landroversforever Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Well, for those not in the know (most of you I think!) it is my birthday later in the month... Not really much of a clue what I want for my birthday so I've come for some ideas and inspiration! What should I be asking for? All ideas, sensible and silly accepted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Winch/ lockers? or being sensible look on the x-eng site theys have lots of landrover products that make nice usefull gifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Within what sort of price range? How old are you? It's hard enough to think of prezzies for people you do know - never mind those you don't! Tools generally are the most useful and come in a wide variety of prices - but only you know what is useful that you've not already got! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 I will be 20 . Got a rear locker already . Upto ~£200-250 Anyone got anything small and land rover related they wouldnt be without? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I will be 20 . Got a rear locker already . Upto ~£200-250 Anyone got anything small and land rover related they wouldnt be without? hahaha, are you serious... you need advice on what you need to buy for your truck...! I have a list as long as my arm of bits n pieces that need replacing/buying... to be honest I doubt there will ever be a day when that list runs out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 I know I'm surprising myself... Just bought a load of bits, and then realised its my birthday soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 OK, my top few useful things that you can buy in that price bracket: Hammer selection Decent quality battery drill Battery Impact driver Grinder Bench top pillar drill Bench Saw Mig Welder Air Compressor Only semi in order of usefulness. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Upto ~£200-250 I want your friends and family. With mine it's more like £20 to £25! Recovery kit is always a winner, as you'll always wear out strops and lose shackles. I reckon tools are great too, spanner sets, socket sets, big hammers etc. Not knowing what kit you have already, some more off road essentials are: Winch + rope + blanket + free spool Hi Lift jack CB radio Under body protection - diffs, tanks, steering On board air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 didn't you want to learn welding? If so get a MIG set up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Other than above Fire Extingusher 2 x DECENT large jobbies X Anchor Plasma Rope Upgraded Half Shafts Waterproof Socks & Waterproof Gloves (Seriously they do exist !) 10m Megapixel Compact Camera No order to the above Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Tis my birthday today and I asked for/received: MUD-STUFF heated mirrors, drinks holder, LED light QT diff guards [front and back]. My they are some beastly things, excited about putting them on. 2 selection sets of ratchet spanners - one imperial, one metric Mud-stuff has loads of really cool things that are usually cheap and good presents. Now with the outstanding bday money I am either going to get a decent tow rope, an X-brake, or chuck it into the galvanised chassis fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Happy birthday Diablo . Thanks for the ideas everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Diesel and B&B's and spend the best part of a week laning in Wales ..... I can't think of a better use for £250 than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 MUD-STUFF heated mirrors, These may sound poncy, but they are REALLY useful, esp on a daily driver More birthday wishes to you Diablo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I agree mickey. Last year I got really fed up with mirrors that were unusable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 a decent set of ratchet spanners and torque wrench would be insanely handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hammer selection - Got a good selection, sledge needed though Decent quality battery drill - Got Battery Impact driver - Going on the list Grinder - Got Bench top pillar drill - No bench/space Bench Saw - No bench/space Mig Welder - No space Air Compressor - No bench/space Winch + rope + blanket + free spool - saving for winch Hi Lift jack - Going on the list! CB radio - Got , needs Ariel mount putting back on though Under body protection - diffs, tanks, steering - Got On board air - Got the aircon pump for this, need to work on this Fire Extingusher 2 x DECENT large jobbies - got one powder one I think(?) X Anchor - Need a winch first Plasma Rope - same as above Upgraded Half Shafts - I'll wait until I break things Waterproof Socks & Waterproof Gloves (Seriously they do exist !) - Got the socks, and I hate them far to sweaty 10m Megapixel Compact Camera - Got a reasonable compact camera MUD-STUFF heated mirrors - I think I have mirrors drinks holder - on the list LED light - Got a couple, work and rear load area QT diff guards [front and back]. - Got these , they're great! easy to fit too ratchet spanners and torque wrench - Got both Diesel and B&B's and spend the best part of a week laning in Wales - Hmmm.... good idea, need a bit of planning ahead These may sound poncy, but they are REALLY useful, esp on a daily driver More birthday wishes to you Diablo I have heated mirrors... I think. I have wires going into each mirror... how do they work? automatically on with the ignition or attached with heated screen switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Arghh! Emoticon overload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Yes, sorry about that... realised when I checked back a bit after posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 As a non Land Rover item but perhaps an even more essential bit of kit howz about getting yourself a really decent softshell or full gortex coat and some top notch waterproof trowsers/boots if you don't have them already? I have a columbia softshell jacket that I got earlier this year and wouldn't be without that or my for that matter Gillett now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Other great ideas, thanks. I've been walking for yonks so have decent boots/coat/trousers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crclifford Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Diablo....Happy birthday. Ross...By the looks of it i think you have a big enough list already!!! and again i second the comment about wishing i had friends/family like yours!! £200-£250 for presents!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 They aren't all like that... that's single main present money (that I can get away with ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I have heated mirrors... I think. I have wires going into each mirror... how do they work? automatically on with the ignition or attached with heated screen switch? Depends how they have been wired up. Best you speak to the previous owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 A Leatherman perhaps? Always comes in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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