Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: Ayrshire
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Land Rovers are great
Just read this in the motors section of my local rag "The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald"
"I've been speaking to various 4x4 owners during the recent cold spell and it has been interesting to note the different degree of ability from different vehicles.
Many of the'lifestyle' oriented 4x4's run on ultra low profile tyres which are far from ideal in the snow and the lack of a low ratio gearbox when the going gets really tough.
But one brand always seems to keep on going when others stop-Land Rover.
Whether its a Range Rover Sport pulling a sunken trailer from sinking sands or a Discovery not breaking a sweat climbing hills defeated by lesser machines,
it's Land Rover thats kept Britain Moving."
Doesn't it make you all warm and fuzzy inside MY 16 Landmark Santorini Black
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15th Jan 2010 2:44 pm
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Of course we "better class of mortal" know this anyway, but it's nice to have it confirmed.
15th Jan 2010 3:35 pm
tucker_j
Member Since: 01 Oct 2005
Location: England
Posts: 203
There is only one thing better than having a Land Rover in the family, and that is having two!
Snow & Ice - I have no idea what all the fuss was about
15th Jan 2010 3:59 pm
BrianT
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 2069
tucker_j wrote:
There is only one thing better than having a Land Rover in the family, and that is having two!
Couldn't agree more.the freelander(softroader) has done its share of rescues over the past few weeks MY 16 Landmark Santorini Black
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15th Jan 2010 4:57 pm
oop north
Member Since: 26 Jun 2009
Location: Preston
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Is it normal as a (soon to be) new owner to have an urge to buy a big rope and drive around humming the Thunderbirds theme music?
15th Jan 2010 5:06 pm
tucker_j
Member Since: 01 Oct 2005
Location: England
Posts: 203
Yes, that is perfectly normal behaviour.
First reaction to snow in our household is to ensure there is rope, a shovel and some sacks in the back of both trucks
15th Jan 2010 5:09 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
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Tax reduction for LR ownners
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Tucker - what are the sacks for?15 3.0 RRS HSE - Silver
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15th Jan 2010 5:19 pm
tucker_j
Member Since: 01 Oct 2005
Location: England
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The sacks are to place under wheels for traction, usually to get someone else moving if it's not possible or practicle to get a rope attached
15th Jan 2010 5:22 pm
Landi
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Duncster wrote:
Tucker - what are the sacks for?
Let them use their floor mats, no sense in getting your sacks dirty. Disco IV
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16th Jan 2010 6:50 am
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
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Quote:
Ardrossan and Saltcoats
what country is that in? one wife.......livid
16th Jan 2010 12:13 pm
RMB
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 260
Hi
I was at a shoot on Monday, and I had to pass the Game keeper more than once when he got stuck in the snow in the hills with his defender.
Now I would like to take credit for this great driving, but alas no. My offroad advertures is maybe a rough car park.
This car does it all itself. Like Viagra it can make anyone a porn star.
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16th Jan 2010 1:59 pm
BrianT
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 2069
ad15 wrote:
Quote:
Ardrossan and Saltcoats
what country is that in?
Check my profile MY 16 Landmark Santorini Black
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16th Jan 2010 6:21 pm
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tucker_j wrote:
There is only one thing better than having a Land Rover in the family, and that is having two!
Absatiddelingtootlie!!!
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16th Jan 2010 6:46 pm
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Location: Bristol
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