Essex lanes

Big Stu 12 said:

That was in sudbury up springlands, it looked parked up.

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Yeah, that's my one then!!

Spike

uk-spike said:

Yeah, that's my one then!!

Spike

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I's know's where you live's, lol. I was just droping off someones passport., lol

I was going to leave a note saying hi,

uk-spike said:

Could bring one or two more with me if they're about

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Forgot to say more the merrier!
I doubt we'll be getting stuck but reassuring if there is a few more peeps.
I'll be with with a couple of mates. Spoken to them earlier and think 12:30 would be a safe bet for meeting up. Is that good for you?

I've planned a basic route and there is a layby on the A131 which would be a good meeting point. I'll PM you a map with a marker on it.

Have you got your recovery points sorted? I've got strops (3 & 8 mtr).
Hopefully won't need them

Mine won't be done this week. I stupidly agreed to change my mates engine in his escort van which is turning out to be a nightmare, especially as I'm having to swap parts over as the replacement engine he got is different.
Hopefully get a bit more done on Tiny over the weekend.

Nearly there Chris.

Sunday 8th May
Back to plan A
Bures website is now showing that its open this Sunday.
Spoken with Spike and meeting him there.

Just about to start my rain dance!

Did you sort your brakes out in the end Nick?

Brian S said:

Did you sort your brakes out in the end Nick?

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Mansfield managed to get the pistons cleaned up so all sorted. thanks for the advice.
I'll prob have to replace the calipers when the pads need doing again. Have to see how the money goes.

Roof lights all fitted and working now

Just got to route CB arial wire again and it'll be all good!

Got wiring to add for the work lights at the back and the cigar lighters to go in the back and the LED strobes...... At this point I should mention I hate doing little electrical projects like this - I prefer mains stuff!

After all of that, I have then got to re-drill the rear single seat bolt holes as when I removed them some months ago, 2 bolts snapped. That's got to be done for next weekend for charity rides at Rougham.

OH...... we need to organise a big laning day with everyone here!

whats everyone up to tomorrow, I am not seeing the kids. Bures Pit is out the question, due to cost.

Big Stu 12 said:

whats everyone up to tomorrow, I am not seeing the kids. Bures Pit is out the question, due to cost.

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Could do some lanes if there is more than just us to

Need to save some diesel as well though because it's Rougham coming up!

Anyone know of any TD5 defenders going that may be interested in a swap for a 2005 330d Sport Touring???

I take it all you lucky people have gone to Bures? Wanna see some pics if you have

I have just put my jates on the rear. Tow bar bolts had to be gas axed to remove them!

Bolted in rear seat, put spare wheel back on rear door. Started on wiring for rear electrics. Waiting for some multicore cable for the rear strobe bar.

Couldn't find any snail mounts for the cb antenna to go on the lightbar so will have to grab one off the bay

I also cleaned out inside today and hoovered it!! I had to use a shovel in some places lmfao!

Good to see you today Spike.
I only took a few photos / clips. Will get loaded up later today if not tomorrow.

Cheers
Nick.

Discodad said:

Good to see you today Spike.
I only took a few photos / clips. Will get loaded up later today if not tomorrow.
Cheers.
Nick.

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Hope you had a good day, want to see the pics, wish I could have come, hopefully be there in Oct.

Matt what strobe bar you got?

Co-Pang-Yang said:

Matt what strobe bar you got?

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Same as this 1250 Series Aerolite Lightbar from Britax (4ft) Got if off the bay a few weeks ago.

Put some indicators and brake lights in it the day after I picked it up.

Still a little nervous about putting it on the landy. Need to make it removable if I do. I am searching for an older cheap one (4ft still) so if it gets bust, it won't matter too much.

Would like to put the Britax on the van if I can find a cheep-o for the disco.

Oh and who had the hot pressure washer on here? Might want to use it one day in June if I may as I am starting on the welding soon and underneath is like a dried up swamp!!!!!

matthew2riches said:

I have just put my jates on the rear. Tow bar bolts had to be gas axed to remove them!

Started on wiring for rear electrics. Waiting for some multicore cable for the rear strobe bar.

I also cleaned out inside today and hoovered it!! I had to use a shovel in some places lmfao!

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About time you put them on, I got me tow bar sorted now as well, seems to tow no prob, lol.

I just got to run all the cabling for my rear lighting...... I was going to run loads of singles when I put the S scoket wiring in for the caravan.

You cleaned it, is that ready for next weekend, mines staying dirty I think, lol. may just take all my crap out.

I am hoping we get some rain to soften the ground for next weekend, but we have good weather while we are there, maybe sunny enough for a BBQ and get together on sat night.

matthew2riches said:

Oh and who had the hot pressure washer on here? Might want to use it one day in June if I may as I am starting on the welding soon and underneath is like a dried up swamp!!!!!

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It was Chris.... Poooooo still have not done my wheels wanted them done before the weekend...... when you about this week Chris?