wadders

Ha, we didnt last very long - half shafts - and went early, not cause we were p***** off - just had a long journey! Many thanks to all who were so friendly despite not knowing us and to those who helped us at the punches!!!!!!! Wadders and Scott

Nice one general-confusion, looking forward to it lol !!!!!

Please be gentle with us!!!!!!!!

No hope - sorry, but like my stolen defender this one is unlikely to be returned, I hope I am proved wrong. 4x4 theft is massive and unfortunately a very low priority for our boys and girls in blue. Not their fault - but the days of proactively targeting vehicle crime are gone. These machines are stolen and broken with impunity. In South Yorkshire for example its common knowledge amongst the 4x4 community (and the police) who the thieves and handlers are. They are still in business - and business is good. I hope that this defender is recovered and returned to its rightful owner - good luck.

And another thing: 4x4 theft appears to be at epidemic proportions so I just want to thank the Police for all the time and effort they have put into tracing my vehicle and the 10's of others that are stolen monthly in South Yorkshire. NOT. They are however very good at dishing out tickets - believe me, I've experienced their skill in that departement lol. Hmmmmm, possibly time to shut up before I say something I regret.

Well its been on ebay and various forums for circa 2 months now. Its had almost 25,000 hits on the various listings! I've offered a significant cash reward for the vehicle or parts with no takers what so ever. The issue now is not really about getting the vehicle back, I suspect that its component parts have been cast to the four corners of the universe. Its more about identifying, thieves and handlers and how they should be dealt with if found!!!!! Hmmmmm, possibly time to shut up before I say something I regret.

On the reserve list !!!!!

Form filled in Neil, stick me on the reserve list please - wadders

Yes, like that idea - will do 2mos!!!!!!!

Yep saw that one - and see you are on the entry sheet lol

Challenge Defender 90 Stolen from Barnsley Please check it out on ebay for pics etc. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190572710716?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 • 1986 Ex-mod 90 truck cab, 35,000mls • 200Tdi engine, 1.67 ratio transfer box • LPG gas system fitted • KAM air locking 4 pin diffs front and rear with heavy duty 24 spline half shafts and drive flanges as follows: 2 x xnew HD half shafts in rear 2 x new Aero space grade half shafts in front as of 1/9/10 • AEU2522 CV’s • QT heavy duty drag link and track rod • QT diff protectors front and rear • Front mounted Warn 8274-50 with 250A isolator switch, 125ft of 11mm plasma 12 strand and stainless steel hawse fairlead New motor fitted August 2010 • D44 (Devon 4x4) front winch bumper with aluminium radiator guard around winch drum • Off Road Armoury ground anchor and D44 front bumper mount • Rear mounted Super winch Husky with 250A isolator switch 125 foot winch tape (Samson) with Cum Up aluminium hawse fairlead. • Battery isolator switch with engine cut-out • Dash mounted remote winch control switches • External winch control switches front and rear • 8x16 Mach 5 wheels • 35/10.5 R.16 SIMEX Extreme Trekkers x5 • OME (Old Man Emu)764 front springs • OME N115 front shocks Gwyn Lewis Challenge spec front turrets/securing rings (-1inch) • OME 762 rear springs • OME N44 rear shocks Gwyn Lewis rear shock drop plate / challenge relocators and spring retainers • OME steering damper • Snorkel with K&N filter • QT Services Full 6 point chassis mounted FIA/MSA/ARC/AWDC approved 48.3mm, 10 gauge CDS roll cage around truck cab. • D44 Waffles and bookends mounted on rear • Hi lift jack mounted horizontally across rear • Corberau seats • UK Covers seat covers • Cubby box • Pioneer stereo and speakers • Midland 38 CB • Rear facing Hella work light • Raised breathers for injection pump, timing case, axles and gearbox • Gwyn Lewis rock sliders with kickers • Gwyn Lewis tank guard • La-Salle door trims and removable door tops • Spare wheel mounted in load bed • MOD bonnet clasps • Towing eyes on rear cross member • Gwyn Lewis stainless steel side exit exhaust Starter motor serviced Aug 2010 with fully serviced recon unit as spare Bonnet and wings in black chequer plate 2 x Remote winch trailing leads Full set of winch straps, shackles etc Bearmach steering bar / sump guard MOMO sports steering wheel Detachable tow hitch Fire extinguisher (2litre foam) mounted in cab Life hammer mounted in cab First aid kit Chassis is wax oiled with no rust Cab internals recently hammerited no rust Oil dropped …… Respray 1/9/10 Grenville Waddington 07920502167

Take it there wont be an XTC this year Chris???

