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Title: six wheel disco
Post by: beast5680 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?
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: landyman Ash 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!!!!
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bulli 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.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Range Rover Blues 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.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: beast5680 on August 22, 2005, 08:09:06: Quote from: "Bulli"
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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Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 22, 2005, 10:49:28: Quote from: "Bulli"
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...
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bulli 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.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: thermidorthelobster 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.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: beast5680 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
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bulli 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.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 22, 2005, 12:26:57: Quote
thermidor, answer 4 is justification for just about anything.

Yeah, great, isn't it?

(http://www.lobsternet.org/misc/101b.jpg)
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 22, 2005, 12:31:50: Also this one, but not sure whose it is yet.

(http://www.allwheeltrim.co.uk/Images/lr101-6x6.jpg)
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: hobbit on August 22, 2005, 13:22:27: Sometimes I wish my disco was a 6-legger with the length, and weight
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: beast5680 on August 22, 2005, 13:43:23: the axle spread on the GS dont look as much as your one thermidor
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bulli on August 22, 2005, 20:38:38: they look totaly different. Yours if a bit of a beasty. What do you use it for?
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: thermidorthelobster 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 :)
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bulli on August 22, 2005, 22:36:35: where was the piccy on your avatar taken?
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Jim-Willy on August 22, 2005, 22:39:58: Quote from: "Bulli"
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)
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bulli 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.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 23, 2005, 07:02:23: Quote from: "Bulli"
where was the piccy on your avatar taken?

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

Vehicle photos (http://www.lobsternet.org/photos/iceland-landrover/index.php)
General photos (http://www.lobsternet.org/photos/iceland2005/index.htm)

I can't recommend it highly enough.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 23, 2005, 07:04:43: Quote from: "Bulli"
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:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: TOM on August 23, 2005, 16:18:56: Hey! what about my six wheel Discover

He He

courtesy of Photo Premium 10
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: muddyweb on August 23, 2005, 16:36:01: That has a certain appeal :-)
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 23, 2005, 16:39:44: How about these
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: beast5680 on August 23, 2005, 16:41:58: I like that tom =D>
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 23, 2005, 17:15:45: I just had to have a go myself :lol: :lol:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Littledan on August 23, 2005, 18:37:12: Quote from: "Reaper"
I just had to have a go myself :lol: :lol:

yes reaper that looks wicked :D :D :D :D :D
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Jake 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!
:D
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 23, 2005, 20:31:05: Ok now just remember you asked for it ! :? :? :lol:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Jake on August 23, 2005, 20:36:45: Now, thats super'b!
(sprays drink all over puter screen!!)
:lol:
Nice one Reaper.
:D
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Post by: davidlandy on August 23, 2005, 20:38:16: lol!!

wot program u editing that with?
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Post by: Reaper on August 23, 2005, 20:42:11: Quote
wot program u editing that with?

PSP8 :lol:
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Post by: Bulli on August 23, 2005, 20:49:52: Photos look fantastic, what kind of costs were involved?
Winter really is harsh, the locals all drive on studded tyres on the road. We went with arctic expierience and visited loads of stuff around husavik. Also went skidooing, mental fun. The heated grips were that warm i kept having to turn them off!
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Andy. on August 23, 2005, 21:46:11: I'd hate to have to polish the 8 wheeler Discovery :lol:

Here's a Defender I've seen.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 24, 2005, 00:32:56: Quote from: "Bulli"
Photos look fantastic, what kind of costs were involved?

For 44 people, somewhere north of 50 grand :shock:

I think our ferry bills ran to about 20 grand!
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: MattW on August 24, 2005, 01:28:36: Mr Thermidorthelobster, may I ask what colour your 101 is painted in? Its rather fetching. Also I think I'd feel safer touring the outback in one of those 101's - talk about substantialr.

Matt
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 24, 2005, 08:06:11: I'm not quite sure, but check here (http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=11065) for further info. There's a big tub of the stuff in one of the lockers so I'll check.

I have to say, there are some grrrrreat modified photos up above - good work everybody. If anybody's in the mood for doing an 8x8 101 :D
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 24, 2005, 08:49:28: Quote
anybody's in the mood for doing an 8x8 101

I'll give it a go as I have nothing else to do being at work :lol: :lol:

I'll be back :wink:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on August 24, 2005, 09:29:04: Quote from: "Andy."

Here's a Defender I've seen.

That's one of Foleys (http://www.foleyspecialistvehicles.co.uk/) build-ups
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on August 24, 2005, 09:31:22: Quote from: "TOM"
Hey! what about my six wheel Discover

Now that I like, but the side stripes need removing.

