Exmoor Beast

Nice sized trailer for a trip around the UK that, long overdue a visit to this part of the world! Will 🙂

Another vote for std Defender seats, I've done several 500mile days on them with no trouble. I've also driven offroad in seats designed for sports cars and they can give you a right pounding in the kidneys if the car lurches side to side. Will 🙂

Love that, that would suit me down to the ground Will 🙂

Yep Richard (Lil Green Landy) is almost at the refitting the cab stage in his 6 wheeler. I'll see him later I expect, I'll get him to log in and do an update... Will 🙂

got a scope here if you need one.... Will 🙂

Cheers, I'll check this, only a couple of months past its last MOT so bushes should all be ok, it was doing it pre-MOT. Will 🙂

Hi Simon, this is interesting, my D3 ABS is coming on on left hand uphill hairpin bends which I am told is a sign of the steering sensor being a menace. I looked at the cost of a new one and decided it wasn't really that annoying afterall. Looks like a few minutes with the blood rushing to my head in the footwell might be worth trying... 🙂 Will

a mate bought a clarke one for his boat over winter. good bit of kit, much sturdier than a cheap gazebo. well worth £500 Will

For those who haven't seen my Members Vehicles post I have done this on my D3. She is on the std fit New Defender 255/70x18 Michelin tyres and these beauties cost me £500 delivered. Slight rubbing on the front chassis outriggers on std height has been solved with a 2" lift via adjustable rods. No problem with gearing, speedo is no bang on at 60mph and it still pulls up the 1 in 4 hills here happily in 2nd/3rd. I get lots of LR people stopping me and asking about the wheels, personally I think it looks damn good especially on a white Disco. Will 🙂

If you are going to go boating do it properly 😉 Will

I've gone from 20 years of a 110 to a D3 and I love it to be honest. Its quick, economical and reliable so far. Cavernous boot, and air suspension make the practicalities of daily chores easy. Hitching trailers with air-suspension saves lots of effort. I went for the best serviced D3 I could find. In my case an ex-Armed Response Police Car. It's on 174,000miles so far with service history showing a service every 4-6000miles from new, it runs like new still. Theres tons of room inside to sleep, for solo (or two for a short trip) camping it is a perfect car. Will

I shall investigate getting my hands on a nanocom doofa 🙂 Will

Is it possible to tweak D3 suspension settings via some software? I modified my old P38s standard ride height and more specifically the offroad height to deal with a particularly nasty rocky ledge I drive occcassionally. The D3 has the proper HD tow hitch which I do need but it does catch in a couple of places I drive even on offroad height. I know I could put lift rods on it cheaply but don't want to compromise getting my dear old Mum in the passenger seat by raising the access mode. Bigger AT tyres are going to need to happen before too long, I just need to decide what size and whether to stick with 17" or go for 18". Head says 17 for bigger sidewalls, running an L405 on 22s makes you paranoid about sidewalls 😕 Will

Bloody hell, terrible news. I was only looking at some photos of Les a few days ago and thought I should send him a message 😞 RIP Les Will 😞

Nope mine was just not fitted properly and wiggled loose it seems Will 🙂

Indeed, still nothing has stopped it running yet, its only a matter of time I know. Only other fault to date has been a leaking fuel filter, stupid bayonet fitting shook itself loose. Easy fix if a little messy. Will 🙂

I had an 'auto handbrake release failure' error come up recently. I eventually found a fix for this online so just recalling it here so it may help someone else. It appears its an XYZ sensor problem that can be reset by finding a long straight road, you need to reverse until R registers on the dash indicator then engage first gear and drive up through the gears to sixth waiting for the dash indicator to register the gear each time. then stop and turn off, remove the key lock and unlock the doors. Key back in and turn on the ignition, problem solved! Woohoo, a free fix! 🙂 you owe me a pint if this helps. Will 😄

easy, they are broken so my snake hips just fitted in 🙂 Will

Well...

I scrapped my red 110 after 20+ years of ownership, I parked it for a year to ensure I was doing the right thing. I don't regret scrapping it, I do regret not looking after it a bit better!. Sell the CSK and buy something stupid, thats what I did, but I'd suggest something a bit less stupid and more useful that will appreciate, like an early V8 Discovery or a good P38 or early L322. Will 🙂

I'll never retire, doubt I'll ever be able to afford it, not with my lifestyle. There is a good chance my lifestyle will remove the need for retirement anyway. I've always said if I die with enough money for a good dinner and a decent drink I'll have failed at life as I missed out on that dinner and drink. I want the bank to be in mourning when I go 🙂 Will

Merry New Year everyone, hope you are all well, it'd be good to catch up with a few of the old guard in 2022 so shout if you down this way 🙂 Will

I remember it well, in fact I think I mat have been responsible for the original thread turning to spiders Will 🙂

Try these folk http://www.littlesilverwood.co.uk/ or I have a tame man near Lynmouth if you fancy a roadtrip to get timber. Will

First mistake 😉 modern softwood is, frankly, carp, as is a lot of the treatment available now its all eco safe. There are lots of suppliers of decent local hardwood if you look around I know a few in North Devon. Get it in, rack it up to air dry for a while then make some doors that will outlast you. Plan B is Cuprinol 5 star the hell out of it before you start and treat every cut and screw hole again...and again...and every year forever... Will 🙂