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  1. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    This thing is quiet, smooth and has plenty of power. With about 40 miles of around town use so far with a five mile run up the expressway its showing over 22 mpg right off the bat. So far I'm pretty impressed. Its going to be a great road trip car with the engine turning about 1700 rpm at 70...
  2. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    If it makes you feel any better I'll still have a Tdi Defender 90, a Series IIA diesel 109 station wagon and a petrol Series IIA 88" and a 1956 Porsche 356 Carrera.
  3. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    I'm taking delivery of my new TD6 Discovery 5 tomorrow afternoon. Who out there is looking for an Expedition White 2007 LR3 HSE with 139k miles on it - it's going on the block next week.
  4. JackW

    Post pictures of your Land Rover.

    My 1967 Series IIA 88" - some assembly required - this is what a frame up restoration looks like. Heystee disc brake conversion on the front axle.
  5. JackW

    Best DIY bedliner?

    Has anybody that has used Monstaliner applied it with a smooth roller instead of the textured roller they normally supply with the kit? I'm thinking of using it on my travel trailer that has a textured aluminum surface similar to what the Monstaliner looks like when its applied to a smooth surface.
  6. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    Should be up for grabs in about a month - My D5 is supposed to be here around then.
  7. JackW

    LR3 New ARB Bumper

    That really looks great - very nice - especially painted body color.
  8. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    Side by side size comparison of a 2007 LR3 and 2017 Discovery 5 plus a shot of the TDV6 engine - looks like there is enough room for the Ingenium inline 6 cylinder engine in there - lots of space between the front pulley and the radiator.
  9. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    "Open up the Land Rover website and be presented with basically the same body shape across all models." I noticed that as well along with the same trend among many other manufacturers - like why do the designers at Lexus think they have to stick the same ugly nose on the majority of their...
  10. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    If the Range Rover Velar had a low range I'd seriously consider it. I need a tow vehicle so I've got my new D5 on order. I figure it will do 90 percent of what I need in a daily driver/road trip car and I'll still have the Defender and Series trucks for the fun stuff. This way I can load the 88"...
  11. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    Discovery 5 and Range Rover Sport share the chassis architecture - except the Discovery has heavier duty front suspension control arms. The F-pace will share the chassis with the new Range Rover Velar and the Velar will also be available with the 4 cylinder Ingenium diesel engine. Remember too...
  12. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    White D5 with black roof rails, tow package and V-6 diesel. Very similar to what I have on order except for the saddle seats and the 21" wheels. For what I use my LR3 for now the new car will be very nice. I have the Defender and Series trucks for the real off-road work but with the D5 we can...
  13. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    I sure wish I could be on one of those panels - I'd love to have some input on their products since I've been driving Land Rovers since 1972 and have a pretty good idea of what the customers for the next Defender will want. It was very cool to see all of the LR3s and LR4s at the Uwharrie event...
  14. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    The local dealer got a white D5 in to show off. It looks better in person than I thought it would.
  15. JackW

    Uwharrie Safari 2017

    And on the way home we saw an Azalai camper in South Carolina - I've been lusting after an Azalai 130 Defender for around ten years - never seen one in person before.They are even cooler than I thought they were. www.psi-azalai.com The couple driving it were touring the USA and Canada after...
  16. JackW

    Uwharrie Safari 2017

    Default Pics from Uwharrie Safari 2017 The CROC annual Spring event at the Uwharrie National Forest was held this past weekend April 6-9 and it was a lot of fun as usual. Here are the pics: https://solaros1.smugmug.com/Land-Rover-Events/UWHARRIE-SAFARI-2017/ note: fixed link
  17. JackW

    2017 Discovery Order Guide - with pricing and option details

    Already ordered mine... Had to get the seven seat version to get the locking rear diff, ATPC, and advanced trailer backing system. I really only wanted a five seat version but since I'll be trading it in on a new Defender on a couple of years I figure it will be worth more as a trade that way.
  18. JackW

    Compact Camp Chairs: The Ultimate Review

    No Kermit chair?
  19. JackW

    Land Rover Progression

    Mixing Porsches and Land Rovers? That never happens..... oh wait yes it does.
  20. JackW

    2017 Discovery drive..Land Rover is getting back to its old self again!

    BFG makes an AT/K02 in the 20" size.
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