Panda 2012+ My Panda 4x4

[Davidbrandx]

A day we'll spent! Lanoguarded all the undercarriage and arches, both plates fitted. Hesrt-stopping lift onto 4x axle stands, wheels off ready for refurbishment and powder coating and new tyres.

 

[Davidbrandx]

Bridgestone Blizzaks.

After a lot of research. Proof will be in the pudding! I'll keep you informed.

 

[Davidbrandx]

Nice - I'm waiting for my bash guards from Romanian... gives me time to fix my leak.

Hate to tell you this but I've just had a FedEx invoice for £60 duty and tax.
The plates are super quality and a perfect fit, but the engine guard is a right bugger to fit. Any trouble, give me a call.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

After a lot of research. Proof will be in the pudding! I'll keep you informed.

What were you looking for - pure offroad ability, I guess?

 

[Davidbrandx]

What were you looking for - pure offroad ability, I guess?

Yes, correct. I'd have bought mud plungers, if they'd have fitted in the arches. Even with raised suspension and a greater offset, 185 is it. And I don't fancy the ebay remoulds.

 

[lambou1d]

Hate to tell you this but I've just had a FedEx invoice for £60 duty and tax.
The plates are super quality and a perfect fit, but the engine guard is a right bugger to fit. Any trouble, give me a call.

I only ordered the diff guard so should be no duty??
The original sump guard was still OK as I had sand blasted it and painted it a few years ago.

 

[Davidbrandx]

I only ordered the diff guard so should be no duty??
The original sump guard was still OK as I had sand blasted it and painted it a few years ago.

You'll need a female e-torx socket on the 2x diff mounting bolts. Fit the single rear bracket loosely first.

 

[lambou1d]

You'll need a female e-torx socket on the 2x diff mounting bolts. Fit the single rear bracket loosely first.

My guard arrived today. so thanks for the advice. Was going to fit it today but haven't solved my leak yet! Hope to do it tomorrow.

 

[Davidbrandx]

My guard arrived today. so thanks for the advice. Was going to fit it today but haven't solved my leak yet! Hope to do it tomorrow.

Is your diff weeping?

 

[lambou1d]

Is your diff weeping?

No - see my " Water in Spare wheel well" thread!!

 

[lambou1d]

Fitted diff guard in less than 5 minutes, didn't even need a jack. Excellent.

 

[Davidbrandx]

A bar/Roobar has arrived from Italy!

 

[lambou1d]

A bar/Roobar has arrived from Italy!

That's a nice piece of bling. Hope you didn't have that many Roos in Newbury!

 

[Big gerry]

A bar/Roobar has arrived from Italy!

That is a nice bit of kit I take it it’s made for the panda

 

[Davidbrandx]

Yep!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Saw this thread and thought you'd be interested

Overland Yeti - Page 1 - Readers' Cars - PistonHeads UK

 

[Davidbrandx]

Wheels are black, I mean, back!!!

 

[lambou1d]

Wheels are black, I mean, back!!!

Very nice, I might have to paint mine this summer.

 

[Davidbrandx]

Very nice, I might have to paint mine this summer.

£40 a corner at the shot blasters, if you present without tyres.
I'm off to get tracking done on Wednesday as the old tyres had worn shoulders.
Still waiting for suspension from Italy - production delay!
No pics as I've not taken her out in the rain today!!... meant to be a winter warrior!

 

[Davidbrandx]

Of course, I've now got a spare wheel. Question from the tyre fitters, "which side, the spare wheel?" Bridgestone 's are clearly rotation directional. Answer 2/3 of punctures occur on the nearside.