Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23730
sacimiddx wrote:
I would bet my right testicle (first wife has the left one) that the 'D5' will have a spit tailgate
Do you have any anaesthetic and a scalpel?
I hope that you're right though. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
22nd Jun 2016 12:50 pm
sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2144
nope just a rusty coke tin and a stick to bite onIllegitimi Non Carborundum
22nd Jun 2016 1:45 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
LT wrote:
Both my MY14 & MY15 tailgates required adjustment by the dealer. No slamming needed if they're adjusted to fit properly.
P***s poor that they're not adjusted and tested properly at the factory, IMO.
I wouldn't be surprised that it they're adjusted at the factory then they'll be adjusted tight so that, as the seal compresses, there's still enough pressure to stop it squeaking when it arrives with the end user, possibly months later...2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
22nd Jun 2016 1:51 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
I would like to see more inspiring colours rather than the current range of dark shades or whites23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
22nd Jun 2016 1:58 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
sacimiddx wrote:
I would bet my right testicle (first wife has the left one) that the 'D5' will have a spit tailgate
Bet accepted
Please forward testicle to:
KFC
FREEPOST RRKA-HCAS-YSJC
UNIT 4, MOUNT MILL FARM
WICKEN
MILTON KEYNES
MK19 6DG
2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
22nd Jun 2016 2:03 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
Red Merle wrote:
sacimiddx wrote:
I would bet my right testicle (first wife has the left one) that the 'D5' will have a spit tailgate
Bet accepted
Please forward testicle to:
KFC
FREEPOST RRKA-HCAS-YSJC
UNIT 4, MOUNT MILL FARM
WICKEN
MILTON KEYNES
MK19 6DG
Looks like the chicken poppers is off the menu for me today then 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
22nd Jun 2016 2:07 pm
comedyharvey
Member Since: 04 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1727
sacimiddx wrote:
nope just a rusty coke tin and a stick to bite on
In the event, we'll need video evidence.Arthur.
Comedy was a horse, Harvey a dog, both sadly gone. Thought I was choosing a password!
Currently;
Discovery 3 HSE 2009
101" Fwd. Control 1976
Nuffield 10/90 Tractor (10/60 with 6 cylinder conversion) 1964
Previously;
Series III Lightweight. 1976.
22nd Jun 2016 2:09 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7441
Who ever said they were chicken? I've been accepting bets like this for years! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
22nd Jun 2016 2:11 pm
sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2144
comedyharvey wrote:
sacimiddx wrote:
nope just a rusty coke tin and a stick to bite on
In the event, we'll need video evidence.
yeah right like I can hold a camera as well Illegitimi Non Carborundum
22nd Jun 2016 2:34 pm
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
Looking at Martins pics it's getting harder to see the difference between models until up close and personal but it's not affecting sales 8)Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
22nd Jun 2016 3:13 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73002
Well I did post something the other day about how Ssang Yong has aspirations to become the next LR, but who'd have thought it was happening in reverse!!!! Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
22nd Jun 2016 3:28 pm
muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
I thought it was a FFRR at first glance without the door fins and with RRS rear lights Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
22nd Jun 2016 3:42 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23730
Red Merle wrote:
LT wrote:
Both my MY14 & MY15 tailgates required adjustment by the dealer. No slamming needed if they're adjusted to fit properly.
P***s poor that they're not adjusted and tested properly at the factory, IMO.
I wouldn't be surprised that it they're adjusted at the factory then they'll be adjusted tight so that, as the seal compresses, there's still enough pressure to stop it squeaking when it arrives with the end user, possibly months later...
Nothing so logical sadly. Both of them were just misaligned, skewed to one side.
As was the o/s rear door on the MY14 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
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