Latest Pictures of the 110...

Just because a few people have asked how the 110 is coming along, thought I would post a few pic's...


Yellow King Springs just about visible



Second Rear Damper showing at rear along with wheels & tyres



Return to centre steering damper and under-carriage protection






Rear wheel carrier and bespoke rack ladder (to allow the carrier to fit - yet to be anodised)

that looks cool.
question....

Why double dampers and a damper on the steering?

bill

Hi Bill,
Steering Damper makes driving easier!!! The large footprint of the tyres reduces the effectiveness of the PS pump, the spring on the damper exherts a little force to assist the steering to return to its straight ahead position... Difficult to quantify, but does make a nice difference.

Dual Dampers on the rear are there for two reasons:
1. Adds redundancy and reduces load on a single damper by 50%, thus less likely to suffer failure when overlanding on badly corrugated roads etc. Should one fail, the vehicle isnt rendered immobile.
2. Adds a bit more resistance to the springs. I could have put 1 heavier duty damper on the back to account for the weight (or Extra HD springs) but the downside is no redundnacy and a Very firm ride when unlaiden.

... Nothing like the voice of experience!

Very nice Jon!

Good Jon and thanx for the responce.

Zippy

wow i really like it

its even better than i imagioned after you told me about it, its a beast

well done

cheers kieran

Thanks Kieran,

Must admit I like the suspension characteristics, wheels (give me more offset and thus more lock than standard) and spare wheel carrier (cos its well engineered!!)

Its a go (almost) anywhere machine thats also used daily... And therein lies a problem - Storage. Inside the "car" is OK, Ive taken out the back double seat to make way for the fridge and a storage area, but the back pick-up bit is different. Cant put a permanent solution together in case the dog has an accident (if you know what I mean), and I also need that space for tip runs, and heavy, large loads. Currently thinking of a mobile storage systems drawer system between the arches that I can modify a bit so as to be able to remove (fairly quickly) and cargo railing above to secure wolf boxes.

On the wish list is an Overdrive - Disco gears in the T/Box are no good for me because then its no fun when I have to tow a heavy trailer... Been down that route in 90's... twice! Likewise, changing the Diff ratio's isnt an option as that affects Hi and Low... Been down that route in a S3...

One of the best bits about double cab's in general (I think) is the drop down tailgate...Its a fantastic kitchen table and Im sure with a bit of thought it could also be quickly adapted into a toilet seat for when I finally persuade the Boss to go to Africa with me!!

i have a solution to your storage problems,

and i will be prepared to swap mine with yours absolutly free of charge

ill keep dreaming

its very nice

cheers kieran

"On the wish list is an Overdrive"

Got to get an overdrive Jon, 4 gear levers, 4 reserve gears and 24 forward gears. No wonder I always look blank

At lest when you find a home for all those levers Mark your an hear yourself think!

Maybe I should just drive slower On second thoughts, Nah... Day 1 of Landy Rally would take 2 days

Pretty! Looks good in black, shows the mud up a treat. Err, aren't those "yellow springs" orange? Reckon you've got Scorpion H/D there and aren't letting on!

Tailgate ... a novelty? Bit behind the times aren't we? Had one of those for 23 years - since my first Rangie.

If I ever had a Defender, which is highly unlikely given the cost of the model I'd like, I would have something like this. Plenty of room, ideal platform for a tent, great for towing, still looks stylish after all these years - yep, it has a lot going for it. Still a sh1te driving position though!!!

Tom Mc wrote:

Pretty! Looks good in black, shows the mud up a treat. Err, aren't those "yellow springs" orange? Reckon you've got Scorpion H/D there and aren't letting on!

Never.. On the grounds that your a much better mate that Colin'll ever be I'll forgive you for that slander Mr Thomas sir!!! Better wash that mouth out though (or should that be typing finger )

Tom Mc wrote:

Tailgate ... a novelty? Bit behind the times aren't we? Had one of those for 23 years - since my first Rangie.

Yes but that was wrapped in shag-pile... This ones for cooking... and wrestling tigers!

Tom Mc wrote:

If I ever had a Defender, which is highly unlikely given the cost of the model I'd like, I would have something like this. Plenty of room, ideal platform for a tent, great for towing, still looks stylish after all these years - yep, it has a lot going for it. Still a sh1te driving position though!!!

Tell me about the cost of those DC's! Still you just need to keep telling yourself that "quality is remembered long after the cost is forgotten!!"

As for the seating position... After you've done the amount of miles in them that I have you become numb to it and it just continues to add to the charm

"quality is remembered long after the cost is forgotten"

Great quote, love that!