I was always of the opinion that manual was better for off road, however since becoming involved with trialling there is only 1 person that CCV's with a manual. I now have both, a manual 300tdi defender and a auto RRC and I see why everyone uses auto boxes there is so much going on with...

I would also go for a used one, I got mine on ebay for £500 it's a myway evolution 1.4 and it's been brilliant. You need to consider where you will be going for what type of tent you want, it will either be canvas which has the advantage of being breathable and better at blocking out light but...

I wave in the defender but in the RR classic no one waves back, even other classics!

Good stuff mate, well done :) Where next?

So wheres the rangy build thread?! I need inspiration! Fitted my roof rack today, I am planning to sleep in the back of the car as it is going to be extremely cold where I am planning to go, I assume you will be kitting the car out for storage and sleeping in a roof tent?

Well.. The V8 is staying for now, I am going to build the car up to expedition spec and leave the engine until everything else is finished. I do love that V8 burble :D

Ah shame :( I was thinking I will probably go for a medium duty 2 inch lift, keep the self leveller with a 2 inch spacer and then fit a x-eng anti roll bar, they are awesome bits of kit they engage/disengage electronically so you get the better handling on road and then at the flick of a switch...

Don't worry about all that, if you take the classic then that helps me justify my own decision to use a classic instead of a defender :p Does your boge self levelling unit still work? They are great bits of kit for over landing, you can have nice soft comfy springs but she still sits at...

The RRC is just as capable as a 110, I am planning to do something similar with my classic so keep us up to date with your progress or PM if you want to exchange ideas :)

Fantastic, you're a very lucky man :D

The ground clearance looks pathetic on that thing.. What kind of numpty would build something like this :doh:

Good to know :) as much as I love the rover V8 I have decided to drop a 300tdi in.. God knows i'm gunna miss that sound though!

Just out of curiosity do we actually know that anyone has ever been nicked for this? Myself and quite a few of my mates have done this for years (not taking the **** maybe a inch out) and never had any problems with MOT's, been pulled and it's not been mentioned either.. I know it's...

Cheers lads thats interesting stuff.. I did think it was all a bit suspect but the bloke I bought it from assured me it had a overdrive! Oh well lol

Hi All, I am trying to work out what overdrive is fitted to my 89 3.5 efi classic, I know nothing about it and neither does the bloke I bought it from.. It automatically kicks in at exactly 55mph every time and drops the revs down to under 2k at 60mph which is nice.. I can't find any info...

Looking good mate! I am planning to do pretty much the same as you to my classic suspension wise, let me know how you get on with the tyres as I am thinking the same need something particularly good in snow and ice though :)

I have purchased a RRC which I intend to use as my expedition vehicle, the defender will still be my daily driver and off road toy :) It's a 89 so pre EAS and ABS and all that rubbish, it has the original 3.5 EFI V8 fitted which I was originally planning to swap out for a trusty 300tdi and...

I found accident exchange really good, I was rear ended (car was parked at the side of the road I was in bed) and after about 3 months of just dragging the whole thing out as expect they sent me a cheque and said I could arrange the repair myself.. Ended up working out quite well for me...

Too right! Those scooters are bloody annoying! Had a couple of 110's following us too. Garage Iriki is bloody good though do recommend them! Don't go in the shop next door or across the road you will never get out! IMG_1699 by t4bby1, on Flickr

After a roof rack and rear ladder for the rangey, preferable a camel trophy or similar but anything considered :)