Hi all

Lobo · 07-05-2017, 14:43

I have owned mavericks for over 10 years now and love them to bits!
My last one died of rear end chassis rot ( not uncommon lol) and have just picked up an ex police Terry 2.7 '05 plate with 100k on it. 1 owner afetr police who diid full service every year til i got it. Clean coach work (miracle) and only minor surface rust on chassis legs.
Makes my teeth stick out when I go out to it every morning, especially now I put an original set of black Maverick wheels from my old one on it with some Maxxis bighorns!
After sorting out a couple of minor grizzles, white smoke on start up turned out to be a faulty glow plug.
Only issue now is a little excess vibration at idle and noisy dash when driving again from vibrations.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Also handy to know when buying you can look up on the VOSA website atv all previous MOTs and advisory's which helped me narrow down the field a bit.

Many thanks in advance and look forward to helping out when I can.
Cheers

Blocky10 · 07-05-2017, 16:29

Hi and welcome. After 10 years ownership of these, you should be able to offer quality advice too.
A photo or 2 would also stop the "we want photos brigade " pestering you

Lobo · 07-05-2017, 16:36

Lol, thanks and will do.

Lobo · 07-05-2017, 16:44

How do I post a pic? Not quite up to speed with this sort of thing

Blocky10 · 07-05-2017, 16:59

I use photobucket. I upload the photo there and copy and paste the img link into the thread.
Just this minute done this for Jim on his 3ltr thread and works well but others are having problems with photobucket

solarman216 · 07-05-2017, 21:23

Hi and welcome mate, I set my camera to low res, (around 100k res) take the pics, stick the mem card in the lappy then just use the paper clip icon and follow it through, Rick

micken · 08-05-2017, 10:36

Hi, and welcome to the forum

Banshee · 08-05-2017, 10:54

Welcome matey.

Being an ex police vehicle would I be right in thinking that there are a few extra "mounted cavalry" underneath the bonnet

emjaybee · 08-05-2017, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Welcome matey.

Being an ex police vehicle would I be right in thinking that there are a few extra "mounted cavalry" underneath the bonnet

British plod don't do that. They run standard vehicles. Even in the US they're rarely tuned, they just have updated drivetrains, brakes and suspension. If they need a more powerful vehicle they buy a more powerful vehicle.

Banshee · 08-05-2017, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by emjaybee

British plod don't do that. They run standard vehicles. Even in the US they're rarely tuned, they just have updated drivetrains, brakes and suspension. If they need a more powerful vehicle they buy a more powerful vehicle.

My dad had an ex Police S60 D5 that tried to kill me once

Looked awful, looked like it had been in a shootout there were that many holes in the dashboard

God it was a lightning bolt though

don simon · 08-05-2017, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by emjaybee

British plod don't do that. They run standard vehicles. Even in the US they're rarely tuned, they just have updated drivetrains, brakes and suspension. If they need a more powerful vehicle they buy a more powerful vehicle.

I'm sure they used to. I bought an ex-police Mkii Escort that definitely wasn't the sedate 1100cc stated on the log book.

Welcome Lobo.

Monaro Pete · 08-05-2017, 15:19

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Originally Posted by don simon

I'm sure they used to. I bought an ex-police Mkii Escort that definitely wasn't the sedate 1100cc stated on the log book.

Welcome Lobo.

They defo used to. I knew a guy some time back that had the contract to remap plod vehicles.

macabethiel · 08-05-2017, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Monaro Pete

They defo used to. I knew a guy some time back that had the contract to remap plod vehicles.

When I was a plod back in 1971 our standard Panda was a Morris Minor 1000, Police specification consisted of a high output alternator for the VHF radio and a servo for the standard drum brakes !

Our Traffic Cars and Driving School cars were Vauxhall Venturas 3.3 L but for Police use you got a Victor Badges and standard Victor interior and exterior trim with Michelin X tyres. Rural areas got V8 petrol Range Rovers for Traffic.

Our first proper PSU vehicles were V8 Sherpas - they were fast but a tad top heavy due to steel window protection all round!

