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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Jake on October 22, 2005, 20:01:25

Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 22, 2005, 20:01:25
Its started.
Big Blue is getting smaller and Challenger is growing.
Today i stripped the CB, CD player (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/53dc3faa4aa28ed7ec04b47605830999.jpg/d2hhdCByYWRpbywgQ0IsIGNhbWVyYSBtb3VudD8=), roof lights (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/53ceafcbb2e3ef57e2a27508c2b9e8fa.jpg/QnllIEJ5ZSBsaWdodHMgYW5kIGFlcmlhbA==) and seat covers (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/480f8a04feecb799fde347b89d90178e.jpg/YnllIGJ5ZSBzZWF0IGNvdmVycw==) from the car.
I also stuck Challengers new number plate (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/61416110a4f5d7d1c0ed27d1ad0d39ad.jpg/VGhhdHMgdGhlIHdyb25nIHBsYXRlIQ==) on the front bumper ready for the swap round.
 :D
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: chuggaman on October 22, 2005, 21:02:48
:-({|=   bye bye big blue

 \:D/      hello challenger
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 23, 2005, 16:35:43
I removed the snorkel (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/db4fd861b564b3875780ee261971bd84.jpg/), the winch bumper (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/ef002d36923c54a84c2e1bf4d0a6aa13.jpg/), the diff guards (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/09cb16abdffc33262609402f79e52999.jpg/) and i swapped the wheels (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/4/7d28b08c64948c0e75c99b4db8f2d00c.jpg/) onto the series (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Series3/1/321ad1ae5f3b5e252a392c35fb40cbdf.jpg/) and put the series wheels onto big blue (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/5/0ce8f6bd2e641bab651d57e5ece31d2f.jpg/)

Not a bad days work.
All thats left to remove the suspension and thats it all finished.
I'll start fitting bits onto Challenger tomorrow.
 :D
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: turtle on October 23, 2005, 21:36:47
Good luck matie :)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 23, 2005, 21:39:59
Quote from: "turtle"
Good luck matie :)


I'm gonna need it.
I've never played with suspension before  :shock:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: gords on October 23, 2005, 21:48:06
Are you swapping the suspension from Big Blue to Challenger and vice versa?

If my experience is anything to go by - getting the original (?) shocks off of Challenger without damaging them could be tricky - on the front at least!

The problem is, the shock absorber is rubber mounted top and bottom (obviously!) which made it extremely difficult to undo the bottom mounting nut. Plus the fact that there is little to no room to get a spanner in there.

I didn't need to worry about the old shocks, so I used a chain-type oil filter remover to grip the shock absorber body. That, of course, pretty much trashed it :roll:

I don't know if there's another, non damaging, technique... :-k
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 23, 2005, 21:50:25
No i'm not
I have a complete set of spare suspension to go onto blue.
Just need to get the Scorpion kit off safely  :roll:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: beast5680 on October 23, 2005, 22:26:09
we,ll sort it :wink:  now wheres my gas axe?.........
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 23, 2005, 23:03:21
Quote from: "beast5680"
gas axe


 :shock:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: gords on October 24, 2005, 12:24:07
So, Jake ... is it raining today in Windsor? :wink:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: TimM on October 24, 2005, 12:40:59
I think I've missed a thread somewhere....

What is Challenger?  :oops:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 24, 2005, 14:35:35
Click the link at the botom of my signiture to see her.

Yes Gordon, it is!  :evil:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: beast5680 on October 24, 2005, 17:05:08
the wife asked "does jake have a nice big workshop?" :lol: i told her its massive its called outside :lol:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: TimM on October 24, 2005, 17:31:52
Quote from: "Jake"
Click the link at the botom of my signiture to see her.


 :oops:

Ohh yes, I know about it really, just got myself confused with your avatar changing, thought for a minute you'd bought a new one.....
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 24, 2005, 21:53:55
Today i popped to Scorpion Racing to obtain new Decarbon bushes and sorted a great price for a new rear bumper and rock sliders with Colin (the proprioter). £475 + VAT, Sounds like a lot but its a good price.
I guess i'll be off to see them in a couple of weeks  \:D/
Got back about 2pm and set onto Challenger removed the front bumper (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/5523f1f5a621a1865b053ddd3c8870be.jpg/) and fitted the Scorpion one (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/15ba43e7f2c9f02cb12c599070debebb.jpg/). Then onto the Southdown steering guard (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/0dfafe1379702a48c6132214e280029e.jpg/), which i brought at Sodbury and after getting soaked (dam rain) and busted knuckles, the front end is finished!! (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/8873c74e05dc212a0b3c09e1d1ebf60c.jpg/)
Dont you just love Autumn!!
 :roll:
Beast 5680 (Neal) is coming over tomorrow, hopefully we'll get the suspension of off Big Blue.
The story continues.......
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: J B on October 24, 2005, 22:02:49
good luck jake, hope it alll goes well 8)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 24, 2005, 22:12:03
Quote from: "jon boy"
good luck jake, hope it alll goes well 8)


Cheers Jon
Hopefully, i wont need it
(but i have a feeling i will :lol: )
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: TUFFTEE on October 24, 2005, 23:41:22
Quote from: "gords"
Are you swapping the suspension from Big Blue to Challenger and vice versa?



I didn't need to worry about the old shocks, so I used a chain-type oil filter remover to grip the shock absorber body. That, of course, pretty much trashed it :roll:

I don't know if there's another, non damaging, technique... :-k


I have Got a Heavy leather device to do the same Job! And i reckon that might work?
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 24, 2005, 23:43:38
Quote from: "TUFFTEE"
I have Got a Heavy leather device to do the same Job! And i reckon that might work?


You might want to bring that on Thursday Nev
 :wink:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: TUFFTEE on October 24, 2005, 23:53:27
Course i will! Cheers!
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 25, 2005, 20:36:43
Neal (beast 5680) came over today and we made massive progress!!
We completely stripped Big Blue's suspension (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/5/1f14240d4b31e2c0e8d2667751796eb7.jpg/) and it looks well strange now (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/5/97910524bd2f1398c9af930e4f69b30e.jpg/), back to normal height!.
Then we set on Challenger (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/f23476fec0d4888d258f5fb9fe0dc9d3.jpg/).
We totally fitted all of the Scorpion suspension (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/ea102d3b1d259bb9b4c72e8f6c36c558.jpg/) to it!!
When we finished it was pitch black! (love those short days  :roll: )
We put some spacers under the roll bars too but i think i'm going to need bigger ones on the rear and i'll have to order some extended brake lines asap, the back ones are quite tight  :shock:
Neal, you been fantastic.
Thanks a million bud!!
There's still loads to do
The story continues tomorrow......
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 25, 2005, 20:41:39
Whist all that was going on Kate (SWMBO) set about her series (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Series3/1/321ad1ae5f3b5e252a392c35fb40cbdf.jpg/)
She totally stripped of the roof (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Series3/1/e1e3b90b6bf9c2a7d1a8fe0ceac40632.jpg/) and started fitting the truck cab (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Series3/1/3197aba62a030091348ae30edbc850f4.jpg/).
It looks loads better now as well!
Wow, what a busy Land Rover family we are  :lol:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: chuggaman on October 25, 2005, 20:42:11
impressive work guys

keep it up

mike
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Post by: skatergirl on October 25, 2005, 21:27:21
big blue is little blue now :D
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Post by: Jake on October 25, 2005, 21:29:38
Quote from: "skatergirl"
big blue is little blue now :D


Baby blue
 :lol:
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Post by: skatergirl on October 25, 2005, 21:31:20
:D   :D  :D
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Post by: beast5680 on October 25, 2005, 22:27:14
No problem mate enjoyed myself doing it :D  zacc is exhausted after playing round yours all day :lol:
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Post by: TUFFTEE on October 26, 2005, 00:22:02
Ok! Well Done Guys? Now that makes me Redundant for Thursday? unless Jake Has Plans? :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 26, 2005, 09:50:20
Nev, are you friends with any tyre fitters?
I need to get all the rubber swapped around soon!
 :D
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: beast5680 on October 26, 2005, 12:34:26
post up some pics of the finished truck cab Jake , i showed the wife the pics of the roof coming off etc and now she wants one as well :roll:  pouring with rain here again today !
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 26, 2005, 18:01:00
2 pictures for you Neal.
1st one is the disco lifted (daylight pic)
2nd one is the finished truck cab and tilt.
 :D
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: beast5680 on October 26, 2005, 20:29:16
Mmmm that tilt is an interesting shade of green in daylight :lol:  disco looks good though :D
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: muddysteve on October 27, 2005, 16:57:54
its a strange thing doing 2 at once, feel good about the rangie coming along nicely  :)  but bad seeing my disco sitting on those tiny tyres  :(

Steve
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Post by: skatergirl on October 27, 2005, 18:25:43
i cant keep up with everything changing on challenger
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Post by: Damonski on October 27, 2005, 19:15:02
I like the transformation on the Series :)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on October 27, 2005, 20:25:13
Today i replaced the front speakers (because they were farting), Fitted the CB.
Nev (tufftee) came over today (thursday) and we fitted the bigger bigger bump stops (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/d3b10b359e0785668439f64c21c2cbe0.jpg/), fitted the front diff guard (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/bdb691d96c3260df6e30b3223c68f625.jpg/), removed the mud flaps (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/94c7eb9113a11eea0ad9ccc4d1857860.jpg/) and fitted the Devon 4x4 (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/bc5d3f4806aa196bc24c5863eb146256.jpg/) raised spare wheel carrier.
Sorted the wire for the CB (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/2/6fb04408578034a838cd0ca8db5b04ea.jpg/) aerial too.
Not a bad couple of days.
All thats left for now is get the mud terrains fitted to the alloys, put bigger spacers on the anti roll bars, fit a mag mount aerial for sunday and we're ready for the 1st outing.
 :D
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Post by: chuggaman on October 27, 2005, 20:33:45
nice work mate



flying along

looking great too

mike 8)
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Post by: Damonski on October 27, 2005, 20:38:22
too coool :)

great work in the transformation.
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Post by: Jake on October 27, 2005, 20:40:50
Cant wait till sunday for its first outing
Bring on the water!!!
No more conking out!
woo  who
 :lol:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: J B on October 27, 2005, 22:35:36
jake, re. rear atb, you may aswell remove it, cos it will flip over even when its spaced,

also have you fitted cones on the rear springs?

looking good though 8)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: gords on October 27, 2005, 22:41:52
Quote from: "jon boy"
jake, re. rear atb, you may aswell remove it, cos it will flip over even when its spaced,

also have you fitted cones on the rear springs?

looking good though 8)

Not if it's spaced ... and you don't need cones with an anti-roll bar, 'cos the suspension won't go that far - which is good and bad :wink:

That's my experience anyway :)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Littledan on October 27, 2005, 23:02:24
looking good buddy

awww look at baby blue :)

cant wait to see it at whaddon :)

dan
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Post by: J B on October 28, 2005, 17:09:44
gords, like i said the atb was spaced before i tested it, and it still flipped over

and the way jakes going he's going to want as much articulation as possible, so i'd suggest it be removed and cones fitted 8)

just my 2 pennith :lol:
Title: disco
Post by: colintandy on October 28, 2005, 17:34:33
looking good jake ....sore fingers yet! :D
Title: Re: disco
Post by: Jake on October 28, 2005, 19:57:42
Quote from: "colintandy"
looking good jake ....sore fingers yet! :D


Bruised and battered
 :lol:
My backs killing me too.
It was nice to get back to work today for the rest
 :wink:
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Post by: gords on October 29, 2005, 00:35:51
So Jake ... is it sorted for Sunday?
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Post by: Jake on October 29, 2005, 10:05:43
Quote from: "gords"
So Jake ... is it sorted for Sunday?


Today (Saturday) i'm off to get the tyres swapped around and then all thats left is fitting bigger spacers in the anti roll bars.


WE'RE READY!!
 :twisted:
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Post by: beast5680 on October 29, 2005, 10:09:04
lets have a piccy when the tyres are on :D
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Post by: Jake on October 29, 2005, 10:21:50
Quote from: "beast5680"
lets have a piccy when the tyres are on :D


Will do.
Give me a couple of hours.
 :D
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Post by: Jake on October 29, 2005, 18:14:01
The day before the first outing

We went to Thames Tyres (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake22/4/e40eec0f5b55cd91967f69a941b0777e.jpg/) in Slough.
Ricky there always looks after Land Rovers.
Most other places wont swap 2nd hand tyres around  :x
So, we got the mud terrains (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/439336eebcc184746950747fd33bb477.jpg/) off the series and on to Challenger.
What a difference!! (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/dc0cb11ab1ca14365d673891892c552b.jpg/)
It looks like an off roader now! (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/35152ca379f99f7795f75bd23be89e26.jpg/)
Also i fitted the anti roll bar spacers, back (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/fe69cbbc5a512ab612410ebdd136de80.jpg/)and front (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/d86e976931ce53062408ccd56914c714.jpg/)
Then i cut the rear arches (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/483a414915f1b33645e9d32abf226be1.jpg/) and got the CB (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/e69d87dd939149c0a7d7e29d88025196.jpg/) working.
I fitted a 750 x 16 (dodgy) spare (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/6e035514359df5cc155ad1f972171163.jpg/), just in case (you never know)
ITS READY (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/3/89612b65f314cb6409d8bdf631e20178.jpg/)!!!!
I'm well pleased.
Bring on the mud!!!!
 :lol:

For more pictures, see my gallery.
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Post by: Reaper on October 29, 2005, 18:29:49
Like it Jake, it's looking a bit more ready for action now!!  :lol:

see ya tomorrow  :lol:
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Post by: dazzawhipple on October 29, 2005, 18:30:03
looking good there jake all thats work has payed off
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Post by: Jake on October 29, 2005, 18:31:39
Quote from: "dazzawhipple"
looking good there jake all thats work has payed off


So do I
 :shock:

I have the light bar here now, the snorkel is ordered and the Scorpion Racing rear bumper and rock sliders will be here in 3 weeks (Just waiting for some more cash to come in!)
 :D
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Post by: chuggaman on October 29, 2005, 19:40:27
think you need a week in bed now mate



well done


mike
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Post by: Reaper on October 29, 2005, 19:53:11
Quote
think you need a week in bed now mate


Naa what he needs now is a good getting it muddy session !!  :lol:   :lol:
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Post by: Jake on October 29, 2005, 20:24:11
Both, i think
 :lol:
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Post by: Littledan on October 30, 2005, 20:42:30
jake she looks the dogs!!!!!! :D


nice one mate :D


dan
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Post by: Jake on October 30, 2005, 21:42:08
Cheers Dan

I got to play with it today, WOW!!!
What fun!.
Challengers the dogs!!
So easy to drive, water no problem, and i could hear the stereo.
What more could a boy want!!

(I've got that too, before anyone says it  :wink: )
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: beast5680 on October 30, 2005, 22:07:04
looks good 8)  did you solve the anti roll bar spacer prob in the end , any problems with them?
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Post by: Jake on October 30, 2005, 22:08:55
No problems at all.
2" of spacers all round and worked fine.
It had some nice cross axle today too.
I'm very pleased with its performance.
 :D
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Post by: gords on October 30, 2005, 22:35:17
See, Diesels rule :wink:  :lol:
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Post by: beast5680 on October 31, 2005, 20:30:44
Quote from: "gords"
See, Diesels rule :wink:  :lol:


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Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on November 05, 2005, 18:46:05
Well, the weeks over but work continues.
Phil (Turtle) came over to collect Big Blue  :cry:
Pictures here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/6/699e3accb4b3e020e4df420cfdcf0338.jpg/), here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/6/229cf0679050a0adf2275c6a37a17426.jpg/) ,here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/6/c545b4de25ba4cf39708243673d9f6aa.jpg/) and here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/Big%20Blue/6/fe1f96882c933c3723f37d761b98360e.jpg/)
Sad day but progression is the way forward.
I then set about my snorkel.
I managed to get most of it finished.
I've just got to refit the airbox.
Picture of snorkel (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/4/b431c66fea9ac9f409ab86b305b6cf01.jpg/)
There's loads more to do.
I'll keep posting!
 :D
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Post by: Littledan on November 05, 2005, 18:51:51
very nice jake!


and big blue is in good hands dont worry :lol: :lol:
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Post by: Jake on November 05, 2005, 19:04:56
Quote from: "little_landie"
big blue is in good hands dont worry :lol: :lol:


I'm looking forward to seeing it used in anger again.
Phoenix, rising from the flames
 :wink:
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Post by: gords on November 06, 2005, 00:21:21
Quote from: "Jake"
Phoenix, rising from the flames
 :wink:

I think you'll find that should be mud ... Phoenix, rising from the mud :wink:  :lol:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: turtle on November 06, 2005, 17:04:34
Howdy Jake - got back and unloaded by 4:30 yesterday.

Thanks for the cuppas and the help loading up  :wink:

BB is now over at my workshop now awaiting its fate :? (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/turtle/gallery/BB)
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Post by: beast5680 on November 06, 2005, 17:06:32
Quote from: "turtle"
Howdy Jake - got back and unloaded by 4:30 yesterday.

Thanks for the cuppas and the help loading up  :wink:

BB is now over at my workshop now awaiting its fate :? (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/turtle/gallery/BB)
 that quote should be followed by an evil laugh :D  and a glint in the eye :wink:
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Post by: skatergirl on November 06, 2005, 17:10:50
i miss big blue :cry:
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Post by: beast5680 on November 06, 2005, 17:14:55
Quote from: "skatergirl"
i miss big blue :cry:


Aw its ok just imagine phil dressed like michael myers in halloween complete with mask and disc cutter standin over big blue :lol: Its choppin time!
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on November 06, 2005, 17:49:03
Quote from: "turtle"
got back and unloaded by 4:30 yesterday.


Glad to hear you got home OK.
That was one hell of a trailer  :shock:
Twang, went the winch cable. 3 strands left. Twang!, sod this, get the ratchet straps on it!!

Quote from: "turtle"
Thanks for the cuppas and the help loading up  :wink:


No problem at all matey.
Nice to see you again and meet SWMBO Sue.
See you at Whaddon.
 :D
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Post by: skatergirl on November 07, 2005, 18:35:23
Quote from: "beast5680"
Quote from: "skatergirl"
i miss big blue :cry:


Aw its ok just imagine phil dressed like michael myers in halloween complete with mask and disc cutter standin over big blue :lol: Its choppin time!


 :lol:  :D  :lol:  :D
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Post by: turtle on November 07, 2005, 22:06:33
Quote from: "skatergirl"
i miss big blue :cry:


You can always come and visit .
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Post by: Jake on November 08, 2005, 21:35:05
Kate (SWMBO) went to Scorpion Racing today to buy my new rear bumper.
Had a phone call from her saying they'd sold out!
Apparently they hav'nt sold any for ages and 4 went out last week!
Typical.
 :roll:
So she bought me my rock sliders instead.
I guess that'll be the weekend job then.
I'll keep you all posted.
 :D
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Post by: chuggaman on November 08, 2005, 22:06:11
i wish my wifey was as interested as yours

keep up the good work dude

mike
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Post by: Jake on November 09, 2005, 18:21:52
Today i fitted my light bar.
Looks great (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/a4c5333b15ba99809c481b6bdec8e5aa.jpg/) and soooo bright (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/24ca823dd6c119caeda6ea49c12ffcf5.jpg/)!
The 2 middle lights are now my fog lights and the outside ones are wired to my main beams.
 :D
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Post by: beast5680 on November 09, 2005, 18:41:17
looks good mate, is that legal having the roof lights on main beam?
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Post by: Jake on November 09, 2005, 18:43:53
Probibly not.
Remind me never to flash the old bill out of a turning!
 :lol:
Regarding MOT's, not a problem.
1. my station is quite.....er...blind, in the way the look at cars
2. i could always remove the fuse to them.
 :D
Title: lights
Post by: colintandy on November 09, 2005, 19:45:15
they are not illegal as long as you can turn them off independently with a switch and dont use on a public road then yes the can be wired with the flasher  :lol:
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Post by: Jake on November 09, 2005, 20:50:03
Strange one this
About a year ago i noticed a 110 Tomb Raider heading towards me.
All the standard kit fitted including 4 roof spots.
I flashed to say hi (twilight land rover wave  :wink: ) and he flashed back.
Blinding me with head lights and 4 roof spots.
So Land Rover special vehicles build them wired up to the main beam?
I guess it had a switch but obviously had left it on?
Strange.
 :?
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Post by: Littledan on November 10, 2005, 10:52:26
looks good mate :D

dan
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Post by: Darren on November 10, 2005, 14:41:03
It's not illegal to have roof mounted lights wired to the main beam and they don't have to be separately switched. Construction & Use Regs give specific information about dipped beam headlights e.g. max. 1200mm above ground level unless the vehicle structure makes this impossible, but there's nothing about optional main beam lights.

Have a look here (http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1989/Uksi_19891796_en_1.htm) at schedules 4 and 5 about 2/3rds of the way down.
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on November 12, 2005, 16:40:03
I fitted the Scorpion rock sliders (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/2916b768f934c7398355f82c12659dc3.jpg/Rml0dGluZyB0aGUgcm9jayBzbGlkZXJz) today.
Quite easy to fit although the instructions were a bit vague
(maybe i think all instructions should be like the Safari snorkel ones  :roll: )
They look great though.
pictures here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/62ea1776e450606cbc439603b41bb3d4.jpg/aG1tLCBsb3ZlbHkh), here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/e3668f18e2ba5e2b323d754794d3866b.jpg/TmljZQ==) and here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/e4ac3ea75570662664934daef81e6fb7.jpg/bG9va3MgZ3JlYXQh).
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Post by: chuggaman on November 12, 2005, 18:17:58
now that is looking nice  :D  


mike
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Post by: Littledan on November 12, 2005, 19:26:16
looking very nice jake :D

so whats next :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by: J B on November 12, 2005, 19:31:59
looking good jake, keep it up 8)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on November 12, 2005, 21:46:17
Quote from: "Little_Blue"
so whats next


Fit the Southdown tank guard and buy a Scorpion rear bumper.
I have a feeling that it wont stop there though!
 :wink:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 12, 2005, 22:20:15
what about the simex's? :lol:
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Post by: Littledan on November 12, 2005, 22:50:04
Quote from: "Jake"
Quote from: "Little_Blue"
so whats next


Fit the Southdown tank guard and buy a Scorpion rear bumper.
I have a feeling that it wont stop there though!
 :wink:


is that before whaddon of after?

dan :D
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Post by: Jake on November 12, 2005, 23:31:13
If the weather holds out i'll get the tank guard on tomorrow (sunday)
I'll be obtaining some more moneys soon that'll pay for the rear bumper, but not before Whaddon.
 :D
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Littledan on November 12, 2005, 23:39:48
Quote from: "Jake"
If the weather holds out i'll get the tank guard on tomorrow (sunday)
I'll be obtaining some more moneys soon that'll pay for the rear bumper, but not before Whaddon.
 :D


nice one jake cant wait to see her at whaddon :D

dan
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Post by: chuggaman on November 13, 2005, 08:41:52
your not gonna cut that car up i hope


it looks nice as it is

mike
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Post by: Jake on November 13, 2005, 10:17:19
One day i might Mike.
Who know's.
 :wink:
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Post by: Jake on November 13, 2005, 15:49:13
Right then.
All ready for Whaddon now.
I fitted the tank guard today.
Looks super'b!
I'd like to publicly thank Neal (Beast5680) for his hard work on welding the detachable tow bar parts onto my tank guard.
 =D>
Pictures here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/398438c8c9e80dd959879220c517d892.jpg/QnVtcGVyIHJlbW92ZWQ=) ,here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/7a695f26d5268572bf7205732d8e849a.jpg/dGFuayBndWFyZA==) and and here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7/5/14181507a8e37273c1c4c86bdcdebb09.jpg/QWxsIGZpdHRlZC4=)
 :D
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Post by: seph234 on November 13, 2005, 17:20:29
looking good :D   pictures of the tank gaurd help i might get my friend to weld one up for me.  joe
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on November 13, 2005, 17:21:49
If i can help i.e with measurements, just ask.
I'll be back under the car after Whaddon.
 :D
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: seph234 on November 13, 2005, 17:25:41
ok thanks
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Post by: beast5680 on November 13, 2005, 18:29:37
No problem Jake :oops:  , glad to have helped :D  glad also it fitted ok  :wink:
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Post by: gords on November 13, 2005, 20:49:04
Quote from: "beast5680"
No problem Jake :oops:  , glad to have helped :D  glad also it fitted ok  :wink:

Has he towed the caravan yet, though? :lol:
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Post by: beast5680 on November 13, 2005, 21:18:18
Oi cheeky [-X  No not yet as he has to find a drop plate to lower his ball height , so to speak :lol:
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Post by: gords on November 13, 2005, 22:37:19
Quote from: "beast5680"
Oi cheeky [-X  No not yet as he has to find a drop plate to lower his ball height , so to speak :lol:

ooh, I so want to reply to that...  :twisted:
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Post by: Jake on March 14, 2006, 19:48:58
Yes Gordon.
It tows a caravan just fine.  :wink:
In fact, since using the south down set up with a long drop plate it tows better than before.
Maybe the ball is now at the correct height.
 :D

Now this thread has returned i will continue to update it.
Still on the list is a winch, rear bumper, cranked radius arms, extended brake lines and a double cardon prop.
Just need to raise so more funds first.
 :D
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Post by: Sheddy on March 14, 2006, 20:15:03
The correct height for a towball is 15" off the ground.

I'd reccomend the double cardon propshaft, I fitted one to mine last week and it cured the vibes!
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Post by: gords on March 14, 2006, 21:04:35
Quote from: "Sheddy"
The correct height for a towball is 15" off the ground.
Really? I thought it was something like 18 - 19"? :-k

I remember having a discussion about it last year, but can't find the post now :roll:
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Post by: Jake on March 14, 2006, 21:14:34
I'll measure the height of my tow ball next time i have it fitted on.
 :D
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Post by: gords on March 14, 2006, 21:15:39
Quote from: "Jake"
I'll measure the height of my tow ball next time i have it fitted on.
 :D

Ah, but that doesn't mean it's right though :wink:  :lol:
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Post by: davidlandy on March 14, 2006, 21:18:59
Jake

been looking thru your galleries - how did that hole happen in the rear door ??
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Post by: Jake on March 14, 2006, 21:31:34
Quote from: "davidlandy"
been looking thru your galleries - how did that hole happen in the rear door ??


Have a read of this thread (http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=19758)
 :roll:
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Post by: davidlandy on March 14, 2006, 21:44:54
ahhh...

missed it on its first round m8 - you post so much its hard to keep up!!


anyway , ouch!
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Post by: Damonski on March 15, 2006, 00:33:26
hehe I was just about to ask that same question ouch!
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Post by: Jake on October 28, 2006, 22:04:42
I've been fitting some new bits  :D
Here's my QT 3 degree castor corrected radius arms
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/f5ebca19538c0e0aefdc2463d7e2d5a9.jpg)
Here's my Devon 4x4 cranked trailing arms
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/27f58f57da11fa1a0b70e9a2377497e6.jpg)
This is my new battery  :(biglove):
Its a Odyssey Extreme, as fitted to the Devon 4x4 challenge 90
Its a like a Optima red and yellow top in one.
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/b158206138281f5b1af2865d5ab88f3b.jpg)
These are my extended Goodrich stainless brakelines
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/c9ee1c953df051988623bc112e510d52.jpg)
And for those that did'nt see...
Here's my new Devon 4x4 front turrets and relocation cones
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/39f8edda22e60b39c0b41b6f5ea9225d.jpg)
and my rear relocation cones (picture has the spring clamps on)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/f1babc4eac3dc3bc64a4e5cf27712cb0.jpg)
Lovely new toys
 8)
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Post by: Jake on October 28, 2006, 22:16:19
I forgot to post this before  :roll:
This is my Discoparts rear bumper
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/64f334b08d2901d43164c2b215945d57.jpg)
and this is the cb aerial mounted on the Devon 4x4 spare wheel carrier
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/8663c328a9fb7d789fbe86b1b4aee1e3.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/2936eea3e4cb0d234ae23c8a010f6663.JPG)
and this is my new Terrain Master Hi Lift carrier i brought form Turtle
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/0b0ac696d57b6724f9ec8187a373a30d.jpg)
 8)
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Post by: Littledan on October 28, 2006, 22:52:38
looking very good jake

keep up the good work!!!

dan
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Post by: muddyweb on October 28, 2006, 23:00:44
Just a tip Jake....

The cones will work better if you fit them so that they are in-line with the vehicle...  i.e front-back and side-side rather than on the diagonal that you have.
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Post by: Jake on October 28, 2006, 23:03:31
Quote from: "muddyweb"
Just a tip Jake....

The cones will work better if you fit them so that they are in-line with the vehicle...  i.e front-back and side-side rather than on the diagonal that you have.


 :roll:  :roll:  :roll:
It was still loose when the picture was taken
 :roll:  :roll:  :roll:
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Post by: chuggaman on October 29, 2006, 08:35:32
you have been busy there..

looking great jake

mike
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Post by: ChrisW on October 29, 2006, 09:59:06
Nice bit of work there Jake  :wink:
Hope you remembered the copper slip  :lol:

From the pic it's difficult to tell but check the bottom of the jack is above the breakover line from the wheels up to the bumper otherwise you could end up digging the foot of the jack in the mud and bending something  :wink:
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Post by: Jake on October 29, 2006, 10:07:56
Chris
This picture shows the jack better
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/2c07e3cbc564346e3ada2bd72774b6a3.jpg)
Its mounted to a Raised Devon 4x4 wheel carrier  :wink:
I hav'nt had any problems with the set up
 :D
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Post by: Littledan on November 07, 2006, 00:17:01
any new mods jake??

dan
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Post by: Jake on November 07, 2006, 20:54:22
Quote from: "Littledan"
any new mods jake??


Bonnet pins and the new front exhaust
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/07ea627a41e0bedaea2a081aaa89bb24.jpg)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/5ce2d0849b5a12abf33e4a1ac94bf181.jpg)
Exhaust being fitted
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/9ec3970116e154c9c591f46c64f2ed95.jpg)

There's going to be a lot of new parts and stuff going onto this car in the next 12 months.
I'll keep this thread updated as and when they happen.
Watch this space  :wink:
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Post by: Cal on November 07, 2006, 22:05:15
Lookin mighty good Jake!! Very jealous!  8)
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Post by: Littledan on November 07, 2006, 23:12:52
wow jake!!!

looks a fine motor now :)

cant wait to see the finished motor :D

dan
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Post by: Jake on November 12, 2006, 20:18:14
This is the exhaust on
Note no partical filter  :wink:
(you can see a wading plug too)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/de048f950819851a1f7aec52d64b37d3.jpg)
The heavy duty spring retainers from Devon 4x4
(you can see why you need stronger ones...how thin are the original parts!)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/ca4c502d234e858af9c1e91f047f7547.jpg)
Fitted
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/a2a58003bc4d9a354cb07c1d7e178e1d.jpg)
And because i never took a good picture of the fitted rear cone before...
Here is one  :D
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/00ac4a068ef4b34784fcf0f622195067.jpg)
 8)
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Post by: DISCO-CHRIS on November 13, 2006, 00:53:38
Nice to see you,ve still got the old girl Jake!! coming along well! thought i,d pop in for a look around. may have to call in at Whaddon one weekend. :wink:
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Post by: Littledan on November 13, 2006, 14:03:54
look gr8 jake whats else u got planned?

dan
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Post by: thumbs on November 13, 2006, 18:08:43
shes getting their now mate - well done

when you comeing up whaddon for a play agian in her now then?
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Post by: Jake on November 13, 2006, 20:09:37
Quote from: "Littledan"
look gr8 jake whats else u got planned?


Lots.
Lockers of some sort, a winch, maybe new wheels and tyres, maybe flared wheel arches.
There are plans a foot which will help me deciede which route to take this car.
I'll know before the new year.

Quote from: "thumbs"
shes getting their now mate - well done

when you comeing up whaddon for a play agian in her now then?


Cheers Gary
I'm aiming to get up there before Xmas.
Keep me posted with the dates  :wink:
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Post by: Damonski on November 13, 2006, 22:46:47
Very good Jake!

Looks mighty different from the last time I saw it on the Mud-Club stand!
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Post by: thumbs on November 14, 2006, 18:18:52
jake, 3rd deceber, then the 17th mate.  :D
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Post by: Littledan on November 14, 2006, 22:45:51
let me kno when u up there jake mate will pop up with the cam :D

dan
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Post by: solihull-mick on November 22, 2006, 22:35:42
Just looked at all your pics, and fair play, you got a real nice bit of kit, just wished i done the same with my ES when i had the chance!!! but it was only 2 years old at the time :lol:

Sweet truck, will look cool dirty!!!
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Post by: muddyweb on November 22, 2006, 23:16:47
Jake...  you've still got the rear cones on wrong ;-)
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Post by: Horness on November 27, 2006, 11:31:39
Quote from: "muddyweb"
Jake...  you've still got the rear cones on wrong ;-)


Tim - as these are on my next shopping list from Devon (winch bumper is awsome by the way - never seen one in the flesh until mine arrived!) - how should they be fitted?

Jake - cracking motor, looking very nice indeed.  :wink:
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Post by: Steve ray on November 27, 2006, 16:49:23
Looking well cool mate 8) 8)
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Post by: beast5680 on November 27, 2006, 19:14:34
Quote from: "Horness"
Quote from: "muddyweb"
Jake...  you've still got the rear cones on wrong ;-)


Tim - as these are on my next shopping list from Devon (winch bumper is awsome by the way - never seen one in the flesh until mine arrived!) - how should they be fitted?

Jake - cracking motor, looking very nice indeed.  :wink:


they should be fitted i believe so they are front to back in the same plane as the chassis rather than diagonal
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Post by: Jake on November 27, 2006, 19:55:47
I will be rotating them around soon.
Although, the only reason i put them that way was so that the D44 logo could be seen.
With them in the proper position it wont be seen.
Style over performance, thats me  :wink:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/303600446e49031f56b6f152ff2378df.jpg)
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Post by: muddyweb on November 27, 2006, 20:01:05
Quote from: "beast5680"
they should be fitted i believe so they are front to back in the same plane as the chassis rather than diagonal


That's right...  they will work as Jake has them... they just work a little better when lined up as above
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Post by: Jake on November 27, 2006, 21:04:44
When i changed the radiator i removed the plastic rad style plug from the thermostat housing (i was told it would realease the air bubble's???) and it fell apart.
I guess the heat got to it  :roll:
I try'd to get out the remaining plug but i goosed up the thread  :evil:
So i used the spare plastic plug from the old rad.
But, i would'nt go in because of the goosed thread.
So, as  tempoary bodge, i hammered it in.
(yes, with a hammer  :shock: )
I was in Devon recently so i went to see Tim and brought a nice new ally plug for the hole.
I did'nt want to kill the thread so i brought a tap to re-cut the thread. (1/2 BSP, £26)
My first go at tapping a thread went well and now its all sorted  \:D/
Now i can drive it without worring about the old plastic one flying out again  :lol:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/87edf2d6477a45f031ebf03b31724326.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/b7217cd1b49af6f520efe96c1118a50f.JPG)
 :D
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Post by: Xtremeteam on November 27, 2006, 22:40:23
just a pity about the manky engine its attatched to :lol:
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Post by: Horness on November 28, 2006, 08:45:16
Quote from: "beast5680"
they should be fitted i believe so they are front to back in the same plane as the chassis rather than diagonal


Thanks Beast & Tim.  Are they marked in any way to say which way they should be fitted?  Or does it all rely on how the vehicle sits?
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Post by: muddyweb on November 28, 2006, 19:57:08
If you look at the 'cone' it is made up of 2 arches which cross at a point.  Align one of these front-rear and one side-side.. (basically rotate through 45 degrees from where Jake has them pictured above).

