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speedminded
04-22-2007, 11:47 PM
Still debating but opting to take a break from cars for a while :eek: I've had several killer project cars in mind but refuse to build something without it being done right and the absolute best of it's kind...since I do nearly all my own building & fabrication there's just not enough time in a day right now. [/whine] The project car I've decided on is going on paper with full engineering plans to see how it can be done...maybe next summer ;)

Sooo for now...looking at importing a Defender from the UK. Hahaha! I did say I don't have alot of time to work on a project right? The major differance is not only initial cost but I won't be at the track or mountains in it burning up tons of fuel and tires weekly either...time & money spent elsewhere. The Defender will definitely be original: RHD, 2.5 liter diesel...overall really basic & simple to work on. Had a Disco for years, now have a few acquintances in England, and always wanted a Defender so it only makes sense...plus it goes well with the photography gig :D

Now just have to make the decision on a D110 or 90 then soft or hardtop, ugh.
The Yousef
04-22-2007, 11:48 PM
the defenders are fucking awesome....
Kevykev
04-24-2007, 08:46 PM
Shit is bad as hell!
Frög
04-24-2007, 09:19 PM
your gonna like these.. i took them last summer, i thought it was sick..

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/ll_shprelude_ll/IMGP2746.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/ll_shprelude_ll/IMGP2745.jpg
brads94accord
04-24-2007, 09:20 PM
do it
IndianStig
04-24-2007, 09:28 PM
That would be awesome.
speedminded
04-24-2007, 09:35 PM
your gonna like these.. i took them last summer, i thought it was sick..

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/ll_shprelude_ll/IMGP2746.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/ll_shprelude_ll/IMGP2745.jpgoh my, there's a Tomb Raider in Georgia?!!! Now if only I can trace that tag... :devil:

*edit*
Wait a minute, that's got a cab...they only made the tomb raider in a wagon, softtop, and double cab. It's RHD yet says V8 on the rear....now i'm all confused :thinking:
Frög
04-24-2007, 09:39 PM
oh my, there's a Tomb Raider in Georgia?!!! Now if only I can trace that tag... :devil:

*edit*
Wait a minutes, that's got a cab...they only made the tomb raider in a wagon, softtop, and double cab. It's RHD yet says V8 on the rear....now i'm all confused :thinking:

yup, saw it right off of roswell rd.
Frög
04-24-2007, 11:06 PM
^^ shit idk anything bout them..
SampaGuy
04-25-2007, 11:20 PM
they are awesome but im warning you, they are not very reliable. my uncle had a D110. also when offroading it would also get stuck in places where his friends fj40 and lada niva could easily get through, but i guess thats because of the long wheel base of the 110
speedminded
04-25-2007, 11:46 PM
they are awesome but im warning you, they are not very reliable. my uncle had a D110. also when offroading it would also get stuck in places where his friends fj40 and lada niva could easily get through, but i guess thats because of the long wheel base of the 110US market D110?! All $60,000 of it?! Think they had the 3.9 liter from the '94 Discovery, which was a Buick block...i know the D90 did.

No serious off-roading or climbing at all for mine, i'm still reading up on them bc rust is a major issue...or major rust is a major issue. Trying to figure out common parts needed, etc.
SampaGuy
04-26-2007, 12:16 AM
US market D110?! All $60,000 of it?! Think they had the 3.9 liter from the '94 Discovery, which was a Buick block...i know the D90 did.

No serious off-roading or climbing at all for mine, i'm still reading up on them bc rust is a major issue...or major rust is a major issue. Trying to figure out common parts needed, etc.

no that was in brazil lol. the d110s are more popular over there, and are way cheaper than $60k (if u research a little more u will learn that the 1998+ were actually made in brazil). it was a tdi so it had the 2.5 turbo diesel. today he drives a tricked out diesel mitsubishi L200 (a small truck, i dont know why the hell they dont sell them here in the US)
speedminded
04-26-2007, 12:22 AM
no that was in brazil lol. the d110s are more popular over there, and are way cheaper than $60k (if u research a little more u will learn that the 1998+ were actually made in brazil). it was a tdi so it had the 2.5 turbo diesel. today he drives a tricked out diesel mitsubishi L200 (a small truck, i dont know why the hell they dont sell them here in the US)ahh, yeah...don't think they weren't diesel here though. D110's in the US still go for $50k used...obviously since they only had them here for 1 year. The D90's are still $30-40k. Readily available wayyyy cheaper in every other country.


I always liked the Pajero..but only the awd turbo dakar rally beast :D
SampaGuy
04-26-2007, 12:31 AM
I always liked the Pajero..but only the awd turbo dakar rally beast :D

i thought the pajero was sold here as the montero :thinking:

anyways check out the L200 Evolution: tube chassis, carbon fiber body, and some sort of 3.2L 4cyl, US$65k in brazil
http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/mitsubis/l200-evo.jpg
speedminded
04-26-2007, 12:38 AM
i thought the pajero was sold here as the montero :thinking:

anyways check out the L200 Evolution: tube chassis, carbon fiber body, and some sort of 3.2L 4cyl, US$65k in brazil
http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/mitsubis/l200-evo.jpgyeah, pretty much a montero...but unlike any montero available in the states... :tongue:

http://www.pajero.net/member/download/desktop/images/20050425_01m.jpg

http://www.pajero.net/member/download/desktop/images/20050825_01m.jpg

That L200 Evo is interesting