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    Why, oh why...

    For the life of me, I can't figure out why anyone would do this to a perfectly good Series. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LAND-ROVER-SERIES-II-4-WHEEL-DRIVE-VERY-NICE-4X4-L-K_W0QQitemZ180050458909QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6296QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I mean, PINK carpet !?!?!?!? :ack:
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    Talk about a bad day!

    This D90 owner had a very bad day: http://www.wral.com/news/9189239/detail.html First, he put his car into a pond. :mad: Second, and worse, everyone thinks he drives a Jeep! :eek:
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    Series Softtops

    Just wanted to get everyones opinions as to who makes the best soft tops for Series trucks, most specifically 88s. I have looked at Pangolin and they seem pretty nice, but a little pricey. Then there is Badger. I've always heard good things and I don't know their prices. Any others? Looking...
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    Defender 130 wheels

    Anyone know where to find Defender 130 steel wheels? I saw some on an East Coast Rover refurbishment and would prefer these over the Wolf wheels. This is the ECR project: http://www.eastcoastrover.com/85.html In it they use the "wide offset Defender 130 16" rims have been painted in...
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    Garmin Rino 530 vs. Garmin GPSMap 60CS

    Ok, I think I have narrowed down what I am looking for in a handheld GPS to either the Garmin Rino 530 or the Garmin 60CS. I really like the 2-way radio feature of the Rino but I like the size and the button layout of the 60CS. My main concern is that I want the Rino to have all of the...
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    LR3 G4 Edition

    Has anyone heard if LR is going to sell a G4 edition of the LR3. If so, any idea on when?
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    Windshield

    Can the windshield for an early Series IIA be exchanged for the windshield from a Series III?
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    Turner Engineering Questions

    Does anyone have any opinions on the Turner Engineering High Performance Engine and/or head that is sold by Rovers North? I'm getting ready to do a major renovation to my Series and am looking at way to give more power, especially mid range and top end as I will be on highways a decent amount...
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    Rivets

    I need to removed and replace some of the galvanized strips on the Series' tub. Has anyone ever removed/replaced the crush rivets used to hold on the galvanized strips on the tub? If so, what is the best way to do this? Also, where can you find those original style rivets? Any specials tools...
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    Just bought my first Series

    Just bought a 1966 IIA 88 Station Wagon. Just thought I would share my excitement over the newest member of the family and my new money pit! Sean
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    ARB Install Question

    Hi everybody, I am in the middle of mounting my ARB bull bar to my D2. It requires me to drill 6mm and 10mm holes. No problem except that I don't have metric drill bits and am hoping not to have to buy them. Can I use the closest equivalent in a standard bit, and if so, what are your...
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    ARB Fog Light Cutout

    Just wanted to know if anyone has done a custom cutout on an ARB bull bar to install foglights. I have an 02 DII and was wanting to mount foglights in the bar like the ARB has for the 04s. Reason is that I have Hella 4000 driving lights mounted on the bar and didn't want the fogs to hang down...
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    EBC Greenstuff Pad Question

    After reading all the posts on brake upgrades for my DII, I think I have decided to go with the EBC Greenstuff pads and rotors. However, I am trying to decide between the Greenstuff 6000 or the 7000 pads for the front brakes. Any thoughts as to which would be better...