a little about myself

13-12-2008, 20:06

please reed all of this if you stop halfway you might get the wrong idea about me

Hi all my name is paul, mates call me Stabs, or Rocky i've only just joined but finding this website of great use to me, i'll tell you a little about myself at the risk of being run over at a meet or booted off the site i must confess i am 1st and formost a landrover defender 90 fan i've had 4 up to now and i have had great fun i've had them side ways, upside down up to the window sill's in a river and crushed by a 14tf fall backwards.

i love them however i have one major problem i buy one i take it to pieces rebuild it then kill it.

I've been looking for a little more comfort and style in a 4x4 and something that i won't instantly stip down to nut and bolt and suprisingly i settled for a 2002 2.7td ex durham county council van in yellow with flashing light bar and warning livery covered rear door.

why you might ask? well it caught my eye surely thats enough it has good running gear big wheels ( second set off road tyres already on order) a heater that works (not standard on a LR) and big comfy seats and the one thing that i have craved so much on those long cold wet days greenlaneing CUP HOLDER! yes a cup holder no more hot tea over the twins when out driving.

Anyway i'm loving it although it is causing me some problems at the minute got the odd problem or two but luckerly the seller is willing to do some of the work to save his embarrisment on ebays feedback pages.

So heres my plan carry out a few modifications get it all ship shape keep my eyes peeled on here for a few meetings and see what the old van can do, so i'm looking forward to meeting some people and getting out and about with like minded people don't hold the LR thing against me i'm open minded and maybe you guys can convert me

i'm looking forward to it

Had help on here already with water in footwell so thanks to those that replied big help

extreme-4x4 · 13-12-2008, 20:10

hi and welcome... you'l be fine here . i have a freelander as well as a mav and some still talk to me.

great club

Paul · 13-12-2008, 20:12

Hi stabs. And welcome over here..

Paul

13-12-2008, 20:16

Hi stabs and welcome to the club!! -groovy-

13-12-2008, 20:16

good to know i'm not alone

floyd500b · 13-12-2008, 20:20

Welcome to the club stabs - also welcome to Nissan which will introduce another word to your vocabulary - Reliability(not one in LR's dictionary)

Cheers

Graham :smile:

elty001 · 13-12-2008, 20:21

iv'e owned a range of 4x4s over the years,2 zuki sj's,a vit a shogun and i'm on my second terrano in two years so dont worry about it all are welcome. :smile:

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i have a freelander as well as a mav and some still talk to me.

not so sure now you have just said that mate

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Deleted Member D · 13-12-2008, 20:21

Were out tomoz in the Yorky dales if you can mekit bud.
Not bothered which truk you use tbh.
Each to his own I say.

Ive always seen landiz as working type farming type thingys.

:
Now Trols and Cruisers are a different kettle of fish. Style, power, strength, ability with some comfort thrown in too.

If you bring your Landy tho you can be rest assured cos I have a good selection of straps and a good strong tow bar too.

:

13-12-2008, 20:25

and so the banter begins i will test this nissan thoroughly and see i must admit though it is quieter and warmer than any 90 i've owned so looking good time will tell anyone here from preston lancs or surrounding area

extreme-4x4 · 13-12-2008, 20:26

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Originally Posted by stabs

good to know i'm not alone

your the lucky one you got a proper landrover. im the one who bought a pile of sh

but i learned me lesson . defender next time for the wife, school run and shoppin when i can afford it

i love the maverick for me. id only kill a defender anyway or spend loads on it

13-12-2008, 20:36

[quote="dadba"]Were out tomoz in the Yorky dales if you can mekit bud.
Not bothered which truk you use tbh.
Each to his own I say.

Ive always seen landiz as working type farming type thingys.

:
Now Trols and Cruisers are a different kettle of fish. Style, power, strength, ability with some comfort thrown in too.

If you bring your Landy tho you can be rest assured cos I have a good selection of straps and a good strong tow bar too.

can't make it pal sorry But maybe next time (previous engagement) just to clear uo not got LR now just my terrano

(RIP) PLANK · 13-12-2008, 20:38

welcome, we own all sorts of stuff on here, and the ongoing banter with land rover (and other 4x4 owners) is a lively and welcome adition. If you look n the gallery you will see lots of off road photos of Nissans and land rovers out together, the first off road difference that struck me is that the T2 has lower gears in low ratio than the land rover :!:

wolf · 13-12-2008, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

hi and welcome... you'l be fine here . i have a freelander as well as a mav and some still talk to me.

great club

Some!? some! point them out ill soon sort em!! lol

welcome to the club mate!

iandouglas · 13-12-2008, 21:06

HI STABS.
WELCOME TO THE CLUB .
IVE LEAD QUITE A FEW GREENLANES DAYS IN
MY DISCOVERY .
NEVER WORRIED ABOUT BREAKING DOWN ,AFTER ALL WITH ALL THESE NISSANS/MAVERICKS WITH ME I KNOW/hope THEY WILL TOW ME TO NEAREST ROAD TO GET ME RECOVERED. :P
not happened yet touch wood .
rgds.iandouglas
ps hope you can get to one of the greenlaning days.

