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  1. I'm an American living in Germany
  2. Hi John, Thanks for the quick response. I have just gone out and replaced the bottom screw on each side to give myself a little piece of mind just in case, assuming that 1 screw is better than none. Tiffany
  3. We were installing a set of Bearmach bumperettes on my 110 Defender this weekend and in order to accomplish this had to remove two huge screws that seem to us could result in some serious consequences and repercusions if missing. However, without taking them out, the bumperettes don't fit and the holes in the bumperettes are too small to accomodate these screws and would not have fit back thru the same slots anyway. Below is a picture of where the screws were located. Any input as to whether we should run outside immediately and replace them is greatly appreciated!! Tiffany
  4. Just to burst my own bubble and happiness about finally getting my 110... 4x4 VEHICLES TARGETED BY FRENCH GOVERNMENT The French 4x4 Federation has reported the French government is considering adopting a rule that would prohibit 4x4 vehicles from cities in France as well as limitations restricting 4x4 travel to routes or paths that can accommodate a standard two wheel drive vehicle. As a gesture of opposition, a majority of French and some German 4x4 related web sites will close on October 24-25. A recap (in French) of the on going actions is available here. Four wheel drive vehicles have become a symbol to target. While French officials would like to ban 4x4s from cities, they are faced with the question of how to identify a 4x4. The proposed policy is to make any travel unlawful unless the route can be traveled by a two wheel drive vehicle. The effort is clearly to create a situation where 4x4 vehicles will only be allowed on paved routes or specific private areas outside of cities. The expectation is 4x4 vehicle owners would consequently give up, given the nonsense of owning vehicles with severe operating restrictions. Loss of ability to travel routes beyond the capability of a two wheel drive vehicle is likely to affect tourism and commerce built up around the use of 4x4 vehicles, with significant economic impacts. From an economical standpoint, 4x4 products represent a large number of jobs in tourism. The French authorities believe that restricting 4x4's will not affect their auto manufacturers, as the three major French auto makers do not produce 4x4 vehicles. The French 4x4 market is supported by British, German, United States, and Japan manufactures. There are increasing levels of restriction on 4x4 use in many countries with the likely introduction of a permit system in both South Africa and New Zealand in the near future. The South African scheme will probably involve public land and some private lands but in New Zealand, it will only cover public land. Roads in New Zealand have a right of passage that is set in law so it is difficult to ban vehicle types, although not impossible. The regulation of 4x4s on roads or in cities is difficult as many "cars" are 4x4 today. -- John Stewart Director, Environmental Affairs United Four Wheel Drive Associations, http://www.ufwda.org Natural Resource Consultant California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, http://www.ca4wdc.com Recreation Access and Conservation Editor, http://www.4x4wire.com Moderator, MUIRNet - Multiple Use Information Resource Network http://www.ufwda.org/press/pr20051011.htm
  5. Gentle persuasion, eh? Not sure what you guys have in mind but at the very least you can get him liquored up or something and pry the information out of him...and then perhaps be so kind as to share what you've gleened In the meantime, I'll just keep my expecations high since I haven't had the pleasure of knowing most of you that long & have been very positively surprised by Rover lovers thus far. Have a great weekend everyone! Tiffany
  6. That would be mighty nice of you :-) I would also be really interested to know where he is driving in Germany for greenlaning as most forest roads here are closed to the public. Many thanks in advance!!! Tiffany
  7. Hi everyone, I've just come across this forum whilst searching furious for places to take my new Defender on short weekend trips and just wanted to add that I was in France last weekend and although most of the forest roads we saw were closed off, there were a lot of paths (which sadly didn't coincide with the direction we were traveling in) where the locals were really throwing up the mud and leaving their marks. I'm not sure if yellow is still on the hunt, but I would LOVE to know what the French magazine is which has the roadbooks as I'm living in Germany and it's not such a far journey for us here. I'm looking forward to browsing the rest of the forums here and hopefully learning all sorts of new places to go and journey which I can't wait to take!
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