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    Defender 90: Best spring/shock combination for a comfier ride?

    Despite renewing tired old springs and shocks about 18 months ago, my 90 isn't riding anywhere near as well as it could/should be. I've tried lowering tyre pressures and it's had a recent re-bush, yet it's crashing and jarring over the rough stuff and really uncomfortable. The current set up is...
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    Land Rover Theft - Check Your Social Media Settings

    In light of the apparent increase in Land Rover related thefts of late and how many of us love to show our passion for these iconic vehicles on social media, it might be wise to check that your social media ‘privacy settings’ are still what you originally set them to. Many of us are unaware...
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    Time For A National Greenlaning Initiative?

    Dear all. There has been quite a lot of 'discussion' regarding greenlaning in the press, on social media or 4x4 forums and groups: A lot of people love mud, modifying their vehicles and sharing it for all to see. I would now like to share my very grave thoughts with you all about the future of...
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    Another P38 Immobilised :(

    If the battery went flat on my 2.5DT P38, inserting the key to resync things always worked without resorting to inputting the EKA code. So based on my experiences, I went to try and help a friend this morning who has been struggling to resolve some issues with his 2.5DT. He had to change the...
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    Diesel engine swap thoughts?

    Probably an unusual question and having searched and not yet found an answer I thought I'd ask the gurus on here :) Is it possible to swap out the standard 2.5 BMW diesel engine and fit a 3.0 BMW diesel engine?? Some more ponies under the hood would be nice and I'm not keen on piggyback...
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    NERC2 is looming!

    How many of you are aware that NERC2 is quietly moving its way through the various stages of parliament and could be imposed upon us with little warning? This De-Regulation Bill is apparently now at the Committee Stage. Have a look on this website for starters: http://www.gleam-uk.org/ and...
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    Another Chip Run Anyone?

    I know it's early but if you're interested stick your names down for the third and final Chip Run which it is hoped will take place in Autumn 2015 (or 2016, depending on just how long this one takes to put together). 'Chip Run 3 - The Jurassic Adventure' will be a two day weekend event and will...
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    18" wheels and 255/60 General Grabber AT tyres

    I have a set of five 18" alloy wheels, four of which are fitted with General Grabber AT tyres size 255/60 18, the spare is fitted with a 255/55 18 Goodyear Wrangler. The wheels are 5x120 PCD suitable for Disco2 or Range Rover P38. Currently advertised on eBay as well, item number...
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    300tdi 90, massive spec!

    For sale: 300tdi Defender 90 12 months MOT Massive spec including front facing rear seats Great all round condition. Please PM me for contact details....
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    Central Diff Lock Kit

    Don't suppose anyone knows where I can get my hands on a CDL kit? I have the gubbins in the transfer case already so just need the brackets/cable/selector turret to attach to the spigot on the top of the transfer case. And before you say 'do a search' I've had a look about using my fone...
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    Hooligan Watch

    Anyone else read Dave Phillips article on page 171 of this months LRM? It's worth reading, he's talking alot of sense and I think it would be a fine idea to perhaps set up an inter forum 'Hooligan Watch' to catch those trashing the lanes and get them reported to the relevant authorities.....if...
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    Chippie Run Part Deux Donations ONLY Thread

    Hi guys and gals! We at last have a JustGiving link set up for you generous peeps to make your charitable donation of £25 per vehicle to be on the trip. https://www.justgiving.com/great-dorset-chippie-run-part-deux Please note that we have a finite number of spaces available and...
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    Great Dorset Chippie Run Part Deux

    Ok guys and gals it seems I'm being badgered to put my thinking cap on to arrange another Chippie Run, I've had another route in mind for a while now.... As those of you who were involved in the last one a few years back would remember it was a huge undertaking, I cannot do it on my own and...
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    Usual tyre question, sorry!

    Sorry guys, usual tyre questions I'm afraid but I'd appreciate a second opinion :o Thinking of maybe getting a set of Cooper ST Maxx tyres for the TD5, anyone had any experience of these tyres and are they any good? I'm hoping to increase the under-diff clearance, so will 265/70 16 tyres fit...
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    LT 85 gearbox

    Need a bit of advice please peeps, am posting this using my fone so unable ti do an in-depth search :) A friend of mine in South Wales has just pulled her 2.5 N/A motor out of her 90 with the intention of fitting a 3.5 carb V8 :thumbup: Trouble is she's now discovered what I told her ages ago...
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    Somerley Park Pay n Play

    Went to this site near Ringwood today and had an absolute whale of a time, here's some piccies :) Somerley Park Pay n Play :: 31102010657.jpg picture by boomerv8 - Photobucket And guess what DV broke again................:D:D:D
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    ABS/Brakelight fault - HELP!!

    On the way into work, pressed the brake pedal and the ABS light lit up and stayed lit, also have no brakelights lighting up on the back as well. :mad: Never had any ABS faults before and the lights were all checked the previous evening after washing it off. Has anyone had this happen to...
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    Bonkers Freelander - is there such a thing?

    Come on then guys, I drive a doggy old rotten rusty Disco and I got this daft idea of doing something different this time around - like maybe modding an earlier 3 door Freelander to play with. As I know very little about them can I ask some questions? XEDI engine - any pitfalls and can it be...
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    Anyone after a 3.9 V8 Commercial Discovery??

    Dont know if this is of interest to anyone, but if you're on the lookout for a V8 COMMERCIAL Discovery then this is being offered for sale in Devon :) TVS Tractor Sales - Liverton, Newton Abbot Devon, Wellington, Somerset | T Vallance & Son - Agricultural Contracting, Plant Hire, Haulage...
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    May Bank Holiday trip out

    Went out on Bank Holiday Monday with DV, Drewster, Short Fat Bloke and Muddydisco4 and found some new lanes. Here's some pics:
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