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« on: August 21, 2005, 19:23:40 »
having read this months lro and seen the bloke who built himself a 6 wheel landy, and having seen 6 wheel rangies, does anyone know of a disco version of this?
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2005, 20:05:18 »
Yes I do!!!!

Its actaully a disco with a 100 Hi-cap back.  Its not finsihed and has fluctuated between disco and RR for a while so I dont know what the final product wil be, all I know is that its a tough thing to do!!!!
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2005, 22:21:50 »
Come on then someone please explain WHY anyone outside the military would want one?????? help me please i just dont get it.
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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2005, 00:26:54 »
Carrying/towing capacity.  Or maybe &50 for a set of 4 wheels isn't enough for some folks.
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« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2005, 08:09:06 »
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Come on then someone please explain WHY anyone outside the military would want one?????? help me please i just dont get it.


i,m just curious to see if anyone has done one :D
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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2005, 10:49:28 »
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Come on then someone please explain WHY anyone outside the military would want one?????? help me please i just dont get it.

1) Extra volume for loading - eg an ambulance
2) Extra payload - can carry more weight
3) Better weight distribution for off-road transport - lower ground pressure - although tracks are generally better
4) Just because it's a laugh

I'd always fancied a 6wd Range Rover, but ended up with the 6x6 101...
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« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2005, 11:40:40 »
exactly i can see why in an ambulance or as in the 101 military usage, but for recreation? H
ey dont get me wrong im not knocking it but when most people are trying to attain maximum fun for smallest outlay 6 wheels seems to be a logistical nightmare.
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« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2005, 11:47:43 »
I refer you to answer (4) above.  :)

Out of the two 6x6 101s I'm aware of, neither of them were built for military use.
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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2005, 12:04:10 »
i,m not really looking for whether it was for recreational or not just being curious as to see if there was ever any built be it factory or diy build, i got to wondering after seeing the latest LRO where a guy has built his own 6 wheeler for a trip to africa and a friend of mine has a rangerover fire appliance 6 wheeler, being that a range rover and a disco share parts i thought it would be a fairly easy conversion to make a 6 wheeler rangie into a disco and unusual as well
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« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2005, 12:09:50 »
thermidor, answer 4 is justification for just about anything.
You could do it but to make it look good you would have to be exceptionally good with bodywork.
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« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2005, 12:26:57 »
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thermidor, answer 4 is justification for just about anything.

Yeah, great, isn't it?

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« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2005, 12:31:50 »
Also this one, but not sure whose it is yet.

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« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2005, 13:22:27 »
Sometimes I wish my disco was a 6-legger with the length, and weight
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2005, 13:43:23 »
the axle spread on the GS dont look as much as your one thermidor
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« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2005, 20:38:38 »
they look totaly different. Yours if a bit of a beasty. What do you use it for?
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« Reply #15 on: August 22, 2005, 21:05:13 »
Hopefully one day as an overland expedition vehicle, but for now as a toy.

The rear axles are a bit far apart on mine, it's true - you get a lot of tyre scrub.  But it's a bit late to change that :)
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« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2005, 22:36:35 »
where was the piccy on your avatar taken?
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« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2005, 22:39:58 »
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where was the piccy on your avatar taken?



He's just got back from iceland and had loads of cool piccys posted under another thread (which i can't find)
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« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2005, 22:53:15 »
mmmmm iceland, cool . went offroading a few years ago there. In Feb minus 30- 40 all the time, stunningly beautiful counrty and very friendly ,well educated people.
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« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2005, 07:02:23 »
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where was the piccy on your avatar taken?

In a river running off the world's third largest icecap (Vatnajokull), in Iceland.

Vehicle photos
General photos

I can't recommend it highly enough.
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« Reply #20 on: August 23, 2005, 07:04:43 »
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mmmmm iceland, cool . went offroading a few years ago there. In Feb minus 30- 40 all the time, stunningly beautiful counrty and very friendly ,well educated people.

Some of our group are now considering a winter trip, so I may get back to you on that!  The only downside is the endless supermarket puns when you get back  :lol:
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« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2005, 16:18:56 »
Hey!   what about my six wheel Discover


He He


courtesy of Photo Premium 10
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« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2005, 16:36:01 »
That has a certain appeal :-)
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« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2005, 16:39:44 »
How about these
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« Reply #24 on: August 23, 2005, 16:41:58 »
I like that tom  =D>
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« Reply #25 on: August 23, 2005, 17:15:45 »
I just had to have a go myself  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #26 on: August 23, 2005, 18:37:12 »
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I just had to have a go myself  :lol:  :lol:


yes reaper that looks wicked :D :D :D :D :D
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« Reply #27 on: August 23, 2005, 20:00:11 »
I want to see a 8 wheeler!
4 at the front, 4 at the back
Photo shop time!
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« Reply #28 on: August 23, 2005, 20:31:05 »
Ok now just remember you asked for it !  :?  :?  :lol:
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« Reply #29 on: August 23, 2005, 20:36:45 »
Now, thats super'b!
(sprays drink all over puter screen!!)
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Nice one Reaper.
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