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The SP8 has GPS built in, as long as you get it with the LTE modem (and yes, actual GPS, not just cell tower location). I did have a hell of a time getting OziExplorer to work with the built-in GPS though, needed to put GpsGate in between for some reason. But after that it works flawlessly. Overall I've been very happy with the SP8. None of it is super intensive use though, I have other devices for that.

I have a (second hand) Panasonic Toughpad that works ok for this. But lately I've just been using my Surface Pro 8 with a rugged cover on it. It may not be waterproof, but really, who cares in a regular vehicle. And with everything having an SSD these days, using it in a vehicle is no worry. Navigation-wise, I usually run a mix of Google Maps (/spits in disgust), the built-in Mercedes GPS (when in the GLE), a Garmin GpsMap 62s, Gaia GPS and OziExplorer. With Samsung Dex I can run Gaia on the Surface Pro, and have it on a big screen, which works fairly well. Hopefully Android Subsystem for Windows becomes mature enough soon to directly run Gaia on the Surface Pro, but last time I tried it still crashed (and couldn't log in to my account either).

A CT won't care about swarf. An MRI on the other hand... could make you rather well-ventilated. Really glad to hear that, Stephen. Cancer is a proper <insert extremely bad word of choice>.

Oh come on, stop it already. AI as it exists today is still very far removed from actual intelligence. All they've managed to do is make a language model that sounds convincing. Not accurate, not correct, just convincing. But oh no, an "AI" can write a convincing-sounding paper on why the earth is flat, the world is ending! As with all technical advancement, work changes, but doesn't get eliminated altogether. If that means more people need to start telling computers what to do, then that is what the workforce will shift to. Ol' Musky is just trying to drum up interest in his AI company, I'm sure.

Should be available on Topix: https://topix.jlrext.com/topix/vehicle/lookupForm But you'll need to register/pay for access.

That looks like a nice trip!

I've only ever seen them on the diff.

Same, very happy with our Alpicool T50. Only real "issue" with it is the fridge part gets a bit too cold when the freezer is running. Quite often had frozen milk.

How are the aerodynamics now that you modified the front? Noticeably better?

https://incartec.co.uk/Landrover/Discovery-II/Stereo-Upgrade-Single-Din/Pioneer-Single-din/Landrover-Discovery-2-BMW-Cassette I've used their stuff on my P38. Could be you have to go to a different section depending on what type of radio youbwant to install, the link is for Pioneer.

Mmm, an Epsom Green RRC. Makes me miss mine.

That looks really, really nice.

I was 12 or so, liked The Simpsons, and my name is Ben, in that time around here shortened to "Bekke". So I became El Bekko (instead of El Barto). And it stuck around.

Tell that to the ones I used on my veranda roof and broke by looking at them after 2 summers.

I'm in too

The bits of chassis you can see, the axle ends you can see, the springs and perches you can see - all scream coiler Land Rover to me.

3-axles are nice and stable, I've done a fair bit of towing with @Escape's 3-axle Ifor TB. The biggest downside is manoeuvering on uneven surfaces, it'll swap the wheel it's pivoting on on a whim, which can be a bit annoying. And seconded with the lashing points, it could really do with a bit of holesaw treatment. Overall: go as big in size and capacity as you can get away with, you'll never regret having a trailer that's slightly too big for the load.

That's concerning. Seems like a design flaw in the bracket, then?

Honestly doesn't look like that bad a fix? It'll take up most of the tensile forces on that weld, and definitely looks chunky enough to do it. It's like a little axle truss on the bottom of the axle.

Same on my GLE, the eye for the safety cable is attached to the towball that comes out electrically. AFAIK there's no other eyes closer to the chassis, might have to look into adding something... When I installed the tow bar on my E-class, there was an eye that bolted to the non-removable part, that was much better.

That's proper scary!

The ebay seller is effectively getting them at half price, and the original seller is losing 1/2 of his sales income.

That's nice

That's an understatement. I used it on my bumper build, and it scratches off like crazy. I think when I redo the paint I'll try some 2K primer + finish.

I've been wary of Temu (like all things that are advertised heavily), but it looks like it's just AliExpress with some added privacy concerns. I wouldn't install the app, but ordering from the website is probably alright for non-essential stuff.