Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
It’s certainly been a labour of love that’s for sure. Plus I’m always thinking what I can do next.
I’d have thought the panels would just pull off. Might break some clips doing it but they are easily replaced.
Hope your sorted soon and can crack on with yours D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
15th Nov 2021 8:41 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14120
Indeed can see that ref the amount of hours you’ve put into it, like all the work I’ve done on mine, think it took nearly a year to undo the previous bodges that were done, ie connectors wrapped with insulation tape etc the list went on and on of all the bodges
Ended up tracing the original connectors and starting from scratch
Many thks ref the panels , that’s what I’m thinking of them just pulling off
Ref other mods I keep looking at the terrafirma raised snorkel
Many thks as it’s driving me up the wall and will be so nice to at least do things I want to , will however leave the rear lower arms replacement to the garage as they came up as advisory on my last MOT, will also get them to replace the rear struts as there original and that will then be the entire suspension rebuilt
Thks again
15th Nov 2021 8:56 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
Been out mountain biking in the forest today.
A little tip, try and get an open spot, today was just like the back end of summer when in the open.
However, once deep in the forest tree cover, was like winter, dew & frost still on the ground and you could really feel the cold air.
The comparison is like two different seasons.
Enjoy your weekend when it comes.
A couple of iPhone pics I took at Forrest Lodge Estate (and Loch Ken nearby).
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...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
15th Nov 2021 9:01 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14120
Gorgeous pics there ron, bless u for sharing them
Never forget when I went to vermont in the autumn , but to be honest nothing like going into a pub on a winters day in the uk for a nice pub lunch by a big open fire
16th Nov 2021 2:06 am
Ceekay
Member Since: 17 May 2009
Location: Bury
Posts: 2089
great pics Ron its another world up there (but dont tell anyone)
hope the pants keep the crown jewels warm Andy D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
D3 HSE MY06 missing her still…
16th Nov 2021 10:21 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Got home yesterday at around 18.30hrs after a 4 hour none stop drive. Apart from my “age” related aches felt as fresh as I did at the start of the journey.
Anyway my new Fjallraven trousers performed great would highly recommend
We had sideways rain Saturday morning then it cleared in the afternoon. Sunday morning was cold with the temp not getting above 2 degrees all day. Not a cloud in the sky but a bit windy which added to the low temps.
All in all another great weekend at the Scottish Borders Hill Rally
A few photos for your enjoyment
D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
22nd Nov 2021 12:10 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14120
Hi mate
thks for sharing such awesome pics , good to hear the trousers kept u warm
As a side note been looking at these spot lights for my A bar, definitely think the spots look better , they just fit by some 30mm
Thks again
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22nd Nov 2021 5:02 pm
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Posts: 3079
Amazing pics Andy
I’ve not done any event cover for two years due to the obvious… I need to find something to do soon inspired.D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it
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22nd Nov 2021 7:07 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
James I think there is one in Grizzdale early December and they are looking for marshals. You can always join us next year as well D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
22nd Nov 2021 7:26 pm
Ceekay
Member Since: 17 May 2009
Location: Bury
Posts: 2089
Fab pics Andy glad to hear the pants did the job also D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
D3 HSE MY06 missing her still…
22nd Nov 2021 11:31 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
Looks like you had a grand day out Andy.
Really liking the contrast of both the black and the white D4s.
a little gratuitous video of my trip leading the SLROC in the same forest, nearly two years ago now.
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Location: UK
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ronp wrote:
Been out mountain biking in the forest today.
A little tip, try and get an open spot, today was just like the back end of summer when in the open.
However, once deep in the forest tree cover, was like winter, dew & frost still on the ground and you could really feel the cold air.
The comparison is like two different seasons.
Enjoy your weekend when it comes.
Where did you start from, and how long was the route? I'm keen to expand my horizons a bit.
24th Nov 2021 10:15 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
I generally enter from the southern tip through Garroch glen, but there is a car park in the Forrest lodge estate for walkers & Mbikers (in one of the pics I posted earlier).
Their isn’t a designated route, you just make up your own on the forest tracks and tackle some of the gnarly bits from the 4x4 drives.
But if you want designated MB trails, then best going south a bit to Newton Stewart - you’ve got Kiroughtree and Glentrool, both trails from the 7 Stanes group.
Now we’d better clear off now and stop mucking up Andy’s thread.
Sorry Andy. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
24th Nov 2021 10:51 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
No problem ronp
gstuart like those lights should sit well in the A bar D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
25th Nov 2021 10:13 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14120
Hi andy
Hope this finds u well , thks u , Glad u liked them, they just about fit inside the A bar, they sell a 7 and 9” model, went with the larger ones as it filled the A bar better
Additional Information:
Dual voltage 12/24v
15x Long life LEDs
55w
Water and dust proof to IP67
EMC Approved (R10)
ECE R112 Approved
Corrosion free die cast aluminium housing with stainless steel fixings
Tough polycarbonate lens
6500 Lumens
150m Beam distance
6000K Daylight colour output
3 Year warranty
Supplied with mounting bracket (single M10 mounting bolt)
Current draw: 4.58A @ 12v, 2.29A @ 24v
Dimensions:
200.8mm (Diameter) x 90.4mm (Depth) x 221.7mm (Height From mounting Point)
Got to get some security bolts and how to wire up some form of alarm , famous last words, lol
Mine arnt anywhere near in the league of the laser spots which are extremely expensive so surprised there isn’t any spotlight alarm system as even after searching for days couldn’t find anything
Few piccies for u out the box and just laid one inside the A bar
Looking forward to some more piccies when u go out greenlaning and really liking the thread
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