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leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Oh dear

should I go and sit in the naughty corner?

Roof mounted lights YES
Bumper mounted lights YES
Winches (yes plural on one vehicle) YES
Rear axle locker YES
Raised air intake YES
Heater air intake cover (NOT military style) YES
2" Lift YES

Long Range tanks YES
On board water tank YES
UHF and HF radios YES
MSS storage units YES
Window grilles YES

I think my main vehicle would not meet with the approval of certain forum members

Quote:

They're like winches. Most get fitted in the quest for some sort of kudos without any real clue as to how and when they should be used for best effect.

Yes I have been known to drive to the supermarket (but not a Dorking supermarket) in my vehicle.

I must have a unknowing quest for some sort of KUDOS?

OK certain people might not like how I have prepped MY vehicle. Note it is my vehicle not yours so I will equip it as I see fit (whilst staying within the law) and will not seek other people approval

Do I care if my vehicle does not meet the approval of other people??

OK I will now go and sit on the naughty step

Brendan

19th Dec 2011 10:36pm

ben_j85jty

Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Posts: 491

2002 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey

I'll sit with you Brendan -

It will improve my Kudos and I owe you a beer! 2002 Defender 110 DC

19th Dec 2011 10:53pm

noworries4x4

Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Newton Abbot Devon
Posts: 1195

Normal saturday for me is take ms no worries in the 90 to one of the following, a combination of the following, or if its a really bad day for me all of the following. Booker cash and carry, Tesco, Lidl, Asda, The market, and if i need anything Mole Valley Farmers or B&Q. Not a lot of scope for serious off roading in that lot. If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.

Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle
Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE
Series 1 80" 3ltr 6cyl with overdrive
No Worries 4X4

19th Dec 2011 11:05pm

Bobble

Member Since: 21 Aug 2011
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 223

leeds wrote:
Oh dear should I go and sit in the naughty corner?

Roof mounted lights YES
Bumper mounted lights YES
Winches (yes plural on one vehicle) YES
Rear axle locker YES
Raised air intake YES
Heater air intake cover (NOT military style) YES
2" Lift YES

Long Range tanks YES
On board water tank YES
UHF and HF radios YES
MSS storage units YES
Window grilles YES

I think my main vehicle would not meet with the approval of certain forum members

Quote:

They're like winches. Most get fitted in the quest for some sort of kudos without any real clue as to how and when they should be used for best effect.

Yes I have been known to drive to the supermarket (but not a Dorking supermarket) in my vehicle.

I must have a unknowing quest for some sort of KUDOS?

OK certain people might not like how I have prepped MY vehicle. Note it is my vehicle not yours so I will equip it as I see fit (whilst staying within the law) and will not seek other people approval

Do I care if my vehicle does not meet the approval of other people??

OK I will now go and sit on the naughty step

Brendan

Oooooh, touched a nerve have we?

The thread isn't about approval from others, just mods that "we" would or wouldn't fit.

Last edited by Bobble on 19th Dec 2011 11:09pm. Edited 1 time in total

19th Dec 2011 11:07pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Well I am not sure why you owe me a beer Ben, but will accept it gratefully

Have you noticed the YOG thread in events? Also you have a pm

So question is are we going to land up having an alcoholic naughty corner for us to sit in?

Brendan

19th Dec 2011 11:07pm

ben_j85jty

Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Posts: 491

You bought the round after John Carroll's talk in Leeds that Sam W organised I believe. 2002 Defender 110 DC

19th Dec 2011 11:10pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Ah yes Ben, but with interest that would be two beers now

Must admit I do not understand why certain people are so vocal with their dislike of simple things like roof mounted lights.

There again once you have experienced the NEED for them especially when they are wired illegally for road use, you are suddenly very convinced about them.

There again I do not need anyones approval to mod our vehicles as I see fit to meet our needs (whilst staying broadly within the law).

Do you know something Ben this naughty step is quite comfortable when you have a beer in your hand!

Brendan

19th Dec 2011 11:29pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

You're excused Brendan because you use your vehicles for the purpose they were designed and built. My gripe is with those who slap "accessories" on their vehicles because they think they ought to have them, not because they've actually thought about whether they will actually need them (see my other post re roof lights for example).

My absolute worst, worst, gripe with the hi-lift jack mounted on the rear door or wheel carrier "just because", and the majority of people who do that have never even used one, nor are they likely to even know how to use one correctly and safely, and even when to use it (which is rarely if you're in the uk and not involved in events). just what is the point of carriyng round a hi lift on your back door to work and back? work being in computer software in an office park for example. Gr.

19th Dec 2011 11:36pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Hi Mike, I personally rate the high lift jack as one of the most over rated but under used bit of kit in the 4 x4 world. Incorrect use of what in some situations is a inherently unstable item is highly dangerous.

Carrying a high lift jack on outside of vehicle where it will rust and get covered in cack is not the most sensible idea going.

When we carry a high lift jack it is in a padded bag (bag is a lovely colour of salmon pink

) on inside of vehicle. Keeps it secure and clean.

Brendan

20th Dec 2011 12:04am

twopoint6khz

Member Since: 18 Aug 2011
Location: North Lakes
Posts: 654

BigMike wrote:
just what is the point of carriyng round a hi lift on your back door to work and back? work being in computer software in an office park for example. Gr.

Sounds like someone is still smarting for being duffed up at school by the IT nerds.... probably using a hi-lift jack

20th Dec 2011 7:58am

Surrey Rover

Member Since: 20 Dec 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 360

Is everyone on the blob? Nick

2.2 110 Tipper

20th Dec 2011 8:06am

twopoint6khz

Member Since: 18 Aug 2011
Location: North Lakes
Posts: 654

20th Dec 2011 8:11am

Bobble

Member Since: 21 Aug 2011
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 223

BigMike wrote:
You're excused Brendan because you use your vehicles for the purpose they were designed and built. My gripe is with those who slap "accessories" on their vehicles because they think they ought to have them, not because they've actually thought about whether they will actually need them (see my other post re roof lights for example).

20th Dec 2011 8:38am

Surrey Rover

Member Since: 20 Dec 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 360

BigMike wrote:
You're excused Brendan because you use your vehicles for the purpose they were designed and built. My gripe is with those who slap "accessories" on their vehicles because they think they ought to have them, not because they've actually thought about whether they will actually need them (see my other post re roof lights for example).

My absolute worst, worst, gripe with the hi-lift jack mounted on the rear door or wheel carrier "just because", and the majority of people who do that have never even used one, nor are they likely to even know how to use one correctly and safely, and even when to use it (which is rarely if you're in the uk and not involved in events). just what is the point of carriyng round a hi lift on your back door to work and back? work being in computer software in an office park for example. Gr.

Is there a way of telling who is excused and who isn't?

I mean, this could get really confusing. Say for example I see a fully kitted out Defender in a car park in Dorking, it's clean and the guy is in a suit. Do I assume he's in IT and has no real use for it or could I be mistaken, say it's Ray Mears, I've just not recognised him he needs some milk from Sainsbury's and is on his way back from a funeral?

It's hard not to judge, I have my own vice and that is fat people in track suits, the irony is often wasted on them

Nick

2.2 110 Tipper

20th Dec 2011 8:48am

Surrey Rover

Member Since: 20 Dec 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 360

So good I nearly said it twice. Nick

2.2 110 Tipper

20th Dec 2011 8:49am

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