It looks like very good value. Anyone any knowledge of them?
28th Oct 2011 4:16 pm
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One of the guys we go out with has one on a D2, seems strong and not had any trouble with it that I have known.Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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28th Oct 2011 5:48 pm
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Looks cheap enough when you look at the price of the bits...
A plasma will cost you around £140, the remotes would cost around £40 and an Allbright (although it's an 'allbright type..' would be another £25 or so, not to mention the ally fairlead - makes the actual winch part seem remarkably good value!
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28th Oct 2011 6:53 pm
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I was looking at the same one, looks not bad for the price.
28th Oct 2011 11:53 pm
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Before I buy this, which at that money and spec has got to be worth a punt, does anyone know if can i fit this as hidden winch with an Allisport IC fitted?
29th Oct 2011 8:34 am
leeds
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Moo, before buying that winch it may well be worth while speaking to Chris or Andy at the electric winch shop on 01274 680744.
Chris is very knowledgeable about winches and helpful.
Just because it comes 'out' of the same factory as Superwinch does not mean that the same quality of components are used.
I note that they supply Albright type solenoids, also the UHMWPE is similiar to Plasma but is not Plasma. Am sorry but personally I have a dislike of companies trading off other companies names/trademarks.
So have a few words with Chris
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29th Oct 2011 9:16 am
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Thanks for the advice. I too am skeptical but at that price it's got to be wort a punt.
I'll give them a buzz.
29th Oct 2011 11:22 pm
MikeS2005
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Hi
Well wow that is cheap if its that reliable it is well worth buying even if it lasts a few years its cheap
cheers
29th Oct 2011 11:42 pm
leeds
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I have seen some of the ebay el cheapos in action. Or not as the case might be.
Before spending your money ask yourself the question do you really NEED a winch?
If yes next question is do you really need a RELIABLE winch.
If all you will be doing is pay and play/green laning in convoy then you do not need a winch. You might want a winch, might be able to afford a winch but needs and wants are two different things.
If you are going somewhere where you have to be self reliant on recovery get a reliable winch.
Brendan
30th Oct 2011 11:16 am
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Brendan, good points there, also if you do have a winch fitted then you always get lumbered! Steve
9th Nov 2011 9:11 am
leeds
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The problem with having a winch fitted is that you are always expected to pull other people out of the mire with your gear.
Also if you have a winch fitted, you tend to let discretion go out of the window a little bit, so you go that bit further and need to be recovered.
If weather is good it is not too bad but if it is chucking it down it can be a case of what am I doing here!!!.
Must admit we had a small international meet in Portugal, Portugese and Brits were in Defenders, the French were in various Japanese 4x4. The French were gobsmacked at where we would take the Defenders, OK nice and sunny, but they could not believe it when I used the rear winch Their motors stayed nice and clean, all silly side steps and trim stayed on but they missed out most of the good parts out!
That's why the hidden winch is best they don't know you have one so never bother you but if you need it you know it's there Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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what am I doing here!!!.
Their motors stayed nice and clean, all silly side steps and trim stayed on but they missed out most of the good parts out!
