Common Cold Spec Legnum issues

[cittris]

Hey All,

found out yesterday that my car is a cold spec.

What should i be looking for?

Should i be concerned?

Thanks

Tristian

 

[Scottie]

Do you mean what is the difference?

Should have a few switches under the mirror controls.

All i can remember is Defroster in the Front Windscreen, Mirror Desfrosters and maybe heated seats if they are leather.

I have also heard there could be a button in the cup holder bin.

 

[gorgath]

And ice cream machines if I may add.

 

[cittris]

Do you mean what is the difference?

Should have a few switches under the mirror controls.

All i can remember is Defroster in the Front Windscreen, Mirror Desfrosters and maybe heated seats if they are leather.

I have also heard there could be a button in the cup holder bin.

Nah i know the legnum i am about to buy is a cold spec one. I just wanted to know - besides underbody rust what wlese should i be looking for?

 

[naughtika]

check the radiator for leaks.. since its from a cold place.. they'll rarely check their radiator/cooling system..

but most of all look for rust.. specially on joints and welds..

 

[bradc]

The alternators in cold spec cars are rated at 20A higher than warm spec cars and they tend to die sooner.

 

[AKKO]

^^ hmm due to heat given proximity to down pipes etc?

Apologies for the thread mine, but is related to a current line of research.

 

[hozza]

^^ hmm due to heat given proximity to down pipes etc?

Apologies for the thread mine, but is related to a current line of research.

No, I believe it would because of the high moisture from snow and what not getting in there.

 

[AKKO]

Makes perfect sense, cheers

 

[VOLK]

Rocksalt does a good job of killing them too I hear.

 

[godzilla]

So that's what that thing on my windscreen is.

 

[Guest]

And due to the engine running many more hours than the mileage would indicate. So perhaps not prematurely dying, but seeming to be sooner compared to the odometer.

 

[trotty]

im pretty sure mine is cold spec aswell as i have the big demisters in the front windscreen to melt the front wipers.... i do have a little rust in the underbody.... only surface rust, so a little rust treatment and some paint will sort it.

 

[CANDEE]

You will also have heated mirrors and the undertray too Daniel.

 

[Guest]

Cold specs are also more likely to suffer AYC pump failure due to severe corrosion.

 

[hozza]

im pretty sure cold spec vr4's also have full body under coating?

 

[chardo]

Can you get cold spec options without it being a cold spec? I have the heated front wscreen, but don't think I have any other cold spec options, and the underbody is clear of rust...