24th March 2013, 10:37 PM
Not sure I fully agree with that Dave. Whilst voltage drop is certainly an important issue, of greater importance when using a second battery as a 'house' battery s the ability to charge it to 100%...
24th March 2013, 08:37 PM
Yeah I think you are right, wasn't specifically talking about this car, was referring to the problem with autos in general... But yes I stand corrected..
Scotty
24th March 2013, 08:04 PM
The car is still under warranty, wouldn't that possibly void it?
24th March 2013, 06:04 PM
Auto lock up switch fixes the down hill problem!!!!!
Scotty
24th March 2013, 12:04 PM
Probably a tad off topic here, but a recommendation to folks over in the west.
Not a a 4wd mod centre & not even in Perth........ But in my experience finding a good mechanic is a real lottery,...
24th March 2013, 11:49 AM
Gday 3kids,depending on where in perth you are,i generally go to opposite lock midland or lifestyle 4wd in morley,both places are great at what they do and are very helpful for information about your...
24th March 2013, 06:26 AM
Be happy with the auto! Better box than a manual for 4wd except downhill (not everyone agrees though :-). Learn to drive through the brakes and you have "poor mans lockers". Enjoy the new rig.
23rd March 2013, 10:35 PM
Dave,
If yours is standard off the showroom floor, you will have nothing to worry about.
It will have heaps of grunt, and you will be wondering why you worried about it in the first place.
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23rd March 2013, 10:32 PM
Well keep an eye out coz there's a few of us on here who get together from time to time for a bit of wheeling and a few of us are members of the Western patrol club..... I think details are still in...
23rd March 2013, 09:54 PM
No worries 3kids ........... Mines an old GQ patrol auto and always tend to drive with the overdrive off, unless I'm doin over 90 on the flat. Uphills, downhills again overdrive is off
Don't...
23rd March 2013, 09:47 PM
Feel free to down-shift (if tranny doesn't do it) and keep engine near on top of torque curve and keep suitable speed.
Down-shift can also assist in ensuring your converter remains locked-up during...
23rd March 2013, 09:40 PM
Not sure about diesel mechanics but the Robson Brothers in Welshpool specialise in 4wd servicing, probably do mods too...... they're not cheap but have a good reputation.
What you tapin at!!!!!????
23rd March 2013, 09:32 PM
Not sure how many gears you guys have in your autos, my old gq only has 1,2 and D plus overdrive....... if you have 4, I'd be dropping down to maybe third gear on Lesmurdie Hill
What you tapin...
23rd March 2013, 09:16 PM
Gday 3kids,ive got a 2012 GU8 AUTO,i reguarly tow a 2ton camper with mine no problems,i have had a 2 3/4 inch beaudesert exhaust put on which really opened the 3ltr up,other than that i installed a...
22nd March 2013, 12:08 PM
They are a towing device a snatch recovery is a dynamic load and can shear the ball right off causing it to be a projectile. A shackle is a lifting device and should it fail will do so in a less...