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 Heated Screen vs HeatShot |
SimonR
 6th Sep 2012 8:38am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 52 · Views: 38767 · Subject: Heated Screen vs HeatShot |
| I used to have one of the wing mirror heating elements stuck to the side of my washer bottle - wired to the same switch as the wing mirrors. It only drew a couple of amps but made a big difference to ... |
| Bluetooth OBD Reader |
SimonR
3rd Sep 2012 4:31pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 20711 · Subject: Bluetooth OBD Reader |
Matt, keep us posted on whether it works on iPhone!
Si |
| Inspiration |
SimonR
29th Aug 2012 9:01pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 2864 · Subject: Inspiration |
Now why can't the Queen actually SMILE? Now it is not like that the opening ceremony is a solemn serious ceremony but is one of celebration and joyfulness.
At least she is watching what is happ ... |
| The definitive Defender ICE thread |
SimonR
29th Aug 2012 6:51pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 1072 · Views: 622864 · Subject: The definitive Defender ICE thread |
I have a 110 Doublecab - and there is very little space for traditional sub woofers behind the rear seat.
I bought an Alpine 'under seat' speaker which is about the same size as a phone book - so ... |
| Defender Squeaks and rattles |
SimonR
28th Aug 2012 7:03pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 20413 · Subject: Defender Squeaks and rattles |
Some noise is transmitted, particularly through the bulkhead so it sounds like its coming from inside!
I once had a noise which sounded like the little bells Morris dancers have on their shoes when ... |
| Defender Squeaks and rattles |
SimonR
28th Aug 2012 3:48pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 20413 · Subject: Defender Squeaks and rattles |
My best guess would be the inner wings (inner wheel arches) rubbing on something?
Si |
| Tata, full of air! |
SimonR
28th Aug 2012 11:31am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3 · Views: 2128 · Subject: Tata, full of air! |
| Fork lift truck motors seem to be the easiest option if you are going to build your own. Although they generally run on 24v 0r 48v in the fork lift, many have windings with characteristics to take up ... |
| Tata, full of air! |
SimonR
28th Aug 2012 10:15am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3 · Views: 2128 · Subject: Tata, full of air! |
This is one of the things I've been interested in!
A couple of years ago, I built an electric Freelander http://www.4x4offroads.com/electric-land-rover-freelander.html
which I've been driving to w ... |
| 2012 Shows - Eastnor Castle - 25th and 26th August - UPDATED |
SimonR
27th Aug 2012 2:06pm
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Forum: Events · Replies: 92 · Views: 42730 · Subject: 2012 Shows - Eastnor Castle - 25th and 26th August - UPDATED |
We found the same yesterday.
The days of the great shows are over, I think that it really is time for all parties to agree on two shows, one in spring and another late summer
i can understand why t ... |
| Goodwinch TDS 9.5i v Britpart DB9500i |
SimonR
25th Aug 2012 10:32pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 16955 · Subject: Goodwinch TDS 9.5i v Britpart DB9500i |
Given a choice of any low-line winch, regardless of cost, I would buy (and indeed have) a Tds Goldfish.
It's nicely engineered and never fails. It's the one winch you can guarantee will work when ... |
| Donington 4x4 Show - Sunday 17th Feb 2013 |
SimonR
21st Aug 2012 6:08pm
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Forum: Events · Replies: 63 · Views: 27092 · Subject: Donington 4x4 Show - Sunday 17th Feb 2013 |
Me too!
Donington 4x4 show used to be one of the best before Total Off Road became involved, messed around with it, moved the venue and turned it into utter rubbish!
It was originally organised ... |
| Fitting a bed/mattress end to end in a 90 Puma XS? |
SimonR
20th Aug 2012 12:48pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 29727 · Subject: Fitting a bed/mattress end to end in a 90 Puma XS? |
The air bed is a good idea! The support structure pictured for it is a bit OTT - unless you are planning on eating a LOT of pies I suppose?
A steel structure with waffles or sand ladders as the co ... |
| Fitting a bed/mattress end to end in a 90 Puma XS? |
SimonR
19th Aug 2012 2:43pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 29727 · Subject: Fitting a bed/mattress end to end in a 90 Puma XS? |
Long ago, I had a series 2 SWB and constructed a bed inside along similar lines. I'm 6'7" tall so it really did need to use every bit of space available!
I made it from a stretcher with 2 sec ... |
| How good is the 90 TD5 as a tow car? |
SimonR
16th Aug 2012 11:06pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 5 · Views: 4675 · Subject: How good is the 90 TD5 as a tow car? |
Having towed with both a 90 & 110, the 110 is much more stable and its much less sensitive to trailer nose weight / balance.
The 110 TD5 when running a standard fuel map was not great - but sin ... |
| Joke of the day ... (beat this) |
SimonR
15th Aug 2012 1:27pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 1504 · Views: 678050 · Subject: Joke of the day ... (beat this) |
A Nerdy, Techie joke for you!
Two doughnuts go in to a bar. One says to the other-
"What star sign are you"
The other says -
"Can't you tell, I'm a Torus!"
http://en.wiki ... |
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