And have a Kit Kat[tonguewink]Quote:
Originally Posted by Homestar
Or maybe a Mars bar.....
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And have a Kit Kat[tonguewink]Quote:
Originally Posted by Homestar
Or maybe a Mars bar.....
Blackrangie please dont take my comments as personal (and by saying you were a treat I was genuinely amused by all the photos). You would be reflecting what a lot of people probably think about 'common sense' versus insurers but I know from personal experience what the insurers look for and the law on the area (ie insurance law including the Insurance Contracts Act) so I'm coming to this topic with strong posts only because I dont want to see you or any other LR fan lose their pride and joy and not be covered (and in turn not be covered for the damage that the Land Rover might cause other vehicles in any accident). Personally I think you should be able to drop down rim size and add extra rubber to compensate and not have to tell an insurer but my personal view doesnt alter the law nor how insurers view things.
Cheers
HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by scarry
Just make sure all changes fr9m standard are declared to the insurer and noted on the policy. That way the insurer has renewed the policy on that basis. Otherwise, if there is a dispute and the changes haven't been declared, you're in a much weaker position.
Ok guys, to recap and get thread back.
JLR have a huge focus on offroad, cool.
Why because that's their POD.
19s and 20s are not the best for offroad on current lineup, unless much bigger rubber.
18s are better and many sizes now avail on current.
Defender looks like it will accept 17s or 18s which are fine as lots of tyres choices avail and bigger rims than 16 = safer on freeway if coupled with reasonable legal tire size increase.
Im sure we all agree, let your insurance company know if you change wheels and or tyres up or down and check if it legal to do so in your state if you want it actually paid out if it's a big claim and the insurers don't want to pay out. If engineering is required, do it.
Happy days! [emoji846]
On that note, does anybody know if the new defender will be built like the current sport and vogue with separate subframe for suspension?( The humerous photos above have a lift only by dropping the subframe). Awesome idea!
Start with the tyre plate, even if it’s wrong like on my L322.
Isn't it being built on the Range Rover Sport platform - or is that wrong?
Hasn't seen anything from LR, but they did say that it would have extreme ability and toughness, so whilst it's unlikely to have the D4 ladder chassis plus monocoque body perhaps they will put subframes under it, as with the Pajero.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackrangie
exactlyQuote:
Originally Posted by rar110
my truck has two on it, both real and they both differ to the handbook
confused the last guys to go over my truck no end
i was always told it went on what was available as an option, but it has to be on the plate it seems
if it isn't on that plate it seems to be deemed as unfit till you get a blue plate from my interaction with them
that is their goto reference for the vehicle, or was weekend before last in SEQ.
The general consensus in the press is this and makes sense based on what JLR have said and financially:Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoMick
"The 2020 Defender will ride on a tougher version of the D7u aluminium platform employed by the Discovery and Range Rover – not a steel ladder frame as before."
However then there is this that almost lines up with the new defender regarding MLA platform and makes sense as it will have electric options, just depends if its suitable enough for the capability and durability of the defender, seems weird they would run all RRS,RRV,Discovery on MLA soon and just defender on D7u.
2021 Range Rover Switching From D7u To MLA Platform - autoevolution
"In addition to the next-generation Range Rover (codenamed L460), the longitudinal architecture will be used in rear- and all-wheel-drive models ranging from the XE compact executive sedan up to full-size SUVs. Autocar mentions that by the middle of next decade, some of the transverse models are also expected to switch to MLA."
https://www.carsales.com.au/editoria...models-114100/
"From 2020, JLR will start migrating all of its vehicles over to the car-maker's new Modular Longitudinal Platform (MLA) and it's rumoured the new Defender could be the first recipient of the flexible MLA underpinnings.
MLA was developed and engineered to incorporate mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric powertrains, but it's not known if it will see the car-maker abandon its investment in aluminium architectures to save costs."
Anyone know the differences between D7u and MLA other than the fact MLA is modular? [emoji6]