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Ranger 6



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United Kingdom 1988 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Rimini Red
This weekends efforts - the ebay wheels and tyres are now on. The MTs remind me of the old military series II with the way they howl on the tarmac.


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That's it - now ready for the first TYRO in March. 90 V8 CSW - 1988
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Hairy Dan



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I think the photo was one I posted on Pistonheads many years ago but I can't find that thread now, if I remember correctly I took it in the quarry at Dalby, you can just see Simon Clarkes legs in the corner. I've not covered a rally since I retired in 2011, I thought I would miss it but I haven't Laughing Good to see you're still involved and that's a lovely V8 you have there Cool

Quite partial to a V8 myself, this is my 50th anniversary v8


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and I've got a Full Fat Range Rover v8 also now Mr. Green


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Ranger 6



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Yes, that was the quarry. That's a lovely 50th Ian, and the FFRRs not bad either Laughing

I've been involved in the Trackrod for many years as it was my home club and really I've never left. I'm back again this year doing safety car and Chief Marshal and will also have the MSUK Safety Delegate with us.

More to come on the 90 - another event planned for the end of March Very Happy 90 V8 CSW - 1988
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and I might be on the Trackrod doing recovery Smile 1999 Defender TD5 110

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Ranger 6



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Excellent news - with the date being so close to WRGB we really do need all the help we can get Very Happy

Say hello when we get to your stage Thumbs Up 90 V8 CSW - 1988
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excossack



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What date you got planned? 1999 Defender TD5 110

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Pickles



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Ranger 6 wrote:
Yes, the snorkel is coming off - appears to me to be a bit of a waste of time as the dizzy and plug caps are all exposed

Inside:


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and under the bonnet:


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It's had a Kenlow fan conversion, a new rear cross member, replacement doors and a pretty comprehensive history.

I've managed to talk a friend into navigating on our first event - more to follow once it's been MoT'ed
Just noticed the pics, looks like a pretty solid original vehicle to me. Is the exhaust ok, or do you need to "free it up" a bit to enjoy that lovely V8 "sound"?!
Pickles.
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excossack wrote:
What date you got planned?

27-28 Sept

https://www.rallyyorkshire.co.uk 90 V8 CSW - 1988
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Ranger 6



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Pickles wrote:
Just noticed the pics, looks like a pretty solid original vehicle to me. Is the exhaust ok, or do you need to "free it up" a bit to enjoy that lovely V8 "sound"?!
Pickles.

Thanks - yes, from the MoT it's a good solid truck.

Over time I'm going to look at the exhaust, but it's just had a system on it to get through the test. I think the options are: 3.9 manifolds and a bigger system - or drop a 3.9 in and put a sports system on it.

Before then I'm just going to use it. The first event is a trial on Sunday, then a TYRO mid-March and a navigational event at the end of the month. 90 V8 CSW - 1988
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Ranger 6 wrote:
excossack wrote:
What date you got planned?

27-28 Sept

https://www.rallyyorkshire.co.uk


Thanks. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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Ranger 6 wrote:
Pickles wrote:
Just noticed the pics, looks like a pretty solid original vehicle to me. Is the exhaust ok, or do you need to "free it up" a bit to enjoy that lovely V8 "sound"?!
Pickles.

Thanks - yes, from the MoT it's a good solid truck.

Over time I'm going to look at the exhaust, but it's just had a system on it to get through the test. I think the options are: 3.9 manifolds and a bigger system - or drop a 3.9 in and put a sports system on it.

Before then I'm just going to use it. The first event is a trial on Sunday, then a TYRO mid-March and a navigational event at the end of the month.

Hello from Aussie.
In the meantime, just a free flow "Straight through" muffler, with a 2.5" tail pipe would do the job very well at minimal cost.
Pickles.
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Ranger 6



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First trial today

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Ranger 6



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The first SCOR trial of the year, held at Aldermaston some may be familiar with the site. There were a few very special trials machines there so we had plenty to watch.


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The other competitors were a really friendly bunch and very welcoming. I'd highly recommend getting to one of their events, even if you just want to go and watch.


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We did hit a tree on one section, so the 90 has been blooded


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Queueing for a section


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Ranger 6



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Pickles wrote:
Hello from Aussie.

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Great you had a good time Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
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