[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 112: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 112: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 112: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 112: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
Frontera Technical Support • View topic - i think its time to say goodbye to the frontera






i think its time to say goodbye to the frontera

banter general discussions etc

i got my car in november all i have done is spend money on it. fit one thing then somethink else go's wrong :(
i think its time to say goodbye to the frontera
i hate having Dyslexia
User avatar
andytats
The Grinder Man
The Grinder Man
 
Posts: 2516
Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:00 pm
Location: harlow essex
Model: 2.8 TDI 5dr
Registration Year: 1996/N
Modifications: 2.8 Lwb
private number plate K666 FOG
+4" spring
+2" rough country shocks
dislocation cones
Rear Quick release drop links
Silicone turbo hoses
Winch tray
13000lb winch with red synthetic rope
+2" body lift
Manual lockers
M/T tyres 33 12.50 15 on 10jx15
Snorkel
Heavy duty rear bumper
3.1 trooper clutch
Region: South East

i know that feeling very well, but when you think about it, the person before you just drove it, you are now driving it, if you know what i mean, plus you are geting it to your standard of a car,

it feels like i have spent more than what the car is worth, and then another thing pops up, if you are in no rush to get it fixed, step away for a day or two, dont look at it, dont touch it,

and i know at the end of the day, it keeps taking money you have not got, but the rewards are great.
flying solo, weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
User avatar
andysd1
Lord frontera
Lord frontera
 
Posts: 9735
Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:27 pm
Model: 2.8 TDI Sport 3dr
Registration Year: 1996/N
Vehicle Name: snake
Region: North West

i know how you feel i felt like that when the tonka was constantly going wrong but i dont know about help down your area but i had a good hand off some members up in the midlands and even had one friend drive from cheshire to matlock 3 weekends in a row to help (frontycustoms)and help from stone (alchamist).if that had not of happened i would not be on this forum now.but with luck you can get your truck sorted and hopefully not have as many problems with it.
BRING ON A BIGGER WALL !!!!![color=#4080FF]Cos I Am The Cosmic Fool

East Midland Area Rep

Frontera owners stickers here forums/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=47071"
User avatar
horses45
FOG BBQ Chef
FOG BBQ Chef
 
Posts: 3844
Joined: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:06 am
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire
Model: 2.2 DTI 5dr
Registration Year: 2003/03
Vehicle Name: The Truck
Modifications: None :-(
Region: Midlands
Skype Username: robert.hodgson610

Sorry to hear this fella...not good news...

Best bet is if the car is driveable is to get out and have some fun with it, this should remind you of what its all about and make the hassles worthwhile or bearable at least...

If your car isnt driving, drop badboy a pm and see if he can bring you down to the workday at the woods, down here next weekend, for some fronty focused activitys that should get you hooked again...
will be nice to meet you if you can make it down...

Like andy said...step away from it for a while, have some fun...then sneak up on it and repair it when it least expects it! :twisted:
Check out the index thread below where pics/reviews from all our past meets can be found!!!!
click here for the SE Events Index/links Thread...see all the reviews and whats coming up soon!

Looks like I'm in trouble with the Mrs's again...
She asked me what I'd most like to do to her body...
Apparently "Identify it" is not the correct answer!



MAKE IT or BREAK IT! TEAMXTREME4X4
Image
User avatar
gregster
Winnebago..or does it?
Winnebago..or does it?
 
Posts: 12694
Joined: Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:08 am
Location: Isle of sheepey
Model: 2.4 5dr
Registration Year: 1997/P
Vehicle Name: FRONTY4x4SPARES
Modifications: Drive a 2.2dti olympus, 2.8 lwb and 2.0i sport.
Breaking...
2.4i and 2.3td
2.0i C20ne and x20se x 4
2.8tdi x2
2.2i A
2.2i B LWB x3
x22dth B dti lwb x3
y22dth B dti lwb x5
Call Fronty4x4spares on
01622 739908.
Same day dispatch,
next day delivery
on 95% of items.
Region: South East