Deleted Member S · 13-12-2008, 21:35

Hi Stabs & welcome to the club 8) I like the look of the LR90

ops: but just don't fit in them

: TBH I think you'll get a nice surprize at what your T2 can do offroad 8)

13-12-2008, 20:06	#1
stabs Guest Posts: n/a	a little about myself please reed all of this if you stop halfway you might get the wrong idea about me Hi all my name is paul, mates call me Stabs, or Rocky i've only just joined but finding this website of great use to me, i'll tell you a little about myself at the risk of being run over at a meet or booted off the site i must confess i am 1st and formost a landrover defender 90 fan i've had 4 up to now and i have had great fun i've had them side ways, upside down up to the window sill's in a river and crushed by a 14tf fall backwards. i love them however i have one major problem i buy one i take it to pieces rebuild it then kill it. I've been looking for a little more comfort and style in a 4x4 and something that i won't instantly stip down to nut and bolt and suprisingly i settled for a 2002 2.7td ex durham county council van in yellow with flashing light bar and warning livery covered rear door. why you might ask? well it caught my eye surely thats enough it has good running gear big wheels ( second set off road tyres already on order) a heater that works (not standard on a LR) and big comfy seats and the one thing that i have craved so much on those long cold wet days greenlaneing CUP HOLDER! yes a cup holder no more hot tea over the twins when out driving. Anyway i'm loving it although it is causing me some problems at the minute got the odd problem or two but luckerly the seller is willing to do some of the work to save his embarrisment on ebays feedback pages. So heres my plan carry out a few modifications get it all ship shape keep my eyes peeled on here for a few meetings and see what the old van can do, so i'm looking forward to meeting some people and getting out and about with like minded people don't hold the LR thing against me i'm open minded and maybe you guys can convert me i'm looking forward to it Had help on here already with water in footwell so thanks to those that replied big help

13-12-2008, 20:12	#3
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Hi stabs. And welcome over here.. Paul __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

13-12-2008, 20:21	#8
Deleted Member D Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,441	Welcome along Were out tomoz in the Yorky dales if you can mekit bud. Not bothered which truk you use tbh. Each to his own I say. Ive always seen landiz as working type farming type thingys. : Now Trols and Cruisers are a different kettle of fish. Style, power, strength, ability with some comfort thrown in too. If you bring your Landy tho you can be rest assured cos I have a good selection of straps and a good strong tow bar too. :

13-12-2008, 20:36	#11
stabs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Welcome along [quote="dadba"]Were out tomoz in the Yorky dales if you can mekit bud. Not bothered which truk you use tbh. Each to his own I say. Ive always seen landiz as working type farming type thingys. : Now Trols and Cruisers are a different kettle of fish. Style, power, strength, ability with some comfort thrown in too. If you bring your Landy tho you can be rest assured cos I have a good selection of straps and a good strong tow bar too. can't make it pal sorry But maybe next time (previous engagement) just to clear uo not got LR now just my terrano

13-12-2008, 21:06	#14
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF HI STABS. WELCOME TO THE CLUB . IVE LEAD QUITE A FEW GREENLANES DAYS IN MY DISCOVERY . NEVER WORRIED ABOUT BREAKING DOWN ,AFTER ALL WITH ALL THESE NISSANS/MAVERICKS WITH ME I KNOW/hope THEY WILL TOW ME TO NEAREST ROAD TO GET ME RECOVERED. :P not happened yet touch wood . rgds.iandouglas ps hope you can get to one of the greenlaning days.

13-12-2008, 20:10	#2
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	hi and welcome... you'l be fine here . i have a freelander as well as a mav and some still talk to me. great club

13-12-2008, 20:16	#4
Deleted Member Guest Posts: n/a	*Hi stabs and welcome to the club!! -groovy-*

13-12-2008, 20:20	#6
floyd500b Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 553	Welcome to the club stabs - also welcome to Nissan which will introduce another word to your vocabulary - Reliability(not one in LR's dictionary) Cheers Graham :smile:

13-12-2008, 20:25	#9
stabs Guest Posts: n/a	and so the banter begins i will test this nissan thoroughly and see i must admit though it is quieter and warmer than any 90 i've owned so looking good time will tell anyone here from preston lancs or surrounding area

13-12-2008, 20:38	#12
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	welcome, we own all sorts of stuff on here, and the ongoing banter with land rover (and other 4x4 owners) is a lively and welcome adition. If you look n the gallery you will see lots of off road photos of Nissans and land rovers out together, the first off road difference that struck me is that the T2 has lower gears in low ratio than the land rover :!:

13-12-2008, 21:35	#15
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	Hi Stabs & welcome to the club 8) I like the look of the LR90 ops: but just don't fit in them : TBH I think you'll get a nice surprize at what your T2 can do offroad 8)