Editor's Comment . . .
Welcome to our Summer Bumper Issue- the fun starts here!
This month we start no less than FOUR brand new series: Global Overland will be following a couple in their 2 year long trek from Australia to London; Peter Lamb starts his 'Complete Guide to Off Road Driving'; Mick Farmer from On Course 4WD starts his regular look at living and driving in Uganda and we try to dispel some of the nasty things people think about Diesel with a series charting the history, development and current use of the fuel in 4x4 vehicles.
We will be launching our own range of 4x4 parts and accessories at the Billing Land Rover Show, with an exciting new on-line store to follow soon after. We've spent over a year researching the market and we've found some pretty amazing bits of kit that you probably haven't seen before.
If you are going to Billing then come and see us on stand B3/4.
We've also been working on another project that we'll be telling you about very soon, suffice it to say that if you've ever been frustrated by the quality of some brands of Workshop Manuals you'll definately like what we've got in store for you.
Along with the introduction of our on-line store we'll be switching to a new internet server, coping with the millions of hits we get every month was starting to take its toll on the existing server, the new one will have all the bells and whistles and guaranteed connections to make sure you'll get onto your favourite 4x4 web site first time, every time.
We hope you all have a very good Summer (or winter if you live on the underside of the planet!) this is usually the best time to get out there in your 4x4 and start to enjoy it in the way it was intended rather than just as a big shopping trolley
Keep Off Roading!
Best Regards
Simon Ward-Hastelow
simon@difflock.com
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| GLOBAL OVERLAND |
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2 people, 2 years, 26 countries and a Defender called Snortie
This month sees the start of one of the most ambitious overland expeditions a couple could ever undertake. Leaving the rat race behind Tanya and Jason set of for a trip that will take them 2 years to drive from Australia to the UK and everywhere in between more >> |
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| DIESEL |
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You can forget all discussions about Land Rover vs Jeep, Permanent 4x4 or Part time 4WD, Leaf Springs vs Coil springs. There is only one important debate Petrol vs Diesel more >>
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| SEA ROADER |
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Designer Mike Ryan from Cheltenham, has just unveiled his latest creation, the all new Sea Roader. Mike 1st venture into amphibious vehicles started way back in the early eighties with the 'Ryan Streamline' which went on to secure the World record for the longest non-stop distance in an amphibious vehicle. more >> |
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| 12 GO MAD IN CORNWALL! |
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"It was a long day for some, Maurice had left home at 4.30am, Jon had come from Horsham. I am not sure who drove the furthest to be there but all credit to them all, such dedication to enjoying yourselves is commendable. I had a great time and will certainly be going back soon." more >>
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| COMPLETE GUIDE TO OFF ROAD DRIVING - Part 1 |
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Our brand new series will take you on a journey. Starting with a brief history of some of the first lightweight vehicles designed to travel across country and taking you through to the arrival of the more sophisticated vehicles we see today. It will feature not only off-road driving techniques, but will also describe recovery techniques in depth, along with recovery equipment more >> |
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| DAVID BOWYER - WINCHING Part 2 |
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Let's say you have become stuck fast in a very boggy area. In this situation you are undoubtedly going to ask your winch to do a lot more heavy work. Again, remember the gearing principle. You must get most of the wire rope off the drum. The nominal pulling capacity of all winches is based on the bare drum, but be sure to keep the first six wraps on it more >>
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| DODGE DURANGO - MAGIC! |
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It's Called MAGIC, But It's Pure Engineering from Chrysler Group
Small Changes to Engine & Vehicle Add Up to 25 Percent Better Fuel Efficiency - Chrysler Group researchers are using a series of small steps in engineering to produce a giant leap in fuel efficiency that could benefit consumers in the not-too-distant future more >> |
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| GREEN LANE REPORT by the British Ecological Society |
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Green lanes are composed of an unmetalled farm track with field boundaries either side; boundaries can be grass banks, hedges, wood edge or stone walls. We describe studies on the basic dimensions and structure of green lanes, and their botanical composition. more >>
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| OFF ROAD IN UGANDA |
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Back in 1995 I was given a Land Rover to drive as part of my job escorting and supporting trucks taking food relief into Southern Sudan. The roads and conditions were extremely poor to say the least. The trucks, although 6x6 ex military AEC, were having a problem getting through especially in the rainy season. more >> |
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| ROAD KILL - WHO'S RESPONSIBLE |
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Who's responsible when livestock becomes road kill?
It was reported in the press recently that President Museveni of Uganda forked out 150,000/= ($100 US) for a chicken that was run over by his vehicle. more >>
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| LAND ROVER DEFENDER - BLACK |
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Emphasising its appeal to an urban market, Land Rover has revealed the new ‘Defender Black’ limited edition at the Canary Wharf International Motor Expo. Just 250 examples of this exciting limited edition will be produced - 100 based on the popular 90 Station Wagon with 150 in the versatile 110 Double Cab form. more >>
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| HITCHLUGGER 2 |
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The Tracker is the latest accessory from Hitchlugger, designed for shooting enthusiasts for lamping tracking and shooting at night from a seated position at the front of your vehicle. A front mounting, fully galvanised fitting kit allows you to attach the Hitchlugger™ base unit to the front of your vehicle – fitting in minutes. more >> |
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| BRITISH OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP |
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Bruce Tigwell won the second round of the Goodyear British Off Road Championship at Glynneath on the 15th and 16th June in a dramatic event which not only saw Tigwell's return to form, but also blew the championship wide open. more >> |
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| QT SERVICES - Reduced weight Radius Arms |
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Qt services have announced the introduction of the Qt ultralight radius arm. This all new product provides the strength and durability required for arduous off road use but couples that with a substantial weight saving over the standard radius arm. more >> |
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| ALLISPORT |
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If you are looking for more power from your turbo diesel you could do no better than contact the newly formed AlliSport Ltd. based in Huntley in rural Gloucestershire. If the place rings a bell it is because Huntley is the home of the Webster Trophy where off roaders are made to work. more >>
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| FITTING SOUTHDOWN UNDERBODY PROTECTION |
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Take one Land Rover Defender, a committed off-road enthusiast and a shed load of steel and aluminium underbody protection. In the event of a nuclear attack Tony's Land Rover will emerge unscathed! more >>
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| BFG MT TYRES |
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Like the vehicles themselves we ask a lot from our tyres, to perform at 100mph on the road as well as clawing their way through deep clay is no mean feat and one which the MT satisfied admirably. Over the years its off-road ability has been surpassed by the competition who have sacrificed the all round capability and longevity in favour of off-road performance. more >> |
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| SOLAR POWER BATTERY CHARGER |
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On his most recent trip into the depths of the Libyan Sahara, Difflock contributor, Toby Savage capitalised on the sun's rays to keep his battery charged up. Toby's trips are what he loosely describes as 'work' and his mission was to accompany a Geography field trip from Reading University into remote territory in the Sahara more >>
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