I get accused of driving truck at work, so why not?......
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 24, 2005, 10:21:09: Quote
If anybody's in the mood for doing an 8x8 101

Ok here you go :lol: :lol:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on August 24, 2005, 10:48:38: Quote from: "Reaper"
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If anybody's in the mood for doing an 8x8 101

Ok here you go :lol: :lol:

Oh :) :)

Come to Daddy :lol: :lol: :lol:

I wonder if Johnathon Frakes (Ryker from Star-Trek; Next Generation) will be interested for the film 'Thunderbirds 2'?, if he directs it?

ideal occupant for a pod under T-bird 2 :lol:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: muddyweb on August 24, 2005, 11:01:43: Oh.. now then....

I feel a whole new project coming on :D :D :D
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Post by: Littledan on August 24, 2005, 11:09:03: how do u do it PSP8 i have PSP9 will that work and how u doin it??

thanks dan
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 24, 2005, 11:36:39: Quote
how do u do it PSP8 i have PSP9 will that work and how u doin it??

well i find it helps having 2 degrees in computer design systems, 6 years in the design and prototyping field and a 6 figure salary 8) 8)

but that is a load of c**p and it just takes a sad fool like me who can look like he's working when he is actually playing :lol: :lol:

PSP9 should make things even easier I would imagine, it's all about practice :wink:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Littledan on August 24, 2005, 11:38:22: Quote from: "Reaper"
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how do u do it PSP8 i have PSP9 will that work and how u doin it??

well i find it helps having 2 degrees in computer design systems, 6 years in the design and prototyping field and a 6 figure salary 8) 8)

but that is a load of c**p and it just takes a sad fool like me who can look like he's working when he is actually playing :lol: :lol:

PSP9 should make things even easier I would imagine, it's all about practice :wink:

ok thanks reaper will have a play :lol: :lol:
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Post by: Littledan on August 24, 2005, 11:47:55: mine looks c**p compared to yours :? :?
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Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 24, 2005, 12:00:03: Quote from: "Reaper"
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If anybody's in the mood for doing an 8x8 101

Ok here you go :lol: :lol:

Ooh yes. Mmmm.

Do you mind if I send that picture round the 101 Owners Club (with appropriate credit)? :D

David
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 24, 2005, 12:07:15: Quote
Do you mind if I send that picture round the 101 Owners Club (with appropriate credit)?

I don't mind, I got the original pic off the web some where :)
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: beast5680 on August 24, 2005, 12:07:33: Quote from: "muddyweb"
Oh.. now then....

I feel a whole new project coming on :D :D :D

hmm been looking at the v8 while holding the angle grinder could be dangerous :lol:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 24, 2005, 12:54:23: Quote
hmm been looking at the v8 while holding the angle grinder could be dangerous

How about this :lol:
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Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 24, 2005, 13:16:10: Peter, you're a dangerous man :lol:

Put down the angle grinder, everybody, and walk away slowly...
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Post by: landyman Ash on August 24, 2005, 14:21:07: Quote from: "little_landie"
mine looks c**p compared to yours :? :?

Dont take this the wrong way but I could not agree more :wink:
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Post by: beast5680 on August 24, 2005, 14:24:33: :(biglaugh): =D> \:D/ I like gimme, very good reaper i,m gonna keep that pic ,hmm now if cut here and here............
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Post by: landyman Ash on August 24, 2005, 14:26:57: Quote from: "beast5680"
:(biglaugh): =D> \:D/ I like gimme, very good reaper i,m gonna keep that pic ,hmm now if cut here and here............

Ive got friday off and a spare grinder.....

Thought I could practice on yours first :twisted:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 24, 2005, 15:37:23: How about an 18 wheeler disco or 101 =; :lol:
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 24, 2005, 15:49:26: Quote
mine looks c**p compared to yours

Hi dan, the most important thing to getting good results i've found it to pick the right photo to start with. make sure the background is either quite simple or something like trees and bushes so that you can use the clone (no it's nothing to do with Star Wars) tool to blend it all in.
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: beast5680 on August 24, 2005, 16:42:21: Quote from: "Reaper"
How about an 18 wheeler disco or 101 =; :lol:

STOP =; your being daft now
Title: six wheel disco
Post by: Reaper on August 24, 2005, 16:56:00: Quote
STOP your being daft now

SORRY :cry:

:lol: :lol:
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Post by: Jake on August 24, 2005, 17:53:59: Please knock up a articulated 101 with trailer
Something that resembles this please
:D
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Post by: Littledan on August 24, 2005, 22:33:48: Quote from: "Reaper"
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mine looks c**p compared to yours

Hi dan, the most important thing to getting good results i've found it to pick the right photo to start with. make sure the background is either quite simple or something like trees and bushes so that you can use the clone (no it's nothing to do with Star Wars) tool to blend it all in.

ok thanks i will keep playing :D
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Post by: Damonski on August 26, 2005, 22:20:05: Been out of the loop for a while....

These are fantastic! The 8 wheeled Orange disco is awesome, just one question with a engine bay that size, whats up the hood ? :lol: :lol:

And more importantly where is the Discovery forward control got too? :shock: