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Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 17:25:18 -0800
From: Adrian Redmond <channel6@post2.tele.dk>
Subject: Realignment of SIII steering

Anyone out there got any tips for correct relaignment of
steering/tracking on an SIII?

I have just removed my 2 front tracking rods to change the ball-joints,
before doing so I measured the distances between centres so that I can
remount the rods with the new balls according to the same dimensions -
however, I am not sure that the tracking was perfect to begin with, a
recent change-around of tyres revealed excess wear on the inside of the
right-hand wheel - could this have been due to bad tracking? Or was it
more likely the worn springs and shocks which i have now replaced? And
why excess wear on just one tyre, why not both?

Anyway the repainted tie rods are drying, and will be remounted this
evening, so if anyone knows how to check the tracking I would be
grateful for a few hints. I presume that it is only the tie rod which
links both front wheels together which is critical, as the rod from the
relay to the right-hub, and the rod from the steering box to the relay
will affect both wheels equally.

I have read somewhere (maybe here) that SIII 88" front wheels should
have a 2mm toe-in adjustment - is that 2mm more space between wheels at
the rear axle-centre of the rim, or the tyre? Where axactly do you
measure/compare the 2mm?

Thanks!

--
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From: SPYDERS@aol.com
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 10:26:04 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: IR Paint

In a message dated 4/5/97 6:22:39 AM, you wrote:

>It is 'Reflective', so that the vehicle appears less obvious when viewed
>through IR glasses. Grass and plants appear bright white, as they reflect
IR,
>whereas vehicles absorb a fair amount, and therefore appear darker.

Hence the "CB40/Series III" on the cover of a past LRW with grass and twigs
all over it, since the Territorial Army probably don't have the connections
lro's have to get the paint;-). Let's see now... some expensive, hard to get
paint or a bunch of free weeds and grass from some Welsh farmer's field. 

pat
93 110

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From: SPYDERS@aol.com
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 10:44:16 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: bfg tires

In a message dated 4/5/97 8:52:08 AM, Simon W-H wrote:

>The dealer was very helpful but said that BFG had recently been bought 
>out and was now part of Michelin

I wonder if they'll maintain separate tire identities or if tread patterns
will cross brands, etc. Maybe now we'll see more Michelins in the US? I hope
so. 26K miles on stock tires without a problem... now I'll probably get a
flat later :) !

pat
93  11O

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Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 10:48:11 -0800
From: Jon Haskell <kb9cml@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: GPS Beaconing on Indy-Belize Trip

For those of you who are Amateur Radio License holders, I thought I would 
pass along that I now have "Smedley" wired with an HF APRS/GPS beaconing 
system. On chance you are not familiar with the concept, the digital 
output of my GPS reciever is fed to a TNC and then "Beaconed" out on 
10.125 mhz LSB in HF Packet Format. This beacon is then distributed thru 
out the world via the APRS network on 10.151 and 145.79 mhz. As I move, a 
icon of my truck is displayed on computer maps thruout the system. 
Concurrently my location is displayed on maps on my laptop mounted in the 
truck.

I have the system running on the days that I travel and would appreciate 
you sending a message thru the APRS system or internet if you see me.

For the Land Rover trip to Belize this July, non-amatuer radio operators 
will be able to view the expeditions progress in real-time via several 
Internet Websites. My wife will be able to watch our progress on a 
computer here at home. I will post the internet addresses when I have the 
connections confirmed.

Jon Haskell, KB9CML 
President
Indiana Land Rover Owners Association
Westfield, IN
14.300, 440.75

If you would like more information the system, drop me a line.

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Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 08:30:13 -0800
From: Michael Carradine <cs@crl.com>
Subject: Re: GPS Beaconing on Indy-Belize Trip

At 10:48 AM 4/5/97 -0800, Jon Haskell wrote:
:For the Land Rover trip to Belize this July, non-amatuer radio operators 
:will be able to view the expeditions progress in real-time via several 
:Internet Websites. My wife will be able to watch our progress on a 
:computer here at home. I will post the internet addresses when I have the 
:connections confirmed.

 Yes, but will the Mexican government allow you take and operate this
 equipment inside mainland Mexico?  Until recently they did not even allow
 amateur CB equipment.

