What did you guys get for Christmas?
Rock Crawling
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
From: Monroe, NY
I restore & repair cars for fun.
I'm an expert in the design of electronic systems, including engine control systems, and designed one of the first scan tools for GM.
I've restored a half dozen British cars including two 1980s Jaguars, whose electrical systems didn't look much different than that of the Discovery.
I've already done the rework to fit A Kenwood double DIN navigation unit, a regular Gentex auto dim mirror with compass and temperature sensor, automatic headlight controls and replaced the Theft alarm unit with a Viper 350 system, although there's a bit of work to be done on that last.
I've been working on setting up systems to talk to the ABS & SRS systems & clear codes without having to go to a dealer. I've already had some success with both.
I plan to evaluate replacements for the VSS.
That's not including the little mechanical things I've been working on.
For me, the truck is a 4th vehicle (5th when the TR6 is done).
It's primarily a hobby. I love to tinker.
Even if it never runs correctly (and it does), I'll never be sorry I got it.
I'm an expert in the design of electronic systems, including engine control systems, and designed one of the first scan tools for GM.
I've restored a half dozen British cars including two 1980s Jaguars, whose electrical systems didn't look much different than that of the Discovery.
I've already done the rework to fit A Kenwood double DIN navigation unit, a regular Gentex auto dim mirror with compass and temperature sensor, automatic headlight controls and replaced the Theft alarm unit with a Viper 350 system, although there's a bit of work to be done on that last.
I've been working on setting up systems to talk to the ABS & SRS systems & clear codes without having to go to a dealer. I've already had some success with both.
I plan to evaluate replacements for the VSS.
That's not including the little mechanical things I've been working on.
For me, the truck is a 4th vehicle (5th when the TR6 is done).
It's primarily a hobby. I love to tinker.
Even if it never runs correctly (and it does), I'll never be sorry I got it.
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Mudding
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 166
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From: Outta this World!
George. . .ah the discovery is why you're on the forum I thought you would invite us to a BBQ :-) im glad it was one of your best Christmases.
Ed, seems like you got a lot of things. Well guess I got a new yoga mat, clothes, nightmare b4 Christmas slippers, and gift cards. :-D
Ed, seems like you got a lot of things. Well guess I got a new yoga mat, clothes, nightmare b4 Christmas slippers, and gift cards. :-D
Last edited by LRchick; Jan 14, 2013 at 11:43 PM.
I restore & repair cars for fun.
I'm an expert in the design of electronic systems, including engine control systems, and designed one of the first scan tools for GM.
I've restored a half dozen British cars including two 1980s Jaguars, whose electrical systems didn't look much different than that of the Discovery.
I've already done the rework to fit A Kenwood double DIN navigation unit, a regular Gentex auto dim mirror with compass and temperature sensor, automatic headlight controls and replaced the Theft alarm unit with a Viper 350 system, although there's a bit of work to be done on that last.
I've been working on setting up systems to talk to the ABS & SRS systems & clear codes without having to go to a dealer. I've already had some success with both.
I plan to evaluate replacements for the VSS.
That's not including the little mechanical things I've been working on.
For me, the truck is a 4th vehicle (5th when the TR6 is done).
It's primarily a hobby. I love to tinker.
Even if it never runs correctly (and it does), I'll never be sorry I got it.
I'm an expert in the design of electronic systems, including engine control systems, and designed one of the first scan tools for GM.
I've restored a half dozen British cars including two 1980s Jaguars, whose electrical systems didn't look much different than that of the Discovery.
I've already done the rework to fit A Kenwood double DIN navigation unit, a regular Gentex auto dim mirror with compass and temperature sensor, automatic headlight controls and replaced the Theft alarm unit with a Viper 350 system, although there's a bit of work to be done on that last.
I've been working on setting up systems to talk to the ABS & SRS systems & clear codes without having to go to a dealer. I've already had some success with both.
I plan to evaluate replacements for the VSS.
That's not including the little mechanical things I've been working on.
For me, the truck is a 4th vehicle (5th when the TR6 is done).
It's primarily a hobby. I love to tinker.
Even if it never runs correctly (and it does), I'll never be sorry I got it.
i didnt. please resend. i will need them because the range is heading to Rausch in May and she told me she is thirsty for revenge of her sister
Rock Crawling
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
From: Monroe, NY
If you want to throw your trucks in lakes, I'll help you pull out the electronics and go back to carbs.
I read the British military buys their Land Rovers without electronics because they know the won't stand up otherwise.
And while I won't be coming up with anything to make them stand up to water better, I may come up with ways to fix them easier & cheaper.
As far as resetting the adaptive values, I hadn't really looked at anything related to the ECU yet, but when I can get my hand on one I will. I bought used good ABS & SRS modules off of ebay for my experiments. Although the Disco is a hobby, I have more fun with my hobbies when they're useful and no desire to damage anything that's working. :-)
I read the British military buys their Land Rovers without electronics because they know the won't stand up otherwise.
And while I won't be coming up with anything to make them stand up to water better, I may come up with ways to fix them easier & cheaper.
As far as resetting the adaptive values, I hadn't really looked at anything related to the ECU yet, but when I can get my hand on one I will. I bought used good ABS & SRS modules off of ebay for my experiments. Although the Disco is a hobby, I have more fun with my hobbies when they're useful and no desire to damage anything that's working. :-)
If you want to throw your trucks in lakes, I'll help you pull out the electronics and go back to carbs.
I read the British military buys their Land Rovers without electronics because they know the won't stand up otherwise.
And while I won't be coming up with anything to make them stand up to water better, I may come up with ways to fix them easier & cheaper.
As far as resetting the adaptive values, I hadn't really looked at anything related to the ECU yet, but when I can get my hand on one I will. I bought used good ABS & SRS modules off of ebay for my experiments. Although the Disco is a hobby, I have more fun with my hobbies when they're useful and no desire to damage anything that's working. :-)
I read the British military buys their Land Rovers without electronics because they know the won't stand up otherwise.
And while I won't be coming up with anything to make them stand up to water better, I may come up with ways to fix them easier & cheaper.
As far as resetting the adaptive values, I hadn't really looked at anything related to the ECU yet, but when I can get my hand on one I will. I bought used good ABS & SRS modules off of ebay for my experiments. Although the Disco is a hobby, I have more fun with my hobbies when they're useful and no desire to damage anything that's working. :-)
PS im originally from middletown.