Laning Trip This Sunday [Archive] - Land Rover UK Forums

Paul Humphreys

26th Apr 2006, 18:52

Hi all,

We have a trip planned for ths sunday. All are welcome untill all the places are filled. So far we have 2 leaders, we may have a 3rd.

If anyone wants to join us please let me know.

We will be starting from either just outside of Corwen or from Cerrigydrudion. I will know more later. The finish is somewhere below Barmouth.

Paul

DavejDavies

26th Apr 2006, 18:54

Paul Humphreys

26th Apr 2006, 19:05

I am free

Count me in :D :D :D

I through your wife had work planned for you?

Paul

DavejDavies

26th Apr 2006, 19:15

I through your wife had work planned for you?

Paul

LOL

Its an Bank Holiday, the work will keep :D

DavejDavies

28th Apr 2006, 06:12

How's the route planning going Paul?

Geobloke

28th Apr 2006, 07:12

Ooooo sounds like a trip to happy valley is on the cards!!!

I might be able to come, but won't know till tomorrow!

Paul Humphreys

28th Apr 2006, 07:50

How's the route planning going Paul?

As far as I know Mark has done it. Not sure where its going?:rolleyes:

Paul

DavejDavies

28th Apr 2006, 12:19

As far as I know Mark has done it. Not sure where its going?:rolleyes:

Paul

Well if you hear I am sure you're let us know otherwise we will enjoy a mystery tour :rolleyes: :D :D

DavejDavies

28th Apr 2006, 12:23

Ooooo sounds like a trip to happy valley is on the cards!!!

I might be able to come, but won't know till tomorrow!

Depends if you strike oil in Towyn :D :D

I am sure Happy Valley will have lots of interesting geology :D - can't you tell the uni you're on a field trip :rolleyes: :D

Paul Humphreys

28th Apr 2006, 20:00

DavejDavies

28th Apr 2006, 20:21

More info,

Meeting points!

8-15 Mile End services
9-00 Lake Vyrnwy, just over the dam, this is just before the frist lane.
10-15 Bala, car park on the left just as you come into Bala from Corwen.

I have chosen the different meeting points as it makes it easer for some to join later.

Paul

Bala sounds good for 10 - think you had most of your fun before I meet up with you last week - Jon certainly did :eek: :rolleyes: :D

Geobloke

28th Apr 2006, 20:26

More info,

Meeting points!

8-15 Mile End services
9-00 Lake Vyrnwy, just over the dam, this is just before the frist lane.
10-15 Bala, car park on the left just as you come into Bala from Corwen.

I have chosen the different meeting points as it makes it easer for some to join later.

Paul

Can we just turn up to one of those meeting points mate or do I have to book?

Still not sure if I am going yet, will do tomorrow tho!

Paul Humphreys

28th Apr 2006, 20:32

Let me know tomorrow if possible. I think your ok to turn up, as I have kept a place for you. We will be in 2 groups anyway.

Paul

Geobloke

28th Apr 2006, 20:34

Let me know tomorrow if possible. I think your ok to turn up, as I have kept a place for you. We will be in 2 groups anyway.

Paul

Good man! I will let you know ASAP! :yay:

Paul Humphreys

28th Apr 2006, 20:38

ok

Paul

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 20:42

Still not sure if I am going yet, will do tomorrow tho!

Will we be seeing you and Eva tomorrow fella?

Geobloke

29th Apr 2006, 21:41

Will we be seeing you and Eva tomorrow fella?

Aye word has come down, we're a GO! :D

WHere are you meeting them then Dave?

Paul Humphreys

29th Apr 2006, 21:57

I will see you both tomorrow. Guy Dave knows where we are meeting you in Bala.

Paul

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 21:57

Aye word has come down, we're a GO! :D

WHere are you meeting them then Dave?

Nice one, I'll try and remember the mud flaps

I am meeting Paul in Bala :)

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 21:59

I will see you both tomorrow. Guy Dave knows where we are meeting you in Bala.

Paul

Thanks for the route Paul, I'll fire up my main PC and see where we're going :)

Paul Humphreys

29th Apr 2006, 22:07

Should be a good day. See you tomorrow as I am off to bed.

Paul

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 22:11

Should be a good day. See you tomorrow as I am off to bed.

Paul

Your trips are always good days, usually good early evenings too :)

See you in Bala

Geobloke

29th Apr 2006, 22:12

Nice one, I'll try and remember the mud flaps

I am meeting Paul in Bala :)

Ah smart one Mr Dave! :yay:

Right where when how what why?

Geobloke

29th Apr 2006, 22:13

Your trips are always good days, usually good early evenings too :)

See you in Bala

Dave can you send me the route please? geobloke1@aol.com

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 22:20

Dave can you send me the route please? geobloke1@aol.com

Sent

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 22:22

Ah smart one Mr Dave! :yay:

Right where when how what why?

Car park in Bala is the one used on market day - never been there on market day but I think it's just over the bridge on the Corwen Road, SH92910 36166

Geobloke

29th Apr 2006, 22:27

Car park in Bala is the one used on market day - never been there on market day but I think it's just over the bridge on the Corwen Road, SH92910 36166

Yup know where that is, have used the jon there before whilst camping!!

What time you getting there for matey?

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 22:31

I will see you both tomorrow. Guy Dave knows where we are meeting you in Bala.

Paul

The car park just over the bridge in Bala, SH92910 36166 isn't on the MM route - try to remember to stop for me :D :D

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 22:33

Yup know where that is, have used the jon there before whilst camping!!

What time you getting there for matey?

