Today I take a look back at the 2009 24 Hours of Lemons at MSR Houston.
Category: Restoration Blog
Today I finish my overland modifications and give a tour of what I have done to the Defender before the trip to Destination Defender in Somerville Texas. Here are the parts that I used in this video:
ROTOPAX LADDER MOUNT BRACKET https://lucky8llc.com/products/ba-tents-2020-22-land-rover-defender-90-110-rotopax-ladder-mount-bracket
FOLD DOWN GALLEY TABLE https://lucky8llc.com/products/fold-down-galley-table
Roof Rail Eyelet Kit – for Land Rover Defender L663 https://www.powerfuluk.com/products/roof-rail-eyelet-kit-for-land-rover-defender-l663
This Week With Cars – Episode 0350
Today I start upgrading my new Land Rover Defender for an upcoming overland trip.
85 WATT HOOD SOLAR PANEL: https://www.cascadia4x4.com/products/landrover-defender-2019-vss-system-85-watt-hood-solar-panel-in-stock-3-week-shipping-lead-time
SAE Connector Power Socket Sidewall Port: https://amzn.to/48MLkMr
Battery Tender Voltage Indicator Battery Tester: https://amzn.to/3PNZX9h
Battery Tender Ring Terminal Accessory Cable and USB Charger Adaptor: https://amzn.to/3RPZwhn
This Week With Cars – Episode 0345
Today I install a new thermostat from Inline Thermostat into Cassie’s Land Rover Discovery II.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0344
Today I get back to the 1972 TVR Vixen 2500 project and finally fix the front brakes for good. If you are ordering these calipers be careful because there are two versions, the newer version uses metric bolts and pins. Cars built in or after 1972 might be using the metric version. Watch all my TVR videos in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRMQ-ShmnWOawW0ysS8o-wac9Vfkjl_qm
Standard Thread Calipers: https://mossmotors.com/180-568-caliper-pair-new-replacement
Metric Thread Calipers: https://mossmotors.com/587-058-caliper-pair-new-type-pb-metric-thread
This Week With Cars – Episode 0343
Today I run my Land Rover Series III on the dyno to find out how much power the mechanical fan uses.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0342
Today I test the upgrades on my new Land Rover Defender and find out which part is the first to break, dent, and rub. With this new knowledge I can now plan my next upgrades.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0340
Today I start upgrading my new Land Rover Defender on the exterior with must have upgrades. Here is the Easy-Fit kit for the front skid plate: https://www.powerfuluk.com/catalogsearch/result?q=lrdb934
REAR CONTROL ARM SKID PLATES https://lucky8llc.com/products/proud-rhino-defender-rear-control-arm-skid-plates-pair-1
FRONT ALUMINUM SKID PLATE GENUINE https://lucky8llc.com/products/front-aluminum-skid-plate-genuine?_pos=6&_sid=6a22f5827&_ss=r
FACTORY WINCH A BAR LED LIGHT KIT https://lucky8llc.com/products/factory-winch-a-bar-led-light-kit-1
PROUD RHINO LIGHT BAR https://lucky8llc.com/products/proud-rhino-light-bar
BASIC LIMB RISER KIT https://lucky8llc.com/products/basic-limb-riser-kit
This Week With Cars – Episode 0338
Today I listen to Tim Hensley talk about his history with Land Rover, winning the 1993 Camel Trophy in Malaysia, and working support for the 1994 Camel Trophy in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile.
Today I attend Sovren’s Columbia River Classic vintage race at the Portland International Raceway during the All British Field Day.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0336