OT: Defecting to the Dark Side
02-10-2007, 11:17 AM
#51
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
LOL! If that's the case, buy another!
Dave Milne wrote:
> It is the thing the Greenies love to hate - Chelsea Tractors (named after
> the area in London where the upmarket urban green wellie brigade made them
> popular).
>
> Dave (3 trucks, no cars) Milne
>
>
>
--
FRH
Dave Milne wrote:
> It is the thing the Greenies love to hate - Chelsea Tractors (named after
> the area in London where the upmarket urban green wellie brigade made them
> popular).
>
> Dave (3 trucks, no cars) Milne
>
>
>
--
FRH
02-10-2007, 11:17 AM
#52
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
LOL! If that's the case, buy another!
Dave Milne wrote:
> It is the thing the Greenies love to hate - Chelsea Tractors (named after
> the area in London where the upmarket urban green wellie brigade made them
> popular).
>
> Dave (3 trucks, no cars) Milne
>
>
>
--
FRH
Dave Milne wrote:
> It is the thing the Greenies love to hate - Chelsea Tractors (named after
> the area in London where the upmarket urban green wellie brigade made them
> popular).
>
> Dave (3 trucks, no cars) Milne
>
>
>
--
FRH
02-10-2007, 11:17 AM
#53
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
LOL! If that's the case, buy another!
Dave Milne wrote:
> It is the thing the Greenies love to hate - Chelsea Tractors (named after
> the area in London where the upmarket urban green wellie brigade made them
> popular).
>
> Dave (3 trucks, no cars) Milne
>
>
>
--
FRH
Dave Milne wrote:
> It is the thing the Greenies love to hate - Chelsea Tractors (named after
> the area in London where the upmarket urban green wellie brigade made them
> popular).
>
> Dave (3 trucks, no cars) Milne
>
>
>
--
FRH
02-10-2007, 11:35 AM
#54
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
Dave Milne wrote:
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all
> working except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't
> care about. No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones
> so fingers crossed.
Heating element probably failed the same way the Jeep ones do.
Broken connection wire in the seat bottom. Might take the cover
off and look.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet.../seatheat.html
--
DougW
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all
> working except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't
> care about. No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones
> so fingers crossed.
Heating element probably failed the same way the Jeep ones do.
Broken connection wire in the seat bottom. Might take the cover
off and look.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet.../seatheat.html
--
DougW
02-10-2007, 11:35 AM
#55
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
Dave Milne wrote:
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all
> working except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't
> care about. No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones
> so fingers crossed.
Heating element probably failed the same way the Jeep ones do.
Broken connection wire in the seat bottom. Might take the cover
off and look.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet.../seatheat.html
--
DougW
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all
> working except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't
> care about. No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones
> so fingers crossed.
Heating element probably failed the same way the Jeep ones do.
Broken connection wire in the seat bottom. Might take the cover
off and look.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet.../seatheat.html
--
DougW
02-10-2007, 11:35 AM
#56
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
Dave Milne wrote:
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all
> working except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't
> care about. No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones
> so fingers crossed.
Heating element probably failed the same way the Jeep ones do.
Broken connection wire in the seat bottom. Might take the cover
off and look.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet.../seatheat.html
--
DougW
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all
> working except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't
> care about. No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones
> so fingers crossed.
Heating element probably failed the same way the Jeep ones do.
Broken connection wire in the seat bottom. Might take the cover
off and look.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet.../seatheat.html
--
DougW
02-10-2007, 11:35 AM
#57
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
Dave Milne wrote:
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all
> working except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't
> care about. No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones
> so fingers crossed.
Heating element probably failed the same way the Jeep ones do.
Broken connection wire in the seat bottom. Might take the cover
off and look.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet.../seatheat.html
--
DougW
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all
> working except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't
> care about. No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones
> so fingers crossed.
Heating element probably failed the same way the Jeep ones do.
Broken connection wire in the seat bottom. Might take the cover
off and look.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet.../seatheat.html
--
DougW
02-10-2007, 12:22 PM
#58
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
It was -2 here yesterday (-19C) and I will admit that I miss the heated
seats my last 2 cars....