Aimming to get there for 10AM, usually an hour from my place to Bala, 9AM start gives the Wifey a chance to walk the 3 GSDs while I load up (and look for mud flaps) ;)

Geobloke

29th Apr 2006, 22:34

Aimming to get there for 10AM, usually an hour from my place to Bala, 9AM start gives the Wifey a chance to walk the 3 GSDs while I load up (and look for mud flaps) ;)

10am by eck thats mid-afternoon for one of pauls greenlaning days!! Is he doing a load on the way down then? ;)

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 22:37

10am by eck thats mid-afternoon for one of pauls greenlaning days!! Is he doing a load on the way down then? ;)

Load up the route I've emailed you, he's doing some in the woods from Vyrnwy but it doesn't look that much - but then you had a quick trip through the v-gulley last week before we meet up :rolleyes:

Geobloke

29th Apr 2006, 22:41

Load up the route I've emailed you, he's doing some in the woods from Vyrnwy but it doesn't look that much - but then you had a quick trip through the v-gulley last week before we meet up :rolleyes:

Can't load it up on 2003 MM, you lot must be using 2005.

DavejDavies

29th Apr 2006, 22:43

Can't load it up on 2003 MM, you lot must be using 2005.

Would you like a csv to import?

GezC

30th Apr 2006, 06:48

Have a good un today lads ..Ill be thinking of all the fun youll be having while Im chained to the Garage :banghead2 :bounce:

Geobloke

30th Apr 2006, 06:53

Have a good un today lads ..Ill be thinking of all the fun youll be having while Im chained to the Garage :banghead2 :bounce:

Well we'll take pics for ya fella! Anyway it's better yo be chained to the garage than the kitchen sink!!!! ;)

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 06:55

Have a good un today lads ..Ill be thinking of all the fun youll be having while Im chained to the Garage :banghead2 :bounce:

We'll try not to have too much fun :D :D :D

You've got to get back on the road (and off-road) asap...

GezC

30th Apr 2006, 07:10

Well we'll take pics for ya fella! Anyway it's better yo be chained to the garage than the kitchen sink!!!! ;)

True!! Also out of ear shot of the misus :D :D :D :D double bouble

GezC

30th Apr 2006, 07:13

We'll try not to have too much fun :D :D :D

You've got to get back on the road (and off-road) asap...

Im trying Dave Honest I am :D :D :D

have a good un Chaps

Geobloke

30th Apr 2006, 07:15

Im trying Dave Honest I am :D :D :D

have a good un Chaps

Yup will do matey! Dave see you in Bala, am heading down to the gas station now, should be a jolly old time!! :rolleyes:

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 19:16

Another great days laning, thanks to Paul for the invite and Mark from CRAG who was route planner and our leader for most of the day. Our group included Tim from CRAG with his SII and it coped very well even if it struggled a little keeping up on the road stages between lanes...

Happy Valley was a wonderful route, all that rock. I was sorry to leave everyone when they went off for some evening laning in the woods but the fish and chips in Aberdyfi more than made up for missing the RUPP :D

floyd fan

30th Apr 2006, 19:39

You're back early :D.
Where the pics taken in Happy valley, looks like it may have been a bit tight for the Disco:eek: dont want to scratch it again:rolleyes:.

Forest

30th Apr 2006, 19:39

Garr, looks like you've been enjoying yerself lads!:D

floyd fan

30th Apr 2006, 19:41

Garr, looks like you've been enjoying yerself lads!:D

Forest. If your up around NWales next week there is a trip being organised around Snowden, as far as I know there is still one spare place.

Forest

30th Apr 2006, 19:49

Forest. If your up around NWales next week there is a trip being organised around Snowden, as far as I know there is still one spare place.

Sounds cracking mate!:D So long as its a Sunday venture, as Saturday I have a big presentation to give for uni in the middle of wales somewhere:eek:.
Also need to pop Bertha in the garage somepoint this week, little bit of a problem starting whilst warm, must be fuel evaporation problem or something.

Cheers.

floyd fan

30th Apr 2006, 19:53

Follow this thread....

http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=22867

Paul Humphreys

30th Apr 2006, 19:53

Try here http://www.world4x4.co.uk/glmd.htm to see if theres any places left.

Paul

PS I will post some pics in a bit.

floyd fan

30th Apr 2006, 20:00

PS I will post some pics in a bit.

you better had mate, Ive been waiting all day to see what fun you had. Bet it wasnt as scarey as when you got me to entertain you :D:D.

Forest: Just looked at the site, all places now gone :(.

Paul Humphreys

30th Apr 2006, 20:09

Pictures

floyd fan

30th Apr 2006, 20:11

Did you knock that farm house down especially to drive over it :D:D:D

Paul Humphreys

30th Apr 2006, 20:14

Did you knock that farm house down especially to drive over it :D:D:D

Thats the rebuilding!!

Paul

Forest

30th Apr 2006, 20:15

Paul Humphreys

30th Apr 2006, 20:18

Email chairman@crag-uk.org (chairman@crag-uk.org) and ask him to let you know if anyone drops out. Tell him I told you to email him.

Paul

Forest

30th Apr 2006, 20:31

Cheers Paul, just done that. Fingers crossed, eh?:D

Rebel3

30th Apr 2006, 21:23

Forest

30th Apr 2006, 21:44

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 22:25

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 22:56

Awwww...just looked at the site. That would have been cracking fun. Maybe those who are going can memorise the route for future reference. Anyway, weekend after anyone? :D Bertha has yet to expolre what North wales has to offer. She is very keen. :yay:

Daniel, as a new CRAG member it's the least I can do :D The lanes we'll be doing next Sunday are the closest to home for me but I've never driven them so I am really looking forward to it :D :D :D

I am doing the Sunday run with Floyd Fan, (I'll keep behind Jon so he can wear down any bushes in the way :rolleyes: )

As it's so close to home I will certainly be doing it again. I know Guy isn't going as I think he is tied up next weekend. It's a route he hasn't done either so if we do try it again he might be up for it :)

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 23:02

Sounds like you all had a good day out, would liked to have been there with you all, have spent the last two days lifting the Disco, and put bigger tyres on, unable to get it ready for todays outing, but ready now.
Paul, you doing any laneing tomorrow? if your going out and about tomorrow would love to tag along.

