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Converted Fronty Owner by Ross on Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:13 pm
Hello to all, I am posting this as I am the proud owner of a '94 2.3 diesel LWB on a Q plate. I should point out that I have been looking for the right LR Discovery for a couple of years (and saving), when one day my lovely uncle offered me his fronty for FREE. I thought it would do until I got my prefered Landy, then I drove her, I now say, sod discoveries, I have also driven series land rovers and compared to all of them my fronty is more comfortable, much easier to drive and better on fuel. I have taken her off road a couple of times already and she has taken on anything I have thrown at her. Yes she has niggles and bad mornings but nothing compared to most land rovers. Just serviced her and now starting on the cosmetics, suprised how cheap most bits are too. Looking foward to adding a few mods now, can't wait. Sure I will be back soon to pick your brains.
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Location: Leicester
Model: 2.3 TD
Registration Year: 1994/L
Modifications: Jobs done;
-Complete service
-Removed old rusty bull bars ready for shiny new chrome ones (thanks tom)
-Removed and cleaned bash plates ready to be sprayed blue

Jobs to do;
-Fit roof cage and mount roof lights
-Fit CB and arial
-Suspension lift
and many more to come.
Region: Midlands
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by furball on Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:16 pm
Hello and welcome to the FOGness :D
Don't grow up, just get bigger toys
My truck... http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=27556
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Registration Year: 2003/03
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Re: Converted Fronty Owner by Drift on Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:17 pm
Hi Ross, thats what swayed me many years ago, you get a lot more for your $ and the heaters work :lol:
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Posts: 43955
Joined: Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:20 pm
Location: Driftshire
Model: 2.8 TDI 5dr
Registration Year: 1995/N
Vehicle Name: Daddy's Car or Triggers Broom
Modifications: 2.8 TDI LWB
Tinkered to it's practical limits but understated, though shockingly cool (do you know her?).
She is nicccccceeee ;-)
Region: North West
Skype Username: driftwood10
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by jontera on Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:31 pm
Welcome to the FOG fold, You've made the right choice and more importantly you'll be warm and comfortable where ever you go.
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Joined: Mon May 18, 2009 9:43 am
Location: Liverpool
Model: 2.0i Sport 3dr
Registration Year: 1997/R
Vehicle Name: sweary mary
Modifications: manual switch for Rad fan..
LWB rear light conversion..
Working CB (finally)
wound up torsion bars 3/4'' to remove 13 years of sag
2'' body lift
FOG stickers....oh yeah, I am that sad that i call that a mod
LED running lights..
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Coming soon...(well in the future, it's been coming soon for two years now)

a small suspension raise
Region: North West
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by dickycaz on Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:37 pm
I will agree with you 100% my old fonteras where a lot more comfortable than my disco will ever be both on and offroad
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Model: 2.3 TD
Registration Year: 1993/L
Modifications: 2.3 td lwb
Region: Scotland
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by N1ova on Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:47 pm
Hi and welcome to fog. :D
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Re: Converted Fronty Owner by joncal on Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:57 pm
Welcome to FOG mate , would like to know why you have a Q plate though :D
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Re: Converted Fronty Owner by jmc on Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:18 pm
Hi and welcome to fog,really glad to read of your preferance as I am surrounded by landrover owners who seem to look down on fronteras.I haven't owned a landrover but did drive a series one about occasionally which was lovely but impractical at the time.I also seroiously thought I was going to die in it as I was absolutely standing on the brakes down the hill into dover by the castle and it was barely slowing down, fortunately the lights changed to green at the last minute.I love my 2.3,the niggles I have had have nearly all been pipes beginning to perish and parts like wheel bearings which have worn out.
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Location: whitstable,kent.
Model: 2.5 TDS 5dr
Registration Year: 1998/R
Modifications: 2.5 lwb dark green with a two inch bodylift.Steel lockers over wheel arches to store stuff in.
2.3 blue.new leaf springs.changed drop down tailgate with rear swing door to take spare wheel.now not on the road awaiting repairs.
Region: South East
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by Ross on Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:57 pm
Thank you all for the kind welcome. In truth joncal, I haven't a clue as to why its on a Q plate,neither do any of the previous owners, it has been checked by the AA and certified as legal and above board. This caused my main problem with my 2.3, insuring her. But finally got there and boy was she worth it.
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Posts: 21
Joined: Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:23 pm
Location: Leicester
Model: 2.3 TD
Registration Year: 1994/L
Modifications: Jobs done;
-Complete service
-Removed old rusty bull bars ready for shiny new chrome ones (thanks tom)
-Removed and cleaned bash plates ready to be sprayed blue

Jobs to do;
-Fit roof cage and mount roof lights
-Fit CB and arial
-Suspension lift
and many more to come.
Region: Midlands
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by Valerian on Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:17 pm
Hello and welcome. You made the right choice.

Now you have to apologise for saying L*nd R*v*r in here :)
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Location: North Devon
Model: 2.2i 16v RS Sport 3dr
Registration Year: 1999/V
Modifications: None yet and i don't really plan to do any. Those days have gone *smirk* but who knows what might happen in the future *grin*.
Region: South West
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by joncal on Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:01 pm
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Region: North East
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by Drift on Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:05 pm
Could have had a new chassis on it and that can get you a Q plate.
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Joined: Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:20 pm
Location: Driftshire
Model: 2.8 TDI 5dr
Registration Year: 1995/N
Vehicle Name: Daddy's Car or Triggers Broom
Modifications: 2.8 TDI LWB
Tinkered to it's practical limits but understated, though shockingly cool (do you know her?).
She is nicccccceeee ;-)
Region: North West
Skype Username: driftwood10
Re: Converted Fronty Owner by Road Hog on Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:34 pm
Could be ex-military
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