IF A CABLE TIE CANT FIX IT ITS FECKED
Image
Frontera lovers from Caledonia


Image
User avatar
bigdazz
Lord frontera
Lord frontera
 
Posts: 3163
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:09 pm
Location: jobby
Model: 3.2 V6 5dr
Registration Year: 1999/V
Vehicle Name: overdraft destroyer
Modifications: petrol/LPG, multi point
Safari Snorkel
lifted +2
running Procomp ES9000 Shocks & trooper coils
hid kit
tow bar
soft nudge bar
roof spots
cb
AT tyres
LEATHER
ROOF CAGE
LPG MULTI POINT
DIFF AND GEARBOX PROTECTION PLATES
SIDE STEPS
SUB+1500 AMP
caterpillar STICKERS
REMOTE START ALARM
RUNNING LIGHTS
SECOND SPARE WHEEL
CD/DVD PLAYER
DOGGUARD
Region: Scotland

Just read through your members ride, and I'm asking ''Why?'
I take it that something big or expensive has or is just about to break, hence why you want to get rid?
The fact that you even did a members ride post, shows how much you like this car.
The work you have done to it
Your first green laning pics a few weeks ago

There are 2 cars you can own.
A brand new one which you loose money on every mile you drive it or an old one which cost you money every mile you drive it.
My logic on owning an old car is that if I dent or scratch it, then it's a cheaper accident than if I owned a new car, and I don't have to get a main dealer to do repair and servicing work on it. Plus would you really want to go laning in a brand new car? :lol:

Like Greg says, why not come down to one of the meets, or join us on the next laning day if you can. PM me if you want a lift. Either that or if you car is still running, why not join me on a reccy of the lanes around Epping & Dunmow next weekend.
Traffic lights in London are just rough guidelines
User avatar
BadBoy
Lord frontera
Lord frontera
 
Posts: 1540
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:16 pm
Location: Billericay, Essex
Modifications: Looks a bit like a 2023 Kia Sportage GTLS HEV AWD
Region: South East
Skype Username: paul.bush21

i hate having Dyslexia
User avatar
andytats
The Grinder Man
The Grinder Man
 
Posts: 2516
Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:00 pm
Location: harlow essex
Model: 2.8 TDI 5dr
Registration Year: 1996/N
Modifications: 2.8 Lwb
private number plate K666 FOG
+4" spring
+2" rough country shocks
dislocation cones
Rear Quick release drop links
Silicone turbo hoses
Winch tray
13000lb winch with red synthetic rope
+2" body lift
Manual lockers
M/T tyres 33 12.50 15 on 10jx15
Snorkel
Heavy duty rear bumper
3.1 trooper clutch
Region: South East

hotel califorania.
1989 Isuzu Trooper 2.6 (3.1 conversion )
1990 Isuzu Bighorn Lotus Edition Hi roof 2.8td
1998 Vauxhall Omega Estate Elite 3.0 v6
User avatar
drinksoptional
Its My Avatar Get Your Own
 
Posts: 4631
Joined: Tue May 12, 2009 1:45 pm
Location: outside glasgow
Region: Scotland

You got to remember these are old girls still trying to be young when we drive them, so there bound to go wrong. They will allways need TLC as they are old like me and i need lots of TLC!!!! :wink: Stick in there and keep the old girl happy, YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENCE!!!!!! :lol: :lol:
Comments on Betsy here please!!! viewtopic.php?f=115&t=56282

Bobster!!!!

Frontera's do it better in MUD!!!
Image
West Midlands Area Rep

Its here, the FOG Annual Meet 2014 viewforum.php?f=123
User avatar
4x4 bobby
Satanic Mechanic
Satanic Mechanic
 
Posts: 6449
Joined: Sun Jul 01, 2007 9:44 am
Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Model: 2.2 DTI 5dr
Registration Year: 2000/W
Vehicle Name: Betsy
Modifications: Light bar. CB attena on rear door. Wider wheels from an "A" series.
Region: Midlands

Old girl ... mine has a good 10 years on some of your Fronty's and she still keeps going. Ok she needs money on her now and then, but she always makes me smile when I am behind the wheel.