LOL Sounds like Christmas has come early Keith :D :D

There'll be no stopping you now :)

How big you gone with the lift and tyres? We need details :D

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 23:06

Im trying Dave Honest I am :D :D :D

If you take any longer we'll have to ask the nice moderator who looks after Wales if we can start a Gez engine re-build thread :rolleyes: :D :D

Forest

30th Apr 2006, 23:08

Cheers Dave, your a star!:beers:

HPLP

30th Apr 2006, 23:13

By the way, as I will need to drop Bertha off at the garage this week. I was wondering if anyone in the Bangor area knows of a good garage. Currently Im using the one off Farrar Road (MOT centre side, up the little lane), which is very good and not bad price, but can never argue with a better deal if there is one about?

Aye LAS is grand. I have got bits and bobs from there and the MOT done there. Much more knowledgable about landys.....

Much prefer to do the work myself in the Uni carparks where you dont need to worry too much about the trail of oil that I leave behind!

H

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 23:14

You're back early :D.
Where the pics taken in Happy valley, looks like it may have been a bit tight for the Disco:eek: dont want to scratch it again:rolleyes:.

No, that's not Happy Valley, I think it was Graig Fach SH 790 247 (ish)

Nothing too tight today Jon, certainly none of those big bushes or feeding troughts which have been giving you grief...

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 23:16

Much prefer to do the work myself in the Uni carparks where you dont need to worry too much about the trail of oil that I leave behind!

That's how I picture the road outside Geo's house - what is it with you students in Bangor :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D

HPLP

30th Apr 2006, 23:27

That's how I picture the road outside Geo's house - what is it with you students in Bangor :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D

Nah thats what it was outside MY halls last year!

FOREST might have seen me at it! :D:D

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 23:31

Nah thats what it was outside MY halls last year!

FOREST might have seen me at it! :D:D

Bangor uni should start a Land Rover Studies course :D There's worst degrees out there :rolleyes:

HPLP

30th Apr 2006, 23:32

Bangor uni should start a Land Rover Studies course :D There's worst degrees out there :rolleyes:

....they already have it and its called forestry!!!

wahey, 600 posts!

DavejDavies

30th Apr 2006, 23:37

....they already have it and its called forestry!!!

wahey, 600 posts!

LOL

Geo tell's me their the ones with the Landy's parked outside opposite Bangor Baths - suppose once they've worked out how to use an axe and chainsaw all that's left is Landy maintenance :D

Forest

1st May 2006, 09:26

Much prefer to do the work myself in the Uni carparks where you dont need to worry too much about the trail of oil that I leave behind!

H

Sounds a bit like my drive way at home, the landy always seems to miss the carpet i lay out for it, lol!:D

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 09:39

LOL Sounds like Christmas has come early Keith :D :D

There'll be no stopping you now :)

How big you gone with the lift and tyres? We need details :D
Yea Dave: My original intentions were to keep my Discovery pretty standard, and do just a little off road work, but after the run out with you and the lads the other weekend, the bug has got me.
Sooo I’ve fitted 2” higher springs and gone completely mad and fitted 235/85/16 tyres, and it looks bloody lovely. At first I tried to fit the offset white steel wheels I had on my old Series III, but they put the tyre well under the edge of the wings, I chopped a fair bit of the rear wheel arch to get them to miss under full articulation, but when it came to cutting the front I cowered out, so as a last resort I put the tyres on my Disco wheels and, WOW they fit, and they would probably have fitted without the need to cut the rear arches.
Still, the wheels I want eventually will be something like the Preditor, and to fit those I will probably have to cut the arches anyway, but by that time I will probably have a few more battle scars and the decision to cut won’t be so difficult.

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 09:51

Nice one Keith :D :D :D

The off roading bug really does get you :rolleyes: :eek:

The extra lift the 235/85/16 tyres give you will save your diffs - did you go for muds or ATs?

No expert on cutting Disco arches but there's lots of info on it out there, something Geo seems to know a lot about ...

There were 2 very serious looking Discos yesterday which you could of got ideas from, sorry there weren't more photos we were just having sooo much fun :D :D

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 10:09

Hi Dave, the tyres are BFG/ Trac edge, like an all terrain but a little bit more aggressive, they are ones I had for my Series III just before I sent the old girl to her maker, don’t think BFG actually make them any more? But they really are a cracker of a tyre.
Yes those Disco’s do look the part, no doubt I shall get to see them before long and swap notes, could have made it with you yesterday, if I had put the tyres on the Disco wheels to start with, instead of the white 8 spokes.

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 10:30

could have made it with you yesterday, if I had put the tyres on the Disco wheels to start with, instead of the white 8 spokes.

Always next time...

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 10:33

I now, can’t wait.:D

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 10:34

How was the last RUPP fellas?

By the way, happy birthday Paul :Bigbounce :yay:

Geobloke

1st May 2006, 10:39

How was the last RUPP fellas?

By the way, happy birthday Paul :Bigbounce :yay:

Best lane of the day matey!! superb offroading.

Happy birthday Paul :yay:

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 10:40

Best lane of the day matey!! superb offroading.

Typical :( :( :( :(

What time did you get home?

Geobloke

1st May 2006, 10:54

Typical :( :( :( :(

What time did you get home?

