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The lure of the dark side..
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 12:30 pm
by Ossie
Anyway I have been lured and 4 weeks ago set about acquiring a RR for comp use. I still have not taken possession of the vehicle as it has been worked on, though I am getting keen to get out and give it a run.
It was supposed to be ready this Saturday but it has been delayed until next Wednesday, so expect more questions as I ponder the evolution of the vehicle and my driving in comps.
Jason
Prod owner of an 84 RR
… just got to sell my patrol now.
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 1:07 pm
by TuffRR
What work are you getting done to it? What are the final plans for it?
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:02 pm
by Ossie
Short term - get out there and have fun
Medium term plans - to enter to Outback Challenge, possibly 2005
Long term - keep it reliable
Work being done,
The car is comp ready now, I have had to midify a few small things inside the cab (I am 6'2") to allow sufficient space for helmet with the roll cage.
No major things are being done, respray, electrical refinement (rewire whole car), engineered as a ute, and setting up things for comps ( wiring switch for winch into cab, roof lights etc), waterproofing etc
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 5:51 pm
by landy_man
what size tyres are you planning on running
and which axles and cv's are you going to be breaking
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:59 pm
by Davidh
Long term - keep it reliable
You do realise you're buying a Range Rover right?
Good luck though. Get some pic's up!
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:29 am
by Ossie
Yes I do realise that Rangies tend to require more preventative maintenance (repairs
), but thats part of the fun.
The vehicle currently has Simex ET 35 x10.5's, I have started a thread in the Members section and hopefully will post pictures of the buildup & car.
The journey begins...
Jason
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:08 am
by tony cordell
Ossie
this one is a very well sorted UK example
Nicks Rangie
3.5 V8
ARB's
35" Simex
GKN axles
twin winches
All his own work not paid for by the sponsors name on the Motor
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 12:28 pm
by Ossie
Nivce vehicle in the thread... almost the same colour as mine
After reading that thread, there are two reasons for flat topping the 4 door
1. To have greater clearance for the rear wheels, the removal of the rear body and fitting of a tray achieves this.
2. Less panel work to dint. (my tray has fold down sides that can be removed for comps, I have also thought about the idea of turning the tray sides into bog strips of alloy ladders or simular).
Jason