                       ______
 Michael Carradine     [__[__\==                  72-88, 89-RR Land Rovers
 Architect             [________]               www.crl.com/~cs/rover.html
 510-988-0900 _______.._(o)__.(o)__..o^^ POBox 494, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 12:21:23 -0500 (EST)
From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@nrn1.NRCan.gc.ca>
Subject: defender 250 tdi (fwd)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 1997 11:17:36 -0600
From: CARLOS GUILLERMO GARCIA <metchem@sol.racsa.co.cr>
Subject: defender 250 tdi

I own a 1997 Defender and I love it.  But I have a question that the
manufacturer's manual has not answer it clearly.

I was told by experts in turbo charge engines, that depending on driving
time and driving conditions you should never shut down the engine some
times even after 9 to 10 minutes at end of journey.  The manual states
to live the engine running for 30 seconds.

Could you or some one else answer me this particular question based on
real facts?

Best regards,

Carlos G. Garcia

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Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 12:28:18 -0500 (EST)
From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@nrn1.NRCan.gc.ca>
Subject: Re: LRW reads this list

On Sat, 5 Apr 1997, David Cockey wrote:

> Amazing: Part of the exchange Dixon and I had on the LRO list last fall
> about LRO and LRW magazines is quoted in the "Club News" section of LRW,
> April issue. They did print the uncomplementary parts as well. No e-mail
> to me since I've switched ISPs. Looks like somebody is reading this.

	A bit confusing though if you didn't read the entire thread.  It
	was surprising to see it there.  Wonder what is going to happen
	with the clubs section if Entwhistle has taken the leap to
	Vienna.  That was one of the areas where LRW was better than LRO
	IMHO.  (Now we have this Low Box section in LRO.  Lots of news
	"snippets", but no real meat there.  Be interesting to see how
	that bit develops)  Both mags intend to up the NA content.  Be
	interesting to see how they pursue this.  

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From: SPYDERS@aol.com
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 12:55:14 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: defender 250 tdi (fwd) re:turbo timer

In a message dated 4/5/97 1:24:59 PM, you wrote:

>I was told by experts in turbo charge engines, that depending on driving
>time and driving conditions you should never shut down the engine some
>times even after 9 to 10 minutes at end of journey.  The manual states
>to live the engine running for 30 seconds.

They just want you to have to buy *Genuine Parts* sooner than the other
manufacturers ;-) part of the grand marketing plot. 

pat.

The Japanese tried something similar very early on by putting out Owners
Manuals in Japanese and Pidgin English in the hopes that people would call
and order the English language ones... then someone figured out that you
could buy a box of cereal and use that decoder.

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Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 20:49:37 +0100
From: "Christian Lester." <clester@ibm.net>
Subject: Spares for sale.

  Dear All,

I have a hard top suitable for a series II or III, good general
condition, painted in limestone, but no side windows, it's up for sale
£70 ono. In addition I've got 6 SWB rims and tubes for sale £6 each ono.
I'm in Merseyside, so if anyone is interested post a message.

Regards,

Christian.

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Subject: Address in Aspen??
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 97 09:09:37 +0100
From: marc rengers <mr@grant.media-gn.nl>

Hi there everyone!

I'm looking for an address of a Land-Rover driving terrain or something, 
or Land-Rover Rental in Aspen.
We are planning to go to the states this summer and we're trying to rent 
some LR's and go driving. There must be something?

Please let us know, because we don't get much information from the 
Tourist information oversthere.

Marc Rengers
mr@grant.media-gn.nl
http://minerva.media-gn.nl/landrover

1977 88" petrol
1987 110" StaWag Diesel

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Subject: Re: LRW reads .... I Want to read LRW too!!
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 97 09:53:05 +0100
From: marc rengers <mr@grant.media-gn.nl>

How do I get a subscription to LRW?

I've been reading LROi for 4 years now and have seen LRW a few times, but 
where can I get them anyway?

I'm therefore asking everyone in Holland specific to tell me where I find 
a copy of LRW in the shop.

Please help me.... The nearestby shop I know was in Frederikshavn, 
Denmark. And that's too far away to travel every month, just for the LRW. 
I will do it if I don't find an address or so within the next 5 
months.......

