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Topic: p38 ? | |
rob546454 Replies: 5 Views: 3745 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 2:43 pm Subject: p38 ? |
You get a nice kick from the turbo, but a Morris minor would have it off the line. Made it bloody useless off-road. Mine was manual and the gear selector broke twice. I would put the biggest cooler yo ... | |
Topic: p38 ? | |
rob546454 Replies: 5 Views: 3745 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 10:35 pm Subject: p38 ? |
I would like to see how this turns out. I had a 2.5 P38 before. I loved and hated it just as much.
A 3.0 conversion would be great, should have been an option to be fair. Everyone says the 2.5 is ... |
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Topic: How easy it can be to roll a Defender | |
rob546454 Replies: 8 Views: 4019 |
Forum: The Gallery Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 10:36 pm Subject: How easy it can be to roll a Defender |
I was going to say, would have been unlucky. I will be looking to join your group again when i have built my project. You go to some good places and seem pretty well organised. | |
Topic: How easy it can be to roll a Defender | |
rob546454 Replies: 8 Views: 4019 |
Forum: The Gallery Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 12:43 am Subject: How easy it can be to roll a Defender |
Is that the same one that had a Pinzgauer roll into it? | |
Topic: Land Rover in the sand where it all began | |
rob546454 Replies: 17 Views: 9737 |
Forum: The Gallery Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 4:24 pm Subject: Land Rover in the sand where it all began |
How ironic that the day at the beach is going to rot out all those landrovers | |
Topic: Buying another 4x4 | |
rob546454 Replies: 19 Views: 6188 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:30 am Subject: Buying another 4x4 |
As long as you are happy. Goodluck with it | |
Topic: Anyone knowledgeable on TD04 turbos? | |
rob546454 Replies: 0 Views: 1425 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 5:56 pm Subject: Anyone knowledgeable on TD04 turbos? |
I am looking at tuning a 4m40 Shogun 2.8 as part of a full rebuild. They run the TD04 turbo, 12t variant specifically.
I have been doing a lot of research so far, but I am still not confident enoug ... |
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Topic: Ex - MOD ground anchor (not pins) | |
rob546454 Replies: 7 Views: 14980 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:52 pm Subject: Ex - MOD ground anchor (not pins) |
I am proberbly going to make one. Or maybe two smaller ones and use them as a pair. | |
Topic: Ex - MOD ground anchor (not pins) | |
rob546454 Replies: 7 Views: 14980 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:19 am Subject: Ex - MOD ground anchor (not pins) |
Not too good, I have used a Danforth style boat anchor (12kg). It does work but because of the way the arm is, it tended to go ar*e over tit. I always needed an assistant to stand on the back of it un ... | |
Topic: Full chassis up rebuild, colour scheme? | |
rob546454 Replies: 1 Views: 1481 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:13 am Subject: Full chassis up rebuild, colour scheme? |
I am going to do a full rebuild on a Shogun plus off road mods. I am wondering what colours to go for.
I want the body black for certain, then there is the engine and chassis? I don't want a ga ... |
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Topic: Yet another which is best question! | |
rob546454 Replies: 7 Views: 3589 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:44 am Subject: Yet another which is best question! |
Frontera 2.2dti?
Good solid trucks, not bad for rot and the 2.2 isn't a bad engine. Not personally driven one though. Bare in mind something with a smaller engine might actually cost you more in f ... |
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Topic: VIDEO Green Lanes in Derbyshire 10-5-14 | |
rob546454 Replies: 2 Views: 2130 |
Forum: The Gallery Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:18 pm Subject: VIDEO Green Lanes in Derbyshire 10-5-14 |
They look like good lanes would be interested to know where they are. | |
Topic: Shogun engine alternatives? | |
rob546454 Replies: 3 Views: 1706 |
Forum: Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu (inc Vauxhall) & Daihatsu Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:14 pm Subject: Shogun engine alternatives? |
I would love the BMW M51 straight 6 that I had in my Range Rover but there is no way it would fit and the wiring would defeat me. | |
Topic: looking for some green laning buddies haha | |
rob546454 Replies: 3 Views: 11995 |
Forum: Events and Gatherings Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:08 pm Subject: looking for some green laning buddies haha |
I would but no truck at the moment. | |
Topic: I reckon the best Green Lane left in the UK - Machynlleth | |
rob546454 Replies: 2 Views: 1873 |
Forum: The Gallery Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:07 pm Subject: I reckon the best Green Lane left in the UK - Machynlleth |
It looked like a very good lane indeed. Nice vehicles and good filming. | |
Topic: Sarn Helen | |
rob546454 Replies: 15 Views: 15555 |
Forum: Green Lanes and Rights of Way Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:54 pm Subject: Sarn Helen |
I also do night laning. I would feel awkward meeting ramblers/horse riders etc. Even though a lot of them are stuck up *******.