Real Jeeps are only heated when they are on fire...
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:temzh.252035$QY6.116213@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all working
> except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't care about.
> No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones so fingers
> crossed.
>
> Dave
>
> "Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:45cdec8d$0$24735$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> I'm not slammin' your new purchase Dave, I personally like them, a lot,
> but
>> here in NC-USA, you see lots and lots of them in the "buy here pay here"
>> type car lots,(that's for folks with troubled credit), and can pick 'em
>> up
>> very cheap. Seems after just a few years they develop electrical
>> problems,
>> and every one I've ever looked at to consider purchasing was leaking at
>> those rear overhead windows. It costs a lot here to keep them up. I know
>> that to meet US standards they must undergo different electrical and
>> crash
>> modifications, and that may be part of the cause, I don't know.
>>
>> Again, not slamming yours, I honestly would buy one if it weren't for the
>> aforementioned problems.
>>
>> Hope you enjoy it!
>>
>> Spdloader
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
>> > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take
>> > collection
>> > next week.
>> > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live
>> > without a Real Chassis.
>> > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would
>> > want
>> > a longer wheelbase
>> > for pulling that weight.
>> > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18"
>> > wheels, and electric everything
>> > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok.
>> >
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg
>> >
>> > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix
>> > the
>> > Waggy.
>> >
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
seats my last 2 cars....
Real Jeeps are only heated when they are on fire...
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:temzh.252035$QY6.116213@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all working
> except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't care about.
> No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones so fingers
> crossed.
>
> Dave
>
> "Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:45cdec8d$0$24735$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> I'm not slammin' your new purchase Dave, I personally like them, a lot,
> but
>> here in NC-USA, you see lots and lots of them in the "buy here pay here"
>> type car lots,(that's for folks with troubled credit), and can pick 'em
>> up
>> very cheap. Seems after just a few years they develop electrical
>> problems,
>> and every one I've ever looked at to consider purchasing was leaking at
>> those rear overhead windows. It costs a lot here to keep them up. I know
>> that to meet US standards they must undergo different electrical and
>> crash
>> modifications, and that may be part of the cause, I don't know.
>>
>> Again, not slamming yours, I honestly would buy one if it weren't for the
>> aforementioned problems.
>>
>> Hope you enjoy it!
>>
>> Spdloader
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
>> > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take
>> > collection
>> > next week.
>> > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live
>> > without a Real Chassis.
>> > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would
>> > want
>> > a longer wheelbase
>> > for pulling that weight.
>> > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18"
>> > wheels, and electric everything
>> > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok.
>> >
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg
>> >
>> > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix
>> > the
>> > Waggy.
>> >
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
02-10-2007, 12:22 PM
#59
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
It was -2 here yesterday (-19C) and I will admit that I miss the heated
seats my last 2 cars....
Real Jeeps are only heated when they are on fire...
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:temzh.252035$QY6.116213@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all working
> except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't care about.
> No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones so fingers
> crossed.
>
> Dave
>
> "Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:45cdec8d$0$24735$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> I'm not slammin' your new purchase Dave, I personally like them, a lot,
> but
>> here in NC-USA, you see lots and lots of them in the "buy here pay here"
>> type car lots,(that's for folks with troubled credit), and can pick 'em
>> up
>> very cheap. Seems after just a few years they develop electrical
>> problems,
>> and every one I've ever looked at to consider purchasing was leaking at
>> those rear overhead windows. It costs a lot here to keep them up. I know
>> that to meet US standards they must undergo different electrical and
>> crash
>> modifications, and that may be part of the cause, I don't know.
>>
>> Again, not slamming yours, I honestly would buy one if it weren't for the
>> aforementioned problems.
>>
>> Hope you enjoy it!
>>
>> Spdloader
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
>> > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take
>> > collection
>> > next week.
>> > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live
>> > without a Real Chassis.
>> > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would
>> > want
>> > a longer wheelbase
>> > for pulling that weight.
>> > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18"
>> > wheels, and electric everything
>> > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok.
>> >
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg
>> >
>> > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix
>> > the
>> > Waggy.
>> >
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
seats my last 2 cars....
