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LR Nuts



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Did dad come back with a LANDWIND X7 Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

(those who know, know)
Post #1019459 28th Dec 2023 8:00pm
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diesel_jim



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
Dad comes back with a petrol station sandwich.....

Sorry son, injector learn error came up..... Rolling with laughter
Post #1019460 28th Dec 2023 8:02pm
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Huttopia



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Laughing I think the steering issue (not centering) is relatively easy to fix. The axle has been canted to address an early issue with caster angles. Vehicles that have had the axle returned to its pre-‘fix’ position and then had 4 wheel alignment have been fine (I’m told) and the steering wheel centres fine. There might be an issue with some dealerships ‘fixing’ off centre steering wheels by removing the wheel and moving it on a spline or two….not the smartest.
Post #1019465 28th Dec 2023 8:23pm
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Rashers



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lightning wrote:
Yep, you're right of course.

People like the idea that their new vehicle could take them to Cape Town, and the advertising often pushes the adventure theme.

Sadly all that happens is the owners feel invincible in their chunky SUV and drive far too fast in bad weather, or go out when the MET Office says "stay in" and then get stuck and have to be rescued.



In the same way, I have been spraying copious amounts of Lynx body spray over my body. The advertising on the telly would suggest that I would need a large stick to beat off the attractive female admirers that would be running after me.

I suppose the only difference being is in the right hands, and with someone who has enough money or sponsorship and time, the Defender / Grenadier could well be being driven to Cape Town whereas no amounts of body spray will make me that attractive to masses of the opposite sex.

The nearest my Defender has come to Cape Town is when I wear my South African Rugby fleece and a trip to Chris Calvert's garage down near the south coast Laughing
Post #1019472 28th Dec 2023 9:17pm
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lightning



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l saw a black Grenadier on the road yesterday and it looked fantastic.
Post #1019478 28th Dec 2023 10:20pm
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jim4244



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Huttopia wrote:
I hear the customer service function at Ineos is falling apart. Senior people exiting and no sense of responsibility within customer care. It feels like a tipping point, they need to up their game or risk losing existing customers and potential new ones.


So just like JLR then?
Post #1019507 29th Dec 2023 9:38am
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Moo



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Surely nothing can be as bad as JLRs customer service? Twisted Evil Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
Post #1019511 29th Dec 2023 10:24am
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Procta



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most of you know i am starting a new job very soon, injection basically a sideways move from what i was doing before, Bit of a story, anyway the company i am going to be working for, do some of the bits this, Thumbs Up

I will find out more, on what they make for it, but i know that i saw the plastic spare wheel cover trim. I said to the bloke given me the interview, ah you got the contract for that! He said yeah, a long with some
multi million pound contract for Bently work Thumbs Up Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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Post #1019590 30th Dec 2023 1:04am
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Moo



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Nice. Sounds good and with some quality work.

Hope it all works out for you. Thumbs Up Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
Post #1019591 30th Dec 2023 1:36am
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Mr Fox



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Procta wrote:
but i know that i saw the plastic spare wheel cover trim. I said to the bloke given me the interview, ah you got the contract for that! He said yeah, a long with some
multi million pound contract for Bently work Thumbs Up


Nice to hear of some pieces still being made in the UK. Over the past 25-years, and specifically 15-20 years ago, I watched a lot of Southern small to medium UK businesses I worked with lose engineering work to Asia. Some of them folded as a result and some managed to find non-automotive based work to keep the machines and staff busy, although more often than not with a reduction in the work force.

Thankfully, the Midlands and further North seem to have managed to maintain more engineering work, although I do know those areas have been impacted as well. The government, with initiatives such as the STEM program, are finally recognising that allowing manufacturing, and engineering, excellence in the UK to be eroded to nothing is a huge mistake. You could argue far too late and this non-partisan and Labour are as guilty as the Conservatives.

With all that said, it is good to hear that at least some parts are being made in the UK - long may that continue.

PS - this made me laugh...

Chicken Drumstick wrote:


Both Subaru and Honda sell vehicle that match your tag line. But I would call either of them Defender or Grenadier competitors.


Anyone who has owned a proper Subaru will tell you how capable they are off-road. Whilst not a direct competitor for the Defender, nor as outright capable, there is a reason you see so many in rural areas. Very competent and will do everything the average person needs when off tarmac; hence seeing so many being driven by farmers and land owners. So, whilst not a direct competitor, fulfil the same roll for the average user.
Post #1019631 30th Dec 2023 12:22pm
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Outside a storm rages and the door rattles with the wind.
"Okay" says the dad, "l am going to get a Chinese takeaway now"
Fear fills the face of his young son, and a tear runs down his face.
"Don't worry" says dad "l'm taking the Defender"
With that his son's face changes and the fear is gone. He knows that his dad will be fine.

Or possibly:

ln a house the family are stood in the hall. Outside a storm rages and the door rattles with the wind.
"Okay" says the young son, "l am going to get a Chinese takeaway now"
Fear fills the face of his dad, and a tear runs down his face.
"Don't worry" says the son "l'm taking the Defender"
With that his dad’s face changes and is filled with anger, “But the Defender is an investment and must NEVER go outside in bad weather”

Peter
Post #1019651 30th Dec 2023 4:55pm
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Ads90



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Lol. I’m a bit like that if I’m not particularly happy with where we’re having to park the Landy - i.e. I feel it’s in a dodgy area!
Post #1019697 31st Dec 2023 11:33am
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Bowbearer



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Saw one on Well’s beach car park yesterday.

Look smaller in the flesh.

Impressive looking thing.

Would definitely consider if I didn’t have my 110.
Post #1019766 1st Jan 2024 9:58am
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Chicken Drumstick



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Mr Fox wrote:


Anyone who has owned a proper Subaru will tell you how capable they are off-road.

I owned an Impreza Turbo 2000, something I'd think any Scooby fanboy would consider a "proper" Subaru. It was good, but no off road vehicle...... Laughing

Mr Fox wrote:

Whilst not a direct competitor for the Defender, nor as outright capable, there is a reason you see so many in rural areas. Very competent and will do everything the average person needs when off tarmac; hence seeing so many being driven by farmers and land owners. So, whilst not a direct competitor, fulfil the same roll for the average user.

Don't see all that many in the UK any more and certainly not for any sort of utility or agricultural use. They seem more heavily focused on 'lifestyle' vehicles in the USA with basic soft roader off road capability. I actually quite like them as a modern Freelander style of vehicle or replacement for the older Legacy Outback/Forrester. But they are completely different vehicles to a Defender or Grenadier, which was my entire point. And unlikely to be on anyones comparison list of potential vehicles to buy if you are considering something like the new Defender or Grenadier.
Post #1019864 2nd Jan 2024 4:07pm
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Procta



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I will keep my eyes open to see how much they do for it, today i saw a fare amount going to France. So basically lads you have a lad who maybe making some of the bits for this at some point Thumbs Up so just think ones that are made by xmas may have Procta on it Very Happy Thumbs Up Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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Post #1019881 2nd Jan 2024 6:01pm
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