When we had a new Chief Constable we went over to BMW 2500 Saloons for Traffic (Guess what car the Chief bought for himself - yep a BMW) and then Jaguar XJS's for Motorway Patrol work between J 25 & J30 despite this section of the M1 going through 3 counties all offenders appeared at the old Alfreton Magistrates Court to ensure uniformity and consistent sentencing.

All Police Forces could buy and tune what the Chief wanted - The Met had Daimler Darts as Q cars ! It took decades before Police Vehicle Procurement came under Home Office Guidance via Central Procurement Systems where they picked from an approved list except for Specialist Units like the old Crime Squad now NCIS for obvious reasons they can buy anything that fits the need.

terranosaurusdoug · 08-05-2017, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

My dad had an ex Police S60 D5 that tried to kill me once

Looked awful, looked like it had been in a shootout there were that many holes in the dashboard

God it was a lightning bolt though

Once had a rover 620 ex police, 2.0t petrol, British racing green metallic, that was very very VERY fast

Lobo · 08-05-2017, 19:28

Thankyou for the warm welcome.
Interestingly my son thought that it would likely have a stage 1 remap.
It is definitely alot faster through 4th and takes off in 5th.
I had the same car though a mav before and it wasn't like that.
Could be the last one was not 100% but never felt that way for the 7 years I owned it.
I'm going to put my detective hat on and find out if there's any shenanigans'.

Thanks again everyone.

07-05-2017, 14:43	#1
Lobo Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: west midlands Vehicle: '05 Terrano 2 2.7 TDI Posts: 73	Hi all I have owned mavericks for over 10 years now and love them to bits! My last one died of rear end chassis rot ( not uncommon lol) and have just picked up an ex police Terry 2.7 '05 plate with 100k on it. 1 owner afetr police who diid full service every year til i got it. Clean coach work (miracle) and only minor surface rust on chassis legs. Makes my teeth stick out when I go out to it every morning, especially now I put an original set of black Maverick wheels from my old one on it with some Maxxis bighorns! After sorting out a couple of minor grizzles, white smoke on start up turned out to be a faulty glow plug. Only issue now is a little excess vibration at idle and noisy dash when driving again from vibrations. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Also handy to know when buying you can look up on the VOSA website atv all previous MOTs and advisory's which helped me narrow down the field a bit. Many thanks in advance and look forward to helping out when I can. Cheers

07-05-2017, 21:23	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Hi and welcome mate, I set my camera to low res, (around 100k res) take the pics, stick the mem card in the lappy then just use the paper clip icon and follow it through, 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.

08-05-2017, 10:54	#8
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07-05-2017, 16:29	#2
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Hi and welcome. After 10 years ownership of these, you should be able to offer quality advice too. A photo or 2 would also stop the "we want photos brigade " pestering you

07-05-2017, 16:36	#3
Lobo Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: west midlands Vehicle: '05 Terrano 2 2.7 TDI Posts: 73	Lol, thanks and will do.

07-05-2017, 16:44	#4
Lobo Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: west midlands Vehicle: '05 Terrano 2 2.7 TDI Posts: 73	How do I post a pic? Not quite up to speed with this sort of thing

07-05-2017, 16:59	#5
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	I use photobucket. I upload the photo there and copy and paste the img link into the thread. Just this minute done this for Jim on his 3ltr thread and works well but others are having problems with photobucket

08-05-2017, 10:36	#7
micken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: 04 Terrano 3l sve TD auto Posts: 158	Hi, and welcome to the forum

08-05-2017, 19:28	#15
Lobo Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: west midlands Vehicle: '05 Terrano 2 2.7 TDI Posts: 73	Thankyou for the warm welcome. Interestingly my son thought that it would likely have a stage 1 remap. It is definitely alot faster through 4th and takes off in 5th. I had the same car though a mav before and it wasn't like that. Could be the last one was not 100% but never felt that way for the 7 years I owned it. I'm going to put my detective hat on and find out if there's any shenanigans'. Thanks again everyone.