The Virtual Pub
Come Inside... => Petrol/Diesel/Red Diesel/Aviation Fuel Head Zone => Topic started by: GROWLER on January 09, 2010, 11:37:40 AM
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Generally speaking, most driving standards have been fairly good during this new ice age.
A few chavs sliding around acting the tool, most wimmin dawdling along cus there's still a smidging of snow in the center of the road like, but generally, most sheepies have been driving quite responsibly, leaving bags of space for increased braking/stopping and driving at the right sort of speeds for the conditions.
There's hope yet. Well impressed tbh. happy088
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I predict Growler will be driven into by a muppet very shortly noooo:
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I predict Growler will be driven into by a muppet very shortly noooo:
Young Growler jnr is currently out in my 'fast car' on an errand to get some gaffer tape to fix the sledges.
He's on 'total trust' not to bend it or else. Explode:
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Popcorn:
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Popcorn:
He's back. happy088
Went to Halfrauds and encountered a dick 'ed sliding around the car park in his chavved up old Nissan 200SX apparently, much to everyones eye rolling 'amusement'
Only thing missing sadly was him slamming it into the store and bursting into flames.
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So anyhoo, how do you mend a sledge with sticky tape? rubschin:
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So anyhoo, how do you mend a sledge with sticky tape? rubschin:
Well lets think ey? ::)
It's cracked, NOT smashed.
It's NOT sticky tape either, it's gaffer/tank/elephant tape. Completely different.
I could plastic weld it, but really can't be arsed tbqath. noooo:
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I could plastic weld it, but really can't be arsed tbqath. noooo:
You do realise you've just given Nick the idea of using a blowtorch instead of superglue next time he needs to fix something eeek:
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I note that the Growlermobile plunged into a ditch later the same day whistle:
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I note that the Growlermobile plunged into a ditch later the same day whistle:
Just a tad, a smidging of in fact, of an exagerration IF you don't mind me saying so like? ::)
I SLITHERED into a deep snowdrift due to me exceedingly high standard of thoughtfulness.
WHY do you have to re-arrange and florate...is that a real werd???... my posts ey, WHY? Shrugs:
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But how could the lean mean Growler machine with the highly competent Growler at the controls plunge into a ditch?
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But how could the lean mean Growler machine with the highly competent Growler at the controls plunge into a ditch?
Read me post again....carefully like ::)...for a FULL and comprhensive explanation.
Any werds you don't understand, please, don't hesitate to contact me.
I'll make sure me phone's off.
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Is your car now held together with gaffa tape?
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Is your car now held together with gaffa tape?
Time to ignore Nick's silly posts mode now switched on. ::)
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But it must have been damaged, like
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I had a dream about pranging the Pajero last night... rubschin:
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Are you sure it was a dream? whistle:
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Are you sure it was a dream? whistle:
I haven't checked it yet... have you got any gaffer tape...?
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No. And nor has Growler now ::)
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I
saw noticed a Pajero for the first time the other day. noooo: Not a patch on the real thing I thought.
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I saw noticed a Pajero for the first time the other day. noooo: Not a patch on the real thing I thought.
The top car park up 'me 'ill' was full of 4WD's only yesterday afternoon.
About 8 of us in total, ALL Jap stuff including a Pajero.
Not a LR in sight. noooo:
They were all down the botttom of the road with the bonnets up. lol:
My faith in LR was totally destroyed because of the problems I had with that Disco last year and before.
Soooooo comfy though, which was a bit of a plus whilst waiting for Green Flag. whistle:
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I saw noticed a Pajero for the first time the other day. noooo: Not a patch on the real thing I thought.
The top car park up 'me 'ill' was full of 4WD's only yesterday afternoon.
About 8 of us in total, ALL Jap stuff including a Pajero.
Not a LR in sight. noooo:
They were all down the botttom of the road with the bonnets up. lol:
My faith in LR was totally destroyed because of the problems I had with that Disco last year and before.
Soooooo comfy though, which was a bit of a plus whilst waiting for Green Flag. whistle:
I love my Pajero - 3.2 tdi, will go anywhere... 7 years old, 130,000 Km on the clock and never missed a beat.... cloud9:
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I love my Pajero - 3.2 tdi, will go anywhere... 7 years old, 130,000 Km on the clock and never missed a beat.... cloud9:
Which is more than can be said for Snoopy. ;)
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I saw noticed a Pajero for the first time the other day. noooo: Not a patch on the real thing I thought.
The top car park up 'me 'ill' was full of 4WD's only yesterday afternoon.
About 8 of us in total, ALL Jap stuff including a Pajero.
Not a LR in sight. noooo:
They were all down the botttom of the road with the bonnets up. lol:
My faith in LR was totally destroyed because of the problems I had with that Disco last year and before.
Soooooo comfy though, which was a bit of a plus whilst waiting for Green Flag. whistle:
I love my Pajero - 3.2 tdi, will go anywhere... 7 years old, 130,000 Km on the clock and never missed a beat.... cloud9:
The one I spotted looked very small and a bit "clunky". All square corners and bits to catch on gate posts and things. Bumpers looked a bit like angle iron with squared edges, if you know what I mean. It had an import number plate so I have no idea how old it was but the overall impression was of a small old fashioned imitation Suzuki. It was the number plate that caught my eye and then I thought WTF is that? The badge on the arse end said PAJERO and that is when I made the connection with your beloved vehicle. "Surely not noooo:" I thought ...... I have since Googled Pajero and see that they have improved the styling considerably.