Oooo after being stuck behind some of the slowest drivers on the planet incapable of going round a corner without slaming on the anchors it was about 1945ish. so plenty early. Did you two enjoy your amble home?

I don't think Mrs Dave Davies woulda been particularly happy with the RUPP, you would have tho! :D

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 11:02

Oooo after being stuck behind some of the slowest drivers on the planet incapable of going round a corner without slaming on the anchors it was about 1945ish. so plenty early. Did you two enjoy your amble home?

Was about 8 when we got back via the scenic route. Stopped for a posh meal out on the way (fish and chips in Aberdyfi) who says I am cheap :D

I don't think Mrs Dave Davies woulda been particularly happy with the RUPP, you would have tho! :D

As long as it wasn't similar to going done the pen steps she would have been fine...

Geobloke

1st May 2006, 11:11

Was about 8 when we got back via the scenic route. Stopped for a posh meal out on the way (fish and chips in Aberdyfi) who says I am cheap :D

As long as it wasn't similar to going done the pen steps she would have been fine...

Wow you sure know how to wine and dine fella!!! :D

It was quite technical terrain all in all with pretty much everything you could want in a track! Pity it was a dead end and also probably due to be closed when NERC comes in to effect!

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 11:22

It was quite technical terrain all in all with pretty much everything you could want in a track! Pity it was a dead end and also probably due to be closed when NERC comes in to effect!

Sounds great, shame it was a dead end but on the plus side you got the chance to drive it twice :rolleyes:

Right, off to spend the afternoon cleaning the underside of the 90 of all yesterday (and last Sundays) mud :D

Geobloke

1st May 2006, 13:10

Right here are the pics I took. It would appear I might have of had a thing for Tim's series 2a!! :rolleyes:

Geobloke

1st May 2006, 13:12

and the last of them!

Rangienut

1st May 2006, 14:39

Nice pics Geo :)

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 15:58

Thanks for the Birthday wishes. I had a nice day out up the coast.

Good pictures Guy, can you put them on the CD when you post it?

It looks good Keith. Just watch it on full lock.

Paul

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 16:07

It looks good Keith. Just watch it on full lock.

Paul
Hi Paul, yep they do rub on x.x suspension arm on full lock, but I may adjust the steering stops a little to stop that happening. I hope that’s what you mean?

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 16:56

Hi Paul, yep they do rub on x.x suspension arm on full lock, but I may adjust the steering stops a little to stop that happening. I hope that’s what you mean?

Yes thats what I ment. It will meen you will lost some lock but not to much.

Paul

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 17:08

Happy Birthday Paul :party3: :blcake: :cheers: :guiness::party2: :happyBday :party1::bigwave: :party3:You old git....

Geobloke

1st May 2006, 17:11

Yes thats what I ment. It will meen you will lost some lock but not to much.

Paul

Also you'll want to check out your front brake hoses too! On full articulation they may be dangerously tight!

Geobloke

1st May 2006, 17:12

Good pictures Guy, can you put them on the CD when you post it?

Aye and if I was allowed on to the crag forum i'd post them up there for Tim and the rest of them but I am not so can't!!! :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 17:15

Aye and if I was allowed on to the crag forum i'd post them up there for Tim and the rest of them but I am not so can't!!! :rolleyes:

Tim dose not have a PC so would not see them anyway. But I will show him them as the next meeting.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 17:16

Happy Birthday Paul :party3: :blcake: :cheers: :guiness::party2: :happyBday :party1::bigwave: :party3:You old git....

Old, Old, I am only 36 so less of the old please. :D

Paul

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 17:17

Also you'll want to check out your front brake hoses too! On full articulation they may be dangerously tight!

Cheers Guy, forgot to check brake pipes on full articulation! x#**** :eek:

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 17:18

Also you'll want to check out your front brake hoses too! On full articulation they may be dangerously tight!

This is true. Try www.llama4x4.co.uk (http://www.llama4x4.co.uk) if you need longer ones.

Paul

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 17:23

This is true. Try www.llama4x4.co.uk (http://www.llama4x4.co.uk) if you need longer ones.

Paul

Thanks Paul, have been out testing articulation today, making sure wheels clear, forgot the brake pipes,rubber stretches though doesn’t it? only joking, will check them later.

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 17:38

Thanks Paul, have been out testing articulation today, making sure wheels clear, forgot the brake pipes,rubber stretches though doesn’t it? only joking, will check them later.

It stretches untill it breaks!:eek: I will see Dave from Llama4x4 later this week when I pick mine up. I need to get them fitted this week before I fit all the new springs and shocks.

Paul

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 19:04

Right here are the pics I took. It would appear I might have of had a thing for Tim's series 2a!! :rolleyes:

Great pics Geo, my post NERC camouflage scheme seems to work a treat :D :D

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 19:06

Thanks Paul, have been out testing articulation today, making sure wheels clear, forgot the brake pipes,rubber stretches though doesn’t it? only joking, will check them later.

Another point to note, you might need to do a "Camel Cut" on the back end.

Paul

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 19:26

Aye and if I was allowed on to the crag forum i'd post them up there for Tim and the rest of them but I am not so can't!!! :rolleyes:

There's an easy way to post on the CRAG forum here (http://www.crag-uk.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=28)

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 19:27

Another point to note, you might need to do a "Camel Cut" on the back end.

Paul

I'll bring the tinsnips next time we're out :D

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 19:38

Another point to note, you might need to do a "Camel Cut" on the back end.

Paul

Already done that Paul. Anything else?

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 19:39

There's an easy way to post on the CRAG forum here (http://www.crag-uk.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=28)

Like your style Dave.:D

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 19:40

I'll bring the tinsnips next time we're out :D

You leave my Disco alone Dave,done nothing to you.

