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Sooo reading between the lines, is there someone who's up to fitting lpg for me, :-? me helping/making coffee etc etc and getting in the way   

Cheers
 

[TheBoy]

not too fused, go on the mileage really 

Is that because you forgot to buy the usb cable

[TheBoy]

Not sure how correct a thought this is, but us it wise to go bigger than 80ltr tank without self levelling? Which we have obviously? But not in your mv6. Does that make any odds or are you thinking if binning sl shocks?

The thought had crossed my mind.

Kevin Wood has a 90l doesn't he? Or did I make that bit up.


Elite suspension - no decision made yet...

[Gaffers]

Remember I have a large garage here for room for 4-8 vehicles, plus it's fairly central to most parties in this thread 

Seems like we could sort out a production line, maybe?

Plus I can sort overnight accom for pennies too

[Lazydocker]

Remember I have a large garage here for room for 4-8 vehicles, plus it's fairly central to most parties in this thread 

Seems like we could sort out a production line, maybe?

Plus I can sort overnight accom for pennies too

Only trouble with that (although a great idea) is that, should the worst happen again, TB's car is stranded there and one of us (would make sense for it to be me) would need to run him home.

As for a production line... Can't see it being much benefit. More than about 3/4 people just means that you can take it in turns to do bits too

[Lazydocker]

Not sure how correct a thought this is, but us it wise to go bigger than 80ltr tank without self levelling? Which we have obviously? But not in your mv6. Does that make any odds or are you thinking if binning sl shocks?

The thought had crossed my mind.

Kevin Wood has a 90l doesn't he? Or did I make that bit up.


Elite suspension - no decision made yet...

Yes, you made it up I've got the 90L.

My vote would always be for the 80L tank as it just seems to go in so well... I had to drill new holes in the frame to mount mine and even after over an hour of measuring didn't manage to get them all in the right places

[feeutfo]

Not sure how correct a thought this is, but us it wise to go bigger than 80ltr tank without self levelling? Which we have obviously? But not in your mv6. Does that make any odds or are you thinking if binning sl shocks?

The thought had crossed my mind.

Kevin Wood has a 90l doesn't he? Or did I make that bit up.


Elite suspension - no decision made yet...

Yes, you made it up I've got the 90L.

My vote would always be for the 80L tank as it just seems to go in so well... I had to drill new holes in the frame to mount mine and even after over an hour of measuring didn't manage to get them all in the right places

I had to ovalise TB's a bit to get the frame to line up. But what he doesn't know won't hurt him.  . 

[Lazydocker]

Not sure how correct a thought this is, but us it wise to go bigger than 80ltr tank without self levelling? Which we have obviously? But not in your mv6. Does that make any odds or are you thinking if binning sl shocks?

The thought had crossed my mind.

Kevin Wood has a 90l doesn't he? Or did I make that bit up.


Elite suspension - no decision made yet...

Yes, you made it up I've got the 90L.

My vote would always be for the 80L tank as it just seems to go in so well... I had to drill new holes in the frame to mount mine and even after over an hour of measuring didn't manage to get them all in the right places

I had to ovalise TB's a bit to get the frame to line up. But what he doesn't know won't hurt him.  . 

We'll make that our little secret!

[hotel21]

I am still very much of the 'will I, wont I' mode.....   :-/

It could certainly save a few squids on weekly running, thats for sure, but thats assuming that the deed is done over a short period of time and, perhaps more importantly, set up properly on completion.

Would probably be game for a trip southwards with some fettling beforehand to reduce work times, given that it would be very labour intensive over a weekend, say....

[Lazydocker]

I am still very much of the 'will I, wont I' mode.....   :-/

It could certainly save a few squids on weekly running, thats for sure, but thats assuming that the deed is done over a short period of time and, perhaps more importantly, set up properly on completion.

Would probably be game for a trip southwards with some fettling beforehand to reduce work times, given that it would be very labour intensive over a weekend, say....

If you can get the tank and filler fitted in advance, a weekend is easily doable. Do I recall correctly that you've got a shin breaker?

Anyway... I'm going to try and get a price nailed down for a front end kit this week, then it's just various tank options to finalise price.

So far it looks like there are 2 definite and 2-3 possibles. Average saving is around 10p/mile, perhaps slightly less now. I would imagine that most people would be able to pay back the initial outlay on a DIY kit in under 10k miles.

[feeutfo]

I am still very much of the 'will I, wont I' mode.....   :-/

It could certainly save a few squids on weekly running, thats for sure, but thats assuming that the deed is done over a short period of time and, perhaps more importantly, set up properly on completion.

Would probably be game for a trip southwards with some fettling beforehand to reduce work times, given that it would be very labour intensive over a weekend, say....

If we could get some inlet manifolds drilled/fitted with nozzles and pipes then sealed off so the car is useable that would save alot of time on the day(s) prior to fitting other gubbins. Most of us know how to strip the top end down to that level....? Easy to do on a weekend. Maybe mount the tank next weekend then connect up the loom/fuel system and commission at the meet.

Tbh I had extra stuff tied up out the way under my bonnet for weeks.

[hotel21]

Yup, got a shinbreaker....   

Would also be lifting the rear floor with wood/marine ply to getbthe best volume as possible with a wheel well tank.  Hound just lives in the rear now, without a crate, so height is less of an issue.

Would be interested in the kit price so watching with interest....   

[hotel21]

..... and may have to replace the self levelling kit as well, given the extra weights involved and the lowered suspension.

Was 3 up today and, after a trip to Makro and Ikea, car was kinda dragging its harris and the fixed hook was making its presence known on the speed humps.... 

[Lazydocker]

Yup, got a shinbreaker....   

Would also be lifting the rear floor with wood/marine ply to getbthe best volume as possible with a wheel well tank.  Hound just lives in the rear now, without a crate, so height is less of an issue.

Would be interested in the kit price so watching with interest....   

Probably a blessing... Makes a very convenient place for the filler without cutting any holes anywhere

As for raising the floor... Not essential it's done before everything is fitted, could just drop the tank in and take the "lid" off the wheel well in the mean time :-/

Must admit, I'm still looking (albeit half-heartedly) for a late estate with all the toys for me

Other option I considered, although much more expensive and more visible, is a twin tank setup, mounted either side in the boot :-/ But that was to avoid raising the floor. ISTR that raising the floor 40mm (ish) would get a 77(?), possibly 72L tank so should be 250+ mile range.

[Lazydocker]

..... and may have to replace the self levelling kit as well, given the extra weights involved and the lowered suspension.

Was 3 up today and, after a trip to Makro and Ikea, car was kinda dragging its harris and the fixed hook was making its presence known on the speed humps.... 

I would recommend it in that case, especially as the tank will be completely behind the rear axle. Mind you, that's something you can do in advance

I would suggest that, if you go for it, you sort the suspension, have the kit fitted etc and visit WIM on the way back up to get it all set up again