Builds 2021 LC200 HE Build (Sven) (1 Viewer)

[jkeithw]

Glad you like it!

 

[Roscoes]

Installed the @eimkeith correction bracket yesterday. Set it in the middle hole for now. Will move it to top hole once I install the Airbag Man bags I have had sitting around for months. In the middle position it is driving so much better. The rear waggle is drastically reduced. Such an inexpensive upgrade with a large benefit. Don't hesitate, do it!!

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What are you correcting with the bracket?

Do you have the part numbers for the rotors and pads?

 

[DesmoPilot]

What are you correcting with the bracket?

Do you have the part numbers for the rotors and pads?

It corrects the angle of the rear trackbar. When the rear is lifted, even small amounts, the trackbar ends up at a non-optimal angle. The bar ideally should be very close to parallel to axle housing or ground. When it is at an angle, it causes the axle to shift horizontally during suspension cycle.

 

[DesmoPilot]

Do you have the part numbers for the rotors and pads?

Front
ED91815
GD7435

Rear
ED91816
GD7436

 

[residualboulders]

I haven't seen your build thread in a while. This is given me new ideas for mods I probably don't need but now kinda want. Might need to upgrade the brakes and get a correction bracket, maybe some lockers, ha ha

 

[DesmoPilot]

I haven't seen your build thread in a while. This is given me new ideas for mods I probably don't need but now kinda want. Might need to upgrade the brakes and get a correction bracket, maybe some lockers, ha ha

Correction bracket is a must! It really helped.

Can never go wrong with lockers.

 

[DesmoPilot]

I swapped out the standard Midland mic unit for their new upgrade. I haven’t used it yet, but will say that accessing the menus is much easier.

 

[residualboulders]

lol. I just bought the Gamiviti dash insert so I can mount my midland radio mic. I planned on mounting a magnetic mount of something where you have your phone mount. I hadn't heard about this new upgraded handheld. Sounds like I should look into it.

 

[daneo]

lol. I just bought the Gamiviti dash insert so I can mount my midland radio mic. I planned on mounting a magnetic mount of something where you have your phone mount. I hadn't heard about this new upgraded handheld. Sounds like I should look into it.

New handheld is definitely worth looking into. Volume knob allows for the radio to automatically turn on if the unit is on the ignition gated accessory power. Otherwise, the knob is just nicer than the buttons. As mentioned, the menus are finally legible and understandable without the manual.

New handheld won’t work with older MXT275s with the USB-A style port. New hand piece is only compatible with the newer USB-C port units.

 

[residualboulders]

New handheld is definitely worth looking into. Volume knob allows for the radio to automatically turn on if the unit is on the ignition gated accessory power. Otherwise, the knob is just nicer than the buttons. As mentioned, the menus are finally legible and understandable without the manual.

New handheld won’t work with older MXT275s with the USB-A style port. New hand piece is only compatible with the newer USB-C port units.

thanks. Mine is the USB-C type. Looks like Midland's part number for the upgraded mic is MXMC01.

How often do you find yourself making adjustments on the base unit? thinking about hiding mine in the cargo area or under the seat and installing a jack in a switch blank on the dash. Then I can remove the handheld when using my rig for daily duties, then plug it in for trips.

 

[DesmoPilot]

thanks. Mine is the USB-C type. Looks like Midland's part number for the upgraded mic is MXMC01.

How often do you find yourself making adjustments on the base unit? thinking about hiding mine in the cargo area or under the seat and installing a jack in a switch blank on the dash. Then I can remove the handheld when using my rig for daily duties, then plug it in for trips.

My base unit is under the speaker tray in the dash. I ran an CAT cable extension from the base unit to the side of the center console. Super easy to plug in the mic when needed. Although, I will admit, I just leave it plugged in all the time.

 

[daneo]

thanks. Mine is the USB-C type. Looks like Midland's part number for the upgraded mic is MXMC01.

How often do you find yourself making adjustments on the base unit? thinking about hiding mine in the cargo area or under the seat and installing a jack in a switch blank on the dash. Then I can remove the handheld when using my rig for daily duties, then plug it in for trips.

Yep. Not much happening at base unit once everything is plugged in. Zip tied mine behind the dash panel by my knee and ran the cat v cable to an Air on Board rj45 connector.

 

[DesmoPilot]

Pulled out the GMRS radio and installed a Yaesu FTM-500. I was never happy with the GMRS performance and finally got around to getting HAM license.
The main unit is installed under driver's seat. The head unit is mounted to the Gamiviti dash plate via 67Designs arm. The FTM-500 has an integrated speaker in the head unit, so no need to mount an external speaker.

 

[DesmoPilot]

Got tired of having to remove the rear inner fender liner to get access to the fuel tank breather filter. It gets dirty very quickly in that location.
Purchased 14' of -10 (5/8") fuel line and relocated the filter to the engine compartment. The line runs along the frame rail. No fuel orders after driving around for a month. And the filter is perfectly clean. This location will also make it quick and easy to clean it if it does get dirty.