Marc Rengers
mr@grant.media-gn.nl
http://minerva.media-gn.nl/landrover

1977 SIII 88" petrol
1987 110" Stawag diesel

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Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 22:06:51 +0000
From: mark.luker@virgin.net (mark.luker@virgin.net)
Subject: Re: LRW reads .... I Want to read LRW too!!

I don't have an up to date LRW ( I tend to prefer LRO), but the 
subscriptions address in the last LRW that I bought was:

Landrover World Subscriptions Department
Hainault Road
Little Heath
Romford
Essex
RM6 5NP

Phone: 	0181 597 7335
Fax:	0181 599 5965

Hope this is helpful

Cheers
Mark

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From: Land_Rovers@learnlink.emory.edu (Sean P. Murphy)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 16:08:47 -0500
Subject: Re: Market value of winches

erikvandyck@mindspring.com,Internet writes:
>   you can keep your '80s Star War toys, though my kids would probably
>happily trade their old man's winch away to get 'em.  I had a hard time
	 [ truncated by list-digester (was 10 lines)]
>19th??
>Let me know what you might hear.

Yep.  Hopefully, we'll be able to run Beasely Knob on the 19th, but I'm
waiting on confirmation from Mark on that.  We will be moving the rides
to one week later than standard, but that'll probably start next month.

-- 
Sean P. Murphy    - Project Director - (404)/727-2398 Voice
Emory University  - ITD/LearnLink    - (404)/727-2282 FAX

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From: Joe Ankeny <jankeny@express-hr.com>
Subject: I'm failing my Lucas IQ test
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 15:30:02 -0600

I've got this 63 IIa petrol that will not start to save its life. It ran
great up until a few days ago. The problem looks at first like a bad
coil but I don't think it is because I've tried three seperate units,
two of which are brand new. They all refuse to give a spark against the
engine block when it is turned over. The battery is new and it actually
turns over beautifully. What problem would mimic a bad coil? Is it
possible to somehow "blow out" a coil?
New parts include Lucas speed leads, distributor cap, rotor, points,
spark plugs, and condenser. I've gapped and regapped the points to .015.
I've tried two seperate condensers. The low tension side looks good.
The fuses both are good. I've looked at the back of the ignition switch
itself and  there don't appear to be any problems with wear or shorting
out there....what am I missing? Could this somehow be a problem with the
control box? How about the starter solenoid (wherever that is)? It is
still positive ground...

Oh yeah...one more question If I(hypothetically) pull out my distributor
and replace it how do I tell if it is 180 degrees out of phase when I
put it back? I know there is a relatively simple answer to this question
but I figure if I'm going to be an idiot I'm going to play it for all
it's worth. This has nothing to do with the above by the way.
Thanks Joseph Ankeny

"roadkill has its seasons just like anything...theres possums in the
autumn and farm cats in the spring..."  Tom Waites

Thanks! Joe Ankeny

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Date: Sun, 06 Apr 1997 00:30:42 -0800
From: Adrian Redmond <channel6@post2.tele.dk>
Subject: Re: I'm failing my Lucas IQ test

Joe Ankeny wrote:

  New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/

  I've got this 63 IIa petrol that will not start to save its life. It
  ran
  great up until a few days ago. The problem looks at first like a bad

  coil but I don't think it is because I've tried three seperate
  units,
  two of which are brand new. They all refuse to give a spark against
  the
  engine block when it is turned over. The battery is new and it
  actually
  turns over beautifully. What problem would mimic a bad coil? Is it
  possible to somehow "blow out" a coil?
  New parts include Lucas speed leads, distributor cap, rotor, points,

  spark plugs, and condenser. I've gapped and regapped the points to
  .015.
  I've tried two seperate condensers. The low tension side looks good.

  The fuses both are good. I've looked at the back of the ignition
  switch
  itself and  there don't appear to be any problems with wear or
  shorting
  out there....what am I missing? Could this somehow be a problem with
  the
  control box? How about the starter solenoid (wherever that is)? It
  is
  still positive ground...

