what would you build with 10 grand

**PaulP38a** · 14th January 2009, 12:44 AM

ok, since Grover-98 started the non-RRC option, here's my $10k worth...

Don't get me wrong, I love the RRC (I've had a couple), but at $10k you are in P38A territory. I was happy to pick up this beast for around that figure:

1999 RR P38A 4.0 V8
HRA 2" lift plus EAS works great on road and off-road
Arnott Gen 3 air springs and extended Bilstein shocks
overall around 5" more travel than standard P38A (which is pretty impressive anyway)
33" Bighorns
ARB rear air locker (operated by EAS compressor)
4.1 diffs to compensate for big tyres
quick disconnect sway bars
HRA front bullbar

then added at no additional cost as I already had them from my "old" P38A:

rear bar and tyre carrier
GME UHF radio
IPF driving lights
headlight guards
DVD/iPod stereo replacement

stuff to do as budget and availability permits:

snorkel ($ ??)
rock sliders ($ ??)
diff and steering protection ($ ??)
FaultMate SV diagnostics unit ($1500)
smaller tyres for rego checks ($1000-$1500)

On the road it handles almost as well as a "normal" P38A except it sits a bit higher and the tyre noise level is greater.

**rangieman** · 14th January 2009, 01:38 AM

Id say keep a eye on fleabay , car sites , papers , and the side of the road , as you will sure find some bargains out there , And if your lucky with a car of that vintage your looking for you will get a few extras with it as well

I know where there is a 2 door RRC on gas dual long range sill tanks bullbar registered for $1500 in vic but your too late as a mate of mine is about to jump on it for $1000 offered

That would of been a good start for the project you want

**2_door** · 14th January 2009, 10:29 AM

thanks guys, all good ideas and suggestions.

If I am going to change, then I would only go for the RRC. I have had a disco and while it was nice, I have always had a soft spot for the classic rangie.

It wont be a daily driver so that makes things easier too. More of a weekend toy

Arthur, thats not a bad price but by the time I got it down here, it would be tad expensive for me as I have to keep mind the other extra's I want.

Will keep you in mind tho and maybe have a re-assess it when it arrives and maybe by then I wil have had a good look at others as well.

**Chucaro** · 14th January 2009, 10:43 AM

Ok Mark, best of luck on the projest
I am thiking in driving it to Hobart because the car carriers are asking about $ 1500 to send it ex Brisbane.
First I will post it on the Trading Post
Cheers

**2_door** · 14th January 2009, 10:45 AM

PM sent Arthur

**2_door** · 15th January 2009, 07:40 PM

okay, what about this one. Appears to be good value with a maxi rear and some muddies + he's a forum member

Message - AULRO Classifieds

will give him a call on the weekend

**dungarover** · 15th January 2009, 09:25 PM

Not bad, I'd try and get it a bit cheaper me but I'm a haggler and don't pay full price anyway but not a bad buy.

Trav

**justinc** · 15th January 2009, 09:40 PM

Hey MArk,
That '88 is going to be real cheap. You could do worse. I would offer sub 1K, and the rust issues are repairable. You are welcome to any body panels etc that I have lying about out the back. It has a good engine and LT77, with an LT230 still.

It'll leave you HEAPS of cash for some touring mods...

JC

**discopete** · 16th January 2009, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by justinc

Hey MArk,

It'll leave you HEAPS of cash for some touring mods...

JC

....and a DIESEL.

Pete

**Cap** · 16th January 2009, 09:31 AM

So many choices eh Mark... at least your on the right track, its a ROVER

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