- Posts
- 58,170
- Location
- Preston Lancs.
I have just seen several pigs flying past the window.
P38A Arnotts
- Thread starter Henry_b
- Start date
This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
I have just seen several pigs flying past the window.
- Posts
- 58,170
- Location
- Preston Lancs.
Fitting gen 3 on a car without other mods is a waste of time and money.
- Posts
- 439
- Location
- Sevastopol, Crimea.
I put Dunlops on my P38 3 years ago and they handle the Russian pot hole system of roads really well.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 44,004
- Location
- Near Poitiers SW France
Plus 1 to that.
300bhp/ton
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 4,744
- Location
- Near MK
Why, what is your rational?
300bhp/ton
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 4,744
- Location
- Near MK
On a slightly different note. One big thing I have noticed since changing to coil springs, is how much better the p38 handles. Despite being 30mm lifted, it is far less wallowy compared to the EAS. Ride quality doesn't seem diminished either. I know the CoG is higher in an emergency situation and of course it doesn't go up and down anymore. I suspect Gen 3 Arnotts on an otherwise stock p38 would be a MASSIVE improvement on road and off.
- Posts
- 31,486
- Location
- North Shropshire
I would also like to know what mods you consider would make it worthwhile.
- Posts
- 31,486
- Location
- North Shropshire
On the subject of changing to coils, how do you then pass an MOT when the headlights are not adjustable?
- Posts
- 58,170
- Location
- Preston Lancs.
Gen 3 gives 2" extra lift. Unless you fit longer shocks and modify the EAS sensor arms fitting them is pointless.
- Posts
- 18,970
- Location
- Buckinghamshire, UK. ('95 DT)
I find the ride on Dunlops hard enough. But then I don't throw it around corners and prefer the softer ride for the terrain mine tends to tackle most.
- Posts
- 58,170
- Location
- Preston Lancs.
If you had a P38 on air that wallowed you had knackered or the wrong shocks fitted. Air suspension is an whole different level better than coils.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 44,004
- Location
- Near Poitiers SW France
Nothing wallowy about either of my P38's one on Dunlops the other on Arnott Gen II's. The Dunlops feel a little firmer than the Arnotts.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 44,004
- Location
- Near Poitiers SW France
Amen to that.
- Posts
- 31,486
- Location
- North Shropshire
And the change to coils meant new shocks too. Which fixed the problem
Datatek
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 44,004
- Location
- Near Poitiers SW France
Sounds right.
tomcat59alan
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 18,611
- Location
- wirral and triquivijate
Nothing right about converting to coils IMHO.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 44,004
- Location
- Near Poitiers SW France
I'm with you on that, IMO the EAS is the best thing about the P38 and it's reliable if maintained.
- Posts
- 4,469
- Location
- Rotherham
Totally agree my P38 is a far comfier and smoother ride than what my Disco 300 tdi ever was. Wouldn't swap for the world or even less flooding
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
- Posts
- 15,355
- Location
- somewhere else
The problem with could is you lose the headlight leveling, if you tow heavy loads or indeed put a few things in the boot it puts the lights on the pish.
Other drivers hate it too!
Other drivers hate it too!
