Thread: Yay!

Where are the piktures JC?

Be sure to organise the weekender for when me and a few fellow hillbilly's are over mid feb

Originally Posted by Sprint

whats wrong with the RR that its going to be scrapped?

I don't think RR classics deal with the constant abuse of rough stuff as well, mine had alot of fatique also, considering it was completely stock when i got it and 45k of my ownership it definately began to show!

Originally Posted by Sprint

whats wrong with the RR that its going to be scrapped?

just fatigue and age showing. It is definately saveable, in fact I am a bit sad that it has to happen and if I had a complete replacement running gear set up I wouldn't do it. I may still do that IF I can find some suitable diffs, engine and trans etc etc

As Matt says, hard work isn't good for RRC longevity.

It has been fitted with a 3" body lift, Isuzu 3.9, 4spd LT95, and intercooler etc etc so it has seen a few angle grinders etc in its time. All neat though, but modded all the same. What needs to be done is roof off, A pillars welded up, roof lining repaired, bulkhead strengthened, dash tightened up, a very, very minor rust issue in one sill,(A bubble basically) and thats about it. I am going to change over to a 110 at this point for the strength and load space, and the ease in which roll over protection can be added. I WILL miss the Rangie, and dearly hope someone will keep it going. It'll also go with the longranger tank, the ACE system (Currently disconnected) and a TJM winch bar.

Still undecided as to its fate really.

JC

IIRC its got a cage?

Originally Posted by justinc

the ACE system (Currently disconnected)

JC

Hmm, gyro would go well with the air suspension and sway bar disconnect ***vulcher call****

Originally Posted by Vern

IIRC its got a cage?

Hi Damien, No, this is also the other reason for change, the internal cage was going to cost a fair bit, and encroach a fair bit too. The issue being I didn't want the interior of my 'family' tourer to resemble a race car, the 110 can have an external cage and is way cheaper to fit/ manufacture.

JC

the LSE has more room

Originally Posted by Vern

the LSE has more room

I know, BUT the age old weak link of a smaller chassis and body mountings than a 110 still means fatigue and rattles/ squeaks etc etc in the future.

I have driven heaps of hard used 110's and been surprised at how tight they still feel compared to Rangies and Discos etc.

I will miss the imperious driving position and style of the RR, but a vehicle for life is a Diesel 110 IMHO.


JC