Loving my clearance

[Sweety]

Originally Posted by Adz

Thoes "BUMPERS" ARE GOING if I have anything to do with it

Best ( & legal ) place for a off roading 4x4

Up here people are getting done for having their number plates in the windscreen

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

Originally Posted by Sweety

Up here people are getting done for having their number plates in the windscreen

dont plates have to be vertical and free from reflection.

was it cosmic that had his on front of roof rack?

perhaps a vertical a bar could be its home alex.

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

dont plates have to be vertical and free from reflection.

was it cosmic that had his on front of roof rack?

perhaps a vertical a bar could be its home alex.

Not a bad idea. I'll leave it where it is fior a while and see how I get on. If I bump it off I'll replace it

[rustic]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Not a bad idea. I'll leave it where it is fior a while and see how I get on. If I bump it off I'll replace it

Problem is, if you go to an area which you are unsure if you should be using the track, you might leave a very slight clue that you were there, should the plate come off.
Then if your vehicle is seen by plod on your way home, then you will be stopped and the rest of the vehicle inspected for all the other vehicle offences.

A missing No. plate won't help their monthly crime figures, but taking a vehicle off the road as being unfit or dangerous will.

So if you keep the plate there, order one or two now.
Otherwise the vehicle is off the road while you wait for a new one.


There seems to be a lack of forward planning here, with a let's see what happens if, attitude.
You need to look at the consequences of your actions. A risk assessment.

It started with you crawling under the truck, whilst it was only supported on the jack, the consequences of this could have been fatal.
Then you wanted to use tirfor winch without looking at the dangers of it's use.
Then there is the risk to pedestrians and other road users with your skull crusher bar, then the exhaust fumes getting into the cab which could cause passengers in the car to be overcome by fumes or worse...
Then you decide to remove a perfectly good air filter and replace it with a bit of pond filter, against all advice from members, mind you, following your action, you got the consequences of this one.
Are you waiting for the consequences of your other actions BEFORE you learn.

You started off with your signature of..
"Put a spanner in my hands and bad things happen"

You knew at the very beginning that you lacked the necessary skills to do these jobs.
Alex, in my opinion... you still do.

Have you not learnt that you are pushing your luck. You have had a few warnings.
Even the Terrano weeps for you.

I am getting tired of advising you to take care, others probably think I am harsh,
but Alex, you are a likeable guy, you have enthusiasm that I wished I could get back, but as the years go by, I realise that I have less time in front, than I have behind, and then I value my life and health that I have left.
You have to think of others, like your family, what risk do they face when they travel with you.

For example:
If your engine cuts out at 70 mph on the motorway, how will following vehicles avoid you as you come to a stop?

I probably over plan, like I use axle stands when working under a vehicle, but I also place the wheel under the chassis too.
When I use ladders, I foot the ladder, with weights, or tie it to the decking, but also tie off the ladder at the top.
When I work on "electrickery" I remove the fuse and put that in my pocket, and I then use two neon screw drivers to check for live wires before I disconnect anything, even then, I place my spare hand in my pocket, to avoid the risk of an electric shock across the body.

Others call this common sense.

WHY am I wasting my time writing all this, on a Sunday morning, when I have better things to do?
ALEX.. because I care...

If people think I am going on, then tell me to stop, and I will.
As you can tell, I feel quite strongly on this.

With best regards,

Uncle Richard (Rustic)

[Adz]

Rustic

You will NEVER be told to stop

[Adz]

Originally Posted by Sweety

Up here people are getting done for having their number plates in the windscreen

Comes down to local "plod"...
As far as the MOT goes it has to be on the front & vertical as already said

For me its the perfect place as it can not get covered in dirt or be broken / pulled off when off road.

4x4 & certain sports cars have them on the bonnet as a sticker, unless it left the factory like that it is illegal

[rustic]

Duplicate post sorry

[firebobby]

Good advice Rustic, but that's all we can do is advise mate

[AlexD333]

Cheers rustic, tis a nice post.

I sure do know ive made a few silly choices but at the same time you do learn from them. Luckily for me i usually have the advantage of working at a main dealer which gives me access to guys who are willing to help and along with you guys on here giving me advise and mechanical help im in a good place.

I will look into repositioning the front number plate but it will have to be on hold for the time being, as is off-roading for now till I get e snorkel sorted, and saying that, the winch has to go on too!

I Ike to think I have learnt from what you have told me, wether it be an alternative option or in the case of my bumpers, what to watch out for.m

[Adz]

The bumpers HAVE to go

[rustic]

Alex, I really hope this works out for you, probably best to post your ideas, first, before getting the toolbox out, benefit from the many many years of experience that most of us have. Some more than others...
There are dozens of members all willing to help you, and to help other fellow members of course, I think this is the main reason that people enjoy this forum.

Great to be here.

Take care, don't take chances.

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by rustic

Alex, I really hope this works out for you, probably best to post your ideas, first, before getting the toolbox out, benefit from the many many years of experience that most of us have. Some more than others...
There are dozens of members all willing to help you, and to help other fellow members of course, I think this is the main reason that people enjoy this forum.

Great to be here.

Take care, don't take chances.

Thanks dude, I do certainly use you guys on here

I like to think I ask before I do, only thing was I didn't have pics of my bumpers.

But yeah the air filter thing was a silly idea, mixed with the fact that my air intake it on display for the wheels

Luckily it's such a resilient engine.

The only thing I can think of is debris getting into the air intake (past the filter) shut the power off on my truck?

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Adz

The bumpers HAVE to go

Hey it's like marmite, you either love it or hate it

[Adz]

[Sweety]

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

dont plates have to be vertical and free from reflection.

was it cosmic that had his on front of roof rack?

perhaps a vertical a bar could be its home alex.

Yes Cosmic mounted both number plates on his roof rack & the rear also had extra tail lights etc fitted aswell