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 19:50

Already done that Paul. Anything else?

That should be it then.:D

Paul

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 19:52

You leave my Disco alone Dave,done nothing to you.

Ok, we'll do Jon's instead then :rolleyes: :D

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 19:52

Already done that Paul. Anything else?

Just add mud :D :D

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 19:58

Ok, we'll do Jon's instead then :rolleyes: :D
Now eh lad, you just keep your bloomin hand in your pockets when your by my car.

Sold two of my bikes on ebay this weekend so im lookin to get some rock sliders from mill services this week, maybe a steering guard too.:D:D

Dave: thanks for the overlay, not had chance to look at it yet.

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 20:48

Ok, we'll do Jon's instead then :rolleyes: :D

Dave, you are naughty, but I like you. :D

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 20:49

Just add mud :D :D

Your nuttier than me.:rolleyes:

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 20:52

lookin to get some rock sliders from mill services this week

Jon, if you do a good job of the rock sliders, ill let you do mine next ;):D:):p

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 20:56

I still need to get some for my 110.

Paul

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 20:59

Jon, if you do a good job of the rock sliders, ill let you do mine next ;):D:):p
er well actually I was going to ask you to do mine, you seem to be pretty smart at doing Discos up. :D

Rebel3

1st May 2006, 21:04

er well actually I was going to ask you to do mine, you seem to be pretty smart at doing Discos up. :D

Hmmm, shall we have a word with Paul, he seems to be a handy sort of chap, or better still how about Dave? He has got some tin snips. :eek:

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 21:05

Now eh lad, you just keep your bloomin hand in your pockets when your by my car.

LOL, bit of T-cut once we're finished and you'll never notice :D :D

Sold two of my bikes on ebay this weekend so im lookin to get some rock sliders from mill services this week, maybe a steering guard too.:D:D

Mills rocksliders are great - if you can go for the one's with Defender Rails, great for keeping the trees away and the rail comes in handy for people to stand-on if it looks like you're turning over :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D :D (I know that from my own experience)

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 21:07

Hmmm, shall we have a word with Paul, he seems to be a handy sort of chap, or better still how about Dave? He has got some tin snips. :eek:

Rocksliders for my 90 were easy, little bit more work for a 110, don't know what's involved with a Disco :rolleyes:

It's great have a fully jackable sill to get your Hi-Lift under:D

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 21:16

Rocksliders for my 90 were easy, little bit more work for a 110, don't know what's involved with a Disco :rolleyes:

It's great have a fully jackable sill to get your Hi-Lift under:D

The 110 ones are about the same but longer:D . But the Disco/Range Rover ones as a bit more work to fit. I had some on m RR before I took them off and sold them.

Paul

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 21:26

Mills rocksliders are great - if you can go for the one's with Defender Rails, great for keeping the trees away and the rail comes in handy for people to stand-on if it looks like you're turning over :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D :D (I know that from my own experience)

Disco side steps do a good job aswell, trouble is they now have a "custom" look, a bit sort of wavey like.:rolleyes:

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 21:31

Disco side steps do a good job aswell, trouble is they now have a "custom" look, a bit sort of wavey like.:rolleyes:

"Custom look" yea I can imagine :rolleyes:

Mills are the ones for the rocksliders but try Rebel Disco range (http://www.rebel4x4.co.uk/discovery_range.htm) for steering guard with recovery points...

They also do some very nice chequer plating for along the sides :D :D

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 21:32

The 110 ones are about the same but longer:D . But the Disco/Range Rover ones as a bit more work to fit. I had some on m RR before I took them off and sold them.

Paul

LOL

Bet that RR of yours was worth more in bits than if you'd sold it as it was :rolleyes: :D

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 21:35

LOL

Bet that RR of yours was worth more in bits than if you'd sold it as it was :rolleyes: :D

Well I sold most of the good bits on it, before I sold it. But I was going to break the rest, but sold it for enough to do the springs and shocks on the 110.

Paul

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 21:38

They also do some very nice chequer plating for along the sides :D :D

Ha f'ng ha, your going to start me crying again now.:(

Steering guards dont look to bad, but Im thinking I want ones without the cheese grater holes in.

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 21:41

Well here one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GUARDIAN-3PCE-STEEL-STEERING-GUARD-all-models_W0QQitemZ4635982486QQcategoryZ31348QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

Not a bad price either.

Paul

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 21:44

No, its the ones without the holes in Im lookng for.;)

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 21:49

No, its the ones without the holes in Im lookng for.;)

I know, but do you have a welder??;)

Paul

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 21:50

Ha f'ng ha, your going to start me crying again now.:(

Steering guards dont look to bad, but Im thinking I want ones without the cheese grater holes in.

Sorry fella, just trying to be helpful ;)

Holes are good ventilation and let the water out :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 21:50

Like this?

http://www.rebel4x4.co.uk/steering_guards.htm

Paul

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 21:52

What do you think of this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4635983625&fromMakeTrack=true
Yeah I know, its got holes in :D.

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 21:52

This the Disco ones
http://www.rebel4x4.co.uk/discovery_range.htm

Paul

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 21:53

The guard looks ok, but the bumper should go in the skip:(

Paul

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 21:57

http://www.rebel4x4.co.uk/media/photos/DiscoGuardNew.jpg

Ignore the holes and go for something like this with built in recovery and jacking points..very, very useful as I don't think you have either on the front at the moment...

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 21:57

This the Disco ones
http://www.rebel4x4.co.uk/discovery_range.htm

Paul

I like this one...
http://www.rebel4x4.co.uk/media/photos/DiscoGuardNew.jpg

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 21:59

What do you think of this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4635983625&fromMakeTrack=true
Yeah I know, its got holes in :D.

