Thread: LR Factory Tour

Originally Posted by Watpub

the "lucky bast#$@d" category

You said it...

I noted you chose the D4, any reason why you didnt do it in the RR Vogue, luxury on wheels as you dont get to drive it every day

Have a great time...And dont forget the We want lots & lots of them (photo's)


p.s. you dont need a p.a. while you travel do you?

What a great opportunity I am envious

I did a course at Eastnor a couple of years ago and had a very enjoyable day as well as learning a lot about the capabilities of the D3 and some of the driving skills

Hey Ron, Its my birthday today and you get the present...its not right I say.

Congrats on your trip. I, like many many others, are jealous as heck!

Please post the photos when you get back. You lucky lucky bugger.

Cheers

George

Originally Posted by Watpub

I'll post a full report with pictures when I've done the day.

Ron , I assume you'll get very limited factory access with no
photos allowed ?
I couldn't photo or talk to staff at Gibson Nashville , but Guild Westerly
were access all areas ...... go figure .
Have a great time and a few curries

Ron,

Make sure you give them some "what's for" about the D4 & 19" wheels

I might be the only way to get the message through!

Michael

Hey Ron, if you remember, ask them why the Disco 3.0Lt diesel puts out 180Kw and the same engine in the Jag puts out 200Kw.
Have a great time mate
Craig

I have been on land rover factory tours quite few times.

I have not been for a few years as I have been over here. But last time I took 120 members from the land rover club I was chairman
They used to do trips around the factory and the cost was a donation to the local hospital. But the best bit was the bloke who took you round were staff that were semi retired and had worked there for years and could tell you some great stories. One time I was there they were showing us their £8 million leak test machine which is where they test the cars for leaks. We asked the chap taking us around if you put defenders in their. He relied god no we don't need a £million thing to tell us they leak we know that already ,that's why we give away wet suits with defenders. He then started to tell us the toyota cat joke

They let you look and touch pretty much everything I remember being in a engine bay of a RR with the bloke was showing me how he put in the wiring loom and then his mate doing the brake fluid. But this was 6 years ago as I said I have been here since

But they are pretty much booked up so phone them now and get on the list their number is 0011 44 121 7222 424 ( that's the number from here )

Ali




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Thanks all for the comments (sorry dor the delay but work's been interfering too much in my life of late )

Reads90
I'm almost afraid to ask... what's the Toyota cat joke?

Disco4SE
Done deal Craig... and if there are any bits on the Jaguar engine that account for the difference I'll see if I can purloin one!

mickyd24969
Top of my list Michael!

Neil P
I was wondering just how much access I'd get and whether photos are allowed. There seems to be quite a few amateur videos on UTube so I might be in luck.

GeorgeK
Happy birthday George! We'll catch up on the road somewhere soon.

RichardK
I want to do a dealer day here in Australia but work has been flat out. I figured seeing I'm over there for work I might as well give it a go.

sniegy
Pete, providing you can squeeze into an Antler mid-size suitcase, weigh less than 24kg, and are willing to shout me a fresh pair of jocks and socks and when I get there, you're more than welcome to stow aboard!

I opted for the D4 to sus out a pommie one in pommie conditions. I figured it would be interesting to compare. They haven't guaranteed a D4 but have only slated me down for one - I'll have to wait to see what they offer up.