  Oh yeah...one more question If I(hypothetically) pull out my
  distributor
  and replace it how do I tell if it is 180 degrees out of phase when
  I
  put it back? I know there is a relatively simple answer to this
  question
  but I figure if I'm going to be an idiot I'm going to play it for
  all
  it's worth. This has nothing to do with the above by the way.
  Thanks Joseph Ankeny

  "roadkill has its seasons just like anything...theres possums in the

  autumn and farm cats in the spring..."  Tom Waites

  Thanks! Joe Ankeny

 If your distributor is a Lucas - it cannot be mounted out of phase -
the cap has a semi-circular lug which locates with the body. At least on
all the lucas dist's which I have seen!

Good luck!

--
Adrian Redmond

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Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 15:01:56 -0800 (PST)
From: scooper@scooper.seanet.com (John & Sandy Cooper)
Subject: 1963 forward control?

Saw a 1963 Land-Rover fire truck, body by "Carmichael", in the truck trader
the other day!  I went and took pictures of this unusual beast and it is a
form of a forward control. (here in the USA and registered).

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From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@cdr.wisc.edu>
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 17:47:28 -6
Subject: Re: I'm failing my Lucas IQ test

> I've got this 63 IIa petrol that will not start to save its life. It ran
> great up until a few days ago. The problem looks at first like a bad
	 [ truncated by list-digester (was 7 lines)]
> turns over beautifully. What problem would mimic a bad coil? Is it
> possible to somehow "blow out" a coil?

Don't overlook the horrible. Does the rotor turn when you crank teh 
engine? If not, you most likely have a broken timming chain.

Tom Rowe
UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research    
Madison,WI, USA
608-265-6194, Fax:608-262-1578        
trowe@cdr.wisc.edu                

 Four wheel drive allows you to get
 stuck in places even more inaccessible.

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From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@cdr.wisc.edu>
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 17:47:28 -6
Subject: Re: defender 250 tdi (fwd) re:turbo timer

> >I was told by experts in turbo charge engines, that depending on driving
> >time and driving conditions you should never shut down the engine some
	 [ truncated by list-digester (was 7 lines)]
> They just want you to have to buy *Genuine Parts* sooner than the other
> manufacturers ;-) part of the grand marketing plot. 
Iused to rebuild turbos, units from large trucks to very tiny units. 
9-10 seems a bit long to me. But I guess if you were using a lot of 
boost just before you parked, you would need to. I used to tell 
people a couple of minutes. If you're really concerned there is a 
company that advertises in Turbo & High Performance magazine that 
sells a unit that prelubes your turbo (very imortant for longevity) 
and post lubes it also to cool it down. Some Saabs have water cooled 
turbos. If you have the same make on your LR, you may be able to get one 
of the housings to switch (assuming you have the time & money).

Tom Rowe
UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research    
Madison,WI, USA
608-265-6194, Fax:608-262-1578        
trowe@cdr.wisc.edu                

 Four wheel drive allows you to get
 stuck in places even more inaccessible.

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Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 01:05:34 +0100
From: Dave White <davew@landie.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Stromberg adapter for IIa 2.25 - anybody got one?

Whilst trying to avoid getting in to the crossfire between the
two opposing camps of SU vs Strombergs.... I have a question
for both sides that has been puzzling me for a couple of months.
My low compression V8, originally fitted to a 1984 110, came
with SU carbs. These were easy to set up and started and ran
beautifully for a year.

After fitting a ZF Auto in place of the SIII box I started to notice
a lack of pulling power that had not been noticeable with the lower
geared SIII gearbox and in desperation I tried fitting a pair of
CD175 'Strombergs' that I had gained off a Range Rover V8.
The result was an instant increase in power and fuel economy.
Even other LR drivers that drove in convoy with me remarked
on the fact that I started pulling away from them on hills
instead of slowing them up. (Other V8 powered SIII's).

Both pairs of carbs appear to be in good order, if anything the
Strombergs are older and have had a harder life than the SU's.
I would prefer to use the SU's as they are the newer carbs but
obviously if they won't provide the power I need then I'll have
to stick with the Strombergs.

I would estimate the power increase to be in the order of 20
percent.... Any ideas why ???

I have heard rumours of an electronically controlled SU carb
could I have a pair of these, how can I tell ???

