Graham Coopers CDL

[Sith]

Hey guys , just wondering if anyone has fitted up one to a TD5 auto ?
I had a good look into Mike Casey's CDL but with exchange rates i would be up for $800  :roll:
The L/R Expert site has a set up for $410 http://www.lrexpert.com.au/main.php

this would be a whole lot cheaper and leaves me more money for other toys  :wink:

whilst on the subject i was told to "GET RID OF THE TRACTION CONTROL" as it will get me bogged every single time  :?:
Is this right or does the guy in question not know how to drive with it in sand ?

thanx heaps in advance GURU'S

Sith

[Winaje]

Hi Sith.

My personal choice would/will be the cable actuated system that http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/176.html do, as there is, in my opinion, far less to go wrong with a push/pull cable.

Prices are about $400.  This is the same kit as LR Expert, as they are distributors.

[chuck]

Sith,

Have just fitted LR Automotive CDL kit - very professional & good value for money.
As for the traction control - if you engage the CDL with the engine off the traction control will be disabled. If you engage with the motor  running the traction control remains operative.
This is the way it was explained to me or the way I understood it.
I was lucky enough to go on the recent Toolangi trip where I could not get up one particular hill without the CDL being engaged.
Fortunately for me  Simon & Phil engaged my CDL using a 10mm spanner after I reversed back down the hill.
On the 2nd attempt I got up no worries the CDL being engaged makes for an easier & more surefooted drive.


Regards

Chuck

[Sith]

Thanx for the replies guys , sensational !

just got an email back from John at LES RICHOMND AUTOMOTIVES
now tell me if you think this is a bit steep ?

the postage/freight to Perth on the cable type locker seen here http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/176.html

is  8O  8O $44.20  8O  8O  8O as seen below  8O  8O

TOTAL AMOUNT $442.20  8O  8O  8O

REGARDS
JOHN

So im going to ring around and get other prices from Graham Coopers and Triumph Rover Spares and see what sort of frieght / post prices they can do ....

[simon_arch1]

And while you're at it - ignore anyone that says you don't want the traction control (ETC) as well.  The combo of CDL engaged and trction control is fantastic, and will get you through most situations.  Not the same as having air lockers front and rear - but really worthwhile, even in sand, where I have heard some say you don't want it.

But yes - do get that CDL actuator of some sort!

cheers

Simon

[Winaje]

Thanx for the replies guys , sensational !

just got an email back from John at LES RICHOMND AUTOMOTIVES
now tell me if you think this is a bit steep ?

the postage/freight to Perth on the cable type locker seen here http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/176.html

is  8O  8O $44.20  8O  8O  8O as seen below  8O  8O

TOTAL AMOUNT $442.20  8O  8O  8O

REGARDS
JOHN

So im going to ring around and get other prices from Graham Coopers and Triumph Rover Spares and see what sort of frieght / post prices they can do ....

Ask them for the weight and the box cubing size.  Seems pretty expensive to me, have a look at www.austpost.com.au and see what you can work out...

[Bytemrk]

G'day Sith,

 Why not the AMV unit?...... :?

Mark

[Sith]

well for $600 plus bucks for a window winder that clogs up with mud n stuff and not to metion water crossings ........no thanks !

My boss had one on his D2 and had 2 new motors on his in the 1&1/2 years he had it  :roll:

K.I.S.S keep it simple stupid ... for me anyway ....im spanner impared and need something that WORKS  :lol:
Nothing against anyone with the AMV set up or their choice , just not for me .Im new to Rovers and want to keep mine on the road and out of my wallet as much as i can till i finish my house reno's .....then BRING IT ON  :twisted:  :twisted:

[Bytemrk]

Hopefully Your bosses old one won't die on mine then!! 8O  8O

  The guy that is fitting it for me used to run AMV's work shop - so hopefully he knows the tricks ......

 I guess I'll see - but at the price I paid at least it won't hurt too much if I have some dramas.. :roll:

Mark

[Redback]

well for $600 plus bucks for a window winder that clogs up with mud n stuff and not to metion water crossings ........no thanks !

My boss had one on his D2 and had 2 new motors on his in the 1&1/2 years he had it  :roll:

K.I.S.S keep it simple stupid ... for me anyway ....im spanner impared and need something that WORKS  :lol:
Nothing against anyone with the AMV set up or their choice , just not for me .Im new to Rovers and want to keep mine on the road and out of my wallet as much as i can till i finish my house reno's .....then BRING IT ON  :twisted:  :twisted:

I got the AMV CDL and have not had any probs at all, and trust me i do alot of water crossings, mud, sand, dust, and a whole lot more, as an excample on our Simpson trip we encountered a stretch of water 4 ks long and this is after 340ks of salt mud flats and desert sand.

The AMV unit is good and so far 30,000ks,  no probs.

As far as i know the manual one only engages in low range and not high range.

Also keep the traction control it works brilliant in any condition, gives you an edge over the rest.

Baz.

[Bytemrk]

I got the AMV CDL and have not had any probs at all, and trust me i do alot of water crossings, mud, sand, dust, and a whole lot more, as an excample on our Simpson trip we encountered a stretch of water 4 ks long and this is after 340ks of salt mud flats and desert sand.

The AMV unit is good and so far 30,000ks, no probs.

As far as i know the manual one only engages in low range and not high range.

Also keep the traction control it works brilliant in any condition, gives you an edge over the rest.

Baz.

Good to here Baz....

 I have Sith's bosses old one in the mail on the way to me at the moment.... 8O  8O

My previous understanding was that they were good..... I'm looking forward to having a play :!:

Cheers, Mark

[rick]

I developed the Morse cable CDL  for my 99 about six years ago, and then posted it. It would seem commercial operators picked it up.  Though it isn't rocket science and anyone could.

Locking the CDL does not disable TC, nor in 5+ years of use all over the country has there been any problem with both operating at the same time.  As many will be aware CDL +TC gives about the equivalent of 4WD and a 1 locked diff.

I don't know how many people by this time have also disconnected the CDL light from the system and connected it directly to the diff lock switch. However, if this is done then the computer does not know that the CDL is active and all the other lights etc. go away and the system operates as any early model Disco or RR.

Cheers

R

[Redback]

Yep i wouldn't be without my TC i love it, and when i have the CDL engaged and i am going to stop for a break i disengage the CDL so when i restart the car the TC and ABS is not decativated, i just re-engage the CDL and off i go.

Baz.