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What a Dumbass!

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What a Dumbass!

Post by PhilUK » Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:30 pm

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Re: What a Dumbass!

Post by MSPORTBMW » Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:37 pm

LOL.....I dont think any 4x4 would get out of that.....What a muppet !!!!
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Post by pvr » Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:07 pm

How about pulling it back out instead of forward.

Not to mention - that wire, would have decapitated everyone if it snapped  :'(
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Re: What a Dumbass!

Post by MSPORTBMW » Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:51 pm

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How about pulling it back out instead of forward.

Not to mention - that wire, would have decapitated everyone if it snapped  :'(
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Lol...yea i thought that about the winch wire....idiots !!!
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Post by Pope » Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:58 pm

Oh those crazy Russians... ::)
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Post by graemeX5 » Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:35 pm

I thinks unimog could do it but definitely not an X5 that was pointless
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Post by Lee4.8is » Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:45 pm

I didn't think it was coming out of that ditch, crazy for attempting it in the first place...didn't he realise an X5 is for going shopping in, not off road  :))
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Re: What a Dumbass!

Post by sus » Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:46 pm

meet my toy, it does mud holes like that for breakfast, but then it has lots of mods inc locking diffs ect
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Post by Chompers » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:02 pm

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meet my toy, it does mud holes like that for breakfast, but then it has lots of mods inc locking diffs ect
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Shame about the colour  :o but a very trick bit of kit no doubt :ok: is that a plasma rope or steel?
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Post by MrMaloo » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:39 pm

I almost bought a Pinz Gauer 6 wheel ambulance that was a very capable off road...not quite a unimog but the next best thing. 2 diesel powered heaters on board, with a soft top cab and fold down front windscreen. The whole compartment on the back could be lifted off and the flatbed could be used for carrying other loads. Very versatile and parts very easy available as they're still used by the british army. Anyone looking for a serious offroader might consider a Pinz as they come in many different configerations, 4 wheel, 6 wheel, troop carrier, ambulance & explorer!
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Re: What a Dumbass!

Post by sus » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:51 pm

[quote="Chompers"]

Shame about the colour  :o but a very trick bit of kit no doubt :ok: is that a plasma rope or steel?
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plasma rope mate, a lot lighter than wire
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Re: What a Dumbass!

Post by DougieV8 » Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:08 pm

What about engine damage? Surprised it was still going - muddy water straight down air intake!
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Re: What a Dumbass!

Post by Chompers » Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:22 pm

[quote="sus"]
[quote="Chompers"]

Shame about the colour  :o but a very trick bit of kit no doubt :ok: is that a plasma rope or steel?
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plasma rope mate, a lot lighter than wire
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Clever stuff indeed  8)
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Re: What a Dumbass!

Post by 4687ah » Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:03 pm

Quite possibly the 2 stupidest things I have seen, 1 driving it in and 2 pulling it out. An utterly pointless exercise.
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Re: What a Dumbass!

Post by jaynana » Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:17 pm

idiots++

i don't think the X was ever intended to come out on its own. the tow rope was already fitted and that massive truck was already placed in front ready to pull it out.
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