Dave White <davew@landie.demon.co.uk>
'72 SIII  V8 auto, Range Rover Chassis
'89 Range Rover
Yorkshire Rover Owners Club
<http://www.landie.demon.co.uk/>

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Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 21:01:19 -0500
From: rover@pinn.net (Alexander P. Grice)
Subject: Say it ain't so, Joe....

Just got disturbing word from Triple C...they've been running short on 
Waxoyl recently.  Seems that the bloody EPA has declared the stuff to be 
"hazardous" and thus it cannot be shipped by air.  UPS now demands a 
hazardous materials surcharge, so expect Waxoyl to become (in the words of 
Granville Pool), "unobtanium." 

      *----"Jeep may be famous, LAND-ROVER is Legendary"----*
      |               A. P. (Sandy) Grice                   |
      |     Rover Owners' Association of Virginia, Ltd.     |
      |    1633 Melrose Parkway, Norfolk, VA 23508-1730     |
      |  E-mail: rover@pinn.net  Phone: 757-622-7054 (Day)  |
      |    757-423-4898 (Evenings)    FAX: 757-622-7056     |
      |                                                     |
      *---1972 Series III 88"------1996 Discovery SE-7(m)---*

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From: JDolan2109@aol.com
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 21:08:30 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Radar Detectors...

I'm just curious. Has anyone ever seen a radar detector installed in a series
LR?
see 'ya on the old road...
jim  '61 88" "Nicky"
LR...quite possibly one of the best machines yet devised!

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Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 21:17:00 -0500
From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com>
Subject: LRO Back Issues & Books

I have extra copies of these LROi issues:
7/87 (reprint), 8/87 (reprint), 9/87 (reprint), 9/89, 10/89, 6/90, 8/90,
11/90, 4/91, 9/91, 10/91, 11/91, 12/91, 1/92, 4/92, 7/92, 9/92.
$4 each, or $60 for the lot.

Also two books:
"The Land-Rover 1948-88, a collector's guide" by James Taylor, 1988 $16
"Land Rover" by Chris Bennett, Osprey Automotive, 1993 (photo album) $12

Please reply directly to me at: dcockey@tir.com

David Cockey
Rochester, Michigan

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Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 21:31:41 -0500
From: Michel Bertrand <mbertran@interlinx.qc.ca>
Subject: Re: I'm failing my Lucas IQ test

At 15:30 97-04-05 -0600, you wrote:

>I've got this 63 IIa petrol that will not start to save its life. It ran
>great up until a few days ago. The problem looks at first like a bad
-coil but I don't think it is because I've tried three seperate units,
>two of which are brand new. They all refuse to give a spark against the
>engine block when it is turned over. The battery is new and it actually
-turns over beautifully. What problem would mimic a bad coil? Is it
>possible to somehow "blow out" a coil?
>New parts include Lucas speed leads, distributor cap, rotor, points,
-spark plugs, and condenser. I've gapped and regapped the points to .015.
>I've tried two seperate condensers. 
-
Make sure that the new points aand the little wire are well isolated. I had
similar symptoms last summer and after poking around with a test light, I
realized that the little plastic thing that is supposed to isolate the
little screw on which the little wire goes wasn't doing its job. (Am I
confusing you with my description of the parts?) 

Give it a try, 

Salutations, 

Michel Bertrand
						______
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, 		       /    __
					      /        \
1963 109 PU (Rudolph)	   		     | Lucas    |
1968 109 SW (in the works)		     |  Inside  |
1973 88 SW (21st century project)	      \        /
					       \______/

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Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 23:04:23 -0500
From: Jeff Goldman <roverboy@gis.net>
Subject: Re: defender 250 tdi (fwd) re:turbo timer

At 05:47 PM 4/5/97 -6, you wrote:

>people a couple of minutes. If you're really concerned there is a 
>company that advertises in Turbo & High Performance magazine that 
	 [ truncated by list-digester (was 6 lines)]
>turbos. If you have the same make on your LR, you may be able to get one 
>of the housings to switch (assuming you have the time & money).

