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    P38 alloys on a RC

    in Range Rover Forum

    Posted

    If you do get round to fitting these then I demand photos!

    I'm looking at ways to fit lower profile tyres to mine when I get to that stage :)

    I have seen it done before but I've searched google high and low and can't find any :/

    V8 Conversion kit engine mounts

    in Series Forum

    Posted

    Task,

    some pics would be cool

    then i know what i need to find or make!

    Cheers

    I'm not going to post them all as images so here's some links! :)

    http://3wk.co.uk/Series3/080309/DSC00153.JPG

    http://3wk.co.uk/Series3/220309/IMG_5104.JPG

    http://3wk.co.uk/Series3/250109/IMG_4686.JPG

    http://3wk.co.uk/Series3/250109/IMG_4685.JPG

    http://3wk.co.uk/Series3/Image029.jpg

    http://3wk.co.uk/Series3/recent/DSC00076.JPG

    http://3wk.co.uk/Series3/recent/DSC00077.JPG

    http://3wk.co.uk/Series3/manifold1.JPG

    Be warned, they're pretty big images.

    Series 3 is sat in the garage if you want any more pics etc.

    Painting the bits underneath

    in International Forum

    Posted

    The time for painting my chassis, suspension components and axles will soon be upon me and I'd like to know what people recommend for this?

    I've always used Hammerite in the past but heard POR15 is quite good? I will have the opportunity to give them several coats and to leave some drying time too

    It's for the CSK and it's going to be black underneath, if this makes a difference.

    so what do people use these days and where's the best place to order from?

    Cheers

    Making a blur of the road in an old leafer

    in Series Forum

    Posted

    Is the sole purpose of this machine going to be winning at the lights?

    If so then perhaps you can afford to think a little outside the box...

    1. Fit a car auto box, 2wd.

    2. Uprate the back axle and fit some grippy rubber

    3. Reduce weight. You've already lost the TX box. Smaller "fuel cell" type tank, rag-top, strip the back out completely (no seats/carpets/sound proofing). Lighter wheels (alloys).

    4. Small wheels to keep the gearing down

    Of course you're still going to need to uprate the brakes but if you're 2WD then it makes the front axle a little easier to do.

    This will make it fairly quick but very neutered for anything other than dragging off the lights.

    89 3.5 efi refurb, how far do i go??

    in Range Rover Forum

    Posted

    Agree with that though having a really good one tends to make me bias ;) Mine is on agreed value classic insurance & there's no doubt that really nice, & preferably original, classic prices are on the up especially at the dealers who seem to have cornered the market. It has to be your choice, a lot depends on your own time & skills - if you can DIY then maybe it's worth it but if (like me) you have to pay for the labour, forget it! It is generally felt that '89 was about the time (with the intro. of the Disco) that LR started to use lower quality steel, hence the greater degree of corrosion found in later years of many RRC's

    I have to admit I did write that under the assumption the work would be carried out at home! I too am a little bias though as I'm currently restoring my own :)

    1992 vs 1993

    in Range Rover Forum

    Posted

    Just found this;

    1993 Model Year

    Number built 4,689 U.S. (15,385 Worldwide)

    First 1993 built July 8, 1992

    Last 8 digits of first 1993 U.S. Spec. Range Rover VIN PA624881

    5th digit of the VIN on the LWB models was different, 7th digit of the LWB models was a 3 due to the new 4.2L V8 engine

    Base Price $45,125 (Base Model now the SWB County)

    Curb Weight 4,401 lbs. SWB 4,574 lbs. LWB

    Gross Vehicle Weight 6019 lbs. (SWB and LWB)

    Powertrain Changes:

    Electronic Traction Control (ETC) or Electronic Traction Control System (ETCS) was on both SWB and LWB models. ETC used sensors from ABS system to and activated the brakes to cause power to be applied to the wheel with the most traction. The axle shafts were also upgraded from 10 spline to stronger 24 spline. The County SWB 100” model still had same 3.9L engine as 1992, but with higher compression (9.35:1 up from 8.13:1) to put out 2 more hp than for a total of 182 @ 4750 rpm, Torque was up 5 ft.-lbs. to 232 @ 3100 rpm. Bigger alternator (part #A2528) put out 100 amps, and a new poly-v belt was fitted. County LWB 108” model had a larger 4.2L (4275cc) engine (3.70” bore x 3.03 stroke) with a 8.94:1 compression ratio producing 200 hp @ 4850 rpm 251 lb-ft torque @ 3250 rpm. The engine has 4.2 stamped in the top of the intake. All models had internal valve-body changes to the transmissions for notably smoother shifting.

    EPA 12 mpg city, 15 mpg highway 3.9L

    EPA 13 mpg city, 16 mpg highway 4.2L (Articles in 199s said that the LWB had better mileage due the fact that the EAS would lower the vehicle at freeway speeds, but in 1994 it still had better mileage when the SWB model had EAS).

    Chassis and Suspension Changes:

    Longer frame was used for the 108” (2743 mm) wheelbase LWB model introduced this year.

    All of the extra length was in the rear door area so all the 100” sheet metal could still be used except the rear doors and roof.

    Electric Air Suspension (EAS) or Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) with auto leveling and ride height adjustment is on all LWB models, and later in the year on a small number of SWB Sport models (see below) The electronic air suspension control unit monitors level sensors at all four corners 100 times per second and automatically adjusts the vehicles air springs to constantly maintain a level ride, even when fully loaded. Driver controls on the dash allow the vehicle to be set at one of five height settings with a range of 5.1 inches (130mm).

    County models had the three spoke wheels; County LWB had the five spoke wheels (most County LWB models had the five spoke wheel centers painted to match the body color), and the County Sport had silver five spoke TWR wheels. Center caps on late year County LWB and all County Sport models said center caps said "Land Rover", the center caps on most LWBs and all SWB (non Sport) County models said "Range Rover"

    Exterior Changes:

    Available County SWB Model Paint Colors: Alpine White, Ardennes Green, Portofino Red, and Westminster Gray

    Available County LWB Model Paint Colors: Alpine White, Ardennes Green, Beluga Black Roman Bronze, Mosswood, Plymouth Blue and Beluga Black (Clear Coat).

    Available County Sport Model Paint Colors: Beluga Black (Clear Coat) Aegean Blue

    Beluga Black paint was only extra cost factory option available only on the County LWB and County Sport for $300 extra

    New raised plastic Range Rover stickers on hood and tailgate

    New raised plastic County emblem on tailgate

    LWB model had the letters “LWB” next to the County emblem on the tailgate

    The County emblem was now in block text vs. the script logo 1989-1992.

    Black plastic under body sills had more texture.

    Interior Changes:

    Available Interior Colors: Sorrell Tan leather and Winchester Gray leather on County Model. Saddle leather on County LWB.

    Improved in car entertainment system with a Pioneer AM/FM stereo radio/cassette, 6 CD changer, 7 a/d/s/ speakers (including a sub-woofer) on both County, County LWB, and County Sport.

    Subwoofer level control moved next to the fog light switch.

    RDS (signal-tracking) radio antenna was now embedded in both sides of the rear side window glass.

    Improved cruise control

    Single touch down power window switch was added to the passenger side (drivers side front window had the single touch feature since 1989)

    Power to sunroof and windows 45 seconds after ignition shut-off

    Area around sunroof switch now smooth plastic without “fuzz stuff” on it

    Electric Air Suspension (EAS) control buttons added to dash

    Cubby box cup holder was connected the hinge at the rear of the box

    Auto dim rear view mirror with map lights now on all three models.

    Front seat belt height adjusters were changed

    Rear seats are raked back more to the rear

    VIN plate on dash is bigger, has the Land Rover logo on it, and it is attached to the dash with anti-tamper rivets in front of the round air vent.

    Improved soundproofing throughout the vehicle

    Rear loadspace cover and support redesigned to accommodate taller items. A small net was added to the left side and the carpet covering the subwoofer and CD changer on the left side of the load area was replaces with a hard cover that had a door to access the CD’s.

    89 3.5 efi refurb, how far do i go??

    in Range Rover Forum

    Posted

    Good condition classics seem to be getting few and far between and prices for good examples appear to be going up accordingly. If it really is in not too bad condition then I would be tempted to spend some time and put it right properly so I could enjoy it rot-free for many years to come.

    If you just want it to go off roading with then I would be tempted to fix it up to MOT pass and run it as such.

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