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 Ineos in talks with Daimler to build Grenadier in France |
rick
 17th Jul 2020 8:33am
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 127 · Views: 35479 · Subject: Ineos in talks with Daimler to build Grenadier in France |
So I'm guessing Macron hasn't managed to take the unions much over there?
I get the subsidised, too big too fail 'jewels' argument (its a price some societies are willing to pay). But assuming the ... |
| Ineos in talks with Daimler to build Grenadier in France |
rick
17th Jul 2020 7:47am
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 127 · Views: 35479 · Subject: Ineos in talks with Daimler to build Grenadier in France |
| From an outsider's perspective, both British and French unions seem pretty militant. So at the risk of starting a war, does anyone have a 'balanced' viewpoint on which nation hosts the most difficult/ ... |
| Will you shun the new defender? |
rick
1st Nov 2016 9:51am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 66 · Views: 32759 · Subject: Will you shun the new defender? |
| You have to assume that it will be capable, and not outrageously expensive either (the basic utilitarian version). So then it just comes down to the looks - and if it looks sufficiently military/agric ... |
| EGR dying - does it really matter? |
rick
7th Jun 2016 9:20am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 2 · Views: 1903 · Subject: EGR dying - does it really matter? |
| I'm getting that chukka, chukka, chukka sound so i know the EGR valve is on its way out. But other than the red warning light being permanently on, is there any problem just letting it eventually die ... |
| Just collected my new Defender today |
rick
21st Aug 2014 8:14am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 12872 · Subject: Just collected my new Defender today |
| Congrats - that colour combination is stunning - enjoy! |
| Surging Drive and Clattering Noise |
rick
21st Aug 2014 8:13am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 4019 · Subject: Surging Drive and Clattering Noise |
| Sounds like the EGR valve is stuck open. |
| LR to build next Defender in India |
rick
1st Feb 2012 12:31pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 65 · Views: 35570 · Subject: LR to build next Defender in India |
| I'm sorry but why would Tata spend a fortune buying LR in the first place only to destroy it's reputation? It doesn't make any business sense. Plenty of European/global brands have manufacturing centr ... |
| has this been on here yet? |
rick
12th Jan 2012 4:26am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 51 · Views: 25835 · Subject: has this been on here yet? |
It's growing on me - particularly a four door version. But then again, lately, I've been sort of admiring aspects of the Toyota FJ Cruiser from afar (and for that I sincerely apologise).
I think a ... |
| Any regrets? |
rick
1st Nov 2011 6:59am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 60 · Views: 20759 · Subject: Any regrets? |
| Absolutely, positively none. |
| Any regrets? |
rick
1st Nov 2011 6:59am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 60 · Views: 20759 · Subject: Any regrets? |
| Absolutely, positively none. |
| SCOOP - New Defender DC100 |
rick
7th Sep 2011 8:26am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 491 · Views: 257658 · Subject: SCOOP - New Defender DC100 |
| Yes! I like it!! |
| SCOOP - New Defender DC100 |
rick
7th Sep 2011 8:22am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 491 · Views: 257658 · Subject: SCOOP - New Defender DC100 |
| Yes! I like it!! |
| Autocar article on New Defender |
rick
25th Aug 2011 3:59am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 13 · Views: 9158 · Subject: Autocar article on New Defender |
| That's barely a nod to the Defender's past - looks too much like the other LR products on offer. The new model should be more square in shape than round. Surely the right look to satisfy traditional D ... |
| Droopy Wing? |
rick
15th Jun 2011 2:57am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 31 · Views: 11092 · Subject: Droopy Wing? |
Get a black grill and headlight surrounds and you won't notice the droop any longer [img]  [/img] |
| Silver dashboard inserts! |
rick
9th Jun 2011 6:13am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 7082 · Subject: Silver dashboard inserts! |
| Hey Zagato, let me know if you find an aftermarket silver dash (a real metal replacement would be even better) - I've been looking for over 2 years with no success. Cheers, Rick. |
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