RangeRoverClassicTom · May 1, 2012

So i'm collecting my Rangy saturday but already dreaming about upgrades I want to do i.e guards, snorkel, tyres etc....
Could anyone help me with suppliers or does anyone have odds and sods laying around?
Ideally I want to upgrade tyres, DIY Snorkel?, Some lights on the Rack(front and rear working light), diff guards, hi lift jack and mounts and maybe some brush cutters? I know these cannot be used on road but can't seem to find them anywhere or are they DIY too?
I have searched/googled loads of things but being new to it all I'd love some advice from you guy's that have already purchased/made some of these things.

Thanks

discomark10 · May 1, 2012

i made a snorkle out of sum flexy tube from ebay, a seeled ram induction kit air filter and a large tube. works a treat!

nick2303 · May 1, 2012

ebay is your friend in all things....

kurt388 | eBay

however, i bought a snorkel from ebay... off a disco 300tdi...

until it arrived and it was off a 200 tdi... cost me £100 with a 2nd hand rear door ladder...

ive spent more money trying to get the snorkel to fit than it would of cost for a new southdown snorkel.. and hours sanding and paintin the ladders..

would of been better off buying new..

be warned....

RangeRoverClassicTom · May 1, 2012

Thanks guys, I was thinking ebay would be best. I did how ever manage to get hold of a 3ft long 3" stainless steel tube today, must be good for a part of a snorkel?

discomark10 · May 1, 2012

yea thats what i used, just make sure u get get all the bits to fit together well

goonarmy · May 1, 2012

try paddocks or craddocks. I got me tires from silverline. Brush cutters aint all that.Wot injun you got cos if its a v8 snorkel aint worth a ****.

classic kev · May 1, 2012

goonarmy said:
Wot injun you got cos if its a v8 snorkel aint worth a ****.

I wouldn't necessarily agree wiv ya there Goon. Mines got a home made snork and it works really well but if you're saying just slapping a snorkel on a V8 will make it good for deep water then you're right, you need to do a bit more than just that to make it swim.

discomark10 · May 1, 2012

my swims fine with just a snok, been over the bonnet a few times

goonarmy · May 1, 2012

classic kev said:
I wouldn't necessarily agree wiv ya there Goon. Mines got a home made snork and it works really well but if you're saying just slapping a snorkel on a V8 will make it good for deep water then you're right, you need to do a bit more than just that to make it swim.

the herts lot were impressed wiv yours but wading is really diesel terrority. mine coughed after going through puddles.

classic kev · May 1, 2012

goonarmy said:
the herts lot were impressed wiv yours but wading is really diesel terrority. mine coughed after going through puddles.

Luck of the draw I guess but that said V8's can be temperamental with water, in most cases they just don't like it.

I've seen some get away with the odd quick dip but anything a bit longer or very deep and it's curtains. I've done Standon a few times, well over the bonnet, done Violets Lane too; now that is a challenge when it's deep.

fett · May 1, 2012

now what did I tell you on the other thread!

RangeRoverClassicTom · May 2, 2012

My brother had a Beige 3 door classic 3.5 V8 and that was rubbish in water, no petrol is ever going to be great in water but would just like a snorkel for added protection, rather be safe than sorry. Plus I think they look good

zen · May 2, 2012

with a bit of chop and shut the defender ones will fit fine..and look good..i have one you can buy cheap..make me an offer..

fett · May 2, 2012

what use is that on yours zen?

goonarmy · May 2, 2012

i did standon and violets lane standard a few times, the injun got really upset once. Good fun though.

rangie1998 · May 2, 2012

Best upgrade I've bought for mine is the BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tyres, completely different vehicle off road.

discomark10 · May 2, 2012

rangie1998 said:
Best upgrade I've bought for mine is the BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tyres, completely different vehicle off road.

Yea have to agree, a decent set of tyres is the best thing you could get, i got a set of 235/85/16 insa turbo's... makes a HUGE! difference:rofl:

joe1972 · May 2, 2012

Best upgrade for a classic you are collecting....

A/ Buy the full AA or RAC cover
B/ Then when you get home, give it a good service with quality service parts
C/ Fix the bits that are not working
D/ by the time C is completed, go back to A ( renew) and repeat the list

RangeRoverClassicTom · May 3, 2012

discomark10 said:
Yea have to agree, a decent set of tyres is the best thing you could get, i got a set of 235/85/16 insa turbo's... makes a HUGE! difference:rofl:

Will this size fit mine? Currently has 265/75/16's

RangeRoverClassicTom · May 3, 2012

joe1972 said:
Best upgrade for a classic you are collecting....

A/ Buy the full AA or RAC cover
B/ Then when you get home, give it a good service with quality service parts
C/ Fix the bits that are not working
D/ by the time C is completed, go back to A ( renew) and repeat the list

I would say all that is standard on a classic, not an upgrade haha

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