Real Jeeps are only heated when they are on fire...
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:temzh.252035$QY6.116213@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all working
> except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't care about.
> No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones so fingers
> crossed.
>
> Dave
>
> "Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:45cdec8d$0$24735$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> I'm not slammin' your new purchase Dave, I personally like them, a lot,
> but
>> here in NC-USA, you see lots and lots of them in the "buy here pay here"
>> type car lots,(that's for folks with troubled credit), and can pick 'em
>> up
>> very cheap. Seems after just a few years they develop electrical
>> problems,
>> and every one I've ever looked at to consider purchasing was leaking at
>> those rear overhead windows. It costs a lot here to keep them up. I know
>> that to meet US standards they must undergo different electrical and
>> crash
>> modifications, and that may be part of the cause, I don't know.
>>
>> Again, not slamming yours, I honestly would buy one if it weren't for the
>> aforementioned problems.
>>
>> Hope you enjoy it!
>>
>> Spdloader
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
>> > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take
>> > collection
>> > next week.
>> > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live
>> > without a Real Chassis.
>> > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would
>> > want
>> > a longer wheelbase
>> > for pulling that weight.
>> > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18"
>> > wheels, and electric everything
>> > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok.
>> >
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg
>> >
>> > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix
>> > the
>> > Waggy.
>> >
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
02-10-2007, 12:22 PM
#60
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Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
It was -2 here yesterday (-19C) and I will admit that I miss the heated
seats my last 2 cars....
Real Jeeps are only heated when they are on fire...
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:temzh.252035$QY6.116213@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all working
> except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't care about.
> No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones so fingers
> crossed.
>
> Dave
>
> "Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:45cdec8d$0$24735$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> I'm not slammin' your new purchase Dave, I personally like them, a lot,
> but
>> here in NC-USA, you see lots and lots of them in the "buy here pay here"
>> type car lots,(that's for folks with troubled credit), and can pick 'em
>> up
>> very cheap. Seems after just a few years they develop electrical
>> problems,
>> and every one I've ever looked at to consider purchasing was leaking at
>> those rear overhead windows. It costs a lot here to keep them up. I know
>> that to meet US standards they must undergo different electrical and
>> crash
>> modifications, and that may be part of the cause, I don't know.
>>
>> Again, not slamming yours, I honestly would buy one if it weren't for the
>> aforementioned problems.
>>
>> Hope you enjoy it!
>>
>> Spdloader
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
>> > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take
>> > collection
>> > next week.
>> > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live
>> > without a Real Chassis.
>> > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would
>> > want
>> > a longer wheelbase
>> > for pulling that weight.
>> > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18"
>> > wheels, and electric everything
>> > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok.
>> >
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg
>> >
>> > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix
>> > the
>> > Waggy.
>> >
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
seats my last 2 cars....
Real Jeeps are only heated when they are on fire...
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:temzh.252035$QY6.116213@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all working
> except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't care about.
> No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones so fingers
> crossed.
>
> Dave
>
> "Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:45cdec8d$0$24735$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> I'm not slammin' your new purchase Dave, I personally like them, a lot,
> but
>> here in NC-USA, you see lots and lots of them in the "buy here pay here"
>> type car lots,(that's for folks with troubled credit), and can pick 'em
>> up
>> very cheap. Seems after just a few years they develop electrical
>> problems,
>> and every one I've ever looked at to consider purchasing was leaking at
>> those rear overhead windows. It costs a lot here to keep them up. I know
>> that to meet US standards they must undergo different electrical and
>> crash
>> modifications, and that may be part of the cause, I don't know.
>>
>> Again, not slamming yours, I honestly would buy one if it weren't for the
>> aforementioned problems.
>>
>> Hope you enjoy it!
>>
>> Spdloader
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
>> > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take
>> > collection
>> > next week.
>> > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live
>> > without a Real Chassis.
>> > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would
>> > want
>> > a longer wheelbase
>> > for pulling that weight.
>> > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18"
>> > wheels, and electric everything
>> > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok.
>> >
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg
>> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg
>> >
>> > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix
>> > the
>> > Waggy.
>> >
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>