| Author | Message | ||
     phil (Powerslide) Member Username: Powerslide Post Number: 46 Registered: 11-2002 |
Wife, daughter and dog went to the local mountains(Big Bear) yesterday to play in the snow. We had so much fun with the Disco and it lived to its reputation of best 4x4xfar at least according to my wife. We went thru trails knee deep in snow and the only other 4-wheeler was a Pinzgauer. He had humungous 35" tires and also used chains on the trail to Holcomb Valley. It was real fun and I just wished I had M/T's to get better traction. With the experience though, my wife approved of me getting M/T's soon. See some pics taken by my daughter: http://community.webshots.com/photo/64073832/64074013wzEgzb | ||
| Prescottj (Prescottj) Senior Member Username: Prescottj Post Number: 353 Registered: 12-2002 |
That is one clean discovery that needs some breakin in | ||
| phil (Powerslide) Member Username: Powerslide Post Number: 47 Registered: 11-2002 |
Prescottj - Thanks! My DII has 48K miles and been taken care of but enjoyed off-road as well.  | ||
| phil (Powerslide) Member Username: Powerslide Post Number: 48 Registered: 11-2002 |
Thanks Mods for the move! | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 82 Registered: 03-2002 |
Are you supposed to clean them?  | ||
| Tom V (Cozmo) Member Username: Cozmo Post Number: 114 Registered: 09-2002 |
Hey Jack I didn't know two tone paint was an option on the Disco | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 84 Registered: 03-2002 |
Tom, The two-tone is no charge, courtesy of the Colorado Dept. of Transportation's magnesium chloride de-icer That's about one week's worth of driving - we only have one car wash here, and it's so cold you have to pick a warm(30's) day, otherwise the doors freeze shut! | ||
| Prescottj (Prescottj) Senior Member Username: Prescottj Post Number: 360 Registered: 12-2002 |
What OME setup are you runnin under that clean thing | ||
| phil (Powerslide) Member Username: Powerslide Post Number: 52 Registered: 11-2002 |
We installed HD springs and shocks all around. IIRC they are: Front: 779 / N107 Rear: 763 / N108 I have plans to add a front bumper/winch in the future. I have a Coleman pup-up tent trailer that we tow + equipment so the HD rears help and not to mention a 145# Rottweiller in the back. The ride is really nice with or without load. | ||
| Sus (Susannah) Senior Member Username: Susannah Post Number: 416 Registered: 06-2002 |
Nice pics phil! I wish mine looked that pretty and clean in the snow....although she lives outside! Do you have a garage?! Jack, is that white or gold?! Mine looks very similar!!! | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 91 Registered: 03-2002 |
Sus, It's Chawton white about one day a month, otherwise it's a two-tone shade of dirt and mud. Mine is garage kept, it's actually cleaner when it stays out. The garage has a heated floor, which bakes on the dirt. I wish I had vinyl seats and no carpet, then I could hose out the interior with a pressure washer. Trying to get my mom out from Lynchburg for a visit, but she's hating the snow there, so I doubt she'll come out here to the frozen tundra Jack | ||
| phil (Powerslide) Member Username: Powerslide Post Number: 53 Registered: 11-2002 |
Sus, Thanks for the compliments. She's not garaged but I wax it 2x a year so it helps. I've had her really dirty many times but I spend another day to wash it including the engine bay. You should see the engine bay - it is so clean so I can see the slightest leaks. The LR service writer always compliment my engine bay. I spend many hours in the garage tinkering with my cars when I'm home. | ||
| Sus (Susannah) Senior Member Username: Susannah Post Number: 418 Registered: 06-2002 |
What do you use to clean the engine? I would like to clean mine, once spring arrives... | ||
| phil (Powerslide) Member Username: Powerslide Post Number: 54 Registered: 11-2002 |
I use simple green, wifes' toothbrush (J/K), 1" round brush and a 2" paint brush. I just spray the SG on a cold engine and scrub with the brush. Then I rinse it off with running water (garden hose - no nozzle) and brush the areas until satisfied. I then use compressed air to blow off the excess water and pat dry with shop towels, etc. If you do this once or twice a month, it gets easier. *Be careful not to wet the ECU and other areas that may be sensitive to moisture. For this areas, I just use a damp towel to clean. | ||
| Sus (Susannah) Senior Member Username: Susannah Post Number: 419 Registered: 06-2002 |
Wow, I thought you had to use a specific engine cleaner! I'll try that...whenever winter is over! Thanks for the info! |
