Hi from another Newbie
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I checked your profile Zildjian and it seems you are above such trivia, since you don't have a box for occupation. We minions are clearly expected to need an occupation whereas youse plutocrats can manage fine without.
2003 Ford Ranger 2.5 TD 109 Supercab, sold to Simon
Tandy Pony, sold
Northstar 750, sold
K33F-built Penthouse Pee Pod, sold to Simon with the Ranger
Built the lozenge for my wee sister, its now finished and in regular use
Now converting a blue Tranny.
Tandy Pony, sold
Northstar 750, sold
K33F-built Penthouse Pee Pod, sold to Simon with the Ranger
Built the lozenge for my wee sister, its now finished and in regular use
Now converting a blue Tranny.
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I'm going to look at this now you mention, I know I asked Hamill to add fields for vehicles but wasn't aware anything else
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Well you learn something new and forget it next day all filled in, I've been updating the ownership list BTW and crossed off a few campers that have been sold etc see if I've missed any in 'back' will you
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When I signed up it was in a long list of things like yahoo sign in and ID
Rob
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Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome to the group. Regarding the photos, I think I'll take the easy option and email them as suggested - thanks. I'll get those sorted soon.
Kate
Kate
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Well done Kate posting picture, you've got it
good photo too!
good photo too!
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Hi Rob,
I know what tyres are on it, but it wasn't a straightforward tyre swap, so I'm going to hand over to my other half, who will fill you in on the details......
......Hi Rob,
I am using Cooper Discoverer Maxx S/T - 265/75 R16 AT as these have a higher loading rating than the B F Goodrich equivalents.
To enable this I raised the suspension two inches ( the standard tyres have a diameter of 28" the new ones 32").
So a 4" lift overall.
Also we had new steel wheels with less offset. Just putting wider tyres on standard rims makes them wider in both directions, out from the vehicle and inwards, increasing the chance of rubbing under the front wheel arch at full lock.
Reducing the standard offset means the wider tyres don't come any closer to the wheel arches than a standard tyre -- but you do get a wider track and then need wheel arch extensions to be road legal.
Raised suspension, new wheels and tyres, wheel arch extensions all professionally fitted doesn't give you much change from £4k. Paul at West Coast Off Road was very knowledgeable and helpful - visit their website and give him a ring.
Sorry for the long explanation, you may already know all this, I have just had to work it all out for myself!
Carl
I know what tyres are on it, but it wasn't a straightforward tyre swap, so I'm going to hand over to my other half, who will fill you in on the details......
......Hi Rob,
I am using Cooper Discoverer Maxx S/T - 265/75 R16 AT as these have a higher loading rating than the B F Goodrich equivalents.
To enable this I raised the suspension two inches ( the standard tyres have a diameter of 28" the new ones 32").
So a 4" lift overall.
Also we had new steel wheels with less offset. Just putting wider tyres on standard rims makes them wider in both directions, out from the vehicle and inwards, increasing the chance of rubbing under the front wheel arch at full lock.
Reducing the standard offset means the wider tyres don't come any closer to the wheel arches than a standard tyre -- but you do get a wider track and then need wheel arch extensions to be road legal.
Raised suspension, new wheels and tyres, wheel arch extensions all professionally fitted doesn't give you much change from £4k. Paul at West Coast Off Road was very knowledgeable and helpful - visit their website and give him a ring.
Sorry for the long explanation, you may already know all this, I have just had to work it all out for myself!
Carl