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Gents, Please see the previous post for address details. I've started a fresh thread with the new date :icon-rolleyes: Are we still up for tomorrow evening? Usual spot or did you want to change venue? Remember it is a posh Wetherspoons and cheap! :eusa-dance: Also it is Curry Night and...

If you own a Patriot Roof Rack (British Made) from quality Ally please read on.... I have located a Couple of Roof rack side supports (side risers) in my shed. These came off my Patriot Roof Rack on the first day - basically never used and wrapped in bubble wrap. Can't get it over my heart to...

Good evening All! I have my MOT due this week and it suddenlt occurred that I had an advisory on the previous MOT regarding the handbrake. Since then this has not been fixed....why bother it's an Auto? :eusa-snooty: I've bought a cable & kit from Garry (knowing I'll possibly need it) as the...

Back by popular demand!! :eusa-dance::eusa-dance::eusa-dance: A few of the LCC Members started meeting up in London for drinks towards the end of every month or two. Open invitation to Club Members and like minded people! It became very popular until 3 of us decided to drive London to Cape...

Back by popular demand!! :dance::dance::dance: A few of the LCC Members started meeting up in London for drinks towards the end of every month or two. Open invitation to Club Members and like minded people! It became very popular until 3 of us decided to drive London to Cape Town last year...

Hi Guys, Just a quick note to say hello we're back. Thank you for all the support and messages while we were travelling between London and Cape Town. We ended up spending 7 months on the road, doing 20,000 miles and using 6000 liters of Diesel!! Really the slower and longer way down rather...

Hi Guys&Girls, Quick update..... Just to let you know three of the London boys are in Egypt at the moment. We're waiting for the trucks to arrive in Alexandria before we set off for part 2 of our journey down south. Please follow us on the web: www.goingdownsouth.co.uk or on FACEBOOK under...

Hi Guys, Need some help please!! We just about to depart on the long journey down south and I totally forgot to get some lock nuts to prevent Africa claiming my alloys :shh: I tired Halfords and Fleebay but time is of the essence and I can't chance it going wronmg with 5 days to go! Any...

Hi Guys, Do you know how to get the FM aerial out without removing the entire wing? Is there a magic trick or contorsionist action involved? Please help! :pray:

I have a problem with an Optima Yellow Top Battery. :evil: It was bought in November 2009. This type of battery has either a 24 month or 36 month warranty. :thumbup: I called to inform the 4x4 Outfitter that the Yellow Top is not holding charge. They suggested a Deep Cycle charger and...

Hi Guys, This question is aimed at Overland travellers or other suitable experienced travellers! In South Africa CADAC Gas Cylinders are the norm. This is equivalent to UK Camping Gas but the cylinders are operating at higher pressure not the UK 27mbar regulators. I found out the hard way...

I need advice please. Bought my truck from a nice fellow in Yorkshire January 2011. He had 2 new Optima Red Tops and 1 new Optima Yellow Top supplied from a 4x4 Overland Outfitter - will remain anonymous for the moment :shhh: These are still in warranty! These batteries especially the...

Hi Guys, We're off to Wales at the end of the month and I haven't fitted the ol' Snorkel yet :naughty: I will fit the breathers before then :thumbup: What is the safest wading depth I could achieve without risking damage? Any advice and/or horror stories appreciated :?:

Hi Guys, Speaking of leather seats - mine has the markings of years of abuse (not me :naughty: ) I was hoping one of you have a number for a person with references who has done a good job on leather seats. I thought of doing it now before they pick up more scuffs and tears. PS: The back...

Hi Guys, I saw the Ironman Bull Bar Winch Bumper at the British Indoor 4x4 Show this weekend. West Coast 4x4 had a stand and a well kitted LC80 on display. It looks well made and a good copy of the ARB one - just wanted to know if anybody has one fitted and if you have any comments :thumbup...

This can happen to you - my story.......... I had a near-sH1t-myself experience on the M6 the day I bought my Cruiser. Driving merely at 70 I overtook a Lorry going up to about 85 in the process. When i got back in the middle lane the truck would not slow down. Took my foot of the pedal but...

Hi Guys & Gals, Need advice please. Bought the Cruiser with an Toyota Factory Alarm installed - don't have the keyfobs thus can't activate it. Been told that if I remove both batteries the immobilisers might kick in an I won't be able to start the bad boy again. Any advice? What do I need...

Dear Members, Please allow me to introduce myself: Name: Andre Cruiser: 1994 M-Reg Amazon VX - 150,000 miles young Mods : Frontrunner Roof rack, Hannibal Tent, OME Shocks, National Luna Dual Charge, Long Range tank, Water purifier, CB-radio, General Grabber AT2 285/85/R16's. Plans for...