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Restoration Blog

Adding a Boost Gauge to the Defender

Today I install a new VDO turbo boost gauge to the Land Rover Defender to try and investigate why it is so slow. With only four pounds of boost it is no wonder it feels so slow.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0485

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Restoration Blog

Retracing the Great Divide Expedition 35 Years Later

Today I take a look over my Land Rover Defender to Colorado to retrace the trails of Land Rover’s The Great Divide Expedition thirty five years after it was originally held.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0400

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Car Show

The North Star Rover Rally

Today I take a look over my Land Rover Defender to the North Star Rover Rally put on by the Minnesota Land Rovers club and held at the Iron Range OHV park in Gilbert, Minnesota.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0398

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Restoration Blog

Packing for the next Overland Trip

Today I finish packing for my next overlanding trip. Here are the items that I used in this video:

Jackery Explorer 2000 PRO Portable Power Station
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VEVOR Electric Car Jack, 5 Ton/11023 LBS Hydraulic Jack Lift with Electric Impact Wrench
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BILITOOLS 1/2 inch Drive Impact Lug Nut Socket Set
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Universal Fit Car Door Step
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WARN Light-Duty Winch Accessory Kit
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Advanced First Aid Kit
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Car Fire Suppressor for Auto-Mobile, Truck, Boat
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Bubba Rope Heavy-Duty Off-Road Vehicle Tow Recovery Gear Set
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Net Nylon Mesh Veil Bucket Hat
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Midland GXT1000VP4 – 50 Channel GMRS Two-Way Radio
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Hard Case Fits GMRS 2-Way
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Tapirus Long Spork and Long Spoon Set
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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300
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Camping Pillow
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Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D Self-Inflating Camping Sleeping Pad
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Outdoor Rugs for Patio
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Peak Refuel Beef Stroganoff
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Iwatani Cassette Feu Butane VA-30 Camp Stove
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Chef Master Butane Fuel Canister 4 x 8oz.
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6-Piece Camping Mess Kit with Bowl
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Portable Small Mini Coffee Kettle
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RotopaX RX-2W Water Pack
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RotopaX RX-2G Gasoline Pack
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Rotopax DLX Pack Mount
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Caps Gray 7/8 Inch
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3.4Oz Travel Bottles
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Portable Rechargeable Fan
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This Week With Cars – Episode 0397

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Land Rover

Discover Your Land Rover Defender’s Hidden Abilities

Today I use my Gap Tool G4 to unlock adaptive cruise control in my Land Rover Defender. This is a great scan tool, substitute for lift rods, and can unlock other features such as park assist, dynamic mode, tow assist, terrain response, and setting your tire roll radius.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0385 #landrover #defender #gaptool

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Car Show

Defender How Well Did It Survive 3000 Mile Overland Trip

Today I take a look over my Land Rover Defender after getting back from a 3000 mile overland trip that took me to Destination Defender and Big Bend National Park.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0354

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Car Show

Ultimate Big Bend Overland Trip

This weekend after leaving Destination Defender 2023 in Somerville, TX a group of us went over to Big Bend National Park to conquer the Black Gap and drive Christmas Mountains trail. Watch Natalie and Allen’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwiDufk0Vw4

This Week With Cars – Episode 0352

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Car Show

Destination Defender Drone Show

This weekend I went to Destination Defender 2023 in Somerville, TX. This is the drone light show from Saturday night.

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Car Show

Should You Restore or Leave the Patina on Your Classic

This weekend I went to Destination Defender 2023 in Somerville, TX. This is a talk with Hans Wurl & Mike Bishop about which is better, restore or keep as original as possible.

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Car Show

Women in Offroading: From Barbara Toy To The Rebelle Rally

This weekend I went to Destination Defender 2023 in Somerville, TX. This is talk with Aura Shacklette, Daphne Green, Liza Beres & Jenna Fribley.

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