IMPORTANT! LOKKA update

by **fairmont1998** » March 5th, 2008, 9:23 pm

Dansedgli wrote:Does it have a front lokka in it?

What is it like to drive? Go offroad and give me a run down

You know, I can't even tell if its got a rear lokka, it must have though, i can't see Tom not fitting one to this beast. If my lokka comes back as quiet as this diff I'll be rapt

Its the funniest thing to drive, it bucks and wallows so much. People just stop and stare at it, it stands out above the crowd a bit! Put your indicator on to change lanes and cars get out your way. So not used to that in SA.

by **Dansedgli** » March 5th, 2008, 9:27 pm

They dont make rear lokka's for patrols unfortunately

Lock the hubs and drive up something!!

4wd's are the best.

by **donno** » March 12th, 2008, 10:10 pm

Any more news?

by **Rollin** » March 14th, 2008, 10:59 pm

I just noticed something, after fitting my new clutch....the lokka is much nicer to drive (still a pita on occasion obviously though)

I fitted a solid center non-cushioned twin plate, and can now idle long in carparks (albeit with VERY careful throttle applications) without the car pig-rooting. I reckon the solid center of the clutch actually reduces the noticable backlash of the drivetrain - I can also change gears while turning low speed corners without the synchros having a spac attack too

Just thought you guys might like to keep that in mind, next time you are looking at buying a new clutch...

by **fairmont1998** » March 15th, 2008, 6:27 pm

I've driven for a week now with the new springs in the centre.
Its not much quieter at all, but it has removed a LOT of the harshness from the lokka. Before I would drive around the lokka, to make it smoother. Now, its much smoother itself, I just drive the car normally again. So in my opinion, the new springs are definately worth fitting.

Tom would like my car back again soon to try some different diff oil in it too, and maybe after that, some softer springs again.

Will keep you informed of outcomes.

by **donno** » March 15th, 2008, 9:28 pm

Swoite. Have you got an auto or manual? In what ways is it smoother? Can you drop off the throttle around a corner with the center unlocked, and have it not pig root? Does it still snage and snatch if you turn quickly and sharply, like in a parking lot?

by **fairmont1998** » March 15th, 2008, 10:05 pm

It unlocks and locks smoothly, no pig rooting. I've chucked some quick uturns off the throttle, and it just clicks madly without snagging.

by **Rollin** » March 17th, 2008, 10:01 pm

Someone fit one with no springs in it and see what happens....prob work great!

by **91ebxr8** » March 22nd, 2008, 1:50 am

eb pete wrote:me too.

i wont say no

by **Malakai** » March 22nd, 2008, 6:24 am

I need these new fricken springs. The snatching and snagging is getting annoying.

by **fairmont1998** » April 7th, 2008, 9:11 pm

Update- My car is going back on the 14th and I should get it back on the 16th. Tom has different springs again to try and kill the noise.
Fingers crossed I get to use the Patrol O' Doom again

by **[Sterling]** » April 9th, 2008, 5:11 pm

can someone PM some details and info about/how to get one of these??

by **Malakai** » April 9th, 2008, 5:38 pm

The website is http://4wdsystems.com.au/

Contact details can be found there.

by **fairmont1998** » April 15th, 2008, 5:14 pm

Got the car back today.
Its slightly quieter again, may get quieter still after I've driven it a bit more. Again, I have noticed an improvement in operation. The lokka comes in and out very smoothly. I have tried a few thing, like fast u turns and it just ratchets smooth as with out any shunting, then when you accelerate it locks smoothly and goes.

Tom is happy with the current springs and will be sending them out once he has a batch made up.

by **Malakai** » April 16th, 2008, 3:17 pm

Sweet farken... I want some for sure. Who is sending them out? What's the go?

by **fairmont1998** » April 16th, 2008, 4:17 pm

Tom will be sending them, I assume they will all go together to the same address the original box o' lokkas went to.

by **Dansedgli** » April 16th, 2008, 4:20 pm

To me then I guess.

I think Ill order a lokka for the maverick as well while Im at it, see if I can get a good deal.

At least the springs wont be heavy.

by **donno** » April 16th, 2008, 6:16 pm

ETA on springs?

by **eb pete** » April 19th, 2008, 1:32 pm

Excellent! I'm not sure how all the QLDers want to do it Dan but i'll pay for seperate postage seeing as i'm not in Brissy.

by **donno** » April 19th, 2008, 1:53 pm

^^^Ditto^^^

by **DOHC-EB** » April 19th, 2008, 2:00 pm

Yer and don't forgot about me Dan...

by **eb pete** » May 2nd, 2008, 8:45 pm

Any news on when these will be sent?

by **eb pete** » May 28th, 2008, 5:07 pm

i rang Tom yesterday and they aren't ready just yet, should be a few weeks time. If you really need them he can modify some to suit. postage is free and so are the springs.

by **blackers10** » May 28th, 2008, 5:49 pm

good to hear he hasnt forgotten about them

by **donno** » May 28th, 2008, 7:32 pm

Is he doing more development, or just taking a while to manufacture?

by **ed40** » June 16th, 2008, 8:02 pm

any updateS?
are these srings ever goign to come.

by **ed40** » June 16th, 2008, 8:04 pm

any updateS?
are these srings ever goign to come.

by **fairmont1998** » July 12th, 2008, 7:11 pm

Update.
Tom had my car again last week looking at the centre. He definately has not given up.

by **donno** » July 12th, 2008, 8:04 pm

I thought that they made made good ground on driveability already? What are they trying to improve now? I personally don't mind if it takes them another 3 months, its a prick of a job to pull out/put back in, so I'd rather them get it right the first time.

by **Malakai** » July 13th, 2008, 7:50 am

I am used to my lokka, I love it. The only thing that would be good to minimise is the snagging when you do a slow speed tight u-turn or slow speed tight turn. It likes to swap back and forth between each wheel unlocking, instead of one unlocking and just ticking.

If you've driven a car with one you probably know what I mean.

by **eb pete** » July 13th, 2008, 7:29 pm

I thought they had finalized the springs and were just getting a batch made up for us?

by **ed40** » July 14th, 2008, 9:55 pm

so did i mate. Im dying to put mien in!

by **AaronEF8** » July 14th, 2008, 11:14 pm

Apparently the other week when it rained the diff in Fairmont1998's car kept unlocking when it shouldn't have, so the springs are getting looked at again.

I think I might just put mine in myself, it can't be that hard, right?

by **donno** » November 22nd, 2008, 9:04 pm

Bump...

Any updates?

by **Ef_frmnt** » January 5th, 2009, 8:16 pm

i want another lokka.

by **Malakai** » January 5th, 2009, 9:02 pm

|2aebird is still selling his I believe, it was one of the ones in the group buy.

by **Ef_frmnt** » January 10th, 2009, 1:55 pm

by **67rce** » February 15th, 2009, 6:32 pm

Anyone know when the new springs will be done? My Lokka is unlocking under wheelspin in the wet, and for some reason occasionally doesnt lock around right hand corners

by **Malakai** » February 15th, 2009, 6:34 pm

67rce wrote:Anyone know when the new springs will be done? My Lokka is unlocking under wheelspin in the wet, and for some reason occasionally doesnt lock around right hand corners

Yep, Tim's did that too. Needs to be adjusted.

by **Rollin** » February 15th, 2009, 9:18 pm

67rce wrote:Anyone know when the new springs will be done? My Lokka is unlocking under wheelspin in the wet, and for some reason occasionally doesnt lock around right hand corners

Ah super gay - it's actually locked then coming unlocked under power? That should be impossible!

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