Like I say, it's not essential.. they'll work in any orientation... but I couldn't resist the opportunity to nag Jake  :twisted:
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Post by: Jake on November 29, 2006, 19:57:45
Quote from: "muddyweb"
but I couldn't resist the opportunity to nag Jake  :twisted:


Kate doesn't nag me as much as you do  :wink:
 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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Post by: Jake on January 19, 2007, 22:34:26
As soom of you are aware i've started turning my Discovery back to standard.
Here are some pictures of the work already done
Tank guard, heavy duty rear bumper, hi lift & hi lift carrier removed
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/547418350f6c72445e0c4d5bf2076ca3.JPG)
Steering guard removed
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/716d6797dc2fb71a7ad5c4c2917e88ce.JPG)
The Scorpion lift has been removed and Britpart springs and Armstrong dampers hace been fitted and all the standard suspension items.
Here's the front minus the Devon 4x4 turrets and relocation cones
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/4f22c4123f278bf309798e5307b88a07.JPG)
here's the rear minus the relocation cones and heavy duty spring retainers
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/dd63d24cda1522c3ad17db5625de2440.JPG)
Here's a picture of it looking *pimped*
Lowered with big rubber  :lol:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/abf781784f6ef1e0082f32d321ed4766.JPG)
muddyweb hard at work  :wink:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/244778ae355757ba57ed5aacd604231a.JPG)
Looks well strange now
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/cb65885c66e222b436c4314f5df7875a.JPG)
On the plus side it cruised home from Devon tonight with ease.
Amazing how different a car feels when back to standard from a lift!
 :)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Tyke on January 19, 2007, 23:27:17
Horses for courses mate . . . . can't have one without the other . . . . all a compromise sometimes I'm afraid.


As I've learned well over the years . . . . . :wink:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on January 20, 2007, 17:05:17
Today i removed the Scorpion Racing rock sliders
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/ddf0adfdb21785ad0d08c02a4764535b.JPG)
and refitted the original plastic sills
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/fcceb8e3aaec78e0fa3b489c39676a84.JPG)
I also removed the D44 rasied spare wheel carrier
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/bbd10c80d742d243bf66db87bc180c71.JPG)
Only a few bits left to do now
includes:-
Refitting the anti roll bars
Fit the new 245/70R16 General Grabber AT2 tyres and store the 235/85R16 Goodyear MTR's
Removing the QT radius arms and refitting the original ones
Remove the QT diff guards
Remove the Scorpion Racing winch bumper
Fit normal bumpers
Fit the normal spare wheel carrier
and get some new style items (A bar, spots, new roof lights, dog guard, light guards, side steps)
Oh yeah, get it valeted...its minging!!
 :lol:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Littledan on January 20, 2007, 17:14:09
sthis is going to be that motor it started life to be then jake that nice disco that i remember u telling me *its never going to be modded* lol!

its going to be bling? u changing the name?

hows the new motor coming along mate?  :wink:

dan
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on January 20, 2007, 17:36:11
Quote from: "Littledan"
sthis is going to be that motor it started life to be then jake that nice disco that i remember u telling me *its never going to be modded* lol!

Yep, that was the one  :lol:

Quote from: "Littledan"
u changing the name?

No, but i have de-named it now.
It was always refered to as "the disco" anyway

Quote from: "Littledan"
hows the new motor coming along mate?  :wink:

I haven't got one yet.
I'll be posting when i do, dont worry  :wink:
 :D
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Littledan on January 21, 2007, 02:01:51
Quote from: "Jake"


Quote from: "Littledan"
hows the new motor coming along mate?  :wink:

I haven't got one yet.
I'll be posting when i do, dont worry  :wink:
 :D


awesome :D

dan
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on January 27, 2007, 10:49:17
I've done some more now
Here's the tyres being removed
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/0ff441904c02c10832bf2887d33e57e6.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/56c74ff9a5cbca4e3beb3de3015243f6.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/00f5167168ca560b6326a4b2719a216e.JPG)
I fitted some bumpers from a 200 Discovery and now have my General Grabber all terrain 2 tyres (245/70R16)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/4b05a8d596d84048a61b6d1a7859bd0c.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/306c2aaa875399494ab0776658abf310.JPG)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/51739307e75da5c6cdc375812e3a7d1f.JPG)
I ftted a rather smart new spare wheel cover too  :wink:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/d17d8f4e7c4f7282a79e406eabb0e5d5.JPG)
Just got to refit the anti roll bars today (with new bushes and  ball joints) and removed the QT front radius arms (which are sold)
All that remains is to refit the original rear radius arms.
Done
 8)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Littledan on January 27, 2007, 16:00:19
wow dont she look different? looks good still u keepin the light bar and snorkle on jake?

good work

dan
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Littledan on January 27, 2007, 16:01:05
also whats happenin with the M/T?

dan
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on January 27, 2007, 19:32:22
Quote from: "Littledan"
wow dont she look different? looks good still u keepin the light bar and snorkle on jake?


Yes Dan.
I like the lights and the snorkel (apart from leaving a massive hole) is a very useful bit of protective kit  :wink:

Quote from: "Littledan"
also whats happenin with the M/T?


I've sold them to Muddyweb
 8)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Xtremeteam on January 27, 2007, 20:02:44
jake,ill be in touch about the arms  :wink:
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Jake on January 27, 2007, 20:07:58
Quote from: "Redlinemike"
jake,ill be in touch about the arms  :wink:


No worries Mike
 8)
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: Littledan on January 28, 2007, 01:13:07
awesome mate :) good luck with the new build when u get one :)

dan
Title: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!)
Post by: J B on January 30, 2007, 22:38:00
looking really good jake, i'll be doing much the same to mine :roll:

you got a pm btw  :lol:
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