Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
Well JMC, now this group buy is all but 'done n dusted'
And since you're in the spirit, how about organising a group buy on:
Raised Air Intakes
&
Rear Roof Ladders
We know we can count on you,
and thanks for offering ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
May consider another Mantec orientated group buy in future. I've tried to negotiate a 'site discount' with them but they require quantity purchases - not individuals. I've only spent about £15000.00 with them on the past group buys. The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom
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18th Jul 2007 9:42 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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NOW I'm getting concerned......... The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom
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18th Jul 2007 9:50 pm
SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
...back on topic....
Looks great on the hallway
unlikely to go on teh car before Friday afternoon at teh earliest....
as one of those wishy washy types is it better to have a bit of neoprene on plastic bits for it bed against???
Don't wan't scratches or funny noises as the plastic around it moves.end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
19th Jul 2007 7:57 am
fisherman
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Hornchurch Essex
Posts: 1789
Mine has made no audible difference whatsoever. Mind you, it would be hard to hear any rattling above the squeaking of my EPB.
I found mine to be a very snug fit against the bumper with a reasonable amount of pressure, I would be surprised if there is any movement between them and you couldn't pack it with anything more than a fag paper!
As far as fitting goes, I held it in place whilst my 10yr old son put the bolts in, it really is very easy. FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
D4 HSE 2012 Like a second wife, more expensive but goes better! I almost cried this time!
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is it better to have a bit of neoprene on plastic bits for it bed against
A few of the guys have put vinyl or foam between the plate and the plastic........
Bit like a sequined shirt below a studded leather jacket if you ask me......... The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom
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19th Jul 2007 8:07 am
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095
How to fit? What tools needed?
Since I will probably fit the plate in my trip to belgium, I was wondering if this is feasable;
How to fit?
What tools needed?
How much time to calculate?
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19th Jul 2007 9:42 am
Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
Twenty minutes, a trolley jack (to hold the plate up while fixing it) and a 13mm socket if I remember correctly. Just a bit fiddly to get some of the bolts in. It is easier if the side front nuts can be held in place by a willing volunteer from the front wheel arch.
I'm sure it is much easier the second time!
19th Jul 2007 9:43 am
SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
JMC wrote:
SPOTTER wrote:
Looks great on the hallway
So would Sir like another one for the car then?
actually, it might make quite a good tough, stylish sledge also....for my son anyway......!!
.....and it has now been banished to the garage
SPOTTER wrote:
is it better to have a bit of neoprene on plastic bits for it bed against
A few of the guys have put vinyl or foam between the plate and the plastic........
Bit like a sequined shirt below a studded leather jacket if you ask me.........
...you have a favourite outfitters?? end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
19th Jul 2007 10:13 am
Claud
Member Since: 03 Mar 2007
Location: Surrey
Posts: 152
Fitted my plate this evening, took about half an hour, used a hydraulic trolley jack to hold the plate in situ as I bolted it in. Also sprayed some waxoil around while I was under.
It looks the business, thanks JMC, an excellent group buy.
Even Mrs Claud thinks it looks good.2016 D4 Landmark
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19th Jul 2007 8:48 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2576
Mine arrived the day before yesterday, but the very helpful chap from Citylink took it away again. Finally persuaded him to leave it today
It's now looking splendid in it's cardboard box, waiting for the D3 it's going on to arrive.
THANKS JMC Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
Well, I've been away and have come home to 3 Mad kids, 2 mad Dogs, 1 lovely wife and a shiney new Mantec Plate. Guess that's Saturday morning taken up then !!
JMC - Thanks again "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
19th Jul 2007 9:41 pm
Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
Mine arrived today, planning on fitting it over the weekend and then looking for something to drive over!!!
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chap from Citylink took it away again. Finally persuaded him to leave it today 
