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     J D Cataldi (Jdcat) New Member Username: Jdcat Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2003 |
I have (had?) a 97 Series 1 Disco that's been a loyal friend for two nearly trouble free years. I did some very minor mods (bilstiens, etc) about a year ago and the truck just kept getting better @ >80 k. Recently we experienced a close encounter between my spare tire carrier and the front of a fast moving 15 passenger van (complete with 15 passengers...energy = mass*velocity) and then the front of my disco and the isuzu trooper stopped in front of me. Damage is about $8k, so it may be time for a new vehicle. So here's my question, D1, with which I had a great experience, or D2, which scares me a little becase of the electronics. I live in snow country and do some mild off roading...your thoughts??? | ||
| Jason T. Barker (Speedminded) Member Username: Speedminded Post Number: 184 Registered: 10-2002 |
No CDL on the Disco II but you can put one in. The Disco II is a little wider and longer and has more cargo space in the rear. The extra length compromises rear bumper clearance though. I don't think the Disco II really has anymore electronics accept for the traction control. Do you know how much the insurance company will be wanting for your Disco I. I am trying to find wrecked ones to part out. See what they will sell it back to you for. Thanks. | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 129 Registered: 03-2002 |
I live in snow country, and have a '01 D2. If you'll search the archives, you'll find lots of information on D1 vs D2. Also, check out www.robinsonservice.com. I've driven it for almost two winters, and done some off roading. One of the biggest differences between the two is there is no CDL on the D2, but you can install the hardware to connect it on the '99 - early '01 D2's. After those model years, although it may be possible to add CDL, I don't recall seeing a thread of anyone doing it. So, D2's come with 4 wheel traction control (ETC) and although I know it has it's limitations (search archives) when we recently got 7 feet of snow in three days I was impressed at how well it performed. ETC takes some getting used to, you need to get into the gas (in a big way) when you start to lose traction (this is the opposite of what I'd normally do). During this past snow, the Disco would plow a path and my Explorer trying to follow, would just lose traction and spin(I know, they suck, but up until now, had never been stuck in the snow). I had to rock it to get it free, and then parked it back in the garage. So, IMHO the D2 is a great snow country vehicle, but has some limitations off road compared to the D1 (again search archives). So far, my D2 has been reliable and serves my needs very well. I usually try and drive a vehicle for 150K - 200K and I think the D2 will do that. Maybe find an early model D2, add the CDL conversion, and have the best of both worlds? Good luck. | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 130 Registered: 03-2002 |
oops, thats www.robisonservice.com Sorry. | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 603 Registered: 02-2002 |
jd sorry bout the incident. Get a D2. Time to enjoy kicking d1's asses for a change. You'll enjoy it  BTW energy = 0.5 * mass * (velocity squared) you must be thinking about the inpulse applied to your truck | ||
| J D Cataldi (Jdcat) New Member Username: Jdcat Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2003 |
Ok, so I meant "energy is a function of mass and velocity"...Thanks To All. |
