Picking this up for Christmas

[Tombie]

Through finding it on this forum and speaking with the lovely owner, I’ll be picking this up for Mrs Tombie over Christmas.

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[ozscott]

Through finding it on this forum and speaking with the lovely owner, I’ll be picking this up for Mrs Tombie over Christmas.

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221220/6980192b9c61f731a4d7c474e57ca1b7.jpgLooks very nice indeed Mike. I'm sure Mrs Tombie will be over the moon. Will she keep her Ranger? Cheers

[mtb_gary]

Looks very nice!

[Jeffoir]

Well done. Looks superb.
Happy travels.
Merry Christmas to you and Mrs Tombie.
best,
jeff

[Slunnie]

Awesome, Mrs Tombie will love this!

[LuckyLes]

Well done and enjoy. It sounded and looks like a really good vehicle. I was sorely tempted.

[Tombie]

Awesome, Mrs Tombie will love this!

You may get a visitor!!!!

[Tombie]

Looks very nice indeed Mike. I'm sure Mrs Tombie will be over the moon. Will she keep her Ranger? Cheers

It’s still on order, not too sure what we will do with it.

Ford pushed delivery back another 2 months and added $2k to the bill.

[Tins]

Ford pushed delivery back another 2 months and added $2k to the bill.

They're all doing that. The past couple of years have given them nearly endless 'excuses'.

[Slunnie]

You may get a visitor!!!!
Awesome, when are you coming through? I’ll be in Sydney for Christmas to just after New Years though

[Tombie]

Awesome, when are you coming through? I’ll be in Sydney for Christmas to just after New Years though

Oh well. That won’t work :)

I’m leaving Brisbane Sunday morning to be back in Whyalla Monday afternoon.

[Tombie]

Backpack ready, boarding pass in hand,

6am flight to Brisbane and a relaxing Xmas day drive coming up!

[Narangga]

Backpack ready, boarding pass in hand,

6am flight to Brisbane and a relaxing Xmas day drive coming up!

And today too???

[Tombie]

Done…

Flew into Brisbane at 8:10am
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Met by Danny and the RRS, and off to a coffee shop to catch up with V8Ian
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On the road by 10:30
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Was a unique Xmas day. 3 time zones (SA, QLD and NSW)

I arrived home at 15:15 Boxing Day, gave the RRS a quick wash to get rid of the Dragon flies, Locusts and other dead creature splats!

Average speed for entire run 92km/h
Average fuel burn 7.9l/100km

[Tins]

Good news. Very glad you didn't pop up here: AULRO S O S & Breakdown ONLY!

[Tombie]

Back at it……

Just heading to Whyalla airport - destination Adelaide.

Meet a mate (former forum member) for a lift to Tanunda.

Jump into my D4 and bring it home - 4hrs.

It’s currently 43°c here, so a Dual AC D4 is a nice place to be [emoji41]

[Tombie]

All LRs safely home [emoji41]

[Tombie]

Tomorrow the vehicle (now named Paddington) receives Tint treatment and some electronic love from Big Jon in the way of ECU and Transmission remaps.

When it arrives home I’ll take some pics with the windows sorted (no more fishbowl)

[Tombie]

Mrs Tombie is a very happy RRS owner today to say the least.

Tint is on (great work Tint Works Marion) and then off to see Big Jon at his workshop for upgrade flashes to both Engine and Transmission for her this afternoon.

Now on to the rest of the upgrades!
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[Homer the Range]

Hey Tomlie - you beat me to it with this car. I really liked the car and thought Danny was pretty straight up. Good luck with it, I’ll be watching your stories closely on the ‘one that got away’ cheers

[Tombie]

It’s the little things…[emoji41]

Whilst the little lady was working I went to the car park and fitted the recently arrived Wind deflectors.
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[scarry]

It’s the little things…[emoji41]

Whilst the little lady was working I went to the car park and fitted the recently arrived Wind deflectors.

Did she notice?

[Tombie]

Did she notice?

Nope…

[scarry]

Nope…

You will have to report back in a week.[biggrin]

[Tombie]

You will have to report back in a week.[biggrin]

She’s noticed!!!

[Tombie]

06:30 Today I get a call…. “Low coolant warning. I’ve pulled over near the lookout”

Head up there to find the expected!
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Glad it didn’t do this on my way from Brisbane [emoji41]

Well, as timing would have it (I do run a Mining Supply Chain) I’ve prepared for the new vehicles arrival with a heap of service items.

Today the coolant outlet arrived [emoji851]

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First job though was a quick replacement of the bonnet gas struts as it hurts when that clamshell hits your head!

Then onto the show!
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Leaking at the seam on the top left.

