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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 28 May 2007, 20:46
Replies: 54
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Posted By codprawn
Doh you forgot to open the window!!! It is...

Doh you forgot to open the window!!!

It is cramped but you soon get used to it. Try a Caterham instead......

On thing I think would help a hell of a lot in a Defender is to raise the seat...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 10 May 2007, 10:54
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
Not having a go at you - it was in reference to a...

Not having a go at you - it was in reference to a thread a long time ago!!!
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 09 May 2007, 21:38
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
Nah don't think I would stoop as low as to phone...

Nah don't think I would stoop as low as to phone up to see if you are telling the truth or not........

What other strange toys have you got tucked away then???
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 09 May 2007, 21:32
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
Bloody hell what a coincidence!!!

Bloody hell what a coincidence!!!
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 09 May 2007, 20:20
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
I think they have made a major mistake with the...

I think they have made a major mistake with the lack of seats in them now. The 110 was used as a crew bus etc a lot by the constuction industry to shift loads of sweaty workers around the building...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 09 May 2007, 17:41
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
Turn it into a Judge Dredd one!!!

Turn it into a Judge Dredd one!!!
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 09 May 2007, 15:40
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
As far as refinement goes I would say a TD5 110...

As far as refinement goes I would say a TD5 110 is no worse than my mates Warrior and better in many respects - leaf springs in this day and age......

I know you like tinkering with mechanical...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 09 May 2007, 11:43
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
Talking of Defenders the new one just out should...

Talking of Defenders the new one just out should cure many of the problems of the old one.

The biggest problem of all was the cramped interior. This was partly down to some old tax laws which...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 May 2007, 22:14
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
My mate ended up selling poor Monty(109 series...

My mate ended up selling poor Monty(109 series III) as his wife's back couldn't take it. Didn't help the sill old bugger was running around with 45psi in all the tyres - I tried to explain you only...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 May 2007, 21:58
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
Like chalk and cheese - coil springs versus...

Like chalk and cheese - coil springs versus leaf(japs and yanks take note). Worst thing of all was the drum brakes all round - scary. They also had selectable 4x4 just like many of the modern jap...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 May 2007, 20:49
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
I paid £2500 for my Defender and I love it - the...

I paid £2500 for my Defender and I love it - the bloke selling it didn't have a clue and thought the gearbox was knackered. It was just the prop shaft UJs - £80 and that's all I have ever needed to...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 May 2007, 15:26
Replies: 54
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Posted By codprawn
Not at all - my 110 V8 is a beast - it is ex...

Not at all - my 110 V8 is a beast - it is ex Police - goes like stink and pretty good on juice as well. I had it tuned and it was pinking like a bitch - richend it up a bit and now it's a dream....
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 May 2007, 14:55
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
I get about 16 - 18 when towing or driving gently...

I get about 16 - 18 when towing or driving gently - 14 when pushing it. It really is suprising considering I was getting 22mpg out of a Vectra!!!
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 May 2007, 14:54
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
As regards the Discovery the finest is a TD5...

As regards the Discovery the finest is a TD5 series II - I had one on lease for a while - it was fantastic. It was an automatic which is normally sluggish but they remapped the later ones to give it...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 May 2007, 14:47
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
My V8 returns about 18mpg when used gently - 16...

My V8 returns about 18mpg when used gently - 16 is more like it. I am one of the few people who actually gets BETTER economy when towing!!!
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 May 2007, 12:46
Replies: 54
Views: 9,671
Posted By codprawn
I think Defenders are an aquired taste. Do not...

I think Defenders are an aquired taste. Do not expect car like levels of comfort or refinement. Having said that they are FUN which is sadly lacking with normal vehicles.

They need a bit more...
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