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How Much Power Does the Fan Really Use?

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

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Restoration Blog

Finding Out What Will Break First

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

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New Land Rover Defender Offroad Upgrades

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

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Restoration Blog

Winning the Land Rover Camel Trophy for the US

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.

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Restoration Blog

New Land Rover Defender Upgrades Part 2

Today I start upgrading my new Land Rover Defender on the exterior with must have upgrades.

GOODYEAR WRANGLER DURATRAC 255/65R19 https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler+DuraTrac&partnum=565QR9WDTXL&
PROUD RHINO ROCK SLIDERS FOR THE NEW DEFENDER 90 https://lucky8llc.com/products/proud-rhino-rock-sliders-for-the-new-defender-90
Hand Rivet Nut Setter Kit https://amzn.to/3OEE5gm
HEAD LIGHT GUARDS https://lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2-armor/products/head-light-guards

This Week With Cars – Episode 0327

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Restoration Blog

Finishing the Electric Fan Install I Started 15 Years Ago

Do you ever go back and look at your old work and say I would not do it that way today. Well today I get out my Series III Land Rover and finish the install of the electric fan properly that I put in the Land Rover fifteen years ago.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0326

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Replacing Broken Axle on Land Rover Series III

Today I replace the broken half axle on my Land Rover Series III.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0323

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Restoration Blog

New Land Rover Defender Upgrades Part 1

Today I start upgrading my new Land Rover Defender on the inside with must have upgrades.

Navigation Screen Protector: https://amzn.to/3LAuG9d
USB Right Angle Cable: https://amzn.to/3Azgwio
USB-C SOCKET – GENUINE: https://lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2-body-interior/products/usb-c-socket-genuine
WIRELESS DUAL CHARGING STATION: https://lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2-body-interior/products/wireless-dual-charging-station
Melvill & Moon Seat Covers: https://melvillandmoon.com

00:00 Intro
00:28 Screen Protector
01:15 USB-C Socket Install
04:02 Wireless Dual Charging Station
06:47 Melvill & Moon Seat Covers

This Week With Cars – Episode 0305

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Restoration Blog

Ray Rocks Offroad Resort 4×4 Park

Today I went to Ray Rocks Offroad Resort in Rayville, Missouri for their opening weekend to see what they have to offer in my Land Rover Discovery.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0300

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Land Rover Discovery XD

Diagnosing the Discovery XD Dual Battery System

Today I start sorting out my electrical problems by fixing the dual battery system in the Land Rover Discovery XD. This solenoid looks the same if you want to install something similar: https://amzn.to/41CTmnf

This Week With Cars – Episode 0295

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