[Roll Cages]

Ive got a North Off Road cage fitted. Very impressed with the quality and workmanship. The price wasn't bad either. I would recommend

[Gon2Far needs a 90 demonstrator......]

Hi,

Gon2Far are about to launch a new basic spec suspension system (compared to the 3Link) and we require a nice & tidy 90 for testing & publicity purpose.

So, if you want to get a setup at cost price that'll give you a significant increase over standard, work with standard length springs & bump stops then all we ask is that you live local'ish to Derby, attend magazine photo shoots and allow the use of the vehicle for some shows next year. These will include Gaydon and Billing, and for those you'll get free entry as exibitors.

If your interested then drop me a PM ASAP.

Cheers,

Andy

Interrested - YES

nice & tidy 90 - Yes - ish

standard length springs - NO

standard length bump stops - NO

live local'ish to Derby - Yes

[Good video clip]

Here is another good video clip!!

http://217.133.91.134/rainforest/video/Rai...nto%20Mauro.wmv

Toby

Brown pant stain I think

[Scorpion Racing/AWDC]

You gotta find me one...

I've just looked at a few websites and apparently Shottle has been used for comp safari as well as trial so it may be big enough for challenge (would one of you AWDC colleagues be able to enlighten you further, if not I will go and have a look for you)

How about Stainby quarry, Northants? I believe Ed may be able to give you some details on suitability etc for this venue.

Dave (Desperate to have an event under an hour away from home)

[Scorpion Racing/AWDC]

You gotta find me one...

Have you still got that site near Leeds/ Bradford to look at.

The national park near us causes a massive problem for land. I know the AWDC use a site at Shottle for trials. I've not been myself so I don't know if it's suitable for challenge.

I will keep my eyes open for other possibilities.

Dave

[Post up all those that have portal axles]

Back to the original question

I've got a set of 306 portals under a Vitara body.

Ford 2.9i V6 with 5 speed manual box

Fourlink suspension with Fox Airshox all round

Hydraulic steer front and rear

MSA spec internal cage

Featured in Total Off Road this month

For sale for a cool £4k

Neil,

That was a blatant plug!!!!!

[Gon2far, where are you?]

Got my cones in the end and before the deadline I'd set him. Used them at the last round of the AWDC challenge last weekend and was very impressed. I've now just got to flog on my old scrapiron ones.

[new supplier website for ARB/WARN]

I bought my 9.5xp from them a while bakc. Service could not have been better. They will probably be seeing me again in the not to distant future.

[Some people need to get out more]

WARNING.......WARNING....spotter site, you must don a parker and NHS framed glasses before starting to spot.

[Good video clip]

http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/...html?1131658415

down the page posted by Ian

Land Rover very close to becoming a River Rover I think

Dave

[Scorpion Racing/AWDC]

Neil,

All the dates in the diary. I can't keep venturing South for the whole series, I get a nosebleed once past Watford Gap services. Put some Northern locations in as well (pretty please)

Dave

[AWDC Scorpion Challenge]

There are pictures now up here:

Slab 06/11/05

Only a few of only a couple of teams. Too bloody wet!

however, many piccies of Les and Divster...

Simon,

Added my comments. Thanks again for taking the piccies.

Dave

[Early Ninety fusebox]

Every time I switch the headlights on (or the interior light, wipers, change dip to full beam etc) I'm never sure the requisite piece of equipment is going to work without giving the fuse a wiggle. Dip beam is a particular problem, the fuse just gets hot instead of lighting the headlight. One brief and finger-searing wiggle later, it works again.

It's obvious to me that the fusebox is going quietly rusty but how do I clean up all those little fuse holder clips? Or is this a good time to rip it out and go for something that'll take sensible-sized blade fuses instead of the LR glass ones which are 90% of the size of the ones I can buy in Halfords?

Get rid of the glass fuses and go for a blade type box. I did this with my old 110. It sorted out a few electrical problems. I got the fuse holders from Vehicle Wiring Products.

Dave

[AWDC Scorpion Challenge]

Neil,

I will add Trev and my thanks also for a fantastic series. You will definately see us next year, (I personally can't wait).

We spent all of Sunday laughing and joking and went home with a smile from ear to ear on both our faces (a complete opposite to Slindon). We also learnt that we can perform well despite having large hangovers and that I drive better when relaxed and without as much right foot.

Damage report: new windscreen required, new door mirror, winch needs rebuild (brake slipping), brakes require attention. All in all, not too bad.

Dave

[Evans UK cages?]

Got mine from North Off Road. Built as per my own spec. The price was very competative, but I had to drive from Derbyshire to Middlesborough and back. Been very impressed with the quality and the owner is quite knowledgable.

[AWDC Scorpion Challenge]

I've actually managed to repair just about everything. Only the brakes to bleed now and the new rope to put on on Sunday morning. It's quite nice not to be all headless chicken on the Friday before an event.

No doubt there will be lots of fixing to do next week

[East Midlands Events]

Try Peak and Dukeries. P&DLRC. You'll have to be prepared to stick to ARC rules though. The AWDC occasionally does events in the area AWDC

[AWDC Slindon Challenge]

Paranoia is starting to set in...... I don't think that my truck or me are photogenic enough for the web according to Scorpion. Only my winch bitch gets an appearance. Strategy for next event: bugger the points, I'm going to follow Colin round B)

[winch bitch]

Fair play. Does she know that your posting images of her on the internet asking for opinions?

[Forum meet in East of England??]

Also, depending on the day I could be interested. (Personally would prefer Jan)

[AWDC Scorpion Challenge]

don't forget a firework....

Knowing my luck I'm not so sure that carting a load of pyro's around in the back of my truck all the way down south is such a good idea. I'd probably end up turning it into a convertable half way down the M1.

[AWDC Scorpion Challenge]

There will be camping + loo and I hoping to find some dry wood during the day to build a BF, bring food, drink, fireworks, etc.

Leave the dogs at home - Oh, I'm the only one who brings one anyway - must book kennels

See you there

Camping it is then.

[What's the worst bodge]

Probably my own temporary bodges:

When I was the proud owner of a mark 111 escort , one set of wheel bearings collapsed suddenly. I wasn't in the AA/ RAC at the time so walked to the local garage and purchased some string and some grease. Rebuilt the hub with said items and crawled home 25 miles at 20 mph stopping every three miles to pour water on the hub.

Again before I joined the AA/ RAC, the accelorator cable snapped on my first 90. Replaced the cable with a peice of string coming from under the bonnet and in through the drivers window. Drove 40 miles home at minus 2 with the window down using a bodged together hand throttle. I was bloody cold at the end.

Now I am quite happy to hand over a sum of money to the recovery firms each year

Dave

[Do YOU spend too much time on here]

Yes I spend far too much time on here. Mostly whilst I am at work and should be doing other things. I don't know what I'd do without a works internet account.

[Gon2far, where are you?]

Nigel has been super flat out for the last two weeks, I spoke to him yesterday and he's now playing catch-up with two weeks' worth of e-mails and phone calls. He should be more contactble now B)

Rich,

Did gon2far get back to you in the end?

I placed an order a couple of days ago via t'internet. I've e-mailed and telephoned to confirm but with no response. Starting to get a bit worried now.

Dave