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Bash Plate

Paul — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:44:21 +0000

There is a too-large area exposed at the front of the Rangie as shown in this photo

RR-evolution.com do a very nice bash plate but it doesn’t quite suit mine. I want/need a bash plate that covers this area…

Bump Stops and EAS

Paul — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:22:25 +0000

Fiddled around with the bump stops and Electronic Air Suspension (EAS) on the Rangie today.

Hopefully, the ride will be smoother now that the front bump stops have been chopped by 30mm, and the “Standard” ride height increased by approx 40mm. No more bottoming out on bumps on the road I hope. Will find out tomorrow I guess.

The saga continues here.

Rangie Coolant Leaks

Paul — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:55:26 +0000

Put some of the red coolant in the Rangie today and was surprised to see it dripping underneath within an hour.

Land Rovers don’t just leak water and oil – they are marking their territory!

More here.

Second Chance by Shinedown

Paul — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:38:56 +0000

There is something about this song that just keeps bringing me back. Is the Elton John sound or the lyrics?… dunno… just can’t get past it yet… maybe it is going to be one of those songs that I keep in the back of my head… along with other personal classics like “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens, “Little Bird” by Annie Lennox, and “Together in Electric Dreams” by Girogio Moroder.

Here’s the link to the clip on MTV – Second Chance

Rangie LED Lights

Paul — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:20:05 +0000

I like the clean, crisp LED interior lights on some modern cars so decided to update the interior lights and number plate lights on the Rangie.

See this page for more details on what LED lights I used.

WotM – Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Rose 2008

Paul — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:43:19 +0000

Wine of the Moment

Brand: Jacob’s Creek
Blend: Shiraz Rose
Year: 2008
Origin: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Cost: less than $20 (Australian)

Aroma: berries
Initial taste: tangy and light
Aftertaste: ok
Drink again: probably

WotM – Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz 2006

Paul — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:33:46 +0000

Wine of the Moment

Brand: Jacob’s Creek
Blend: Reserve Shiraz
Year: 2006
Origin: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Cost: less than $20 (Australian)

Aroma: oak and berries
Initial taste: plum and pepper
Aftertaste: nice
Drink again: absolutely

Rangie Valve Block Renewal

Paul — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:16:14 +0000

I suspected that I was getting an air leak from inside the valve block on my 1999 P38A Range Rover.

So I got a o-ring renewal kit from Rover Renovations and have documented the renewal process here.

I had previously replaced the seal and piston ring on the compressor and renewed the vibration mounts but didn’t document these.

Freelander TD4

Paul — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:10:34 +0000

We picked up a 2001 Land Rover Freelander TD4 today. I like it, but more importantly my wife likes it as it is now her primary mode of transport.

It is a 2L Turbo-charged Diesel with 5-speed Step-tronic automatic gearbox. Quite a nice driving machine as it is, although she tells me that I’m not allowed to fiddle with it. We’ll see… I just know it’s aching for a 2″ lift, bigger tyres and some body armour.

The TD4 auto is supposedly the “pic of the bunch” in the Freelander range. Good low down torque and useable Hill Descent Control, ABS and Traction Control… not that my lovely wife plans to take it off-road or tow with it.

Here’s a pic. I might post some more info about it later and when I get to know it better.

WotM – St Andrews Merlot 2007

Paul — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:57:02 +0000

Wine of the Moment

Brand: St Andrews
Blend: Imperial Reserve Merlot
Year: 2007
Origin: Victoria, Australia
Cost: less than $15 (Australian)

Aroma: berries
Initial taste: quite dry and berry
Aftertaste: ok
Drink again: yes