Jump to content

SteveG

Settled In
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    3,629

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    8

 Content Type 

Posts posted by SteveG

    Wolk air intake

    in International Forum

    Posted

    Just out of a matter of interest.... Can anybody get hold of set??? :ph34r: or have got a pair they want rid of (in exchange for some folding beer tokens)

    Ian

    You can get them on ebay if you want to pay 200 pounds a pair!! :o:o

    That's really why I asked the original q to see what was special about them etc.

    Cheers

    Steve

    Wolk air intake

    in International Forum

    Posted · Edited by SteveG

    Anyone got any experience of fitting these and how they work?

    Just wondering how the wolf air intake works?? Does it draw air in from the side or just the top??

    Here's a pic in case anyone was wondering what I was onabout;)

    andrew_silcock02.jpg

    Cheers

    Steve

    Where do you store yours !!!

    in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)

    Posted

    Hi Tim

    Jon used to use a swingway carrier, you may have noticed holes in swiss cheese rear tailgate! ;) , but then took it off as when he had the Simex on it would affect rear departure angle. When I bought it he stored on side ratchet strapped up against roll hoop.

    I moved it to bottom of the tub to drop centre of gravity and also to improve visibility when on events with bikini top on. Also it is more securely held in by straps there. You'll notice that the waffle holder is taller than the waffles. This is to allow for the difference in widths of the BFG's and Simex.

    A good solution could be swingway for BFG's and laning, allowing you to fit seats and leave plenty of room inside tub, and then when using Simex you could put it on floor of tub.

    Cheers

    Steve

    Plasma Question?

    in International Forum

    Posted

    I'd just like to point out that there is only one official type of Plasma. All other are Synthetic Winch Line.

    In future on this post can you please refer to it as a "Synthetic Winch Line" cutter, or SWL cutter would be ok too!

    Thanks

    Steve :P:lol:

    This forum is here to stay

    in International Forum

    Posted

    ok been urged to post by Bigfoot's reply, but first just want to say a few things..

    Les You don't need to take anyones opinion on the site as a personal afront. David is welcome to his view and it's always worthwhile accepting someone else opinion and looking into it, instead of immediately coming back with comments like Rubbish etc.

    honitonhobbit, Dave I think some of your views are fair - like it's not upto LRe when LRe was good. Probably about 12 months ago, but hey it needs time to build up and more new people to come in and provide new blood, new views etc - this is starting to happen. The friendly nature of the place, the technical help available, varied discussion, regular meets etc will all help this to happen.

    Personally I don't think anyone on here is striving to have LR4x4 the best forum on web by far! ;) They just want a place to share stuff get info and keep in touch with like minded people and LR enthusiasts. That why a lot of on here visit place like Devon4x4, ORRP, Muddyweb, Difflock too. Each have their own benefits.

    Bigfoot Not really sure what you are trying to achieve with your site. There doesn't seem to be anything different from it and it's apparent that it's not attracting lot's of people. Not trying to be harsh just wondering if this is the case and you need funding etc, why not join in over here or some other forum. If personal differences prevent doing it over here then why not somewhere else like difflock, muddyweb etc.

    The archive is handy, but only for the people that used LRe. As we all know most new people post rather than go searching archives for answers. Most people only chose to stay over here because it was working and everyone jumped over too, and we are a lazy bunch and couldn't be arsed with changing our favourites all of the time. OK I know some didn't like the bright green so it was personal for some and personally I don't like attending a site with 'Addict' on but for the majority it was just easier to stay here.

    Just trying to work out to why you want to continue.

    Finally Dave is right we shouldn't go into self gloat mode, but I also think it's good for everyone to know how the site is progressing and funded. btw Dave some of your comments were carp too ;);)

    Cheers

    Steve :)

    Forum Meet in East Anglia

    in Getting out and about

    Posted

    OK so far we have...

    Fi, Verydisco with Rob, Robhyrid tbc

    Tim, TJ101

    Mark, M005 with Charles, BishBosh

    Mo, Mo Murphy

    Richard, DarthDicky and maybe James, JST

    Tony, White 90 with Nick, Tangoman

    Dan, V8bertha team mate required

    Si, SiWhite with Will, Will Warne

    Richard, Top 90 with his wife and two winch biatches that need whipping into shape! :o

    for the winch challenge, so up to 9 teams left ;);) but going fast!! :P

    For those attending for greenlaning and Bures drive, marshal, set-up, get stuck laugh at those getting stuck etc we have..

    Moi

    Chris Watts

    paradigm shift

    series3_mad

    siggy

    I'll keep you updated and nearer the event I'll start sorting out numbers and potential groups for laning.

    Cheers

    Steve :)

    P38a ICE

    in Range Rover Forum

    Posted

    Hi Will

    Have a read of this, and do a search on www.rangerovers.net forum..

    As you may have figured out, i am certainly not an expert on everything, but i do know radios.

    First: DO NOT replace the speakers and amps or cut anything! The speakers and amps are incredibly high quality and are held back by the headunit. If you do want to change the speakers to gain any real improvement, you will have to spend about 300-400$ perset on bostons, dynaudio, focals etc. Infinities and alpines will not cut it. want proof, look for the amps, the amp on your model is an A/D/S anyone who knows anything about high end car audio knows A/D/S is problably one of the top amps made, even it is a low model, A/D/S is right under mcintosh amps.

    2 Replace the Headunit. I will outline below what you will need to do to keep the system banging at full capability.

    1st) Get a wire harness for an amplified LR system. you can find them at autotoys.com. here is the one i use.

    http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/LAND_ROV...EMS_p_2676.html

    2nd) you will need a matching CD- Changer for the new headunit. it won't cost too much, try to get the highest end one if you are an offroader, many of the uprated models have better antiskip position, this can drop right into the old spot if it is a 6 changer. (i have found no way to use the old CD- changer, however these things kind of sucked anyway)

    3rd) to keep steering wheel remote controls, you will need an adapter. you can find this here. http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/UNIVERSA...SWIX_p_597.html

    you will need an IR remote for the new headunit, (usually included or sold aftermarket, yet you should check on this)

    programming this is alot like programming an old remote control or garage opener, my reccomendation, get this professional installed, but fist use the system for awhile and look at what controls on the system you want to use for the appropriate controls on the steeringwheel and write these down for the installer)

    4th) installing and finishing. The installation is a standard size DIN no adapter needed. you will need to fabricate (cut plastic,) little side finishers to make up for some dead space.

    I installed an AVIC-N1, complex system, but the sound is unreal, i was shocked at the difference just changing the head unit made. I was floored. I had a competition system in my car previous, and it is just a great system with the new head unit, i can not overstress this point.

    Also you may want a new subwoofer system, I will let you all decide on that.

    I noticed that auto toys links don't work so try a search

    Cheers

    Steve

    snatch block wanted

    in International Forum

    Posted

    This has been covered before and I decided on one like SteveG has but can't get masterpull to reply to my emails.

    what else are people using? any pics?

    I need one that is suitable for Plasma

    Cheers Tony

    Tony if you can wait until Jan I can get you one for then, maybe before but no gurantee.

    Alternatively, if enough people are interested, we could get a bulk order together, and have it shipped. Shipping costs wouldn't be that bad on surface. Again you'd need to be able to wait 3-4wks.

    It's best to call him rather than e-mail, He's +8 hours, calling about now was always good for me.

    Cheers

    Steve

    new supplier website for ARB/WARN

    in International Forum

    Posted

    I would love to know how they manage to get their prices.

    Looking at prices of Warn and ARB in the US, if you were to buy in bulk at trade, there would be more than enough room for shipping, VAT and Customs to make a very hefty margin. Sourcing ARB direct from Australia you could get even more.

    Overheads of web, phone and ebay selling are very low. They could probably shave another 50 pounds of the Warn 8274-50 price and still make a good profit.

    Just depends on how Warn and ARB view grey imports and how vigorously they would want to stop it.

    Steve

    Forum Meet in East Anglia

    in Getting out and about

    Posted

    Is there any likelyhood of breaking something on the winch challenge?

    Sweat! :P Well for the co-driver anyway ;);) There will be a range of punches with varying difficulty to keep all levels interested. Will there be a risk of damage in going for some - Yes, but it will be choice of team. Was Tonk asking on behalf of someone else?? I can't beleive it was for himself! ;) ;)

    Will the winner get "Bling"????????

    Officially no as it's not competitive! ;);) It will be run just like Bampton.

    Cheers

    Steve

    Tony,

    Is Nick still thinking of the Scorpion Challenge Series 2006 as this is the same weekend as Round 2 ??? and he can't do both... :huh:

    If this affects people attending I'm sure we can get the date changed. They can pick another weekend for the Round 2 ;););)

    No seriuosly, if this starts to cause a problem for a number of people that want to attend I can talk to Peter and look at another weekend. It's still early days and almost 4 months away, so I'm sure changing it will be ok

    Cheers

    Steve :)

    Forum Meet in East Anglia

    in Getting out and about

    Posted

    OK so far we have...

    Fi, Verydisco with Rob, Robhyrid tbc

    Tim, TJ101

    Mark, M005 with Charles, BishBosh

    Mo, Mo Murphy

    Richard, DarthDicky and maybe James, JST

    Tony, White 90 with Nick, Tangoman

    for the winch challenge, so up to 11 teams left ;);) but going fast!! :P

    Matt, series3_mad are you wanting to enter as well, or attending?

    For those attending to drive, marshal, set-up, get stuck laugh at those getting stuck etc we have..

    Moi

    Chris Watts

    paradigm shift

    I'll keep you updated and nearer the event I'll start sorting out numbers and potential groups for laning.

    Cheers

    Steve :)

    NERC

    in International Forum

    Posted

    .

    I was one of the 403000 marchers in London (the biggest protest since the peasants revolt) and where did it get us? a mention in the 6 o'clock news slightly after a report on boy bands.

    Rant over

    The news is not that interested in Gay Pride marches Jez! ;) ;) ;) ;)

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. By using our website you agree to our Cookie Policy

  I accept