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All done
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Quick bleed and back running…

Will do a complete flush, drain and new Penrite Blue on Aussie Day. I also have new brass bleed screws to replace the plastic ones and a nice anodised bleeder for the bottle.

[scarry]

She’s noticed!!!

I changed the wheels on the D4 from 17" back to the OEM 18's,both alloy,and she didnt notice,i told her about a month later.

But she did notice the tune,came and said,gee that car seems to have some power.[biggrin]

You were lucky with that coolant leak.

[Homer the Range]

06:30 Today I get a call…. “Low coolant warning. I’ve pulled over near the lookout”

Head up there to find the expected!
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Glad it didn’t do this on my way from Brisbane [emoji41]

Well, as timing would have it (I do run a Mining Supply Chain) I’ve prepared for the new vehicles arrival with a heap of service items.

Today the coolant outlet arrived [emoji851]

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First job though was a quick replacement of the bonnet gas struts as it hurts when that clamshell hits your head!

Then onto the show!
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Leaking at the seam on the top left.

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All done
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Quick bleed and back running…

Will do a complete flush, drain and new Penrite Blue on Aussie Day. I also have new brass bleed screws to replace the plastic ones and a nice anodised bleeder for the bottle.

Planning ahead pays dividends. One of the things I’m checking on during my Aussie day too…

[Tombie]

How long do you think it’ll take for her to notice the grey badging has changed to gloss black? 🤣

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[Tombie]

Added one of these to at least get BT audio function.

Does a pretty good job until we replace the head unit.

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[Tombie]

On the weekend the float in the coolant bottle sank (it is 13 years old) so an OEM bottle and sensor has been ordered and will be fitted upon arrival.

[DiscoDB]

On the weekend the float in the coolant bottle sank (it is 13 years old) so an OEM bottle and sensor has been ordered and will be fitted upon arrival.

If the RRS engine bay is anything like the Disco, removing the front left headlight makes replacing the coolant bottle a lot easier to do. At least this is the case with the D3.

[Tombie]

If the RRS engine bay is anything like the Disco, removing the front left headlight makes replacing the coolant bottle a lot easier to do. At least this is the case with the D3.

Yes, very similar configuration and yes much easier! Thanks for the reminder

[patclan]

This is awesome timing, I too have a Ranger on order, been pushed out to July now with price increases and now I hear features removed.
I am putting too many Ks on my defender and it needs some down time and TLC, and it is getting uncomfortable, or I am getting old, probably both.

I had been looking for a 2011 - 2012 L322, but they seem to be like gold dust, just can't find one. So I have moved on to looking for a RRS there is a huge price jump between the L320 and the next face lift so will stick with the L320, not sure I won't take the Ranger when it comes so don't want to put too much money into it.

There is one 2013 RRS 3.0L HSE in Blacktown Sydney, for 36k, seems a lot of car for the money, and as I am on the Gold Coast a bit of a commitment to go down and look at it, need to do a lot more research and follow this post I think, I only ever looked at the L320 so I need to start again.

Anyway your one, or your misses one looks great Tombie!

Cheers
Pat

[Tombie]

A small update.

Black badging looks so much better!
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Another small job, the float in the expansion tank has been failing giving panic inducing “low coolant” alarms.
Tonight fitted a new genuine bottle and did a full radiator flush and coolant replacement.
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Added new bleeders I’ve had sitting here waiting
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And to finish off the evening, fitted the iDrive module (it’s not mounted yet as I’m waiting to confirm with Mrs Tombie where she would like it mounted.
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Combination of iDrive and Old Jaguar ECU and Transmission remaps makes it certainly get up and go!

[Tombie]

Cosmetic tweaks now.

When we got it there was some paint damage, we’ve now had the vehicle refinished.
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And after
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And added some new touches
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Grill badge still on its way…
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Still waiting on black Door handles to arrive from the UK.

[mtb_gary]

It looks like it's straight from the showroom!

[Aussie Jeepster]

How long do you think it’ll take for her to notice the grey badging has changed to gloss black? 🤣

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Mike - where did you get the badging? Looks like I'll be needing a couple of letters soon! I tried powerful uk, but they dont have it, and didn't see it on fleabay?
Alan

[Tombie]

Mike - where did you get the badging? Looks like I'll be needing a couple of letters soon! I tried powerful uk, but they dont have it, and didn't see it on fleabay?
Alan

Just off eBay….

Gloss Black Sticker Badge Range Rover SPORT logo For Range Rover Sport | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/122838362663'mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=ugxtST9TRQ2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=CIPb06VBRSm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)

[Tombie]

Operation “Black Pack” continues

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Tyres and Wheels next!

