1. uk_vette

    What top speed for a 300tdi defender 90 swb

    WOW, Well not in a condescending tone, but I didn't think they were that slow. My 3.0L LC runs around 112 mph on the satnav, and that's with 250,000 miles showing Gra.
  2. uk_vette

    Mastercraft Courser MT tyres? Any good?

    I find them no different than the BFG Muds. Here are my spare set, they stand over 32 inches. 265 x 70 x R17 (Not on a LR) . They even have the stud receptacle holes. Gra.
  3. uk_vette

    Fridges...

    . . . Really depends on how rough your going to be. If your generally sticking to tarmac roads, and some gravel, then it's easy. I fitted a 2000 watt inverter. I bought a table top fridge fro about £70 and a table top freezer for about £80. The ones that are about 500mm x 500mm x 500mm. They...
  4. uk_vette

    4x4 for Work

    . ^^^Agree^^^ For a day vehicle, that doesn't have to get you to work every day, or get the pregnant wife to the hospital, then a Land Rover is fine. The Defender had character. However for out and out reliability, I have to agree you need Toyota HiLux first and foremost. They can be made to...
  5. uk_vette

    I'm doing Morocco in September / October :)

    . Russia and Mongolia are on my "must do" list. Did you read the thread, some of the photos are amazing. If you have time, have a read here. Russia and Mongolia with lots of pictures the people are warm and inviting. If you haven't then just take a bit of time to read a few pages. The thing...
  6. uk_vette

    4x4 for Work

    . Nice double cab Hilux. Gra.
  7. uk_vette

    Stolen Vehicle Identity

    Are the red one and the green one the same? Look different to me. Gra.
  8. uk_vette

    I'm doing Morocco in September / October :)

    . If your heading for Russia, then one should surly head into Mongolia.:p:p:p . . Identify the truck ? . . . . If you have time, have a read here. Russia and Mongolia with lots of pictures Photos courtesy from UKGSer Caution, it is quite addictive, and you may lose a few days. UK ---->...
  9. uk_vette

    I'm doing Morocco in September / October :)

    . . No need toll charges. Toll free route to the Costa Brava I would prefer the drive down through central France, A75, Millau all the way. Its 1500 miles to drive to Algeciras, most of the time. 24 mpg or better. £300 fuel each way. Gra.
  10. uk_vette

    anyone wanna admit to this ???????

    That's just too far off track. Won't the owner get some sort of reprimand for straying off the lane? Gra.
  11. uk_vette

    Paperwork to enter China

    Hi all, Does any one have recollection of the required permits and applications to enter China? I am looking for documents that are used to enter China. ie, but not limited to~: Customs entry documents. Customs exit documents The document that one fills in regarding the items within your...
  12. uk_vette

    South Africa.

    . Do the Bloukranse, Whats all this "try the bungee jumping " Even though it scares you shirtless, just do it. I have, got the photos and the tee shirt, and expect nothing less from you. Gra.
  13. uk_vette

    Vehicle vinyl wrapping - vistas

    . Nice, What price? Great for the trip to the Arctic, NoodKaap or some where. Gra
  14. uk_vette

    Vehicle vinyl wrapping - vistas

    . prices were some quotes I got from UK guys. My truck is in UK, couldn't bring it to China. No RHD allowed, only temporary import for 3 months can have RHD. Gra.
  15. uk_vette

    Vehicle vinyl wrapping - vistas

    Had a few quotes, range from about £1700 to £2700 I guess there are different printing methods, and of course, different quality film. But how to know the bad, from the acceptable, and to the good ? Gra.
  16. uk_vette

    Nordkapp, how many days drive?

    . Lyn, Some of them roads will destroy a caravan. Take a roof tent. Gra.
  17. uk_vette

    Nordkapp, how many days drive?

    . As Griff says, Don't take the caravan. It will get shaken to pieces. The way to do it is, (well the way we went) Harwich to Esbjerk = DFDS Ferry Drive to Hirtshals Hirtshals to Larvik = Color Line Over the tops to Bergen, the hug the coast go north. Ferrys are OK, and cheap. Gra.
  18. uk_vette

    Vehicle vinyl wrapping - vistas

    Hi again, I am looking for some thing like this, without the XWORLD graphix. . . . . . Any on care to comment on which looks better? What would a cost be? Gra.
  19. uk_vette

    Vehicle vinyl wrapping - vistas

    Hi all, Any one had this done? I am looking for some one (company) that does vinyl wrapping. I have a scenic vista in mind, and quite fancy a change. Any one here do it? Any one here know some one who does it? Gra.
  20. uk_vette

    The Story so far, My snotbag disco...

    So an Toyota Amazon is "Jap crap" Must remember that. Gra.