tooquicktostop Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Just purchased this, I am taking some time off from working so needed a new toy as the TVR is away for the winter now, its a V8 Landrover 90 with some trick off road bits, I have never been any good at going fast so I thought I would go dirty instead [GRIN][/GRIN] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Love this, If I could afford to run a second toy then I would have a V8 landy to go get dirty in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Awesome!!! A little different I have a new toy as well, but will put up a separate thread. Without being rude, can I ask how much? I know my missus would one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Awesome!!! A little different I have a new toy as well, but will put up a separate thread. Without being rude, can I ask how much? I know my missus would one Just over 3K Graham, insurance is silly cheap as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Just over 3K Graham, insurance is silly cheap as well Is it road-legal? Does it need much doing? That is silly cheap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Is it road-legal? Does it need much doing? That is silly cheap!!! Yes, just MOT'd and road legal, has a few battle scars as it is used as an off roader, think I got it for a good price, time will tell ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Yes, just MOT'd and road legal, has a few battle scars as it is used as an off roader, think I got it for a good price, time will tell ! Great!! Hope to see it all unfold on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 What size V8 is it ? I take it it's a conversion ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 What size V8 is it ? I take it it's a conversion ? They came with v8 petrols in them They are also nicked a lot so keep it properly locked up, better still out of sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 http://landybay.co.uk/videos/605bhp-supercharged-v8-land-rover-defender/ Dean is this part of your plans?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 http://landybay.co.uk/videos/605bhp-supercharged-v8-land-rover-defender/ Dean is this part of your plans?? Wow, that shifts ! No, I have been chatting to a mate about off roading for some time and as I am in full mid life crisis I have just gone for it, there are loads of places to green lane and get muddy around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Well the Landy has undergone a fair amount of work in the last few weeks including New rear subframe New gas struts New brake disks and pads Partial Rewire New Clutch and flywheel New front wheel bearings New steering bushes New water pump Full service including transfer box and diff oils I am now having a full respray in gun metal grey with black for the rails, chequer plate and trim, should be ready next week then it has a new stainless custom exhaust being fitted Finally I want the wheels in shiny black, this will happen in the coming weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thats a long list! Looking forward to the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 oh dear that's alot of cash to go off roading with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I.hope the paint doesmt get hurt off roading look forward to piccys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Went to look at the new paint job today and it has taken years off the Landy, Will be a week to add the parts back onto the car and I will post pics then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Went to look at the new paint job today and it has taken years off the Landy, Will be a week to add the parts back onto the car and I will post pics then Look forward to seeing it! I keep toying with the idea of a 90. It'd have to be a diesel though. Either a 300 or a TD5. Only draw back being I'm quite wide. And Landy's generally aren't. And my elbow would get wet when it rained as I'd have to have it poking out of the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Look forward to seeing it! I keep toying with the idea of a 90. It'd have to be a diesel though. Either a 300 or a TD5. Only draw back being I'm quite wide. And Landy's generally aren't. And my elbow would get wet when it rained as I'd have to have it poking out of the window. The V8 is silly on fuel, good job its a toy, you are right on the elbow room, a mate of mine drove mine and ruled it out as the right arm elbow room is "zero" without the window open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 The V8 is silly on fuel, good job its a toy, you are right on the elbow room, a mate of mine drove mine and ruled it out as the right arm elbow room is "zero" without the window open That's why I love my Surf. It's just as capable, bit more comfy and looks the nuts on 33" Grizzlies with a 2" lift and a snorkel. Bet the V8 sounds the nuts though! Have you been for a play in the mud yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 That's why I love my Surf. It's just as capable, bit more comfy and looks the nuts on 33" Grizzlies with a 2" lift and a snorkel. Bet the V8 sounds the nuts though! Have you been for a play in the mud yet? Oh yes, took it to windscreen water/mud, had to hose the inside out, no issues but the clean up was interesting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Oh yes, took it to windscreen water/mud, had to hose the inside out, no issues but the clean up was interesting ! Yeah, petrol station's don't like it when you use their jet washes either. I fitted my snorkel a few months back and went down a local lane. It was dark. Big, water filled hole. It got darker as the headlights disappeared. Great fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Yeah, petrol station's don't like it when you use their jet washes either. I fitted my snorkel a few months back and went down a local lane. It was dark. Big, water filled hole. It got darker as the headlights disappeared. Great fun!! even better when your knees get wet lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 even better when your knees get wet lol ! Ha. Another benefit of having a vehicle where the doors fit and the rubber seals work! Lol That said, when the water's really deep, the big, air tight arse end of my surf has a tendancy to float!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ha. Another benefit of having a vehicle where the doors fit and the rubber seals work! Lol No fun in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Where is it being painted ? pm me if you wish to keep its location unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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