Damn! I did not make it home in time, the daylight was almost gone... I gave it a try anyway, but after removing the silly plastic cover (of which 4 clips have already broken off!) I discovered a thick crust of dried mud that has to be cleaned away first So, it has to wait until tomorrow... But at least I could confirm that I have all the proper tools for the job (thanks NoDo$h!).
The plate looks marvelous though, that is some serious piece of aluminum! 2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
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Do as I do to fit or remove the plate, set the car at the right level that you can lie under the front on your side & hold the plate in place that way between U and the car. U just need to get the bolts a little "in" & then tighten up when you extract yourself to a more comfortable position. Works a treat!
Thanks, I tried that, and it seems to work great. I also discovered that I could also almost hold the plate in place when lying on my back But anyway, fitting the plate tomorrow seems like an easy job.
Doctor Diesel wrote:
used my head to hold the plate in place while I located the rear bolts then did the front ones up
It is always wise to use your head when doing things, but this is taking it very literal
NoDo$h wrote:
Yup, been over a couple of times last year. A friend had a place in Gouda and we went to stay a couple of times. They've moved to Basel in Switzerland now, so future visits will still have a cheesey theme, but less porn.
Gouda is not too far from where I live, nice town and good cheese. Can't (won't) comment on the porn... 2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
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15th Mar 2007 7:41 pm
bluebarchetta
Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 524
rogue wrote:
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bluebarchetta wrote
They chose the 15 minutes of the day that our nanny was dropping the kids off at school (but they do walk)
you have a nanny
can't afford the wife nevermind a nanny
She has to go out to work pay for the Mantec plate
15th Mar 2007 7:46 pm
craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
Bluebarchetta
Wish my missus would.
She gave up working when she was 10 weeks pregnant and that was almost 9 years ago
Been spending it ever since, like it's going out of fashion.
15th Mar 2007 7:48 pm
Chocolate
Member Since: 19 Dec 2006
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 375
My plate arrived 7.30am this morning, superb!!!, well done JMC and a BIG THANKYOU
Will have a go at fitting it sat morning,probably rain though knowing my luck!!
Car of the Year 2005, 2006 and 2007, Best Large 4x4
Top Gear "Best Car In The World"
4x4 Magazine "Best 4x4 In The World"
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 SE Manual, Zambezi Silver, Ebony Powered/Heated Leather, Privacy Glass, Side protection, Parrot CK3200LS Bluetooth Phone Kit, 18" Type 2 Alloys, Bi-Xenons, and Tasmods Stainless Steel sill trims, MANTEC Protection
15th Mar 2007 8:07 pm
chesters
Member Since: 03 Oct 2005
Location: The Toon
Posts: 698
Just fitted mine and posted a pic. It looks great. Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.
Just sent them an e-mail !"To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
15th Mar 2007 10:52 pm
MHC
Member Since: 19 Dec 2006
Location: London/Gwynedd
Posts: 8
Arrived this morning. Many thanks.
15th Mar 2007 11:24 pm
Nash
Member Since: 20 Oct 2006
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 108
My plate arrived to SPAIN today
THANKSNacho
DISCOVERY3 TDV6 HSE Zambezzi
16th Mar 2007 9:40 am
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Got back home last night, big pile of post and One Mantec Plate Had arrived the day after & this time SWMBO was in
Guess what I'll be doing at the weekend.... Bodsys Brake Bible
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I gave it a try anyway, but after removing the silly plastic cover (of which 4 clips have already broken off!) I discovered a thick crust of dried mud that has to be cleaned away first 
So, it has to wait until tomorrow... But at least I could confirm that I have all the proper tools for the job (thanks NoDo$h!).
2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
Will do . .
