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rikyuu
Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 124
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2004 21:33 Post subject: Cannock Chase photos 9th Oct 2004 |
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hi all,
just recovering after a mad day at the Chase, glad to make it out in one piece!!! I think "challenging" would be an understatement in the Deli!! Had a fantastic time though.
Many thanks to Bill for organising it and the guys who lead us all around (didn't get a chance to say so as I thought we were meeting back at the visitors centre, but only one Paj turned up so I guess everyone must have headed off home.)
Great to meet some more club members (Paj club on this occasion).
PS, hope the Suzuki gets fixed up alright.
Here's some photos of the occasion....
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/946550 |
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Oldskool Beat Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 1582 Location: Corringham, Essex
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2004 22:30 Post subject: |
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Plenty of piccies there
I take it the Deli' performed well
Some of the gaps in between the trees looks a bit tight
and some nice deep tracks to pick up plenty of mud
Now for the cleaning _________________ Beat
I will not be held responsible for any loss of limbs or any other damage to Deli' or persons.
I am in no way a mechanic or auto electrician.
Just trying to help ;)
L400 LWB with toys |
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rikyuu
Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 124
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2004 22:44 Post subject: |
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There were some seriously hairy moments I can tell you!! Made Abingdon look like a walk in the park. There's a lot more trees up the Chase for a start!
Again, the Deli performed admirably, only the ground clearance let me down again (steps now even more squashed and a bigger lump hammer needed to bash out the breast plates this time!).
I need Paj wheels and/or a lift!!!!
PS photos 11, 12, 13 show the Deli stuck on a 'small' lump in the ground. Side step took the full weight fortunately(?) |
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Rusty Site Admin
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 3358 Location: Hampshire/Dorset border!
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 0:37 Post subject: |
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Some nice piccies there mate, thanks for sharing them with us 8) _________________
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Davel400
Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Posts: 11 Location: Southeast Queensland
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 0:38 Post subject: |
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rikyuu,
Looks like a lot of fun, I can't get the wife out of the vehicle to take that many photo's.
After my first outing I removed my steps, as I nearly wiped them off. I how also run MTR's and have a 2" lift which helps.
Regards _________________ Davel400
94 Delica SG 2.8TDI 4WD |
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rikyuu
Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 124
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 14:22 Post subject: |
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Davel400,
maybe you can help me, a 2" lift is just what I'm after. Did you do it yourself? Please could you tell me how it was done? And are you still running he standard tyre size, 235x75 R15? How does the lift affect the roll of the vehicle and does it still feel stable at large lean angles?
Sorry for all the question, hope you can help!!
Cheers |
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Rusty Site Admin
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 3358 Location: Hampshire/Dorset border!
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Davel400
Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Posts: 11 Location: Southeast Queensland
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 21:15 Post subject: |
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rikyuu wrote: |
Davel400,
maybe you can help me, a 2" lift is just what I'm after. Did you do it yourself? Please could you tell me how it was done? And are you still running he standard tyre size, 235x75 R15? How does the lift affect the roll of the vehicle and does it still feel stable at large lean angles?
Sorry for all the question, hope you can help!!
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Yes I am using the Ironman kit, I fitted their heavy duty springs and torsion bars which gave me the lift. I am running 9R15 Wangler MTR's, but wish to increase that to 10R15 in the future. Roll isn't any worse then standard, when I replace the shocks it will help a bit. 15 degrees is fine but I do feel a bit unsteady at 30 degrees side angle.
Overall its great with the lift and with the removal of the steps I have good ground clearance.
Regards
_________________ Davel400
94 Delica SG 2.8TDI 4WD |
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rikyuu
Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 124
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 22:13 Post subject: |
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Thank you for the info. I actually sent an email to west coast 4x4 yesterday, as apparently they are the UK Ironman stockist, for part number MITS031BKG which includes the springs. shocks and torsion bars. It this where you got yours from Davel400, how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
PS, I'm sure 30 degress will be quite enough for me!!!
cheers |
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Eagles
Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Posts: 801 Location: Croydon
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 0:40 Post subject: |
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Great pic's rikyuu. Looks like fun was had by all _________________ Steve 2000 bmw 325i sport , now Deli-less
"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough"
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Davel400
Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Posts: 11 Location: Southeast Queensland
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 9:52 Post subject: Ironman Suspension |
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rikyuu,
I can't remember how much it was, a couple of years now. I bought mine from the manufacturer here in OZ. I fitted the following ironman components:
MITS 031B REAR SPRINGS
MITS 025B LH/RH TORSION BARS
I didn't replace the shocks at the time as I had just got my front ECS shocks rebuilt. I'll be replacing these soon.
Regards _________________ Davel400
94 Delica SG 2.8TDI 4WD |
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rikyuu
Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 124
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 17:17 Post subject: |
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Ah, should have spotted you were over in Aus, I've got some rough prices though, about £260 for the springs and torsion bars and £120 for the shocks. It's certainly an option.
Thanks for your help! |
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