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Auto/Petrol GU Ti

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Auto/Petrol GU Ti

Post by currentlyoffline »

G'day, a mate has a ti which is a problem offroad descending hills.
We thought a set a rock crawler gears might stop it from running away ( he is always on the brakes ) but any other suggestions would be appreciated. :roll:
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Post by GUJohnno »

Start using both feet and drive through the brakes
should be able to go down much slower and more controlled than most manuals

Basic driver training should cover this
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Post by raptorthumper »

85% Gearmasters or 81% Rockhoppers. Huge improvement for Auto Patrols, and you can descend very steep hills totally brake free.

See this link for details.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=67207

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Post by currentlyoffline »

From what I can gather they cost approx $1250 to buy....
What would it cost to have them installed ?
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Post by zookjedi »

cost me $1700 installed marks %85 reduction and with 35's it can decend now with no brakes , but obviously depends how steep your talking , i was told that by pressing the hold button when in 1st low it will also assist in the engine braking ? i will find out this weekend for sure !
apart from that or changing your r/p you could stick some 27" tyres on :D
if its worth doing do it intensly , better still do it with MADPASSION

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Post by Mick. »

I have the 85% reduction gears fitted in my patrol. It's an auto and i'm running 37s and they are brillant. :armsup: I paid about $1700 fitted also.

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Post by currentlyoffline »

This GU has stock suspension, rims etc, just with a few accessories.
Really only used for towing a trailer full of KTM's up the bush, exploring the Vic High Country and a few firewood trips.
His wife does most of the driving during the week, he has got a ute, and they both are really happy with the Ti on road but after coming from an 80 series diesel/manual with a 4 inch lift, neither of them felt very safe descending hills.
They don't want to swap it for an ST/manual and just want better hill descent control.
All the rest of our group of friends have got GQ/GU's and all diesel manuals, with far greater control descending hills.
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Post by bogged »

currentlyoffline wrote:This GU has stock suspension, rims etc, just with a few accessories.
Really only used for towing a trailer full of KTM's up the bush, exploring the Vic High Country and a few firewood trips.
His wife does most of the driving during the week, he has got a ute, and they both are really happy with the Ti on road but after coming from an 80 series diesel/manual with a 4 inch lift, neither of them felt very safe descending hills.
They don't want to swap it for an ST/manual and just want better hill descent control.
All the rest of our group of friends have got GQ/GU's and all diesel manuals, with far greater control descending hills.
then whats wrong with this advice?

GUJohnno wrote:Start using both feet and drive through the brakes
should be able to go down much slower and more controlled than most manuals

Basic driver training should cover this
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