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Thanks for that mate - another really nice, simple looking truck. Have you any photos showing the departure angle? What have you done to modify the mounting? Also, have you any details or pics of your snorkel? Looks like what I'm after... Ross

What would you recommend Tony? Ross

Yep, I like that - but as I've told you before tony, I like your whole truck, nice and simple looking - just wish I could afford it! Did you ask Devon to make you up the bumper? What sort of money was in that? Ross

Thats a real nice looking truck mate. Thats more what I'm after bumper-wise - when I said straight, thats the sort of thing I meant. Will it take a low profile winch or is it tailored to the 8274? Do the Southdown ones look like that too? Ross

PUMA 110 Chassis Cabs No connection with the company other than having used them before on a number of occassions. Just thought it was an interesting link, could be money to be saved on list prices if someone has the expertise to put a Hardtop etc on. Ross

Thanks for all the replies so far - seems like First Four have a good reputation. Does anyone have a square type one? Maybe Devon or Southdown? Just want to compare before I decide... Steve - it was your truck I had in my head, just couldnt remember who it belonged to! Would you say there was room/access to mount a pair of spotlights either side of the winch on that bumper? Cheers, Ross

I'm in the market for a new winch bumper. I dont mind if its square or tubular, but I dont want an A bar. Its to accomodate a low profile winch (EP9 or Warn XP type) and needs to maintain as good an approach angle as possible. So, what have you got? Pictures and advice much appreciated.... Ross

I'm after getting my hands on an ex-utilities 110, the sort with the rear lockers etc I've looked at both tdi and td5 ones and whilst i'm fairly happy with high mileage tdi's, i've no experience of high mileage (c.120k) td5's - has anyone any thoughts? Generally speaking, all of these 110's have been thoroughly maintained throughout so no worries there... I'm not after any scare-mongering about ecu's and electrickery - I'm a big fan of the td5 just not sure of whether it wears as well as a tdi... Cheers, Ross P.S. Anyone got any good links on where to find ex-utility 110's, preferably direct from source....?

Thanks for all the replies folks. Looks like I might hold out for a 2" lift and some arch work before I commit to a new set of tyres. Cheers again, Ross

HI folks, I've just got my hands on a 200 tdi shape D1. What size tyres (16") can I get on with out any mods? Ideally, I'd like to stick the 265/75 muds that i've got lying around onto it.... Cheers, Ross

Cheers for that Tony. I'd seen them but I'm not sure they'll fit in the light pod. Worth a look though... Ross

Hi all, the rally team I work with use QT light pods for night stages. They're currently fitted with the standard Ring spots but I'm after upgrading them for something with a bit more range. Ideally, I'd like to go with HID, but they're expensive and they will mean additional wiring. So, what are you using in yours - does anyone have any recommendations? Cheers in advance. Ross

I'll add my vote for the Halfords Proffessional stuff. I was a mac tools man through and through but I'm a convert to this range - its very hard to beat on price, high quality and the lifetime guarantee is just that! A big thumbs up! Ross

Try the Scottish Land Rover Owners Club SLROC or the Scottish Off Road Club SORC. Ross

Possibly just a little further away from Edinburgh than you'd like but I'd thoroughly recommend GEMM 4x4 in Larbert. They'll supply you all the recovery gear you need, ask for George and Bobby. Hope that helps. Ross

Yes, I'm a member of both. Dont get to a lot of events at the moment (I'm based in Germany) but I can recommend both clubs. PM me if you've any specific questions. Ross

The two that spring to mind are SORC and SLROC, both of which hold events the length and breadth of the country. Hope that helps. Ross

Its probably about time I added a reply to this thread. Many thanks for all the responses, some slightly more constructive than others. I do realise that HT's arent selling as well as CSW's, never have, never will. That said, contrary to what many of you seem to think, I didnt just pluck the figure of £9k out of the air.... I looked around at what other 90s were going for and, to be honest, have seen some much worse examples, albeit newer, doing the same money. Take the green X plate shown above for example - I've seen this car in the flesh (its local) and I know that its been a farm hack all its life and the chassis has more holes than a dutch cheese... its also as billy basic as they come and has nothing like a FSH... hence the price. The comments about not recouping the cost of the extras are well founded and I fully appreciate that - I was merely trying to sell the vehicle with them on to a fellow enthusiast, someone who would appreciate and maybe use them - should I wish to sell it through autotrader, it will appear minus the goodies. As for the lightbar, its merely to allow me to illuminate the dark country lanes around me - this vehicle is not, nor has it ever been, an off roader! Notwithstanding, thank you once again for your responses. It does seem that the market in the south is slightly more bouyant than it is up here so thats one option open to me, as is a more mainstream form of advertising. However, if it is only worth what some people are suggesting, I may well keep it and run it into the ground. Ross

Ran the VIN and it was built in June 2001 - still trying to find out how it made its way onto the UK market though... Ross

Many thanks for the replies. Where you based these days James? Been anywhere sunny?! Ross

Last one for tonight, I promise!! We had a 2001 90 delivered to work today from a well known national hire company. The thing thats confused me is its a TDI... I thought the only TDI's manufactured after 1999 were for export only? surely this cant have sat from 1999 until 2001 before being registered??? Any thoughts? Ross

Hi again, I'm in the final stages of ordering my new 2007 90 and was just wondering how much of my old off road goodies will fit... Is the chassis and axles the same as used on the Td5's? Ross

Hi folks, been trying to sell my 90 and I've not had a single reply on any of the forums it's on... So, what's wrong? Spec, Location, Price, Time of year??? Am I advertising it in the wrong places? Any advice appreciated. Ross

PM sent... Ross

Nige, I've got a ruggedised tablet... Rough specs are touchscreen, windows XP, 256mb ram, 10Gb HD Complete with 12Gb of 1:25k mapping for the UK Any interest? Ross