MrMike
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Yes, it was an interesting exercise, more to my point was this was just one run down one (albeit long) track. This wouldn't be an issue for a stock LC. Hopefully IG have got it right
Yes, it was an interesting exercise, more to my point was this was just one run down one (albeit long) track. This wouldn't be an issue for a stock LC. Hopefully IG have got it right
"When punctures over the following days were on the same vehicle and always on the left-hand rear tyre, we began to suspect that the Europeans were driving too far to the left of the track and in the rocks and mulga.... it was no surprise to find a left-rear shock leaking on one of the vehicles driven by the Germans, incidentally, the same one that received most of the tyre punctures."Yes, it was an interesting exercise, more to my point was this was just one run down one (albeit long) track. This wouldn't be an issue for a stock LC. Hopefully IG have got it right
Yes the vehicle I’ve recently sold was a defender 2.2tdci. Only minor issues while touring. Just as many issues with my hilux especially shock absorbers and rear leaf springs. Eventually it was held together with silicone sealant and cable ties.With that list of spares it does sound like you either currently drive a Landrover or used to
Sometimes the Bustards fly into you out there.
Les you have to stop using words I have to google search
This one ended up on the local Aboriginal camp fire that night.Les you have to stop using words I have to google search
Plenty of bastards in Tassy ; I try to avoid them.
Nom nom nom! Even if not quite hunter-gatherer effort
Worst animal strike damage I have ever had was in an HQ holden and we hit an Emu at 100kph. It wrapped the radiator around the engine block with the fan going right through the radiator and out the other side and it pulled the wings of the car in.
The road kill cafe "Bull Bar & Grill" The funny part about that is that my series 2 has a stainless grill that can be used for exactly that purpose, two screws and straight over the coals...We used to take a plough disc for the hot plate come wok, with large tent pegs...and steel mesh for the grill...don't forget the alfoil plug in the centre of the plough disc to trap the juices...yum...I would have loved to try the Bustard, a fairly expensive meal if you are caught, apparently...the local Aboriginal camp fire perfect...what is the taste like Les?
It's progeny would be stout I imagine
You can't beat good genes.This is great - more manufacturers should be using something similar. Unlike a aftermarket catch can, it's closed loop, so wouldn't need periodic draining of collected fluids or changing of filter elements.Fantastic! like an active catch can, I also found this video on it, thanks for the information @CountyV8
When I was in Emerald one of our guys collected a plain turkey out near Stonehenge - wrote the ford falcon off. Tough little buggers.
Much better and probably more efficient than a catch can.
I hit one at 180km/h in a twin engine turbo prop on the take-off roll a few years ago. It came out of no where, was hoping we would miss it. Now you do not normally hear a bird strike from the cockpit, but we heard this one clearly. The take-off was rejected. It went through the right hand prop, 4 of the 6 blades were smeared with blood, as was the fuselage. It was a remote aerodrome, and we waited for 6 hrs for an engineer to arrive and inspect the aircraft. No damage, so we departed. The passengers in that part of Australia are a hardy bunch, no whining, no tears, just happy to finally depart.
I mean, I read that and it's sort of pleasing that an emu is on the coat of arms.
I'm starting to detect a pattern of innovative vehicle-based hunting.
Brilliant. Is that just for Australia or a general Ineos thing ? would definitely be keen on these kits myself as we are getting the Grenadier for overlanding.