Cars are like women. Cannot live without them, but will always cost you money ;)
ImageImage

My members ride For Banshee the Trooper : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=34626

My members ride for Leeloo the Lotus Edition viewtopic.php?f=46&t=60154

Deceased

My members ride for Brenda the Bighorn : viewtopic.php?f=46&t=54771
User avatar
RatCav
Super Trooper
Super Trooper
 
Posts: 5577
Joined: Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:20 am
Location: Preston, Lancs.
Vehicle Name: Banshee
Modifications: Its a Frontera that is heavily disguised as a Mk.1 LWB Isuzu Bighorn 2.8TD Lotus Edition.
Hi-roof modification.
EGR valves and birds nest of vacuum pipes removed.
Front Manual Locking Hubs.
Rear Limited Slip Differential.
Yota Surf steels, with custom paintjob. (cheers Gregster)
33x12.5" R15 General Grabber AT 2's.
+2" suspension lift.
+3" body lift.
Cat 1 Thatcham approved alarm.
Irmscher wheel arch flares.
Full body restoration/respray. (cheers Gregster again!)
Region: North West

If like some you take it off road you are going to wear things out double fast, its expected and a price we have to pay for that hobby :oh yer: :lol: :lol:
Ste
FOG Administrator

Frontera Technical Support
Often Imitated Never Bettered

http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk
Image
Its here, the FOG Annual Meet 2014 viewforum.php?f=123
User avatar
Drift
The Man-ual
The Man-ual
 
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

Check out the index thread below where pics/reviews from all our past meets can be found!!!!
click here for the SE Events Index/links Thread...see all the reviews and whats coming up soon!

Looks like I'm in trouble with the Mrs's again...
She asked me what I'd most like to do to her body...
Apparently "Identify it" is not the correct answer!



MAKE IT or BREAK IT! TEAMXTREME4X4
Image
User avatar
gregster
Winnebago..or does it?
Winnebago..or does it?
 
Posts: 12694
Joined: Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:08 am
Location: Isle of sheepey
Model: 2.4 5dr
Registration Year: 1997/P
Vehicle Name: FRONTY4x4SPARES
Modifications: Drive a 2.2dti olympus, 2.8 lwb and 2.0i sport.
Breaking...
2.4i and 2.3td
2.0i C20ne and x20se x 4
2.8tdi x2
2.2i A
2.2i B LWB x3
x22dth B dti lwb x3
y22dth B dti lwb x5
Call Fronty4x4spares on
01622 739908.
Same day dispatch,
next day delivery
on 95% of items.
Region: South East

Here here, I agree whole heartedly with every word of Gregsters sermon. However, I will add; just use it, don't abuse it. That way it lasts a lot longer.

Glad your still here......

Regards

Stuart
Remember, keep the greasy side down!
Fatbaz
frontera God
frontera God
 
Posts: 755
Joined: Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:44 pm
Location: Cosgrove, Northampton
Model: 2.8 TDI Sport 3dr
Registration Year: 1996/P
Modifications: Extended axle and transmission breathers.
Suspension lift curtesy of TJM +2 springs
+2 Rough country shocks curtesy of Llama 4X4
Mitsibushi L200 wheel (16x7 10mm offset)
Hankook RT03 285/75R16
Long wheel base light conversion
50mm body lift
Twin Electric rad fan conversion
Roof mounted waffle board rack with boards
Light bar with Lights and CB ariel mount
Custom built winch bumper to suite Body lift
Tmax 11000 lbs winch with external and incab controls.
Aisin Manual Hubs
Region: Midlands

i hate having Dyslexia
User avatar
andytats
The Grinder Man
The Grinder Man
 
Posts: 2516
Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:00 pm
Location: harlow essex
Model: 2.8 TDI 5dr
Registration Year: 1996/N
Modifications: 2.8 Lwb
private number plate K666 FOG
+4" spring
+2" rough country shocks
dislocation cones
Rear Quick release drop links
Silicone turbo hoses
Winch tray
13000lb winch with red synthetic rope
+2" body lift
Manual lockers
M/T tyres 33 12.50 15 on 10jx15
Snorkel
Heavy duty rear bumper
3.1 trooper clutch
Region: South East

:dance: :lol: :lol:
Ste
FOG Administrator

Frontera Technical Support
Often Imitated Never Bettered

http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk
Image
Its here, the FOG Annual Meet 2014 viewforum.php?f=123
User avatar
Drift
The Man-ual
The Man-ual
 
