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ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572 |
Weve got a mile long lane, originally a cobble surface but over the years this has deteriorated with a raised centre and potholes. No problem with the Defenders ( or the local postman who like another posters drives up here at 100mph ) but my son decided to buy a Ford Fiesta ST3 and when we took him to pick it up SWMBO saw a Mercedes CLK and decided to swap it for her 90 Soft Top, well, theyre both convertible two seaters and it doesnt leak - female logic?
Anyway, repairs needed to the lane to accommodate 5inch ground clearance. What I ended up doing was planing the centre down using the edge of my link box on the back of my small tractor. To fill the pot holes I used No1 sub base from our local quarry, 20 per tonne. This binds well and sets solid and seems to be pretty water resistant. Its still a bit rough but if they drive down very slowly they dont hit down! I can now see its going to be a constant battle to keep potholes at bay! 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black. |
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9th Nov 2017 11:33am |
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7873 |
A Defender and Aston Martin in the garage... perfect!! Photos please!
If driveway goes from porous to non-porous (tarmac) may also need planning permission! James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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9th Nov 2017 12:02pm |
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Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626 |
To be fair, i can't believe the local council haven't done anything about it, the lane services a park in which theres a school on the other side, if it starts raining for a few days, you can't walk on it and it forces the kids to go the long way round.
i do have a case 580 F but it probably hasn't been on the road in 15 years just about the farm the initial bit from the road is some dodgy concrete work, which currently is the most concerning bit for the low clearance front of the car... |
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9th Nov 2017 12:07pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19535 |
Id try compacted and rolled 5mm grit. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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9th Nov 2017 1:34pm |
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Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626 |
Between me and my father its a 22 car collection so far.................... And enough spares to probably build 5 new cars.. This lane services the daily drivers garage, which currently houses the rs4 & defender.. the aston will be coming home mid december. |
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9th Nov 2017 1:36pm |
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