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roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
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| Extreme pics (24hr event).. check out the 55 degrees! |
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We had a 24hr event this past weekend. They were all extreme 4x4's, I was told I was crazy. I did survive 12hrs., but would not keep on exposing to heavy damage and my buddy (jeep jk) teared part of the chassis!...
I had my own set of failures, but had all the tools to solve them... Needless to say that the famous rear toe link bolt broke (again!). But this time I had the cordless drill, bolts extractor and spare bolt! Toe link bent, so used 5lbs hammer on it..
Tire came off rim. Mayor suspension fault (FCR saved me). Winch wireless remote stopped working (had corded one with me). Air jack exploded (but had 2 other jacks with me).
There were 15 teams, 1 car flipped over, 2 blew engines, 3-4 lost differentials or driveshafts, etc.... So, I did not finish, but did make it home...
Damage: 2 doors banged, most of the plastic flares ripped off (1 lost).
Here are a few pics... (not many available, no stopping for pics...)
A trick: don't tear the side, just use the ARB bumper to push against the mud wall, keep the rear off it!
I tried, but damage done...
Wow!
Had 1/2 my rear on the seat, the other 1/2 on the door... Pretty funky. Check out my sliders...
Having fun even if looking forward to fixing rear tire...
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2008 LR3
ARB bumper, winch, sealed Snorkle, dual battery, Rover Specialties sliders, whole car custom skid plates, 33" tires, ARB air compressor, CB radio, etc...
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POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
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 your mental 
top pics 
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
20" d4 alloys with LTZ's
rai,mantec sumpguard,flattened expo rack,d4 proper back lights
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 6:44am |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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That's made my day..... 
Thanks for the stunning pictures 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 7:17am |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 2066
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POINTYED wrote: your mental
top pics
dunc
I agree!!
A dog is truly man's best friend, Don't believe me? Well lock your wife and your dog in the boot of your car and 2 hours later open it and see who's happy to see you 
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 9:39am |
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DSL
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Heading here ^^^^ :)
Posts: 24223
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Mad!!!!!!!!!!!!
But in a good way and I'm only jealous.
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 9:47am |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: Fooked if I know, and who cares anyway
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Be interested in some pictures after the mud has been washed off 
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 9:52am |
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JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
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I think dunc sums it up....
But great pics...post a couple in the "extreme" thread that has been hanging around for several months as I think they qualify... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 9:53am |
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ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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love the brown hubcaps... one wife.......livid
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 9:56am |
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flinty99
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: County Durham
Posts: 2483
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Top man for putting it through its paces.
I think SWMBO would have killed me if I had done that to mine though.
Hope there is not too much damage after the mud has washed off. For details on the next Kielder Safari click visit the GToN website
Sold: HSE-G4, Tangiers Orange. (one of your 5 Discoverys a day)
Member of CFT
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 10:09am |
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CMG
Member Since: 12 Jul 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 764
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I WANNA SEE CARNAGE!!!!
Awesome pics though! 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
Club V8/Club OCD
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 1:04pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Picking my feet in Poughkeepsie
Posts: 3697
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Awesome shots Looks like a great day out A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 1:29pm |
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2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: In the drink
Posts: 789
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Love to see some of the night time shots............whats the lat/long of this spot? Javalpaca
Step-tow
08 HSE
Altera Strada DL Bike rack
Whispthroughroofbars
D4 Bluetooth
Dual battery
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 2:20pm |
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roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
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As requested:
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2008 LR3
ARB bumper, winch, sealed Snorkle, dual battery, Rover Specialties sliders, whole car custom skid plates, 33" tires, ARB air compressor, CB radio, etc...
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 2:37pm |
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roveribis
Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 132
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I'll post the trail coordinates later...
The damage was:
1. rear toe link...
2. Plastic mouldings. 1/2 were recovered.
3. all 4 door panels were pushed in (need to fix/paint) Argh!
4. RAI pushed in the front quarter panel a little, easy fix.
Compared to everyone else, I'm ok. No estructural/engine/diff/tranny damage... -------------------
2008 LR3
ARB bumper, winch, sealed Snorkle, dual battery, Rover Specialties sliders, whole car custom skid plates, 33" tires, ARB air compressor, CB radio, etc...
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| Tue Nov 16 2010 2:41pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the clubhouse.
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Great pics. Would beadlockers have prevented the tyre popping of the rim? I assume you'd aired down for some reason? How To ? - Change your Brake Disks Pads Shoes Sensors August 2011 NEW V1.6a
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