LOL was just looking at this for you :rolleyes:

Tempted by a winch bumper are we :D :D

Makes sense while you're at it :)

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 21:59

:LAA:. Great minds and all that.... LOL

DavejDavies

1st May 2006, 22:00

I like this one...
http://www.rebel4x4.co.uk/media/photos/DiscoGuardNew.jpg

LOL Couldn't have said better myself :D

Paul Humphreys

1st May 2006, 22:01

Thats like the one I just sold, but without the name on it.

Paul

floyd fan

1st May 2006, 22:02

GTG, Holly wants to use MSN. :(

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 10:54

Just ordered...
Rebel Steering guard and mill services rock sliders :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Geobloke

2nd May 2006, 11:22

Just ordered...
Rebel Steering guard and mill services rock sliders :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

By eck nice one fella! :yay: now the fun can really begin!!! Hows that snorkel coming along too???

Rebel3

2nd May 2006, 11:25

Just ordered...
Rebel Steering guard and mill services rock sliders :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Hoooo I haven’t got any rock sliders Bhooo bhooo:(, are you out this weekend? And if so shall you have your new gear fitted? :rolleyes:If it comes in time, should do. Its exciting aint it when you have some new gear.:D

Spysmys

2nd May 2006, 11:29

I'm joining the gang on my first laning trip this weekend, taking a friend with to take pictures. Looking forward to those bacon sarnies ............:D :D

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 11:38

are you out this weekend? And if so shall you have your new gear fitted? :rolleyes:If it comes in time, should do. Its exciting aint it when you have some new gear.:D

Doing the Snowden run with Dave on Sunday. Steering guard should be here tommorow, might have to do a bit of hammering to fit it with the bullbar though. Sliders will be about 10 days.:D

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 11:40

Hows that snorkel coming along too???

Be awile till I can afford one, but you never know a cheap second hand one may come along.

Rebel3

2nd May 2006, 11:42

Paul,
Been in touch with treebloke,and he said, yep there's a place for me Sat.:D:D:D Thanks Mate.:D:D:D

Rebel3

2nd May 2006, 11:49

Steering guard should be here tommorow, might have to do a bit of hammering to fit it with the bullbar though. :D

Arr the good oad Brummie screwdriver fixes a lorra things doit!! He he he :rolleyes:

Geobloke

2nd May 2006, 11:57

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 12:02

Paul,
Been in touch with treebloke,and he said, yep there's a place for me Sat.:D:D:D Thanks Mate.:D:D:D

Think Gezc is going on Saturday.

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 12:12

Just ordered...
Rebel Steering guard and mill services rock sliders :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Nice one :D :D

Winch bumper next :rolleyes:

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 12:15

Doing the Snowden run with Dave on Sunday. Steering guard should be here tommorow, might have to do a bit of hammering to fit it with the bullbar though. Sliders will be about 10 days.:D

LOL

No need, just get rid of the *#$**#* bull bar

If you want an early start Sunday, Dave R is camping just outside Betws, if the weather is nice we will be joining him.

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 12:16

I'm joining the gang on my first laning trip this weekend, taking a friend with to take pictures. Looking forward to those bacon sarnies ............:D :D

Hi Spysmys, which run are you doing?

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 12:17

Hoooo I haven’t got any rock sliders Bhooo bhooo:(,

Jon takes the lead in the Disco modding race....

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 12:20

Paul,
Been in touch with treebloke,and he said, yep there's a place for me Sat.:D:D:D Thanks Mate.:D:D:D

Enjoy your trip with your mud tyres Keith :D

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 12:22

Think Gezc is going on Saturday.

Gez was doing the Snowdonia run, think Keith and Treebloke are Shorpshire way...

Think Treebloke was Bob, the fella with bob tailed RRC Sunday?

Will Gez have his motor running in time?

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 12:25

Am kinda gutted that I canna come with you lot this weekend! :( Wedding on saturday (Hereford) and christening on sunday (Warrington), is gonna be a hell of a busy weekend. :rolleyes:

I should really clean up Eva before I go down too! Oh well!

Be quiet without you, I am sure Paul could do you an interesting route from Hereford to Warrington via lanes :D :D

Rebel3

2nd May 2006, 12:26

Enjoy your trip with your mud tyres Keith :D

Thanks Dave, i'm soooo excited.:D:D:D

Rebel3

2nd May 2006, 12:27

Be quiet without you, I am sure Paul could do you an interesting route from Hereford to Warrington via lanes :D :D

Can i come ooooohhhhh yyeeeee:D:D:D:D

Paul Humphreys

2nd May 2006, 12:28

Gez was doing the Snowdonia run, think Keith and Treebloke are Shorpshire way...

Think Treebloke was Bob, the fella with bob tailed RRC Sunday?

Will Gez have his motor running in time?

Thats was Bob, but I am taking the Saturday trip.

Paul

Rebel3

2nd May 2006, 12:35

Thats was Bob, but I am taking the Saturday trip.

Paul

Great stuff, Treebloke said he would let me know the time and place later, said the meeting place would probably be Bridgnorth, yipeeee :sunshine:

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 12:51

LOL

No need, just get rid of the *#$**#* bull bar

No it holds me foggies on, also that cattle feader hit the bullbar first - dread to think of the mess it would have made without it.

If you want an early start Sunday, Dave R is camping just outside Betws, if the weather is nice we will be joining him.

Cant get there any earlier that 9. My mate has a lightweight and cant do more than 55 so it will take about 2hr to get there.

Geobloke

2nd May 2006, 16:29

Righteo then Rebel3, Floyd, DaveD, Paul and Gez you all have CDs in the post for you. Should be with you tomorrow with any luck too!

Enjoy! :D

Rebel3

2nd May 2006, 16:44

Righteo then Rebel3, Floyd, DaveD, Paul and Gez you all have CDs in the post for you. Should be with you tomorrow with any luck too!

Enjoy! :D

Cheers Guy.:beers:

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 17:43

Righteo then Rebel3, Floyd, DaveD, Paul and Gez you all have CDs in the post for you. Should be with you tomorrow with any luck too!

Enjoy! :D
Thanks Geo, take it these are photies of our little trip out :D:D

Geobloke

2nd May 2006, 17:50

Thanks Geo, take it these are photies of our little trip out :D:D

Yup on the CD is the photos from the 23rd and also the few that I took last weekend.

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 18:29

No it holds me foggies on, also that cattle feader hit the bullbar first - dread to think of the mess it would have made without it..

Fair enough, if you're going to carry on hitting cattle feeders keep the bull bar :rolleyes: bet you need some butchering to get it to fit. The Rebel steering guard on my 90 was very tight but as it taking the load from the towing eye thats a good idea...I'd botch the bull bar to fit over the steering guard

Cant get there any earlier that 9. My mate has a lightweight and cant do more than 55 so it will take about 2hr to get there.

Ah, so your mate is the last member of the party :) Wonderred who it was.

I meant if you want to make the early start think about camping Saturday night...:eek: There's wild sheep in them fields :rolleyes:

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 18:38

I'd botch the bull bar to fit over the steering guard

I think I'll have to do it the other way as the jacking tubes will get in the way, might have to loose the bull bar though:(.

Ah, so your mate is the last member of the party :) Wonderred who it was.

My mate from work called Brian, think Louise his better half may be along aswell

There's wild sheep in them fields :rolleyes:

Wild!! they certainly would be if they got a wiff of my feet :D:D

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 18:48

I think I'll have to do it the other way as the jacking tubes will get in the way, might have to loose the bull bar though:(.

Get the steering guard sorted as thats got to be structural for jacking and recoverey. If you really want to keep the cattle feeder catcher I think you'll need a welder :rolleyes:

My mate from work called Brian, think Louise his better half may be along aswell.
Wasn't he with you on the Wayfarer in the snow?

Wild!! they certainly would be if they got a wiff of my feet :D:D

LOL :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :eek:

Spysmys

2nd May 2006, 18:49

Hi Spysmys, which run are you doing?

I'm doing the Surrey run that Ets is arranging...

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 18:53

I'm doing the Surrey run that Ets is arranging...

Nice one :D

Is it your first trip?

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 19:20

Do you think one of these are worth having for my disco?

http://www.dingocroft.co.uk/Accs&Equip/ImagesAE/SD90-02.jpg

£75 on mud-club, might be of intrest to Keith :D

Geobloke

2nd May 2006, 19:23

Do you think one of these are worth having for my disco?

http://www.dingocroft.co.uk/Accs&Equip/ImagesAE/SD90-02.jpg

£75 on mud-club, might be of intrest to Keith :D

I have always wondered about those guards! just seems to me you'd be forever fishing things out from between it and the steering guard where they have gotten wedged!

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 19:27

I have always wondered about those guards! just seems to me you'd be forever fishing things out from between it and the steering guard where they have gotten wedged!

Thats what I thought, is it just something to add more weight, but after dinging my steering damper in Anglesey it made me aware of how vunerable the steering is.

Rangienut

2nd May 2006, 19:31

Thats what I thought, is it just something to add more weight, but after dinging my steering damper in Anglesey it made me aware of how vunerable the steering is.
If you're concerned about your damper why not go for a damper relocating kit?

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 19:33

If you're concerned about your damper why not go for a damper relocating kit?

Its not so much the damper a new one only cost £20, its the other bits track rods Etc.

Geobloke

2nd May 2006, 19:34

If you're concerned about your damper why not go for a damper relocating kit?

Like this one (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-Discovery-steering-damper-relocation-kit_W0QQitemZ4636803075QQcategoryZ31348QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem) reasonable price too!

Rangienut

2nd May 2006, 19:38

Thats the baby! Could use one of those new fangled track rod tube protectors as well with one of those on. :D

GezC

2nd May 2006, 20:45

Like this one (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-Discovery-steering-damper-relocation-kit_W0QQitemZ4636803075QQcategoryZ31348QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem) reasonable price too!

£36 ....:rolleyes: :rolleyes: You could make one of them..:rolleyes: Get a piece of angle iron and some ubolt clamps ..Just measure the original mounts and transfer them to the front. Done!:D

As for protection I think the box section type that dave posted with a dan/sumo Bar is about the best your gunna get...Itll have to be moded quite alot if fitted with slider type diff guards:o :o

Paul Humphreys

2nd May 2006, 21:21

Do you think one of these are worth having for my disco?

http://www.dingocroft.co.uk/Accs&Equip/ImagesAE/SD90-02.jpg

£75 on mud-club, might be of intrest to Keith :D

I use to have one and unless you are going to do a lot of rock work then no.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

2nd May 2006, 21:23

£36 ....:rolleyes: :rolleyes: You could make one of them..:rolleyes: Get a piece of angle iron and some ubolt clamps ..Just measure the original mounts and transfer them to the front. Done!:D

As for protection I think the box section type that dave posted with a dan/sumo Bar is about the best your gunna get...Itll have to be moded quite alot if fitted with slider type diff guards:o :o

I have it all drawn up on a pice of paper and scanned in to the computer.

Thanks for the CD Guy, I will show Tim (2a) the pics the next time I see him.

Paul

GezC

2nd May 2006, 21:31

I use to have one and unless you are going to do a lot of rock work then no.

Paul

What was it like paul??

