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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443   
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iI do prefer to get in mine and use it, I can't be with all this polishing and tittivating. It doesn't make it go any faster
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1st May 2019 9:17pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20620 
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Even if you do it’ll be back to square one in no time anyway. I like to keep exterior paint work up together to keep it in good condition rather than to look sparkly blingy clean. The trouble is the dirt and grime can hide nasty little bits if corrosion etc if not careful at times.
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1st May 2019 9:55pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443
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I lost the fight to keep the paintwork tidy before I bought it, the previous owner was Thames Valley Police and their many "drivers" were not too carefull. Then there is the life it leads now as my everyday motor and works vehicle there is very little chance of it lasting more than a couple of hours before it gets dirty, soul destroying if I was too worried plus the odd body blemish I've added to it over the years greenlaning and at the odd pay and play sites have just increased its "patina"
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1st May 2019 10:37pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1851 
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Dropped the 110 off for a service, and spotted this sat on the forecourt
 Click image to enlarge You'd have thought for the price they'd have sorted the minor issues  2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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3rd May 2019 12:20pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3700 
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Productive day today: Fitted silent coat in the front, fixed a dodgy connection on the interior light while I was at it. Also fitted a new take off bumper as mine was starting to rust. The old one is available for free if anyone wants it to tart up and repaint?
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4th May 2019 5:32pm |
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| chek Member Since: 17 Sep 2015 Location: ZRH Posts: 182  
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Removed spare wheel from rear door.
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4th May 2019 5:49pm |
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| Tommo Member Since: 19 Dec 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 830 
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Tightened wing mirror screws on passenger door. Had to get wife to put bolts on (didn't take door inner panel off) so small hands required
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4th May 2019 7:17pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Went to watch a bit of the RTV Trial at S&S today.
Good turnout of s1's CCVT tomorrow Sunday, then marshalling at the Comp Safari on Monday. Free to come along and view. Retro Eighty's beaut of an 80 Click image to enlarge
Plus others
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4th May 2019 8:12pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878  
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Not today, as it's actually snowing her (
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Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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5th May 2019 8:09am |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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^^ Nice pictures.
Looks like a good biking road. |
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5th May 2019 8:12am |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3349 
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Nice. I got a snow alert and checked the webcams.
What do you think of the dampers? They transformed the ride for me. Along with a rear anti roll bar probably the best mod I have done. |
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5th May 2019 8:22am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878
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Excellent biking road, both pedal and motor. As are most around here Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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5th May 2019 10:55am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878
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Really nice Zed, really pleased. Don’t think I’m going to play with the springs for the mo, instead get the updated ARB you mention, plus Sumo bars, radius/trailing arms etc. Remap as well. Want to really make the transmission as tight and responsive as possible. I’m going to be doing far, far more KMs in my new job, and lots will be twisty mountain roads. But the B6s are already a marked improvement as were the UJs which have noticeably tightened up the drive. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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5th May 2019 10:58am |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3349
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Good stuff. Springs are very subjective. Most seem to recommend Alive etc. which I went for but didn't get on with and quickly changed back to genuine. i thought they were OK with an empty truck but not as good as genuine either with passengers, loaded or towing etc.
Did you also fit the Bilstein steering damper? I didn't notice any difference with it myself but others seem to like. Nice mods you have planned. Knowing the type of roads you drive I would suggest a remap, intercooler and turbo should be next on your list. |
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5th May 2019 12:20pm |
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