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    Not much support for team Gigglepin here I can see.

    in Competing in Land Rovers

    Posted

    I've no idea if "winning" the everyman challenge was an achievement or not because I wasn't there and I haven't competed in it myself. As far as I can see they were running a vehicle that had major advantages over the opposition that nobody else was allowed to have. They used that advantage to finish ahead of everyone else but were then disqualified as expected. I feel sorry for the guy that eventually was announced the winner because Jim and Wayne "stole" his moment of glory on the finish line.

    I don't think having a full hydro setup & stickies is a real major advantage when he was up against trucks that were running link suspension, coil-overs, D60 1 ton axles, hydro assist etc... the only reason full hydro's not allowed is that it makes the vehicles non-road legal in most (prob all) US states for the simple fact that there is no mechanical connection between the driver & the steering axle. I'd say his truck is on a par with a 'hobby built' dual purpose daily driver & weekend wheeler for north America & Canada.

    Heck my buddies wheel at the weekends with KOH competing buggies.....

    And yes, I did follow the races on FB & the live feed.... rooting for Jim & my Canadian buddies in cars #313, #4410 & #4487.... just my 2c

    Protecting The ECU

    in MS-Megasquirt/Jolt

    Posted

    I'm using a IP rated alum box & a pair of mil spec plug & sockets for the loom. The relays & fuse box will be mounted onto the box lid and the whole thing bolted to the rear cab back behind the drivers seat as high up as possible. Should be safe there and well out of harms way :i-m_so_happy:

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    Waterproof DB9 connectors

    in MS-Megasquirt/Jolt

    Posted

    Here is a picture of the MS sat in the alum box, as you can see it's quite a tight fit.

    I think that I'm going to change the right angle db9 to a vertical mount & straighten the LEDs too. Might also trim the end plates down so they just hold the PCB into the bottom half of the case. There will be little stress on the db37 without the plug shell anyway and it's leads will only be ~6" long to the Amphenol chassis sockets.

    Would have been nice if B&G had put 3 more pillar mounting holes in the PCB, could have disposed of the case altogether then and mounted directly into the bottom of the box.

    Do you have a good lead on a brass bulkhead connector for the MAP pipe, ideally with hose barbs on it. I can get plastic ones but there not ideal.

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    Waterproof DB9 connectors

    in MS-Megasquirt/Jolt

    Posted

    Hi Nige,

    Here is a list of the parts I'm using :

    Bud Industeries Alum Box :

    http://ca.mouser.com...ey563-AN-2857-B

    DB9 W/P socket & cover (as is first post) :

    http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=7341

    http://www.l-com.com...m.aspx?id=10860

    10way Ampnenol plug & socket for sensors, sensor grounds & EDIS pip/saw etc :

    http://ca.mouser.com...54-MS3102E18-1S

    http://ca.mouser.com...54-MS3106F18-1P

    http://ca.mouser.com...4-10-040450-018

    14way Amphenol plug & socket for power, relays feeds & injectors etc :

    http://ca.mouser.com...4-MS3102E20-27P

    http://ca.mouser.com...4-MS3106F20-27S

    http://ca.mouser.com...4-10-040450-020

    Plan to mount the MS directly into the bottom of the box, if I used a chassis plate it would mean going up to the 3.5" tall version & then it's got alot of wasted space & looks HUGE. Will tap the mounting screws through the box bottom, put a plain nut on the inside & seal with red loctite. That should be watertight enough for my application.

    Relays will be mounted along with the fuse box on the bulkhead in my install, ECU behind the drivers seat (LHD) as I don't expect to see many river crossings here.... but lots of high mountain passes & plenty of power line cuts :D

    Will post up a pic once I get the box made up, am still waiting for the DB37 & cable loom from DIYAutotune to arrive. Hopefully be here next week.

    Cheers,

    Andy

    PS... Chek you mail, need a favor ;)

    AirCon Compressor Poll

    in Tools and Fabrication

    Posted

    There was an artical in one of the US off-road mags a while back about using a Sandon in this application. There is an oil return hole in the bottom of the rear body plate that needs a plug putting into it. If you do this there is no oil carryover into the compressor side. Hope that's useful for someone ;-)

    Snowy winter driving

    in Getting out and about

    Posted

    Thought I'd throw this pic up for you guys... the wife took it in Feb this year.... we had about 17 feet of snow fall in town to that date. This year we've had snow on the ground for the past 3/4 weeks & am currently driving around on ice on most of the side roads. Good quality studded winter tires make a huge difference in driving on ice & snow, also having the CDL installed on my D2 reduces the work the traction control does too.