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I saw noticed a Pajero for the first time the other day. noooo: Not a patch on the real thing I thought.
The top car park up 'me 'ill' was full of 4WD's only yesterday afternoon.
About 8 of us in total, ALL Jap stuff including a Pajero.
Not a LR in sight. noooo:
They were all down the botttom of the road with the bonnets up. lol:
My faith in LR was totally destroyed because of the problems I had with that Disco last year and before.
Soooooo comfy though, which was a bit of a plus whilst waiting for Green Flag. whistle:
I love my Pajero - 3.2 tdi, will go anywhere... 7 years old, 130,000 Km on the clock and never missed a beat.... cloud9:
The one I spotted looked very small and a bit "clunky". All square corners and bits to catch on gate posts and things. Bumpers looked a bit like angle iron with squared edges, if you know what I mean. It had an import number plate so I have no idea how old it was but the overall impression was of a small old fashioned imitation Suzuki. It was the number plate that caught my eye and then I thought WTF is that? The badge on the arse end said PAJERO and that is when I made the connection with your beloved vehicle. "Surely not noooo:" I thought ...... I have since Googled Pajero and see that they have improved the styling considerably.
Mine looks like this...
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.24.ua%2Fimages%2F0%2F27%2F27001%2Fpajero.jpg&hash=bcbec109a397ef418c883bb9c0c890ad4ec2c3d3)
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My Freelander is like this
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3044%2F3102199183_4d558b2d82.jpg&hash=e48edacd74f35e34256ac572cc17dae5e6d6c618)
Quite similar really.
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My Freelander is like this
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3044%2F3102199183_4d558b2d82.jpg&hash=e48edacd74f35e34256ac572cc17dae5e6d6c618)
Quite similar really.
Except you have a special Virtual Pub parking place! eeek:
And a fucked clutch... whistle:
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My Freelander is like this
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3044%2F3102199183_4d558b2d82.jpg&hash=e48edacd74f35e34256ac572cc17dae5e6d6c618)
Quite similar really.
Except you have a special Virtual Pub parking place! eeek:
And a fucked clutch... whistle:
Took some finding that picture I can tell you ...... And the clutch has been replaced. Car is now driving like a dream cloud9:
There is an on-going debate with the Warranty Company about the definition of "Fair wear and tear" and "In service deterioration"
I maintain that "In service deterioration" starts the minute the vehicle drives off the production line and that it is an unreasonable clause to invoke, particularly as it does not appear in the terms and conditions of the warranty. Nor do I agree that "Fair wear and tear" should completely burn out a clutch in 44,000 miles. We are going to arbitration.
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My Freelander is like this
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3044%2F3102199183_4d558b2d82.jpg&hash=e48edacd74f35e34256ac572cc17dae5e6d6c618)
Quite similar really.
Except you have a special Virtual Pub parking place! eeek:
And a fucked clutch... whistle:
Took some finding that picture I can tell you ...... And the clutch has been replaced. Car is now driving like a dream cloud9:
Oh, and mine has five doors, seven seats, two air conditioners, a five speed auto box with tiptronic, etc. cloud9:
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My Freelander is like this
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3044%2F3102199183_4d558b2d82.jpg&hash=e48edacd74f35e34256ac572cc17dae5e6d6c618)
Quite similar really.
Except you have a special Virtual Pub parking place! eeek:
And a fucked clutch... whistle:
Took some finding that picture I can tell you ...... And the clutch has been replaced. Car is now driving like a dream cloud9:
Oh, and mine has five doors, seven seats, two air conditioners, a five speed auto box with tiptronic, and lots of dents sad32:
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My Freelander is like this
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3044%2F3102199183_4d558b2d82.jpg&hash=e48edacd74f35e34256ac572cc17dae5e6d6c618)
Quite similar really.
Except you have a special Virtual Pub parking place! eeek:
And a fucked clutch... whistle:
Took some finding that picture I can tell you ...... And the clutch has been replaced. Car is now driving like a dream cloud9:
Oh, and mine has five doors, seven seats, two air conditioners, a five speed auto box with tiptronic, and lots of dents sad32:
lol: lol: lol:
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My Freelander is like this
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3044%2F3102199183_4d558b2d82.jpg&hash=e48edacd74f35e34256ac572cc17dae5e6d6c618)
Quite similar really.
Please tell me that it IS NOT, most definately NOT a 1.8 petrol, PLEASE. eeek: scared2:
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Popcorn:
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Popcorn:
Yes, you may well sit there waiting patiently in the greatest of anticipations, EVER. scared2:
This is a very critical matter, believe me.
If it's the TD4 diesel, then he's laffin'....well not much, but better than crying if it's the dreaded 1.8 petrol.
He wouldn't be so stoopid to buy that model, really. noooo:
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It is the diesel. ;)
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It is the diesel. ;)
Thank the Lord!! happy088
I don't know anyone who's had the petrol that hasn't regretted it. noooo:
The Land Rover forums are absolutely bursting with tales of woe and horrendous expenses trying to keep them running.
The whole lot should have been re-called and scrapped.
Totally shameful, but as is usual with big manuafacturers, they just deny all responsibilty and laugh in your face. Finger: