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Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1106 ![]() ![]() |
He a tall boy that’s for sure. I’ll be very careful at the local tip! (Adswood) which is 6ft 6.75 inches! 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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Simon Audi Member Since: 19 Nov 2020 Location: Newport Posts: 544 ![]() ![]() |
Thats what your series are for
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Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1106 ![]() ![]() |
My Series won’t go in the local tip. The snorkel hits the bar. I have to sneak over the border to Cheshire where they have higher barriers.
Manchester airport terminal 1 drop off is out of the question! 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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DSL Member Since: 20 Aug 2007 Location: Wandering the wasteland. Posts: 837 ![]() ![]() |
You just need to take the Jaaaaaaaaag to the tip. Can’t carry much so lots of trips needed.
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Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1106 ![]() ![]() |
6’6” is lowered! 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5038 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
This is something that ive been trying to work out - im not sure lowering it helps that much - its way taller at access than the d5...the shark fin is the highest point...i need to do some more work on it Mike
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J77 Member Since: 04 Nov 2019 Location: Fife Posts: 3403 ![]() ![]() |
Yeah, just noticed the title ![]() It’s been a long day, I’ve been up since 4am. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue |
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Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1106 ![]() ![]() |
Shark fin is at 6’4” access height. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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SN Member Since: 29 Jun 2007 Location: SK6 Posts: 729 ![]() |
Glad you confirmed what this guy said
I will have the same issue at Bredbury - hunkered down with its rack on, mine will just sneak under the 2m barrier ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Philm Member Since: 19 Jun 2020 Location: Manchester Posts: 171 ![]() ![]() |
I've picked up at terminal 1, Mine just makes it under the barrier on the exit through the multi-story in access height. |
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Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1106 ![]() ![]() |
Have you got roof cross bars fitted? They sit 2” over the shark fin. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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Philm Member Since: 19 Jun 2020 Location: Manchester Posts: 171 ![]() ![]() |
Roof rack fitted.
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Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 ![]() ![]() |
Could always let air out of the tyres to further lower it....
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5038 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bit of a pain in every car park though
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