    Our first winter in Canada after emigrating in '07 from Derby was a real eye opener... and a steep learning curve. Now, as soon as the first snow arrives, on go the winter tires & out comes the winter travel kit. That includes a bug out bag, warm blankets, snow shovels & emergency food.

    Safe driving & enjoy the snow if you get some..... 4 wheel power slides are soooo much fun :~)

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    Siping Tires

    in Tools and Fabrication

    Posted

    Hi Lars,

    When I have truck tires siped here in Canada the tire shop just cuts slits in the tread blocks to about half the depth. For MT's we do the same, however as you say there no where near as good as real snow tires with studs.... that's what I run all winter on my D2.

    Cheers,

    Andy

    Ford F250 - Opinions ?

    in International Forum

    Posted

    Hi g, my dad is thinking of selling his dodge that you were looking at, he's had fords and dodges and thinks the dodge is a better built truck, and the cummins engines are known to be far superior to almost any engine of that size, hope this helps,

    Dan.

    My some what limited experience of having an F150 for the past 4yrs is.... buy the Dodge.... better build quality, more reliable (the overdrive brg failed at 90,000km.... cost me $3500cdn to get it fixed, and it's a known issue that Ford won't cover under warranty.... but they do sell an upgrade kit).

    One thing we do find good is the economy (4.6L gas engine), compared to my modified D2.... we take the F150 for trips shopping etc. but our nearest Costco is a 6hr round trip and collecting the outlaws from the airport is a 14hr round trip.

    Talking to friends that have the Dodge trucks, they say the Cummins are the best you can get, alot superior to the Fords.

    Hope that helps....

    Andy

    Recent MS II installs

    in International Forum

    Posted

    I have MSII extra running on a 3.9.

    Only at the early stages of tuning it but it is running and on the road.

    What form of IAC are you looking at?

    Steve

    The origional GM type IAC valve as fitted on the 3.9. Reading the MS-II site, the code/daughtern board now supports the use of these IAC valves. I already have EDIS running on my truck, installing the MS-II was the next step.

    Andy

    * A Buyers Guide - What's Your MIG Welder - Post up the specs *

    in Tools and Fabrication

    Posted

    And for the north american viewers on here.... mine is :

    Make : Miller

    Model : Millermatic 252

    How Long have you had it / How old is it : 3 months

    Typical Current Price : CDN$2500

    Maximum Welding Current (AMPS) : 250A @ 40%

    Output at 60% Duty Cycle : 200A

    Welding Wire range in mm : 0.6 - 1.2

    Small Large or BOTH re Wire Spools : both max 12" dia

    Euro Torch (Yes / No ) : Miller type

    Argosheild Bottle - max Size that will fit : 4'

    Weight : 94kg

    What is the most typical things you weld with it - thicknesses etc : 6mm - 12mm, not rock sliders & bumpers soon

    Other standard Features : Angled dual drive wire system, low load bottle rack, auto gun detect for both torch & spool gun

    Good Points : You can buy spares anywhere for it

    Bad Points : There not cheap but you pay for the quality

    On a scale of 1 to 10 1 being very unhappy with it, and 10 being "Its perfect for me" rate it : 10

    Cheers,

    Andy

    Stazworks Double INTERNAL Beadlock Rims - The Genuine Tech Thread &#33

    in Tools and Fabrication

    Posted

    Hi Nige,

    Like the new rims, how are they working out.

    'm also in the market for a set of beadlocks as I never received my Mach 5's from Matt..... only waited for over 7 months.... but that's another story :(

    Was looking at a set of rims from High Impact but the Stazwork ones would be so much nicer..... just the cost issue as you say..... :unsure:

    Would apprecaite your thoughts...

    Regards,

    Andy

    Have you any SNOW!

    in International Forum

    Posted

    Hi,

    When we moved to Canada we were told it snowed alot in town, this was the wifes truck about an hour after I brushed it off for the 4th time just before Christmas...... they were right it snows alot, about 18' this winter :unsure::unsure:

    Andy.... in Canada where it snowed yesterday too.... all over the spring flowers :(

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