Title: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY DEFENDER and RANGE ROVER
How to Modify for High Performance and Off-Road Action
Author Ralph Hosier
Binding: Soft Cover
Number of photos: 250 pictures
Book Condition: NEW
Number of pages 128 pages
Dimensions: 206mm x 248mm x 12mm | 540g
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd Dorset 15 April 2011
ISBN Number
ISBN 10: 1845843150
ISBN 13: 9781845843151
Availability: In Stock
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ABOUT
Features
A unique book, covering all three Land Rover coil sprung models, Defender,
Discovery and Range Rover
From the simple improvements to the extreme, there’s something for everyone
Full colour pictures clearly show critical areas
Easy to follow, jargon-free text explains benefits and pitfalls of each
modification
Includes comprehensive buyer's guide – which models to go for and which
to avoid
Practical maintenance and restoration sections to keep your Land Rover
running
Covers green-laning, play days, trialling, Competitive Safari and other
motorsport applications
Includes essential data sheets with vehicle dimensions, capacities and
performance
Useful contacts for clubs, associations and parts suppliers
Written by a qualified engineer and Land Rover enthusiast with much experience
Description
Buying a Range Rover, Discovery or Defender can be just the start of a
wonderful adventure. This book shows the possibilities available to the
owner, from big wheels and suspension lifts, under-body protection and
tuning ideas, right up to how to convert the car into a high speed racer
or an international expedition vehicle. With clear, jargon-free instructions,
advice on events like family weekend green-laning, international expeditions
and full-on competition, accompanied by colour photographs throughout,
this is the definitive guide to getting the most from these exciting vehicles.
Synopsis
A world of fun, excitement, exploration and satisfaction awaits the owner
of one of these iconic Land Rovers – and this book is your ticket to that
wonderful world.
Some of the most popular Land Rover pastimes are detailed here, with
explanations of how to take part and what equipment you need.
This unique book explains how these versatile machines can be modified
to suit a vast range of applications, from simple upgrades for easier everyday
driving and servicing/renovation tips, right up to large scale conversions
for racing, trialling and international expeditions.
Everything is explained in clear, straightforward text, written by
a qualified engineer and Land Rover enthusiast with many years of practical
experience, and accompanied by detailed photographs to show the reader
how it’s all done. Many of the modifications shown were carried out on
the writers own vehicles, giving the reader an honest account of the effort
involved – bruised knuckles and all. Featuring how to sections, comparison
charts to help you choose which modifications are right for you, detailed
spec sheets, and lists of useful contacts, this is the definitive guide
to getting the most from these exciting vehicles.
About The Author
Ralph Hosiers childhood enthusiasm for cars blossomed into a two decade career in vehicle engineering, working with the likes of Ford, Bentley, Jaguar, and Land Rover. He has a degree in engineering and is chartered, as well as being a member of the IMI and IET.
Ralph started getting muddy with Land Rovers in the early 90s, and, after many green lanes and play days, he decided to step things up and go Competitive Safari racing in a home built Bowler Tomcat.