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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150   
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I must say I really do like the Tomb Raider models - I remember the first time I ever saw one, it was in Bradford when I was about 19-20 years old. Landrover seem to have made a few nice limited editions at that time, the 50th anniversary and the "heritage" versions especially. There is a TR 90 in my town which I see quite often. I'd quite like one...
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16th May 2012 7:40am |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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I do miss mine
 Click image to enlarge John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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16th May 2012 9:00am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150
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There is a 90 and a 110 on ebay right now.
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16th May 2012 9:47am |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987 
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the 110 looks to have had a hard life, not like mine
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16th May 2012 10:45am |
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| richuk Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 201
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Any pics? When will you be selling? Missing my old TR110 too. Rich semper in excretia sumus solim profundum variat |
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18th May 2012 9:02pm |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987
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Will try to get some pics this weekend if I get time though wont get a chance to list it for sale now till I get back from my European and far eastern adventure in my 90 as I'm off very soon
Have locked up the other vehicles in secure storage last weekend but should hopefully have time to get there this weekend. Last edited by kingofthesparks on 18th May 2012 10:02pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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18th May 2012 9:50pm |
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| richuk Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 201
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Ok. Thanks. Have fun on your trip.
 Rich
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18th May 2012 10:00pm |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340  
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my other half is trying to get me to swap my TR110 for a 90... she thinks the 110 is too big
I'd only be swapping for a mint one like this! Looks fantastic I joined the Tomb Raider owners club just before I bought mine, but it's dead over there  |
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6th Jun 2012 4:21am |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412
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Having had both a 110 and 90 TR until recently I'd say stick with the 110 as it isn't that much more of a handfull to drive / park but has a lot more usable space plus five forward facing seats. John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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6th Jun 2012 9:51am |
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| TR51 Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 333  
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Sent from my phone as I'm currently walking for a week on Snowdonia (so sorry for any spelling/ not quoting).
I love my 90 and can't see me selling it, but I have to agree with JSG. The combined seats/storage in the 90 is quite frustrating (just ask the two guys who sat in the back for 7hours with all four rucksacks,tents etc on the way down!!). My choice for 'another' LR would be a 110 USW, the optimum setup in my opinion... But as JSG said, I would stick as you are. I'm on TTR as well (Alex), but as you said it was a bit dead and there is a wealth of knowledge here. |
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6th Jun 2012 7:00pm |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340
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thanks lads, all handy ammo to convince the girlfriend that it's a vital tool in my life
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6th Jun 2012 7:39pm |
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| TR51 Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 333
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Well finally sorted some sound deadening this week...
The loadspace had Silentcoat (that will be covered by the Tomb Raider Chequer Plate floor. And the seat boxes had the same applied (before/after). If you PM me an email address I've got a video of the noise difference it makes!!). The central lid (under the cubby box had a foil faced version due to the heat produced in that area The seat boxes and Driver (and passenger) footwells then got a 12mm thick layer of fireproof acoustic foam. Its exactly the same as Dynamat but only cost £19.00 for 2 sqm!! Speak to Paul at http://www.classicacoustics.co.uk/ - He's very knowledgeable and helpful! Following his advice, the matting goes high up behind the dash. I also recessed circles around all the bolts/fixings to allow removal of the dash/bulthead with out removing the foam matting .
The transmission tunnel also had a layer of the foil faced fireproof foam, although this required some fine tuning with a craft knife to keep the curve! With just this done (so far  ) the noise level (using just a free iPhone app) has reduced!! 
This test was done under the same conditions before and after... The reductions are shown below... Engine on, stationary Reduction : 8db 30mph in 3rd Reduction : 14db 50mph in 5th Reduction : 9db 70mph in 5th Reduction : 5db At 70mph the wind noise is now the main cause but a conversation is now possible! and I haven't fitted any under the bonnet, so was surprised that the stationary test showed such a reduction... shows how important going up behind the dash was (!) although I was cursing the suggestion at the time  Last edited by TR51 on 29th Apr 2013 9:57pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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31st Aug 2012 8:57am |
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| TR51 Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 333
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Well it was my birthday today, and thought I'd share a picture of my cake made by some talented friends:
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29th Apr 2013 9:52pm |
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| I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 
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Looks like its stuck up to its axles and needs to get the winch rope out!
Mmmm cake....... Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum |
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3rd May 2013 7:02pm |
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