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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763   
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If I think it's close I stick my head out and look. Avoids any potential problems!
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8th Mar 2016 2:17pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804  
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When you're looking 110" behind you, who's looking out the front
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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8th Mar 2016 2:18pm |
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| Vmesch Member Since: 06 Dec 2014 Location: Antwerp - Lier Posts: 47 
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I don't trust the signs at the entrance.... I've worked in the building industry for several years and noticed how accurate people can be in this business.
 Not that they are stupid but it's quite difficult to have everything under control. The ceiling and structural beams could be at the correct height, but when it comes to signs and lighting armatures, things could get more complicated.
My conclusion: I won't risk to turn all the lights off behind me and scratch the roof of my beloved car  puma 2.2 MY2013
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8th Mar 2016 9:19pm |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2212 
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If it doesn't say 7' 6" then I don't get in .
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8th Mar 2016 9:55pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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Can't remember where, but I read somewhere about a Defender who drove in a multi-story carpark, which went OK, but only after driving out to find there were obstructions on the ceiing just before the exit.
A lot of drivers behind him were not amused because he had to drive rearwards all the way back to the entrance...
Must have been quit a spectacle.  Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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8th Mar 2016 10:06pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2640
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I work on 6' 6" - but always check if it looks tight
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8th Mar 2016 10:34pm |
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| HardCharger Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Manila Posts: 734  
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With regards to the condition of tires, well, I guess I was lucky to try the measuring game early. When new (Federal Couragia MTs), you fit under 2.1m but you will have a tendency to duck every now and then especially in new garages where you do not really know the actual clearances. When older, you look like you have loads of clearance up top.
As for actual clearances, yes, some builders do not take into account pipe routings, vent ducting, lights, signs, etc sometimes as stated. Or, they may have actually started out proper but then had to repair and reapply flooring and went a bit too much. Also, it's the rear you should be looking out for on stock trucks, I tried to slowly enter a garage with 1.9m clearance and the front went in fine but the very tip of the rear is what knicked the height barrier, good thing a guard was there and lifted the barrier so I could back out without dragging the barrier with me. If the difference between overhead and truck is in mm, some guys say to just air down so you can go in then just air up later on upon going out. A bit of a hassle though. |
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9th Mar 2016 1:36am |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763
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Can't tell if you're being serious, but the full sequence is pull up to barrier, stop, open door, stand up and look above to check for clearance, then if happy get back in and drive slowly forwards! Fortunately, it would take a fair whack to cause noticeable damage to the roof rack. |
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9th Mar 2016 1:49am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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I was behind a triplet of women in a Range Rover some years ago, Bournemouth I seem to remember, entering a carpark. Two of the women exited said vehicle and lifted the black/yellow chequered height restricter so that the driver could pass underneath.
Barrier up they drove in, turned the corner and dispappeared into the carpark. We (I was with a handful of squaddies) got our ticket, went through the barrier, also turned into the carpark and drove to the end of the row to the first ramp only to find the RRS with its roof peeled back like a Sardine tin.
It took five of us sitting on the tail gate and reducing tyre pressure to lower the car enough to reverse out of the carpark and for her to wait for the recovery service, (or irate husband.... ). Wonders never cease. 
We went to the pub. Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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9th Mar 2016 8:01am |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150 
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Can we have a bit of a height comparison - ideally in centimetres and measured unladen?
I'd be interested to know model and age, tyre sizes and pressures (and whether new or worn), and anything that would alter the height over a standard model? I'll try and get around to checking mine later
Without engaging in any significant construction work, I need to get mine below 205cm (about 6'8"). That'll require new garage doors but avoids structural alterations  |
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9th Mar 2016 8:15am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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Mine is a 2011 SW, on 16" Blindos with Cooper ST Maxx. Unladen, no passengers, (can't speak for amount of fuel at time of last measurement) it sits at approx 205.
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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9th Mar 2016 8:23am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640 
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I'm at 1.96m
(hotel I'm staying at is 1.9m)
285/65/r18 at 32psi lowered 1 inch rear 1.5 front to make it sit level |
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9th Mar 2016 8:26am |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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 me! That's too close for comfort!
Are the tyres standard - 235/85? |
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9th Mar 2016 10:47am |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Now that's a nice comfortable tolerance! How does the rolling radius on your 285/65 18's compare with standard 235/85 16's? You can't have achieved 9cm less height just from a 2.5cm drop |
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9th Mar 2016 10:50am |
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