depending which properties information panel is used.

    Even though the disk seems to be working fine this will, I suspect, lead to problems in the future.

    Is there a setting in the MBR and/or FAT that can be edited to correct the problem?

  5. Hello,

    My SIII has the Superwinch overdrive fitted. It appears to be working but iis very noisy when engaged.

    I never had a chance to investigate why but am just wondering what could be the cause.

    Is it lubricated separately from the gearbox?

    Des it need oil top-up/change?

  6. does anyone know where i can get one like the picture but with a 1/4BSP thread on it????

    Matt,

    Pressure - Vacuum- Level Ltd.

    Unit 9, Lexden Lodge Industrial Estate

    Jarvis Brook, Crowborough,

    East Sussex, TN6 2NQ U.K

    Phone: +44 (0)1892 664499

    Fax:- +44 (0)1892 663690

    http://www.pvl.co.uk/

    If you need a switch controlling the compressor (normally closed contacts up to max 11 bar, on again after pressure drops to ca 8 bar), have a look at PSM -10N with 1/4" BSP standard thread, steel body.

  7. The ideal switch is called a self latching relay. These relays use no power once switched on or off, either using magnets or a mechanical mechanism to hold the contacts in place.

    landmannnn,

    Thanks. A latching relay could be an option, but the trouble is when you press a button to disconnect all power supply, the relay will not work because the contacts that supply power from battery (hence to its coil) will be opening at the sime time.

  8. yes - a friend has one on his comp safari racer - E stop with an additional cable operated actuator on the outside of the vehicle - I can try and find out where he got it from if it helps?

    dollythelw,

    Thanks, that would certainly help. It may be just what I'm thinking of.

  9. Hi all,

    Here's a query regarding a new project:

    I am thinking of developing a switch that will be controlled mechanically by a remote actuator. A relay is not an option because the switch must be on at all times (except in emergency when it will cut off all current supply to the vehicle) without causing battery drain.

    In other words, the body of the switch and the knob for switching it on and off are to be separated. This is because the switched wires have to be as short as possible, but the controls are to be placed at the back of the vehicle. The distance between the two will be greater than 3 meters.

    I have some ideas how to do it but was wondering if anyone has seen such a thing ready made, just to to save me the time and effort?

  10. I would Produce a "basic" model Defender for the 3rd World countrys without electronics etc!

    In 3W countries, who cares about electronics or lack of it if they have no easy access to spares and service facilities? LR never bothered to support their products as much as other manufacturers, so they lost these markets. It's easier to make flashy cars that need loads of flashy accesories that need fitting by "highly trained specialists" than face the reality of bush motoring where cars are demanded to perform. Guys, forget it. LR will never regain the position it had when the Japanese were still learning how to make and sell cars.

  11. :blink:

    I was offered the beadlocks only,no mention of a set of rims...?

    :huh:

    Michele,

    No, no rims are included in the price at the time of purchase! I am talking about new rims you'll have to buy YOURSELF after you discover it wasn't quite what you were expecting for the money. I have six stauns probably still lying somewhere in the garden shed, of which three look like damaged beyond repair.

    If you are still interested, you can have the undamaged ones or the whole lot for a few quid plus postage.

  12. What I could do with a safari comp truck on roads like that

    Probably not a lot. 90 percent of the world seems to be covered by roads lilke this. Locals don't drive comp safari speced cars and still get from A to B. They just don't feel the urge to rush :-)

  13. joy of being lisdexic

    Oh, the anguish of learning spelling at school, then learning how to use a spellchecker, just out of respect for the people who may wish to read my writings!

    my clients find it funny some of the things that come up in letters that they fund hilarious and I am completely oblivious to.

    Don't tell us you work for FCUK!

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. By using our website you agree to our Cookie Policy