Idk how you'd service a timing chain at the rear. Pull the engine?
That's one of the many reasons I sold my Defender. I got to a point where I either had to go full Arkonik, or keep as is. But I already had the Series soft top, and a Defender with bad doors, one of them had to give.There are a lot of people spending a lot of money for Defenders that artistes have tried to convert to modern luxury vehicles. (That's what I always thought Rover did when they built the Range Rover.) The Grenadier looks like it will get a lot closer to that goal for a lot less money and pita.
I understand this, but don't fully agree. I still have the Series, and do go out in it for over nighters and such, but when it's 100 degrees, 4" of dust, no wind, no trees, and 8 hours of driving, the AC does come in handy. Well, and then there's the daily use thing. There have been times during my Land Rover ownership where I've taken a change of clothes with me to go to work because of what I drive. Might as well be a motorcycle some days.There's still no vehicle I'd rather take on an expedition than a Defender, or depend on for extended use in a remote environment. That also applies to extreme off roading/rock climbing if properly modified. I'd also prefer a Defender for ranch/farm and many other utilitarian uses. However, the safari look and retro cred alone aren't enough for me to make it the first choice for the more common activities SUV's are involved in.
BMW has always made them, but straight six motors are popular again. They’re naturally balanced and have good power delivery.I have wondered though, why the in-line?
No question that a/c is a great advantage sometimes, and hugely practical for DD. I try to plan expeditions in the right place at the right time, so I can make do without a/c. Can also do without electric windows, power seats, vacuum op tailgate locks (P38, LR3) etc. I avoid Winter in the Rockies and Summer in Death Valley. No way to get out of sweating of course, but roasting and/or freezing is no fun.That's one of the many reasons I sold my Defender. I got to a point where I either had to go full Arkonik, or keep as is. But I already had the Series soft top, and a Defender with bad doors, one of them had to give.
I understand this, but don't fully agree. I still have the Series, and do go out in it for over nighters and such, but when it's 100 degrees, 4" of dust, no wind, no trees, and 8 hours of driving, the AC does come in handy. Well, and then there's the daily use thing. There have been times during my Land Rover ownership where I've taken a change of clothes with me to go to work because of what I drive. Might as well be a motorcycle some days.
I can’t think of a trip I’ve taken my D90 on where I didn’t use the ac. Even in the winter, it helps to remove the moisture In the cabin that causes the windows to steam up. And this is speaking from having taken trips up and down the east and west coasts, and a lot in between.No question that a/c is a great advantage sometimes, and hugely practical for DD. I try to plan expeditions in the right place at the right time, so I can make do without a/c. Can also do without electric windows, power seats, vacuum op tailgate locks (P38, LR3) etc. I avoid Winter in the Rockies and Summer in Death Valley. No way to get out of sweating of course, but roasting and/or freezing is no fun.
Then they're electric, or is it a secret? They fail.I can’t think of a trip I’ve taken my D90 on where I didn’t use the ac. Even in the winter, it helps to remove the moisture In the cabin that causes the windows to steam up. And this is speaking from having taken trips up and down the east and west coasts, and a lot in between.
Land Rover didn’t use vacuum actuated locks btw.
What colors are you getting/hoping for? I do appreciate the token silver, but open to seeing what's out there. Would also no be against a 2 tone with a different roof color. If im going all out with a Defender clone, might as well really hit the mark.
Note, not a shill for BMW, Grenadiere, etc...I have wondered though, why the in-line? Did BMW limit their choices? Did they select it for some specific reason that might have to do with: Easy to work on, easy to remove (something was mentioned in the videos about that), easy to get parts?