Register



Pages: [1] 2

Maybe Beastless until 2011

· 16 · 2924
« previous next »

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

*

Lislandy

  • *
  • Posts: 22
    • LaSalle Trim
Maybe Beastless until 2011
« on: December 18, 2010, 05:44:42 PM »
Gutted!  :'(

Beast broke in Inverness yesterday!  Can't believe it!

He is now stuck in M & D, until further notice, as they are snowed under!! lol (excuse the pun!)

In this weather, what do I get as a courtesy car?...........................a passat?????!!!!! which has no key, or handbrake (just so, not right!) :'(

Not a happy bunny!  :'(
Logged
AKA LisaDefender110    
Beast (08 110XS SW)
Bertie (78ish 109)
*

python

  • *******
  • Posts: 2679
  • its not a landrover if it doesn't leak oil.
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2010, 05:49:28 PM »
That's not good news. Hope it's fixed soon.
Logged
my name, JON
disco 200 tdi,
disco 300 tdi
110 v8
3 x freelanders td4
1965 series 2a 109 crewcab.
series 3 on galvy chassis
disco 200 tdi,
disco 3.9 v8 lpg
disco 3,9. no lpg????

amature radio callsign MM6MIS
*

jay2578

Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2010, 05:51:15 PM »
Oh dear! Not good :(
Logged
*

Radarears

  • *****
  • Posts: 434
    • photo bucket
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2010, 07:34:27 PM »
Watch that electronic park brake it was a passatt that ran into my Discovery due to it not being put on properly ??? ???
Logged
Discovery td5 "Monte"

And the registered keeper of a Range Rover 4.0 se
*

badger12

  • *
  • Posts: 21
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 08:33:23 PM »
I can sympathise  :'(

At least I can borrow my friends car - a Meriva! Actually although I refer to it as a skateboard its not bad on ice and is getting me from A to B which is more than can be said for my Disco!!!!!
Logged
*

Lislandy

  • *
  • Posts: 22
    • LaSalle Trim
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2010, 01:48:24 PM »
Thanks P.....me too!  Just can't believe the timing?!  When I need it most! aaarrrggghhh! Wanted to fit my snorkel over xmas weekend too

J.....more than not good!

R.....give it's due, it slides magnificently!! lol
Now I love tech & gadg.....but not so much on a car.....have to keep checking & checking that electronic handbrake, your just never sure, won't be parking it on any hill, thats for sure!

B.....:^(

Gonna be on the phone 1st thing tomorrow, at least to try & get a courtesy Landy! (they were all out on Friday)
Logged
AKA LisaDefender110    
Beast (08 110XS SW)
Bertie (78ish 109)
*

Scoosh

  • *****
  • Posts: 25
  • Name: David McLaren
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2010, 09:20:55 AM »
Quote from: Radarears on December 18, 2010, 07:34:27 PM
Watch that electronic park brake it was a passatt that ran into my Discovery due to it not being put on properly ??? ???
Perhaps you could take a leaf out of the SAAB practice :

SAAB have their ignition keys on the floor, next to the gear lever;  the key cannot be removed until the gear lever is in reverse.

The principle is that, as it gets so cold in Sweden (and other Nordic countries) in winter, it is too easy for the handbrake (discs ?) to get frozen onto the wheels.

The routine is simple :

    1 - stop car, handbrake ON
    2 - clutch DOWN, engage reverse
    3 - ignition OFF
    4 - clutch up, handbrake OFF
    5 - remove key - and self from car  :D

This also trains one in good practice to check hand brake on, then depress the clutch before switching on the ignition.


*** It also sounds a lot more complicated than it is in practice  ;D ***
Logged
If at first you don't succeed -
use a bigger hammer
*

genem

  • *****
  • Posts: 2140
  • I'm not completely daft. Some pieces are missing.
  • Name: Gene Maxwell
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2010, 08:12:04 PM »
...so how to you park a SAAB facing up hill on a hill ?


 
Logged
If its not broken you are not trying hard enough....
*

coolcamper55

  • *******
  • Posts: 959
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2010, 08:27:30 PM »
Place two bricks behind the rear wheels, these are available as an option from Saab :D :D
Logged
*

Lislandy

  • *
  • Posts: 22
    • LaSalle Trim
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2010, 08:57:30 PM »
lol

Well LR realised their mistake today!  >:(   LR warranty, guarantees you a like for like vehicle (not quite what I LIKE, but hey ho!)

but saying that, a brand new Disco 4 beats a VW passat, hands down!  ;D
Logged
AKA LisaDefender110    
Beast (08 110XS SW)
Bertie (78ish 109)
*

python

  • *******
  • Posts: 2679
  • its not a landrover if it doesn't leak oil.
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2010, 09:04:52 PM »
Well done. Time to and test it in the snow.
Logged
my name, JON
disco 200 tdi,
disco 300 tdi
110 v8
3 x freelanders td4
1965 series 2a 109 crewcab.
series 3 on galvy chassis
disco 200 tdi,
disco 3.9 v8 lpg
disco 3,9. no lpg????

amature radio callsign MM6MIS
*

jay2578

Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2010, 09:13:08 PM »
Nice, they`re very capable... take it for a real good test over some harsh terrain, I bet it makes it easily
Logged
*

badger12

  • *
  • Posts: 21
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2010, 07:59:56 PM »
Well mines up n running again.
Called an auto leccy. He simply tightened a few connections and sprayed WD40 (after doing a 'head read' and no faults showing) Purring again. Wrapped up tonight and hopefully will fire up no probs tomorrow ....
Logged
*

sthrifty

  • *******
  • Posts: 2066
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2010, 08:38:24 PM »
Just dont test the disco 4 the way I did lets just say am barred from Thrifty Rentals ;D
Logged
1995 300 tdi csw 110
series 3 109 2.25p
ex mil 1986 90 s/t 2.5na
88on galv chassis needs rebuild and more
Disco m reg 2l mpi
[/
*

Lislandy

  • *
  • Posts: 22
    • LaSalle Trim
Re: Maybe Beastless until 2011
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2010, 09:46:57 PM »
WOOHOO! fab news badger12

They hadn't even looked at mine yesterday! So think it's a definite...not gonna be ready before xmas  >:(

Not keen on the Disco, not my cup of tea at all, it's not my idea of driving! lol...it does just about everything for you :o
Not at all practical for me, the list of dislikes is getting longer by the minute!

lol sthrifty...I was a bit tempted to take it up the mountain today, but so scared of marking it, it's brand blinkin new, no marks what so ever!
I don't want to have to pay for even the tiniest of repairs! Bet they would charge me a fortune!
I even parked it at the other end of the car park today, didn't want some k**b smashing their door/trolley into it.

That's what I love about my Beast, everyone else comes of worst! lol...been sat in a carpark, when a women!!!!!  :o pulls into the space opposite so fast & cocky, bang, into the front of the Beast, she didn't see the bloody great winch on the front, should of seen her face, & the damage to her car!! lol (bet she aint so cocky now, when parking!)  My side steps, also take many a door impact! lol
Next best thing would be an armoured tank!!  ;D


Logged
AKA LisaDefender110    
Beast (08 110XS SW)
Bertie (78ish 109)
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »