How many off-road their Lr3 ? Let's see photos
Camel Trophy
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Doug, nice Rover and cool pics...where is that? Looks like it would be (more) fun after some rain!
Don, good point, I'll re-tool the classifications. Oh, and I'm not saying "not a Rover" but rather "not a Discovery" or more generally "not a/an <insert model>"
1. Any changes conform to available items from factory = STOCK
2.Change tire size/types or bolt on accessories, etc = NOT STOCK
3. Changes to suspension using IIDTool or rod-mod, etc = SLIGHTLY MODIFIED
4. Changes including hardware that improve performance reasonably but are mostly non-mechanical (like spacers or changes that are not OEM but might be offered via OE option (like a rear locker but NOT LR or coil springs but not LR) = HEAVILY MODIFIED
5. Changes to drivetrain or suspension like gearing or
lockers or major suspension change or engine = NEW MODEL TYPE
Don, good point, I'll re-tool the classifications. Oh, and I'm not saying "not a Rover" but rather "not a Discovery" or more generally "not a/an <insert model>"
1. Any changes conform to available items from factory = STOCK
2.Change tire size/types or bolt on accessories, etc = NOT STOCK
3. Changes to suspension using IIDTool or rod-mod, etc = SLIGHTLY MODIFIED
4. Changes including hardware that improve performance reasonably but are mostly non-mechanical (like spacers or changes that are not OEM but might be offered via OE option (like a rear locker but NOT LR or coil springs but not LR) = HEAVILY MODIFIED
5. Changes to drivetrain or suspension like gearing or
lockers or major suspension change or engine = NEW MODEL TYPE
Winching
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From: Beaumont, CA
pic1: Bee Canyon Truck Trail near Idyllwild CA
pic2: Lake Havasu AZ
pic3: Mojave Desert CA
I realize now that the pics look boring with the LR on flat ground - but I couldn't take pics while driving over the fun stuff! haha
I'm too novice for the slick rain/mud stuff - harder to come by in CA anyway!
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TReK
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Mudding
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Don, good point, I'll re-tool the classifications. Oh, and I'm not saying "not a Rover" but rather "not a Discovery" or more generally "not a/an <insert model>"
1. Any changes conform to available items from factory = STOCK
2.Change tire size/types or bolt on accessories, etc = NOT STOCK
3. Changes to suspension using IIDTool or rod-mod, etc = SLIGHTLY MODIFIED
4. Changes including hardware that improve performance reasonably but are mostly non-mechanical (like spacers or changes that are not OEM but might be offered via OE option (like a rear locker but NOT LR or coil springs but not LR) = HEAVILY MODIFIED
5. Changes to drivetrain or suspension like gearing or
lockers or major suspension change or engine = NEW MODEL TYPE
1. Any changes conform to available items from factory = STOCK
2.Change tire size/types or bolt on accessories, etc = NOT STOCK
3. Changes to suspension using IIDTool or rod-mod, etc = SLIGHTLY MODIFIED
4. Changes including hardware that improve performance reasonably but are mostly non-mechanical (like spacers or changes that are not OEM but might be offered via OE option (like a rear locker but NOT LR or coil springs but not LR) = HEAVILY MODIFIED
5. Changes to drivetrain or suspension like gearing or
lockers or major suspension change or engine = NEW MODEL TYPE
Rock Crawling
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I'm far from a purist. I tend to view stock as just a starting point. Stock was designed to meet a broad spectrum of needs. Once I have a vehicle I begin to customize and modify to suit my specific needs.
I'm pretty much going to stick to my original delineation - until you build a custom chassis I'm pretty much going to still call it a Rover.
I'm pretty much going to stick to my original delineation - until you build a custom chassis I'm pretty much going to still call it a Rover.
Camel Trophy
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From: North of Seattle
I'm far from a purist. I tend to view stock as just a starting point. Stock was designed to meet a broad spectrum of needs. Once I have a vehicle I begin to customize and modify to suit my specific needs.
I'm pretty much going to stick to my original delineation - until you build a custom chassis I'm pretty much going to still call it a Rover.
I'm pretty much going to stick to my original delineation - until you build a custom chassis I'm pretty much going to still call it a Rover.
Camel Trophy
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From: North of Seattle
If that's a center locker then I'd say yeah, still a D2 because they came with one for most of their production run.
... but throw in lockers front and rear too, on Portal axles and lift it 5" and hell no it's no Disco!!!
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Overlanding
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Been around modified cars much?
Camel Trophy
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From: North of Seattle
[QUOTE=Sausrigging;641102]Its DNA is still LAND ROVER
Been around modified cars much?[/]
Once again, I didn't say it was not a Land Rover, it's just not a Discovery anymore, in my opinion. My experience around modified cars is not pertinent to the discussion. It would help; however, if you actually read my premise.
I said it above and I will say it again: yes still a LAND ROVER. No longer a Discovery.
Been around modified cars much?[/]
Once again, I didn't say it was not a Land Rover, it's just not a Discovery anymore, in my opinion. My experience around modified cars is not pertinent to the discussion. It would help; however, if you actually read my premise.
I said it above and I will say it again: yes still a LAND ROVER. No longer a Discovery.
Last edited by houm_wa; Mar 20, 2018 at 09:50 AM.