But again night laning is a lot more adventurous and I keep noise to ... |
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Topic: economy question | |
rob546454 Replies: 27 Views: 8427 |
Forum: Suzuki Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:40 pm Subject: economy question |
Water pumps should be changed when you do the belt on any car really. They don't cost much but having one fail can be expensive business indeed. | |
Topic: economy question | |
rob546454 Replies: 27 Views: 8427 |
Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 10:44 pm Subject: economy question |
I like the 2.0HDI too. Bombproof engine, and really good economy. Quite ahead of its time when it first came out really. I have one in my 306 and I went to London and back from leeds on 35 quid. You c ... | |
Topic: shogun vs terrano | |
rob546454 Replies: 18 Views: 9537 |
Forum: Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu (inc Vauxhall) & Daihatsu Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 3:18 pm Subject: shogun vs terrano |
I would have thought it would do worse on cruise control. Its constantly on and off the throttle. | |
Topic: shogun vs terrano | |
rob546454 Replies: 18 Views: 9537 |
Forum: Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu (inc Vauxhall) & Daihatsu Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 1:39 pm Subject: shogun vs terrano |
Yes they are difficult to get, its rot more than anything really. as with most 90's 4x4s. I'm going to rebuild one but I still don't want my chassis to be like a patchwork quilt. 2.5's do better on fu ... | |
Topic: Buying another 4x4 | |
rob546454 Replies: 19 Views: 6188 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:59 am Subject: Buying another 4x4 |
Frontera? Pretty cheap and not bad for rot. Quite tough too. zooks are cheap and simple to repair.
I would steer clear of anything thats going cheap thats usually a lot more because its probably k ... |
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Topic: shogun vs terrano | |
rob546454 Replies: 18 Views: 9537 |
Forum: Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu (inc Vauxhall) & Daihatsu Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:55 pm Subject: shogun vs terrano |
I used to average 20mpg in my Shogun although I did thrash it. I love that turbo woosh | |
Topic: shogun vs terrano | |
rob546454 Replies: 18 Views: 9537 |
Forum: Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu (inc Vauxhall) & Daihatsu Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 1:20 am Subject: shogun vs terrano |
the 2.7's are crap on fuel. Been around Kirton off-road centre in my Shogun and it went everywhere easy where the terrano struggled. I had BFG A/T's with only about 5-6mm tread and he had muds.
No ... |
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Topic: UJ exploded | |
rob546454 Replies: 3 Views: 1602 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:53 am Subject: UJ exploded |
Take the prop off and drive it without to see if everything is in order. Check for any other damage caused by the flying prop. | |
Topic: HID Kits | |
rob546454 Replies: 5 Views: 10082 |
Forum: Electrical, Comms and ICE Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:55 pm Subject: HID Kits |
yeh 4300 is best output. I have some 100w ones in my britax spot lamps which are like daylight. | |
Topic: HID Kits | |
rob546454 Replies: 5 Views: 10082 |
Forum: Electrical, Comms and ICE Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:54 pm Subject: HID Kits |
They are fine, easy to install. get 35w, 6000k and make sure they are aligned properly and you won't blind anyone. | |
Topic: I have only done something terrible | |
rob546454 Replies: 16 Views: 13103 |
Forum: Toyota Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:26 pm Subject: I have only done something terrible |
Thanks guys, I am soooo impressed with it. Not bad economy wise either
In comparison to what? |
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Topic: What is this car... | |
rob546454 Replies: 11 Views: 3966 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 12:26 am Subject: What is this car... |
It will never be as silly as the Impreza engined Suzuki supercarry I saw on time. Hearing a Subaru coming at full bore and seeing that thing whizz past was hilarious. | |
Topic: Dan at Adrian Flux Insurance | |
rob546454 Replies: 17 Views: 14279 |
Forum: Adrian Flux Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 12:21 am Subject: Dan at Adrian Flux Insurance |
I stopped using AF as my renewal went up from £800 to £1800 because I claimed for my Hilux fire. Shame because the customer service was faultless. and the previous years quote smashed everyone else ... | |
Topic: Trouble insuring Feroza in the UK | |
rob546454 Replies: 3 Views: 1874 |
Forum: Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu (inc Vauxhall) & Daihatsu Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:18 am Subject: Trouble insuring Feroza in the UK |
Try Adrian Flux they specialise in imports amongst other things. | |
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