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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
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Ask the blanket-stackers how many WIMIK slings / strops are returned broken (and they're 12 tonne) 
BTW, the 'special people' use ropes - ever tried capstaning round a tree with a strop?
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MacLeod 313
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TFC, the special one  Blanket stackers  Capstan Winch, hell no, tax payers expense and ram the stuck LR out
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| 28th Dec 2008 5:20 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
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 No, you don't use a capstan winch, but use a tree or rock as the capstan 8)
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| 28th Dec 2008 5:33 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
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I think TFC has covered it already, but I'm after the ropes as they have 10% give in them which makes for easier towing due to the shock absorbing quality this provides - that and the hooks justify the extra cost for me. LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 28th Dec 2008 5:34 pm |
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cherokee
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Hi MrH just signed up for 10mtr, question, for anyone with the know how would it be possible to halve the
rope and attach the two hooks to the disco for a short length tow, without damage to the rope. maybe use
a shackle at the other end so as not to cut into the rope? Always walk behind a Shooter and
In front of a Sh*ter
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| 28th Dec 2008 9:31 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
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Yes! used that method a few times 
you'll need a 6 tonne bow shackle to get both hooks onto the D3 rear recovery point though
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| 28th Dec 2008 9:49 pm |
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cherokee
Member Since: 03 Jul 2007
Location: preston
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Thank's 10forcash,
I have a wagon and it gets left for 1-2-3 weeks at a time and sometimes the battery goes down Tacho etc,
draining it over a period, I have to get SWMBO up at 4.30am to give me a snatch (she is not well pleased)
dont have much room to tow it 10yds is enough normaly, hence the need for a shorter rope.
Thanks.
Paul. Always walk behind a Shooter and
In front of a Sh*ter
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| 28th Dec 2008 10:08 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
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Thanks for answering that TFC LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 29th Dec 2008 12:04 am |
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JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
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cherokee wrote:I have to get SWMBO up at 4.30am to give me a snatch.
(Sorry - couldn't resist...  ) 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 weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
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| 29th Dec 2008 10:14 am |
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cherokee
Member Since: 03 Jul 2007
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I wish!!!!......... Always walk behind a Shooter and
In front of a Sh*ter
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| 29th Dec 2008 3:56 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
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| Re: GB - Nylon Recovery Rope with Hooks - closes 8th Jan 200 |
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Just updated the initial post with confirmed prices.
MrH wrote:We have been given 10% discount on all 3 size options.
Click here to see the rope style - note picture shows a rope without safety hooks, but this is for ropes with hooks. These are Static ropes, not Kenetic
Prices confirmed 29/12/08 as:
5mtr £43.93 (ex-VAT) - 10%, plus VAT = £45.47 + P&P
8mtr £44.90 (ex-VAT) - 10%, plus VAT = £46.47 + P&P
10mtr £47.20 (ex-VAT) - 10%, plus VAT = £48.85 + P&P
As I want to ensure we get these ropes in time for the Snowdonia event on the 25th Jan, I'm setting the closing date to 6PM on the 8th January - that should allow for those currently on holidays to get chance to join in.
I've agreed with the suppliers to make this a single order, so I'll use my flexible friend to pay for the whole order and will then collect the ropes and distribute via the D3 Courier network as much as possible - I'll also offer to arrange DHL delivery for those who want it and they can then pay the extra once I have a price (Current estimate is it shouldn't be more than £12 for UK mainland delivery), but I do want to keep this to an absolute minimum.
Now the important bit:
I will send a PM to all registered so far with details of payment options - no credit given, before anyone asks, just ways to get the dosh to me, please respond to it as soon as possible - thanks.
I'm not making any money on this, neither is the site, so please make a donation to Disco3.co.uk if you part-take in this group buy.
LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 29th Dec 2008 4:46 pm |
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philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
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PM en route to you MrH
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| 29th Dec 2008 5:26 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
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Just realised I'd done VAT at 17.5% not 15%, sorry  - just edited the quotes, but haven't changed the PMs that have gone out.
As I get you PM's I'll mark you as confirmed LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 29th Dec 2008 5:57 pm |
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JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
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Oh goody - not only is the exchange rate making it cheaper by the minute, but so is the VAT 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 weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
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| 29th Dec 2008 6:15 pm |
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philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
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Not good news for those in the UK who have to find €s to pay for French mortgages! 
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| 29th Dec 2008 6:31 pm |
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