HahaLove the truck matto, dead on TONKA!
Have fun!
thanks!!!
First ever landy! And im jumping right in !
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thanks!!!Can you recommend sow good alloys & AT’s? I dread to think of the road noise and fuel economy with the current tyres! HahaSet of nice alloys with some AT's for everyday/ greenlaning use, keep the tratter tyres for the mad stuff
Nice truck, looks well finished
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Take your pick with alloys, they're all much of a muchness, just what style you want I suppose. You could get some 2nd hand genuine LR or I always thought I'd go with 1 of those wheel and tyre packages you see in the LR magazines.
I'm running BFG AT ko2 and they're really good I think, but I'm fairly new to this myself. They ain't great on the wet roads but they don't just let go without warning like the cheap ATs I had on a freelander.
Stick to gravel/Dusty tracks/rocky lanes I reckon they're one of the best. But they don't like mud unless it's a thin layer and you can get em to grip on the stones underneath. Depending on what mileage I get out of them I'd buy them again.
Pic of when they were spanking new
EDIT they're quite quiet on the motorway as and fuel economy was 1-2 mpg worse than the road biased I had originally
I'm running BFG AT ko2 and they're really good I think, but I'm fairly new to this myself. They ain't great on the wet roads but they don't just let go without warning like the cheap ATs I had on a freelander.
Stick to gravel/Dusty tracks/rocky lanes I reckon they're one of the best. But they don't like mud unless it's a thin layer and you can get em to grip on the stones underneath. Depending on what mileage I get out of them I'd buy them again.
Pic of when they were spanking new
EDIT they're quite quiet on the motorway as and fuel economy was 1-2 mpg worse than the road biased I had originally
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No worries. I’ll sort some bits out for you and send them over. Apologies if I sounded harsh. It just a lot of people who go green laning often in lifted modified vehciles. Tend to venture off of the lanes onto private property and end up tearing up the countryside and making a real mess. Which ultimately ends up in the lane being closed and often barricaded to motor vehiclesThank you for your informative reply
I completly agree with you regarding the tyres im starting to worry myself that they are completly impractical haha! I know this has obviously been built for mainly off road purpose but id like to get it more practical as i do want to use it for regular use as its now my main mode of transport haha!
Regarding the case of giving green laners a bad name im only young and completly i admit i dont know much of land rovers or green laning but thats why i have brought it so learn things and have fun in the process! I dont want to disrespect anyone and i havent brought it to abuse
If you could point me in the direction of my local club (im from nottingham by newark) that would be brilliant thank you!
And btw awesome photos!!
cheers, matt
Thanks for info! I will have a look on ebay and see if i can grab a set of wheels with some tyres on
and they look good! Thats something i will go for! CheersIts okay i understand id get upset if someone ruined my field ! As tempting as it is to go plowing through some field thats someone’s land at the end of the dayNo worries. I’ll sort some bits out for you and send them over. Apologies if I sounded harsh. It just a lot of people who go green laning often in lifted modified vehciles. Tend to venture off of the lanes onto private property and end up tearing up the countryside and making a real mess. Which ultimately ends up in the lane being closed and often barricaded to motor vehicles
i look forward to receiving some info on clubs, cheers 
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Uber cool looking truck fella make sure you have LOADS of security, both mechanical and electrical - the rate these things go missing at is scary and you wouldn't believe. Yours has all the right kit on as well, so be extra careful.
make sure you have LOADS of security, both mechanical and electrical - the rate these things go missing at is scary and you wouldn't believe. Yours has all the right kit on as well, so be extra careful.Thanks fella!! And im really worried about security myself! The steering wheel comes off so thats a startUber cool looking truck fella
im going to get pedal locks too , anything else you can recommend ? I live on a main busy road and it will be sitting outside my window so thats good i suppose haha
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Cat 1 alarm, Tracker of some sorts, steel pedal guard, hidden fuel cut off switches, the list goes on and on....you can never have enough !
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If you've got another car blocking the Landy in is a very effective way to help keep secure.
A lot of peeps aren't fans of a highly modded vehicle but it looks like you are going to have some fun
A lot of peeps aren't fans of a highly modded vehicle but it looks like you are going to have some fun
Im going to spend some money on decent security its worth the investment if it got nicked id be devistated :/ least its bright orange so if it did it would be easy to pick out !! Haha
I can block it in with my moms car but i suppose they would just ram it out the way lol!!! I live in a good area & there isnt much crime so fingers crossed it should good with some added security , i may even rent a garage out to keep it in , we shall seeIf you've got another car blocking the Landy in is a very effective way to help keep secure.
A lot of peeps aren't fans of a highly modded vehicle but it looks like you are going to have some fun
and i gathered that at first haha !! In my eyes it isnt distastefully modded, with some more suitable wheels (and maybe a colour change ) it wont look so severe ! Lol i would also like a cab on the back instead of an open pickup style !
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I love the colour nice looking truck that main road would it be the A46? I will keep an eye out next time I go to Lincoln
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I can block it in with my moms car but i suppose they would just ram it out the way lol!!! I live in a good area & there isnt much crime so fingers crossed it should good with some added security , i may even rent a garage out to keep it in , we shall see
Good luck finding a garage to rent that you can get it in
If you're really lucky you might find a removable security post in the fer sale sexsion.
No spam 'ere
I didnt even think about what i said then hahaha!! It wont fit in a normal garage lolGood luck finding a garage to rent that you can get it in
If you're really lucky you might find a removable security post in the fer sale sexsion.
No spam 'ere
and oooo i shall take a look then !
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Right here goes.Its okay i understand id get upset if someone ruined my field ! As tempting as it is to go plowing through some field thats someone’s land at the end of the day
The ALRC is an association of Land Rover clubs from across the country. Lots of clubs and most hold a trials event once per month. So there is something going on most weekends. The actual clubs are all individual, but if you join one, you are eligible to enter events of other clubs too. Trials are pretty cheap too, usually £25 entry. If you want to setup it's free and you often get an entire day playing off road.
There is a list of clubs here (under local):
http://www.alrc.co.uk/member_clubs.htm
There is a Nottingham club, but probably others that will be local to you as well. As I'm not sure the Nottingham club is actually a competitive club, i.e. they might not run actual trials:
http://www.nottslrc.co.uk/whats-on.html
ALRC clubs are great as it's Land Rover's only. Meaning highly competitive trials and one of the largest single make vehicle clubs. Your vehicle would be ideal for the newly create 'Q-class'. I trial in this class too. Many clubs also organise green laning and other off road activities.
You might also want to join this facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/558680897668108/
The AWDC is more diverse and often run larger regional events. Afraid I'm not a member, but details are here:
http://www.awdc.co.uk/
You might also find some other smaller local clubs that are independent from either the AWDC or the ALRC but run mixed vehicle make events.
Fantastic information thank you so much!!
i shall spend the rest of my evening looking through those , you are very helpful! Maybe one day we will meet at one of these events thanks again
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It's been a lomg time since I was in an ARC / ALRC Club, but unless their regulations have changed, yours might be overmodified for some competitive events. Plenty of non competitive fun to be had though> I don't like too much body modification myself normally, but it doesn't look half bad!
Id prefer to have non competitive fun for the moment
and i personally dont like the way they have cut the arches i may have it returned to standard in that way! If it wouldent be too expensive? Irl attach a picture of the mods it has!Attachments
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