Guys thanks for looking out for my truck. Here is the full spec: • 1986 Ex-mod 90 truck cab, 35,000mls • 200Tdi engine, 1.67 ratio transfer box • LPG gas system fitted • KAM air locking 4 pin diffs front and rear with heavy duty 24 spline half shafts and drive flanges as follows: 2 x xnew HD half shafts in rear 2 x new Aero space grade half shafts in front as of 1/9/10 • AEU2522 CV’s • QT heavy duty drag link and track rod • QT diff protectors front and rear • Front mounted Warn 8274-50 with 250A isolator switch, 125ft of 11mm plasma 12 strand and stainless steel hawse fairlead New motor fitted August 2010 • D44 (Devon 4x4) front winch bumper with aluminium radiator guard around winch drum • Off Road Armoury ground anchor and D44 front bumper mount • Rear mounted Super winch Husky with 250A isolator switch 125 foot winch tape (Samson) with Cum Up aluminium hawse fairlead. • Battery isolator switch with engine cut-out • Dash mounted remote winch control switches • External winch control switches front and rear • 8x16 Mach 5 wheels • 35/10.5 R.16 SIMEX Extreme Trekkers x5 • OME (Old Man Emu)764 front springs • OME N115 front shocks Gwyn Lewis Challenge spec front turrets/securing rings (-1inch) • OME 762 rear springs • OME N44 rear shocks Gwyn Lewis rear shock drop plate / challenge relocators and spring retainers • OME steering damper • Snorkel with K&N filter • QT Services Full 6 point chassis mounted FIA/MSA/ARC/AWDC approved 48.3mm, 10 gauge CDS roll cage around truck cab. • D44 Waffles and bookends mounted on rear • Hi lift jack mounted horizontally across rear • Corberau seats • UK Covers seat covers • Cubby box • Pioneer stereo and speakers • Midland 38 CB • Rear facing Hella work light • Raised breathers for injection pump, timing case, axles and gearbox • Gwyn Lewis rock sliders with kickers • Gwyn Lewis tank guard • La-Salle door trims and removable door tops • Spare wheel mounted in load bed • MOD bonnet clasps • Towing eyes on rear cross member • Gwyn Lewis stainless steel side exit exhaust Starter motor serviced Aug 2010 with fully serviced recon unit as spare Bonnet and wings in black chequer plate 2 x Remote winch trailing leads Full set of winch straps, shackles etc Bearmach steering bar / sump guard MOMO sports steering wheel Detachable tow hitch Fire extinguisher (2litre foam) mounted in cab Life hammer mounted in cab First aid kit Chassis is wax oiled with no rust Cab internals recently hammerited no rust Etc, etc, etc, etc The Kam lockers were old style, very distinctive, just trying to figure out how to load photos: will do so asap.

Hi there bit of advice required - soz if its in the wrong section. I have recently purchased a rear engined buggy for this years comp safari season. Currently the main part of the harnesses run over the shoulder and through the rear bulk head where they are secured to the roll cage in the engine bay. I have been told that this is no longer acceptable and that I will have to secure them in the cockpit! Is this correct? Any thoughts or advice? Cheers wadders

Hi mate, only did one event last year in a fairly low budget challenge preped defender. A good but tricky course at Kirton was more about terrain than out right speed. I would think it will be different for each course. There was a selection of challenge/comp safari/trials and 3 'proper big trucks'. It is unlikely that you will use your winch cause not all of the vehicles have them so the course will have to fair to all. At the end of the day it seems to me that you could use any suitable preped vehicle - the event is about longevity and making sure you can finish the day in one piece having completed all of the 8-10 laps. It will be interesting to see what else Chris has to say cause the Military training area facilities will be cracking and provide some great tracks. (Not too far into the deep south for me please Chris - us Barnsley lads need interpreters beyond Watford)