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

niceone :D :dance: :dance:
BRING ON A BIGGER WALL !!!!![color=#4080FF]Cos I Am The Cosmic Fool

East Midland Area Rep

Frontera owners stickers here forums/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=47071"
User avatar
horses45
FOG BBQ Chef
FOG BBQ Chef
 
Posts: 3844
Joined: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:06 am
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire
Model: 2.2 DTI 5dr
Registration Year: 2003/03
Vehicle Name: The Truck
Modifications: None :-(
Region: Midlands
Skype Username: robert.hodgson610

Well done that man!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Comments on Betsy here please!!! viewtopic.php?f=115&t=56282

Bobster!!!!

Frontera's do it better in MUD!!!
Image
West Midlands Area Rep

Its here, the FOG Annual Meet 2014 viewforum.php?f=123
User avatar
4x4 bobby
Satanic Mechanic
Satanic Mechanic
 
Posts: 6449
Joined: Sun Jul 01, 2007 9:44 am
Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Model: 2.2 DTI 5dr
Registration Year: 2000/W
Vehicle Name: Betsy
Modifications: Light bar. CB attena on rear door. Wider wheels from an "A" series.
Region: Midlands

Good on ya Andy...you got the wagon sorted now (and suffered doing it) so its time to reap the benefits of your sweat/bleeding/£££ and have some fun!

(by the way...have you checked your breathers recently...you know the one! :wink: )
Check out the index thread below where pics/reviews from all our past meets can be found!!!!
click here for the SE Events Index/links Thread...see all the reviews and whats coming up soon!

Looks like I'm in trouble with the Mrs's again...
She asked me what I'd most like to do to her body...
Apparently "Identify it" is not the correct answer!



MAKE IT or BREAK IT! TEAMXTREME4X4
Image
User avatar
gregster
Winnebago..or does it?
Winnebago..or does it?
 
Posts: 12694
Joined: Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:08 am
Location: Isle of sheepey
Model: 2.4 5dr
Registration Year: 1997/P
Vehicle Name: FRONTY4x4SPARES
Modifications: Drive a 2.2dti olympus, 2.8 lwb and 2.0i sport.
Breaking...
2.4i and 2.3td
2.0i C20ne and x20se x 4
2.8tdi x2
2.2i A
2.2i B LWB x3
x22dth B dti lwb x3
y22dth B dti lwb x5
Call Fronty4x4spares on
01622 739908.
Same day dispatch,
next day delivery
on 95% of items.
Region: South East

i have been checking breathers every 2 week's they are still clear :) the only leak i have now is the rocker cover again i have replaced the gasket with added silicone sealant twice now. i may just get a new cover and try again.
i hate having Dyslexia
User avatar
andytats
The Grinder Man
The Grinder Man
 
Posts: 2516
Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:00 pm
Location: harlow essex
Model: 2.8 TDI 5dr
Registration Year: 1996/N
Modifications: 2.8 Lwb
private number plate K666 FOG
+4" spring
+2" rough country shocks
dislocation cones
Rear Quick release drop links
Silicone turbo hoses
Winch tray
13000lb winch with red synthetic rope
+2" body lift
Manual lockers
M/T tyres 33 12.50 15 on 10jx15
Snorkel
Heavy duty rear bumper
3.1 trooper clutch
Region: South East

every now and then i get the same feeling, i have a classic vw which has had no time spent on it, my car for work and my wife's car plus the fronty to pay for - when i got the initial insurance quote on the truck i did wonder if its worth it!

with the topless frog now sitting outside my house, it makes me smile every time i open the blinds in the morning (sad?) and wifey made some sense when she said "sod the money if if makes you happy then keep it" when i think that some of my biggest laffs have been with you guys in various frontys, i guarantee there is nowt better to spend your money on - drugs, women and beer dont work as well as i get older and as i havent got any life insurance the fronty is best bet to keep me bringing the money in to fund the wife's spending...

see you soon fronty brother!
User avatar
2much
frontera God
frontera God
 
Posts: 710
Joined: Tue May 16, 2006 6:58 pm
Location: Kent
Model: 2.8 TDI Sport 3dr
Registration Year: 1995/N
Modifications: 2much!
Region: South East

Next

Return to General discussion

Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 66 guests