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26th Jan 2009 6:35 pm
cobblers
Member Since: 06 Dec 2008
Location: Chester
Posts: 175
It looks like you guys had a really good time, I'm jealous.
I spent a day on the same course about this time last year with the LRE guys when I was in my D2 and had a real laugh - even my kids were screaming at some points, it really makes you aware of just how capable these machines are - but I picked up so many new scratches and dents I would be petrified of doing the same in my D3 (It "owes" me more money as well). I know that what they were designed for, but maybe a few gentle green lanes first.
26th Jan 2009 6:37 pm
Bodsy Site Sponsor
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
There was onyl one scratchy moment for me, & that was from an overhead branch.
I think the guys at this site did a great job in getting everyone around safely and vurtually unscathed.
I got more bodywork damage on green lanes than I have on several of these more "challenging" events . . . ."To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
Finally got round to uploading some photos. Here are a few. Some more in my gallery. (Need to sort out the videos next)
The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
29th Jan 2009 9:48 pm
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
So who's is the new G4 then? 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge (1 of 68)
2023 Defender 90 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
The G4 in the top picture belongs to LRE. ABout 30 minutes after the picture it wasn't looking so new...he pranged it (albeit only a little bit) on the first real offroad bit. Slight dent in the lower part of the left wing and lost a bit trim.
The other G4 in the second picture belongs to Marcus. And has that lovely V8 sound (and a frightening thirst for petrol... )The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
30th Jan 2009 7:22 am
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
So the only damage (except 90bhp's steering) was caused to vehicles driven by LR instructors
perhaps they should go on some of TFC and AndrewS's training courses Duncan
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So the only damage (except 90bhp's steering) was caused to vehicles driven by LR instructors
Unless you also want to include the damage done to Marcus' wallet as a result of hooning around Snowdonia in a V8.... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
30th Jan 2009 11:16 am
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
How come the LRE G4s don't get lights on the A bar? 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge (1 of 68)
2023 Defender 90 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
30th Jan 2009 11:43 am
philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
Posts: 1761
Due to the Credit Crunch or perhaps on back order? Clubs Mantec, Tasmods, LEDS, AT2s on 18s, Maxxis Bighorns on 17s, Remote FBH, BAS. ReMap, BSS., RLD Personalised SWP., Safari Snorkel, Faultmate, Three Musketeers & MUD
30th Jan 2009 11:51 am
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1412
I've been told that the LRW photographer who was taking pictures on Sunday at Bala has produced a disk (DVD?) of them.
Apparently there are 206 images on the disk and the cost is £10 + £1 p&p.
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