[LuckyLes]

Hi Tombie,
What is the mark on the drivers door. Has it had a sticker of some sort on there, or is it a reflection?
Cheers
LuckyLes

[Tombie]

Hi Tombie,
What is the mark on the drivers door. Has it had a sticker of some sort on there, or is it a reflection?
Cheers
LuckyLes

Reflection from the wall of the house.

[LuckyLes]

I have been following your journey with this Rangie since you picked it up. It is now a showpiece and a credit to you.
Cheers
LuckyLes

[Tombie]

I have been following your journey with this Rangie since you picked it up. It is now a showpiece and a credit to you.
Cheers
LuckyLes

Thanks Les

More to come, Mrs Tombie just outlayed some coin on the next upgrade - pics to follow upon arrival and fitment... [bigwhistle]

[Tombie]

Next piece…
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I had a long day at work though so most of the install done in the dark..

This was original
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And this is now
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Indicator strobes just like the Side ones…

And the obligatory Door upgrades
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[Aussie Jeepster]

Wow, love the lights, and they have a fantastic website.
Any issues with ADR's? NOT being negative, just asking.
Alan

[Tombie]

Wow, love the lights, and they have a fantastic website.
Any issues with ADR's? NOT being negative, just asking.
Alan

They meet specs to pass. [emoji41]

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[Tombie]

No photos as I was sorting the matter rather than recording it…

Hit a small unknown object just near the Worlds End turn off.
Shortly thereafter could feel that handling change that can only mean a flat tyre.

Prompted the reminder to upgrade to a better jack and fit a TPMS asap. Both now on order whilst I sit having a coffee in Burra. [emoji41]



There goes any chance of selling the very new Pirellis when the other wheels go on next week [emoji853]

[Ferret]

Prompted the reminder to upgrade to a better jack ...

With the demise of my Omega bottle jack I also need something better. What have you ordered?

[Tombie]

With the demise of my Omega bottle jack I also need something better. What have you ordered?

I found a NOS Omega bottle jack [emoji851]

My preference is always to lift under arm anyway, so the height isn’t an issue for me.

[Ferret]

I found a NOS Omega bottle jack [emoji851]

A 'Nitros Oxide System' bottle jack? No, I don't think so. What does 'NOS' mean in this context.

[Tombie]

A 'Nitros Oxide System' bottle jack? No, I don't think so. What does 'NOS' mean in this context.

New Old Stock

[DieselLSE]

I found a NOS Omega bottle jack [emoji851]

My preference is always to lift under arm anyway, so the height isn’t an issue for me.
How do you lift under the arm without the jack sliding off?

[Tombie]

How do you lift under the arm without the jack sliding off?

I have to lift the wheel off soon, I’ll take a pic

[Tombie]

Fitment checks ready for rubber…
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[RANDLOVER]

Fitment checks ready for rubber…
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How do you lift under the arm without the jack sliding off?

How about a front/back elevation pic so DieselLSE and others can see where to place the jack?

[Tombie]

How about a front/back elevation pic so DieselLSE and others can see where to place the jack?

I will do, that night I was tired and it was bloody cold!

I just did the work and packed up.

[RANDLOVER]

I will do, that night I was tired and it was bloody cold!

I just did the work and packed up.

Thanks that will be great and also it looks like you are missing a pair of nuts, so to speak.

[DieselLSE]

Thanks that will be great and also it looks like you are missing a pair of nuts, so to speak.
And a tyre!

[Tombie]

And a tyre!

Ultra low profile [emoji6]

[Tombie]

After having to change a tyre using the factory offering, this has finally arrived..
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[ontheway]

After having to change a tyre using the factory offering, this has finally arrived..


I've wanted to fix this for a while. 442 mm extended height - I'm sure you have thought this through - is that enough or do you carry a block?cool

There is a useful purpose for the OEM jack - I used it to change a wheel speed sensor on our 3 series, which doesn't have a jack.... It was "adequate"

[Tombie]

Long days at work mean it’s bloody dark by the time I get to play…

Picked these up on my (late) lunch break
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Falken WildPeak AT3 265/60-18s

Jacked the corner up… picture as requested…
I usually have a Polyurethane block on the jack but it’s gone MIA [emoji853]
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And fitted these up…
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What isn’t quite clear in the pic - The SIMMONS on the spoke is Nara Bronze!!!


That’s the major works done!

Next is
- driving lights
- UHF
- Auxiliary battery

[ozscott]

They look very tidy. Simmons is a great old name. Cheers

[Tombie]

A better pic in daylight today
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[Tombie]

Weekend away in Pt Lincoln
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[Tombie]

Tuna crew heading out
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