reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Ok what to build a challenge truck out of a Diso 2 V8 Does anyone know anyone that has bob tailed a s2 disco. Or got 36 " simex extreme trekers on one Still to work it out weither to bob tail , try back or pick up Think s2 disco as the axels are stronger. and for challenges need a V8 (out here) and a bit longer wheel base than the 90's . it could end up being the weapon of choice. Was going to do a tomcat but because of the truck regestring could be a problem. And they need to be bigger over here mmm so do you think it would make a good challenge truck somthing like this but s2 disco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 u must have a selection to chose from where u work are employed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 u must have a selection to chose from where u work are employed funny enough don't work there anymore, but still have contacts. still cheaper than a defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 this soort of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 apart from bigger tyres and not blue yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Have you had a look on discoweb - there are a number of people running modified D2s in the states, but I don't know how extreme they are. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Ali, the only problems I see are all the extra electrics (ie extra work pulling them out), the radius arms (these are setup to allow better high speed control but loose articulation), CVs (these are pretty weak IIRC but MD do push on rings which help) and stud patterns on the hub (not traditional rover). I think if you can get a nice, cheap, base spec DII then go for it, be differant. I'd skip the whole bobtailing thing and go straight to traybacking as you'll save a tonne of weight, it'll be easier to get a good finish and won't have bodywork to bend. I'd also make sure you do wing bars; I know what you're like with wings I don't really like the back end of the first one, its just something about those arches.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Ali, Have seen many, most (apart from a couple and no pics sorry) looked Dreadful, as per the 2 pics, as it just seemd they had been attcked with a cutter and their was little of the "Oooh that looks nice" Bit like say the Pickup conversion on a 2 door rangie with a 90 degree cut on the rear of the truck cab roof, vs a nicely done proper "Bobtailed" RR 2 door. There has to be (IMHO) some thought into the finished design ie prob more visually appealing to have a non 90 degree truck cab and a more "Finished" tray back etc. Strength wise the tempest axles are strongish as std, shafts still break (mate uses them with Quaiffes inside), and the simexs will require mucho archo modifications But a good idea as Discos can be cheap to get hol off, how about a rear pranged one maybe ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Ali,But a good idea as Discos can be cheap to get hol off, how about a rear pranged one maybe ? Nige No need i can pick up a 2000-2002 V8 one for about £2000 to £3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 wot ? and then prang it up yerself Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 wot ?and then prang it up yerself Nige just get a disco and then a angle grinder and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 just get a disco and then a angle grinder and see what happens hmmmm, shall i bring me welder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 hmmmm, shall i bring me welder? Nah got loads of gripfill and gaffa tape:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 No need i can pick up a 2000-2002 V8 one for about £2000 to £3000 Blimey that is cheap - why are they so cheap? The D2 axles have standard Rover 2 pin diffs in both ends (mine had a replacement diff when new and the back one makes lots of nice "click and ping" noises now 4yrs/30k road miles) with all the weaknesses that come with those. As long as you can get whatever tyres you want in 16" then the standard steel wheels are pretty bombproof looking things. You could even fit some of the 8x18 alloys and fit 37x12.50R18 BFG MT's for a bit of bling, might need a few bodywork adjustments tho B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Nah got loads of gripfill and gaffa tape:lol: You will need some cable ties did I say some I ment lots of cable ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 hows about a taliban troop transporter and a Lexus 8 squeezed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 SORRY OT but: if we are talking Taliban kit try the anti taliban protected vehicle - COUGAR Cougar 6x6 then watch the news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 hows about a taliban troop transporter and a Lexus 8 squeezed in? hey hey thats fighting talk that is. Got enough of those around here anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 You will need some cable tiesdid I say some I ment lots of cable ties God how could i forget the most important part. Cheers Jules. Phew lucky that was close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 this soort of thing This genaration pic how would it look with the ars lopped off or as a tray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 This genaration pic how would it look with the ars lopped off or as a tray This is not a real truck. It is a truck played with on photoshop. You can see this if you look behind the drivers head you can see the glass of the rear door. Which on the outside is not there But gives an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 This is also a (very poor) photoshop attempt. OK so it is a series one but the outline is not that disimilar. I am in the throws of convincing myself that this will look OK in the flesh before I get the grinder out. Anyone think its worth a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 This is also a (very poor) photoshop attempt. OK so it is a series one but the outline is not that disimilar. I am in the throws of convincing myself that this will look OK in the flesh before I get the grinder out. Anyone think its worth a go? go on you know you want to looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 SORRY OT but:if we are talking Taliban kit try the anti taliban protected vehicle - COUGAR Cougar 6x6 then watch the news! M.O.D are buying some of these big Cougar's & improved protection Pinzgauer's for our boys in Afghanistan & Iraq, found it during a lunchtime browse of the Defence intranet site here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I think they look nice bobtailed B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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