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jamesledingham:
Yeh - probably best staying off the gadgetry for a few weeks!

I'm a complete novice as far as car mechanics, although would love to leanr how to service my Defender. Any recommendations on how to go about learning other than just trying and failing?

drmike:
James I'd suggest the first thing you do is put your money away and use the LR. You'll be pleased with what it does now let alone with all the mods the guys have mentioned.

I'm in a minority of one but I took a lift off my 90, got rid of the snorkel (it was always getting caught on trees and I'm damned if I'm getting a wet bum), I think winches are nasty heavy things but I do like chunky tyres.

Why not try and get into one of the greenlaning trips people organise here. I keep meaning to tag along but get distracted.

Isn't there a play day at Avon Dasset this weekend - does anyone know? Then someone can show James what to do.

Mike

SteveG:
Join a local club and attend some of their play days and laning days. Don't be intimidated,  all clubs welcome newcomers. Let them know you are new and you'll find more than enough people offer to help and show you their bad habits.  :wink: Just take it easy at first and ask lots of questions.

As for basic items consider getting the following..

Good recovery points front and rear
Spade
Tow rope, rated or a rated recovery strap
Some rated shackles for attaching strap/rope

This will cost you about 70-90 pounds.

You can use the Defender as standard, but I would consider the following if you are going to do plenty of playdays and laning..

Some good diff guards
Side sill bars
Pair of Waffles
4ft Hi-Lift jack
Pair of sumo tracj rod and drag link bars

That will set you back about 400 pounds

Get someone to show you how to use Hi-Lift jack properly or read up online.

As for tyres, what have you got on? AT's are good mix for on-road, laning and for most play sites. Mud terrains if you plan to do more laning and want to go most places on a play day site.

It's a good idea to get a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit too.

Cheers

Steve

drmike:
I think Steve has made some very good suggestions there. Your local clubs would be Midland Off Road Club who are very friendly and have monthly events. They will give you excellent advice www.midlandoffroadclub.co.uk. There's also the Mid West Off Road club who I am sure won't mind me saying that they are rather keen in that their events are quite remarkable. Not for the uninitiated although once again they will help all they can.

There's also the AWDC and you are between the Yellow Area and Pink area, how nice I hear you say but is pink my colour, it's so nineties. They have regional colours - I have no idea why. Once more very friendly and you'll get some solid advice there. Check out Calendar at www.awdc.co.uk

They generally all organise competitions which are fun if you don't get too competitive!

Mike

jaws:
as mentioned before,just drive it standard!the only things you need to buy are good m/t tyres a couple of ropes/straps and shackles for towing.a steering guard,diff guards an a pair of wellies!thats it!

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