Its always good to hear from someone whos had one

Paul Humphreys

2nd May 2006, 21:33

It worked like a snow plough, it use to push all the mud under the axel and life the front wheels off of the ground.

Paul

floyd fan

2nd May 2006, 21:52

It worked like a snow plough, it use to push all the mud under the axel and life the front wheels off of the ground.

Paul
Dont think ill bother then :D.

GezC

2nd May 2006, 22:07

It worked like a snow plough, it use to push all the mud under the axel and life the front wheels off of the ground.

Paul

Didnt think of that ...Cheers

DavejDavies

2nd May 2006, 22:32

It worked like a snow plough, it use to push all the mud under the axel and life the front wheels off of the ground.

Paul

Heard they reduce clearance under the axle as well...

That's £75 I haven't got that I now don't need to spend :rolleyes: :D

Paul Humphreys

2nd May 2006, 22:36

Heard they reduce clearance under the axle as well...

That's £75 I haven't got that I now don't need to spend :rolleyes: :D

I give mine away with my old blue range rover. I would not have another.
Paul

Rebel3

3rd May 2006, 07:16

Do you think one of these are worth having for my disco?

http://www.dingocroft.co.uk/Accs&Equip/ImagesAE/SD90-02.jpg

£75 on mud-club, might be of intrest to Keith :D

Hi Jon, Have to say I agree with Paul, a friend of mine had one, and in the mud it just acts like a big suction thingy, :( he was like a beached whale with the damn thing, whenever there was deep mud he got stuck, :rolleyes: forget it mate, that’s one piece of kit that you don’t need.

Rebel3

3rd May 2006, 07:24

Heard they reduce clearance under the axle as well...

That's £75 I haven't got that I now don't need to spend :rolleyes: :D

Dave, believe me, that’s the best £75.00 that you have saved, that you never had, that you had wished you had never spent, if you had had it in the first place to spend, believe me !!!:eek:

Spysmys

3rd May 2006, 10:07

Nice one :D

Is it your first trip?

Yep, first of many, I recon.

DavejDavies

3rd May 2006, 11:37

Yep, first of many, I recon.

I am sure it will be, its very addictive :D

My avatar photo came from my first laning trip :eek: but don't let it put you off.

Sure things are much easier in Surry but if there's a bit you don't fancy stop and walk it first and listen to those with you. I am always being amazed just how capabled Land Rovers are :)

floyd fan

3rd May 2006, 12:13

I am always being amazed just how capabled Land Rovers are :)
Me too :D:D:D

etsdit

3rd May 2006, 12:24

if there's a bit you don't fancy stop and walk it first

without a doubt :)

floyd fan

3rd May 2006, 20:38

Got my disc today Guy, thanks:D;):cheers:;):D

Paul Humphreys

3rd May 2006, 21:10

Got mine today as well, Thanks Guy.

Paul

Geobloke

3rd May 2006, 21:32

Gdgd glad to see the PO knows where you all are still!!! ;)

DavejDavies

3rd May 2006, 22:34

Got mine as well

:hugegrin:

Cheers Guy

Geobloke

3rd May 2006, 23:10

Got mine as well

:hugegrin:

Cheers Guy

Well thats 3 out of 5 then! :yay:

GezC

3rd May 2006, 23:50

Well thats 3 out of 5 then! :yay:

Got mine too fella Cheers (they were delivered next door to me :) )
muddy tyres Indeed :D :D

what were the contact details of that machining firm again Guy ,
completely slipped my mind .Picking up the head tomorrow morning.tested ok and has been skimmed ..yippy...bit of a problem with deglazing the bores.(Ie the blokes gone on holiday for a week) :rolleyes: :rolleyes: so i might pop it over myself to the peeps you recommend..

Oh and thanks again for the disks . :p :p :p :p

Geobloke

4th May 2006, 07:36

Got mine too fella Cheers (they were delivered next door to me :) )
muddy tyres Indeed :D :D

what were the contact details of that machining firm again Guy ,
completely slipped my mind .Picking up the head tomorrow morning.tested ok and has been skimmed ..yippy...bit of a problem with deglazing the bores.(Ie the blokes gone on holiday for a week) :rolleyes: :rolleyes: so i might pop it over myself to the peeps you recommend..

Oh and thanks again for the disks . :p :p :p :p

Yay! ;) These are the guys Matey. Automotivecomp (http://www.automotivecomp.com/landrover_cylhead.html) they're up in Deeside.

GezC

4th May 2006, 09:21

Yay! ;) These are the guys Matey. Automotivecomp (http://www.automotivecomp.com/landrover_cylhead.html) they're up in Deeside.

Cheers matey

Rebel3

4th May 2006, 13:49

DavejDavies

4th May 2006, 19:16

Hello Guy,
Received Picture Disc, just been browsing through it, some cracking shots.
Everytime I look at those of Jon in the V-Gully reminds me of how I felt that day!!! :rolleyes: I'M NEXT I don't want to do it!! but i did YEA. :D

Thank you Guy much appreciated Mate.

Know what you mean, first time I did it Paul got stuck (difflock not working) we all got out to watch him winch himself around the bend and I saw how bad the gully was :eek: :eek: Backwards wasn't an option so carefully applied the gas and prayed :rolleyes:

Don't know why you didn't follow Jon's established Disco line :rolleyes: :D

floyd fan

4th May 2006, 20:30

Don't know why you didn't follow Jon's established Disco line :rolleyes: :D

I wasn't off line, I mearly took the oportunity to do a bit of cusomising to my side step :D:D.

DavejDavies

4th May 2006, 20:45

I wasn't off line, I mearly took the oportunity to do a bit of cusomising to my side step :D:D.

LOL - when you planning to do it again? Need to make sure my camera batteries are charged :rolleyes: :D :D :D