	Just to add... In addition to mechanical pre and post oilers there are
electronic units (Turbo-timers) which will keep your engine idling for some
determined amount of time after you remove your key from the ignition.
Greddy makes such a unit, as do other performance companies. The whole idea
is to allow engine oil to circulate around the very hot bearings in the
turbocharger to prevent otherwise non-moving oil from pooling, overheating,
and coking up the bearings. Using synthetic engine oils helps reduce the
ability of bearings to coke over as synthetic has much better heat
resistance ability than conventional dino-oil. IMO, if there was any real
legitimate reason to use synthetic over conventional oils, aside from peace
of mind, it would be due to a turbo-charged engine or other high temp
applications. Unless you're burning full boost up a steep grade for long
periods of time (which doesn't happen much), one to two minutes of idle
cool off time should be adequate.
	I run Mobil 1 in the Talon (wish I had a TDi), idle down religiously, and
the unit is strong as ever after 95k. While turbo-timers are handy, it just
takes a little patience to wait for an engine cool down, especially when
stopping for gas off a highway...

Jeff G.

Boston, MA
1971 88" Series IIA Land Rover
1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1991 Range Rover Hunter 

 Fusion Films, Inc.
  **Film&Broadcast Visual FX and Compositing**
    http://www.mv.com/ipusers/fusion

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Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 21:35:55 -0800
From: Granville Pool <gpool@pacific.net>
Subject: Re: bfg tires

Pat said (regarding BFG's takeover by Michelin):

>I wonder if they'll maintain separate tire identities or if tread patterns
>will cross brands, etc. Maybe now we'll see more Michelins in the US? I hope
>so. 

I'd sure like to see XZLs here as a regular offering (at the Tire Rack on
the web).  But I don't want to lose BFG MTs into the bargain.

Granny

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Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 09:51:20 +0100
From: Mike Cattell <mike@mikecat.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Land Rover Centre -- anyone tried them?

In article <bulk.7739.19970403160839@Land-Rover.Team.Net>,
Christian Kuhtz <chk@frii.com> writes
>New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/

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>Thanks a bunch in advance..
>Best regards,

The Land rover centre in Huddersfield have a site on the web. 
All the details for export to the us is on their site, also their current
catalogue. 
They reply to e-mail promptly too
The URL is:-
http://www.lrch.demon.co.uk/

regards
 
Mike Cattell, Christleton, Cheshire, U.K.
http://www.mikecat.demon.co.uk/

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From: "Thorsten Klein" <kleit001@goofy.zdv.Uni-Mainz.de>
Subject: Re: R/C Rovers
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 14:42:44 +0200

Oops, I have forgotten to mention the name of the manufacturer: ROBBE

scale 1:10, coil springs

To get the address I have to visit the nearest toyshop, 'til later
----------
> Von: Thorsten Klein <kleit001@goofy.zdv.Uni-Mainz.de>
> An: Land-Rover-Owner@playground.sun.com
	 [ truncated by list-digester (was 12 lines)]
> of LROI 
> > there is a picture of some boys with 6 radio controlled Land Rovers.
Are
> these 
> > available in the UK, how much, etc?
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> > Dave
> I don't know where you can buy these modells, but a friend of mine has
one
> to.
> In Germany you can buy a R/C Discovery. It has nice features: 4X4, 3
> > TIA
diffs,
> separately kit to convert it to a CT Discovery.
> The only drawback is the price: 500 DM without R/C sender/receiver and
add.
> package.
> Th.Klein
> > TIA
> > Dave

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From: "Thorsten Klein" <kleit001@goofy.zdv.Uni-Mainz.de>
Subject: Re: A few queries about my new SIII
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 15:04:24 +0200

David Lee <DJFLee@msn.com> wrote

> The SIII Parts Manual gives the 88 and 109 rims separate part numbers 
> (231601PM and NRC7578PM) so I had assumed that they were different sizes.

> However, It certainly would not surprise me if you were right.

The Rims are different The 88 rims are 5 inch wide, and the 109 rims are
5,5 inch wide. If you have the
second type, I would go to 7.50-16 Tyres. If you would use 7.50-16 on the
smaller rims it could be a problem with low pressure driving.

Hope this helps 

Thorsten

PS: 130 rims are 6,5 inch wide and Forward control IIA or IIB rims are 7
inch wide

Thorsten Klein         kleit001@goofy.zdv.uni-mainz.de
Mainz, Germany
LR SIII Lightweight

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