Almost a owner - 1994 Terrano 2 2.4SFI - Page 3

lfteixeira · 26-03-2018, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Well that escalated quickly!!!!

Fair play mate it's starting to look great

Patience isn't a word in my vocabulary...

lfteixeira · 26-03-2018, 20:40

Well, even with a screw on the tyre, sunday morning was time for another drive!!!

It ended like this:

lfteixeira · 26-03-2018, 20:49

A couple of videos, sorry for the low quality!

https://youtu.be/JDR-rqgV630

https://youtu.be/ctpe503L5cI

Thomas61 · 26-03-2018, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfteixeira

What shape?
All his wheels are round!!!

Now seriously, i didn't understand your doubt.

Must just be the photo angle. My truck looked like it had a great big dent once and that was just a reflection, still had to walk up to it to check though

. On the second photo from the bottom of your trucks on that slope, your friends rear wheel looks like it has taken a knock when you zoom in on it.

lfteixeira · 26-03-2018, 20:54

Today the Terrano when through the car wash (2 times)...

The AC was recharged today and now it makes cold air (very cold!!).

I left the Terrano in the tyre shop to balance the tyres, align the steering and fix the tyre.

Now it's time to take car of the audio... (both music and CB Radio)

lfteixeira · 26-03-2018, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas61

Must just be the photo angle. My truck looked like it had a great big dent once and that was just a reflection, still had to walk up to it to check though

. On the second photo from the bottom of your trucks on that slope, your friends rear wheel looks like it has taken a knock when you zoom in on it.

OK, got it.

But they are ok, rusty, but ok.

terranosaurusdoug · 26-03-2018, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas61

Must just be the photo angle. My truck looked like it had a great big dent once and that was just a reflection, still had to walk up to it to check though

. On the second photo from the bottom of your trucks on that slope, your friends rear wheel looks like it has taken a knock when you zoom in on it.

Yeh its got a flat spot ain't it, must have been a decent whack to make it through that massive sidewall

Blocky10 · 26-03-2018, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfteixeira

What shape?
All his wheels are round!!!

Now seriously, i didn't understand your doubt.

He's a flat spot on the rim

lfteixeira · 28-03-2018, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky10

He's a flat spot on the rim

Here?

terranosaurusdoug · 28-03-2018, 11:32

yeh that's the one

lfteixeira · 28-03-2018, 18:09

Guys, i need your input.

In the last 4x4 i had i installed a Alan 78 radio with a 600mm antenna.
Nice setup and quality...

Now i'm searching a CB radio and i'm thinking in a portable version, like the Alan 42 Multi (Link to website)

Pros: No setup, easy to use and it can travel with me even outside the car.
Cons: Sound quality? Distance?

Do anybody has experience with this kind of portable CB?

Blocky10 · 28-03-2018, 18:25

There's a couple on here who use hand held radios with extended ariel and mic's.
Well I think there is

solarman216 · 28-03-2018, 19:39

I have had one of those Alan 42 no problem with it and OK with a roof antenna, but they do not like getting we, that is how mine was killed, Rick

lfteixeira · 31-03-2018, 20:02

Thanks for the input.
If i must use a external antenna (as expected) i will go for a fixed radio.

Now let's talk about rims.

I have the stock 15" steel rims, i'm thinking of buying a set of 15" 8J with 30mm negative offset (keeping the 235/75 tyres).

What's your 5 cents on this change?

lfteixeira · 16-04-2018, 12:47

Well, still alive.

From the last update:
- A set 30mm wheel spacers
- New radio
- New CB Radio
- And a BIG antena

As usual, a couple of pictures!

Some horses...

The first one stuck:

Some scenic views:

The second one stuck (and the most heavy!)

The little Vitara did try, but no show!

The hole:

And the team!

We tryd to pull the Terrano to the front (with 2 other Terranos II, but nothing). I ended up pulling it from behind with a couple of hard pulls. And i kept the momentum for around 50 mts in a little Tug Of War!!!

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28-03-2018, 19:39	#43
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	I have had one of those Alan 42 no problem with it and OK with a roof antenna, but they do not like getting we, that is how mine was killed, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

26-03-2018, 20:40	#32
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Well, even with a screw on the tyre, sunday morning was time for another drive!!! It ended like this:

26-03-2018, 20:49	#33
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	A couple of videos, sorry for the low quality! https://youtu.be/JDR-rqgV630 https://youtu.be/ctpe503L5cI

26-03-2018, 20:54	#35
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Today the Terrano when through the car wash (2 times)... The AC was recharged today and now it makes cold air (very cold!!). I left the Terrano in the tyre shop to balance the tyres, align the steering and fix the tyre. Now it's time to take car of the audio... (both music and CB Radio)

28-03-2018, 11:32	#40
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	yeh that's the one

28-03-2018, 18:09	#41
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Guys, i need your input. In the last 4x4 i had i installed a Alan 78 radio with a 600mm antenna. Nice setup and quality... Now i'm searching a CB radio and i'm thinking in a portable version, like the Alan 42 Multi (Link to website) Pros: No setup, easy to use and it can travel with me even outside the car. Cons: Sound quality? Distance? Do anybody has experience with this kind of portable CB?

28-03-2018, 18:25	#42
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	There's a couple on here who use hand held radios with extended ariel and mic's. Well I think there is

31-03-2018, 20:02	#44
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Thanks for the input. If i must use a external antenna (as expected) i will go for a fixed radio. Now let's talk about rims. I have the stock 15" steel rims, i'm thinking of buying a set of 15" 8J with 30mm negative offset (keeping the 235/75 tyres). What's your 5 cents on this change?

16-04-2018, 12:47	#45
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Well, still alive. From the last update: - A set 30mm wheel spacers - New radio - New CB Radio - And a BIG antena As usual, a couple of pictures! Some horses... The first one stuck: Some scenic views: The second one stuck (and the most heavy!) The little Vitara did try, but no show! The hole: And the team! We tryd to pull the Terrano to the front (with 2 other Terranos II, but nothing). I ended up pulling it from behind with a couple of hard pulls. And i kept the momentum for around 50 mts in a little Tug Of War!!!