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  1. SkiWill

    Jeep Wrangler 2024 Upgrade rumors...

    It's likely because the Hemi's days are numbered with production ending relatively soon and the new hurricane I-6 taking over for the outgoing Hemi. No sense in completing the engineering and tooling for a motor that's been in production for 20 years and will sunset soon. Better to spend the...
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    2012 Range Rover HSE Build/ Travel Write Up

    If the manifold is already off and you don't know when they were last done, I'd highly recommend doing the cross over pipes and water pump with oil cooler and possibly even thermostat. That will potentially save you considerable pain later. These engines may have timing chain and guide issues...
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    INEOS Grenadier

    Did they mention anything about octane requirements with this tune?
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    Irwin the 1995 Disco (200tdi and 5 Spd swapped)

    I suggest you start a new thread for the Range Rover. It would be nice to see another L322 getting out and about.
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    Are older Land Rover Discoveries really that bad? How do they compare to contemporary Toyotas?

    Maintenance on any 25 year old vehicle is constant. Yes the Land Rover will likely require more than most especially if you want to keep it up to any high standard. If simplicity, reliability, and durability are your paramount requirements, I'd seriously consider looking at base model Tacomas...
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    Drug Dealer?

    Wow. That was some serious dedication. Makes me feel better about the comparatively non complex task of maintaining an EAS system though. Also, I love the shirt. Reminds me of the "Ford circles their problems and highlights them in blue joke." I guess Land Rover circles their problems and uses...
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    Production numbers

    We have used a USB powered white noise machine that we turn on in the car. It doesn't work as well as I'd hoped. There's something about stopping and no longer having all of the subtle vibration and sense of motion that seems to wake at least one of them up every time. And if one wakes up...
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    SOLD: Front Runner Slimline 2 Land Rover LR3 LR4 Roof Rack $750

    Let me know if you make it over here. I'm planning on getting an Eezi-Awn Blade. I have an Eezi-Awn Swift Awning and using Eezi-Awn load bars would save me quite a bit of weight on the roof, which is my primary goal as well as simplifying the installation. The Frontrunner rack is plenty stout...
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    SOLD: Front Runner Slimline 2 Land Rover LR3 LR4 Roof Rack $750

    I am selling my Front Runner Slimline 2 roof rack. It is an incredibly versatile rack with nearly infinite configurations. I also have a 2 can jerry can carrier, a very sleek under mount camp table, ski rack, canoe carrier, and quick release roof top tent mounts, roof box mounts, and even a...
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    INEOS Grenadier

    Because that's how the old Defender was marketed even though farmers in the UK stopped using Defenders ages ago because Japanese pickups were cheaper, more reliable, and easier to clean out. Sir Jim said that the third most important part of a 4 wheel drive was looks. He's not a billionaire...
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    Jeep Cherokee Widetrack Revival - with questions for the experts - Stoffregen Motorsports

    And a patient one at that. Looks fantastic. Most people are in a rush and quality suffers. Patience is a virtue. The finished product looks fantastic.
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    INEOS Grenadier

    I'm going to start with a disclaimer: What I consider a competitor at a $75k price point is NOT what everyone else will consider a competitor. So here's MY opinion for whatever it's worth. This is a vehicle that is intended to take people to remote locations to go camping, or that's what I...
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    INEOS Grenadier

    According to Motor Trend expect the Trialmaster (the only one I'm interested in) to start around $70,000: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-ineos-grenadier-first-drive-review/?wc_mid=4035:24264&wc_rid=4035:1760964&_wcsid=8A44DDBFAA71BC5B8C7644795A745FE87C246369302123EC Honestly for that...
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    MPPT and DC-DC Charger to Use Solar to Charge House and Starter Battery Question

    Thank you. That's helpful. I expected that the Redarc should have that functionality, but I couldn't find it specifically called out in their manual. Its compact size, robust design, and built in fan have advantages in my particular application as well so I may go that way.
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    MPPT and DC-DC Charger to Use Solar to Charge House and Starter Battery Question

    So here's the deal, I've got a Land Rover LR4 which is great, but it has a smart alternator and a not so smart charging algorithm that never really completely charges the starter batter. Also, whenever the door opens, all the computers wake up putting a load on the battery. Now, the BMS will...
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    Casper & Outono - 2x 1998 Discovery 1 Builds

    I appreciate the perspective. I used to drive a 22 ft. manual transmission cummins diesel truck. Given that it was 22 feet long, I never bothered hitting obstacles and sold it once I no longer needed the heavy hauling capability because it was a pain to daily drive. And talk about heavy...
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    Casper & Outono - 2x 1998 Discovery 1 Builds

    It is RHD? How far afield are you planning on taking it? Which pop top are you going with? While the 80 series is in many ways my ideal size vehicle (and I love a split tailgate like on my LR4 <-- mandatory Land Rover content) I do find it interesting that you think the Disco is easier to...
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    Ineos Grenadier Sub Forum

    I think this thread needs to be renamed "The ZF Transmission Thread" or something. The only thing I'll add, is that ZF knows more about automatic transmissions than all of us combined. I can promise you that the ZF engineers asked Ineos engineers what that transmission application was before...
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    INEOS Grenadier

    Long Range America is an importer of Australian tanks, or at least they were 18 months ago. If they have started North American production, that would be news to me. In my experience looking for an LR4 tank, Long Range America was importing diesel tanks from Australia and those in the Land...
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    Production numbers

    I know that the Grenadier will have the payload to carry the requisite amount of fuel. That's not the issue. My issue is not wanting to have a bunch of Jerry cans on the roof, hanging off the side, back, etc. I really just want a bigger tank or second tank. No mess, no fuss. No stopping on...
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