WTB - RRC Hunter edition

[nwoods]

I'm toying with the idea of buying a Classic as a dedicated trail rig, but I'm a bit on the large side and don't fit in a 95 at all, and don't fit in a 94 or older with a sunroof.....

So, I'm told that the Hunter edition does not have a sunroof. Anyone in the SoCal area thinking of selling one?

Regards,

NW

 

[nosivad_bor]

you'll be hard pressed to find a classic without a sun/moon roof, goodluck they are out there.

or just get a disco.

 

[Roverlady]

Dumb question, wouldn't the RRC be the same size with or without a sunroof?

I'd go for a D1...lots of space there.

 

[RBBailey]

I love my RRC so much I'm looking at getting a new one -- which means mine may be up for sale if I can find a replacement. It isn't trail ready by DWeb standards, but it is set up well to be a daily driver and light to medium off-roader. As a rig that someone is looking to build into a trail rig -- it would be perfect. I would sell it with OME 3", rear ARB bumper, NRP SS Exhaust, and and ARB compressor installed.

I am looking to get a '92-'95 Classic. Having a hard time finding something that is as good as mine is.

I own a DII, and had a DI -- the RRC has grown on me in some real significant ways. The DI is more suited for putting gear inside, but the difference is not significant if you have a good roof rack.

P.S. -- I've always found the RRC to have more headroom and leg room than the Discos. I'm not big or tall, but I feel cramped in Discos compared to the RRC. Have you sat in one and adjusted the seats?

 

[TN-LR3]

my dad always had problems fitting into our D1 or DII's but with his old 94' LWB he had plenty of room and loved the car. I myself bought an 1988 RRC for a trail truck, just something about them that makes you want one

 

[Nomar]

Dumb question, wouldn't the RRC be the same size with or without a sunroof?

I'd go for a D1...lots of space there.

Two things help the RR Classic Hunter. If you can find one without a sunroof, that will gain you 1.5" of headroom.
ALSO, the Hunter came with MANUAL adjusted front seats. The front seats actually sit on 1" spacers.......which can be removed for a little extra headroom.

 

[Roverlady]

Wow...guess I never thought of the sunroof as a hindrance to headroom!

 

[nfrey2]

Or you could go like alot of the trail rigs are these days and cut the roof off.

I didn't know/notice that about the 1'' spacers I may do that to give myself some more room.

 

[LRbeave]

...how tall are you?

 

[nwoods]

I'm 6'-7" and pretty long between hip and knee. I can't even get into a D1 or DII, so that's out. I am too tall for a RRC with a sunroof and I figure that most sunroofs that have rails drop the headliner over an 1", and that would probably be enough for me.

Before I bought my LR3, I was drooling over the Range Rover Sports, but you can't buy them in this country without sunroofs, and I didn't fit with a sunroof (nor did I have $60,000, but that's another story).

RRBailey, in my search, I found a VERY clean 94 Classic, County, SWB. Maybe I can hook you up with it, and we can talk about your...Hunter?

email me at "nathan" at "woodsfamily.cc"

 

[nwoods]

Or you could go like alot of the trail rigs are these days and cut the roof off.

Yeah, I thought about that, I found one for sale in fact, but there's a reason why I don't own a Jeep. I like my creature comforts too much

 

[Roverdoc]

take out the seat spacers and headliner....problem solved and you still have a sunroof...even my hunter has a factory sunroof...it is a weird rover

 

[garrett]

at that height you will never fit into a RRC. at last not comfortably. i am 6'-3" and i just touch the roof with a ball cap on. i have electric seats and sunroof, so you could potentially gain a few inches, but still you're pushing it.
you will be 200% more comfy in a DI or DII. better seating position and more headroom.
i am constantly smacking my cap brim on the top of the drivers side door/window. it gets annoying. just more cramped overall.

 

[nwoods]

Perhaps, but I can't even get behind the steering wheel of a Disco. I just seem to have way too many knees

 

[Funrover]

My hunter has a sunroof......... hmmm..... Hey Nwoods what about a raceing style bucket.. that'll put you lower!

 

[nfrey2]

The 405 Hunter models sold in 1991 had LESS equipment than the standard 1991 models, while the 120 Hunter models sold in 1989 had MORE equipment that the standard 1989 model, but not as much as the top of the line County (see 1989 section for more information).

Due to the lack of the sway bars, ABS brakes, power seats (and on most Hunters) a sunroof, they weighed over 100 lbs less than other 1991 Range Rovers.

The stripped down Hunter was not popular with the typical Range Rover buyer (see average income below) and many 1991 Hunters were upgraded at the by the U.S. dealers (or by their owners) with items such as front spoilers, sway bars and power seats. RRNA used many of the hard to sell vehicles as company cars and later sold them on dealer used car lots.

From Rangerovers.net