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Tim Hobbs
Guest
The Barnsley Land Rover fan factory is delighted to announce that the
next model will roll off the production line on January 4th 2007.
Managers had expected an earlier delivery date, but a comprehensive
examination of the production facility shows that development work on
the new model has only been in progress for about ten weeks and major
components require substantial further development. Rumours that the
size of the manufacturing plant could indicate development of two
models have been specifically refuted.
There is no news as yet on the specific features of the new model,
particularly the exhaust configuration. That is likely to be
announced in approximately 10 weeks time. It is thought that managers
are hoping to retain compatibility with many of the accessories from
the old model, but a radically different layout may make this
impossible, incurring substantial extra costs.
Regular users will be hoping that the new model will have less wind
noise, lower emissions and generally reduced noise compared to the
existing model, now over 3 years old.
That model has earned a reputation for sudden leaks and regular
cosmetic damage to panels. In recent times the Command and Control
system has been extremely troublesome, with most commands being
ignored and some causing exactly the opposite response. Occasionally
the system will repeat the instruction over and over, or ask "Why?"
after each command. The only reliable method of resetting the system
is a sharp slap to the underside, although is strongly discouraged in
most manuals.
The new model is expected to carry a traditional British name, rather
than some of the more modern nomenclature favoured by other
manufacturers. The name will also be properly spelled, with no
missing letters to cut costs.
The aftermarket is expected to supply a wide range of accessories soon
after launch and it is understood that manufacturers are already
gearing up to start production of a range of protection products,
mostly from renewable materials. Bonnets, head linings and skirts are
thought to be in the design stages and planned in a variety of neutral
colours.
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Tim Hobbs
'58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
'03 Volvo V70
'06 Nissan Navara aka "The Truck"
next model will roll off the production line on January 4th 2007.
Managers had expected an earlier delivery date, but a comprehensive
examination of the production facility shows that development work on
the new model has only been in progress for about ten weeks and major
components require substantial further development. Rumours that the
size of the manufacturing plant could indicate development of two
models have been specifically refuted.
There is no news as yet on the specific features of the new model,
particularly the exhaust configuration. That is likely to be
announced in approximately 10 weeks time. It is thought that managers
are hoping to retain compatibility with many of the accessories from
the old model, but a radically different layout may make this
impossible, incurring substantial extra costs.
Regular users will be hoping that the new model will have less wind
noise, lower emissions and generally reduced noise compared to the
existing model, now over 3 years old.
That model has earned a reputation for sudden leaks and regular
cosmetic damage to panels. In recent times the Command and Control
system has been extremely troublesome, with most commands being
ignored and some causing exactly the opposite response. Occasionally
the system will repeat the instruction over and over, or ask "Why?"
after each command. The only reliable method of resetting the system
is a sharp slap to the underside, although is strongly discouraged in
most manuals.
The new model is expected to carry a traditional British name, rather
than some of the more modern nomenclature favoured by other
manufacturers. The name will also be properly spelled, with no
missing letters to cut costs.
The aftermarket is expected to supply a wide range of accessories soon
after launch and it is understood that manufacturers are already
gearing up to start production of a range of protection products,
mostly from renewable materials. Bonnets, head linings and skirts are
thought to be in the design stages and planned in a variety of neutral
colours.
Ends.
--
Tim Hobbs
'58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
'03 Volvo V70
'06 Nissan Navara aka "The Truck"
