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 server rooms
mikeh501

Post11th Jul 2023 5:25pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 21 · Views: 2508 · Subject: server rooms
Cheers all.
A bit of background.
The original server room had underfloor vents/cooling. This was removed and replaced by ceiling/wall mounted aircon units. We did have sort of warm/cold aisle setup ...
 Jobs from Hell…
mikeh501

Post3rd Jul 2023 10:43am
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 21 · Views: 3001 · Subject: Jobs from Hell…
I gave up power washing our flagged patio and block paved driveway some years ago. I now just spray both areas with Wet & Forget twice a year and use a Glyphosate hand sprayer on any weeds which a ...
 What MPG are you getting?
mikeh501

Post19th Jun 2023 7:55pm
Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 23 · Views: 4460 · Subject: What MPG are you getting?
As a comparison how does its fuel consumption compare to say a Discovery 4 which was pretty portly at 2650kgs, so somewhat similar in the weight department?

I used to get 30mpg in mine avg iirc. 20 ...
 Main Grenadier discussion thread
mikeh501

Post16th Jun 2023 2:49pm
Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 1572 · Views: 337005 · Subject: Main Grenadier discussion thread
I guess the weight, aerodynamics, drivetrain losses and tyres must be huge tbh. Its hard to justify how my fairly old RRS can acheive 35mpg on a run with a 50% bigger capacity engine of an older desig ...
 Main Grenadier discussion thread
mikeh501

Post16th Jun 2023 11:25am
Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 1572 · Views: 337005 · Subject: Main Grenadier discussion thread
Still amazed how bad the fuel economy is on these. the drivetrain losses, weight and aerodynamics must be knocking 5-7mpg off it id think.

As a general comparator my l494 with the 4.4 diesel gets 2 ...
 “Normal” car under body protection
mikeh501

Post28th Mar 2023 8:41pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 1053 · Subject: “Normal” car under body protection
Thanks, can’t beat an Alfa Mr. Green

Given yours is a fair bit newer I’m assuming it’s got underfloor panels and stuff which will restrict access?

That lanolin spray stuff gets good rev ...
 “Normal” car under body protection
mikeh501

Post28th Mar 2023 6:29pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 1053 · Subject: “Normal” car under body protection
I had my 105 done by buzzweld. They prepped and then applied their own products. Wasn’t mega cheap but was well done tbh.


https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14205/normal_3B013A63 ...
 INEOS LATEST UPDATE
mikeh501

Post11th Jan 2023 3:02pm
Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 30 · Views: 7821 · Subject: INEOS LATEST UPDATE
id also guess because thats the drivetrain available in the engines original home, various BMW vehicles. Manuals are practically dead now.
 Crimping Lucas 4.7mm Bullet Connectors
mikeh501

Post6th Jan 2023 9:50pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 2288 · Subject: Crimping Lucas 4.7mm Bullet Connectors
I bought the special crimps but in all honesty the bullet connectors are rubbish and best replaced.
 Insurance claim - any experience?
mikeh501

Post2nd Dec 2022 12:31pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 1726 · Subject: Insurance claim - any experience?
That bit on the VAT reclaim isnt accurate as the link says; insurance companies arent vat registered and cant reclaim vat on repairs. You will see on the other link that insurance ombudsman have previ ...
 Insurance claim - any experience?
mikeh501

Post2nd Dec 2022 10:46am
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 1726 · Subject: Insurance claim - any experience?
So the plot thickens.... the insurance co want to pay me the full quote of 6.5k minus the VAT. They will pay me the VAT only when they get the invoice from the repairer. I dont think this is actually ...
 Insurance claim - any experience?
mikeh501

Post23rd Nov 2022 8:12pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 1726 · Subject: Insurance claim - any experience?
Yeah that’s what I’d guessed. The Bodyshop want to replace the entire boot with a new one and there’s not even a dent in it. I’m worried about getting a decent match on the paint given the col ...
 Insurance claim - any experience?
mikeh501

Post23rd Nov 2022 4:58pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 1726 · Subject: Insurance claim - any experience?
Maybe I wasnt clear, but the other drivers insurance company wants to pay me 6.5k in cash and leave me to repair it myself.
 Insurance claim - any experience?
mikeh501

Post23rd Nov 2022 2:27pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 1726 · Subject: Insurance claim - any experience?
A young Censored crashed into my RRS back in the summer on the M5 which caused fairly minor damage to the rear end. The car drives fine and ive been using it daily since. The other drivers insuranc ...
 [For Sale] V8 R380 gearbox - refurbished and done few miles
mikeh501

Post19th Nov 2022 8:19pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 3 · Views: 707 · Subject: [For Sale] V8 R380 gearbox - refurbished and done few miles
Hi, I’ve got a r380 gearbox with v8 bell housing and input shaft. The gearbox also has quick shift on it and has done less than a 1000 miles since it was refurbished. Also comes with a new v8 clutch ...
 
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