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  1. Oilworker

    Is this the all-new 2015 Defender?

    What do you think? This concept study of the 2015 FORD Bronco has a great resemblance of the classic Land Rover Defender, don´t you think? After the DC100 was "killed" in the US this could actually be a great stunt to prepare the market for the all-new Defender Some more images...
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    Land Rover Announces Sponsorship of ‘Defender Challenge by Bowler’

    Whitley, 31st October 2013. Land Rover is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2014 Defender Challenge by Bowler, a one-make rally series operated by Bowler Motorsport designed to act as a feeder series to the annual Dakar rally and other global rally-raid competitions. Continuing the...
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    Land Rover Announces Sponsorship of ‘Defender Challenge by Bowler’

    Whitley, 31st October 2013. Land Rover is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2014 Defender Challenge by Bowler, a one-make rally series operated by Bowler Motorsport designed to act as a feeder series to the annual Dakar rally and other global rally-raid competitions. Continuing the...
  4. Oilworker

    Mercedes Actros 6x6

    Just in case you don´t have the time to build your own expedition truck and want to leave tomorrow.... Based on a 2001 Mercedes Actros, originally exported to the middle east, this truck was custom build for overland expeditions with highest comfort. In 2008/09 the truck was fully services with...
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    For Sale: Expedition ready Mercedes Actros 6x6

    Based on a 2001 Mercedes Actros, originally exported to the middle east, this truck was custom build for overland expeditions with highest comfort. In 2008/09 the truck was fully services with new parts and the cabin was build by Cabby. As the engine is EURO 2 compliant it can be run with lesser...
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    Africa Eco Race - The Real Race

    I know, everybody is dream of "The Dakar", but will your dream really come true when you spend beyond $ 200.000,- to race as an amateur in South America??? I guess not! There is an alternative though: The Africa Eco Race (www.africarace.com) It was created by Hubert Auriol and I had the...
  7. Oilworker

    Datv

    Hi, anyone here who can help me out with some information regarding DATV and whatever became of it? Thanx, Robert
  8. Oilworker

    35"+ Wintertyres

    G´day, I am looking for 35" (or 37"/38") winter tyres (for 16" rims!) that are really good on snow and ice. I found Nokian having one in 315/75R16 (35") (Vatiiva) but can´t get a quote and havn´t found anyone who´s been using them either. Thanx, Robert
  9. Oilworker

    An expedition truck on portals...

    Hi, after 4 years of research and a few times getting really close to buying something existing, like modified Volvo C303 portals, and a year of design and prototyping work with the guys at Killeraxles, it´s almost done :wings: All the work I had sofar done with Portal Tec had to be done...
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    Solar Panels

    Hi, my expedition truck project is slowly progressing and I am currently looking for a good, tough solar system to recharge my batteries. The panels will be mounted on a Defender 130 and should be dismountable. Are there any other battery control units/system than the IBS? Thanx, Robert
  11. Oilworker

    ******** Cepek Tyres

    Hello, I am currently searching for a tough, durable and reliable tyre for driving on rocky pistes and on snow/ice. The tyres should be between 35" and 38" and fit a 16.5" rim. I now came across the ******** Cepek Mud Country and the FCII, which are both siped and was wondering if anyone out...
  12. Oilworker

    Fuel Consumption Question

    Hi, I do have a question out of curiosity. Who of you is running a Jeep Rubicon and could tell me the mpg rate in winter and/or when offroading? Thanx, Robert
  13. Oilworker

    Defender Owner in Salt Lake City, Utah

    Hello, is there, by any chance, an owner of a LR Defender, living in or near Salt Lake City? Please PN or email me directly at: info@frontline-services.de Thanx, Robert
  14. Oilworker

    Portals under a Expedition Defender

    Hi, has anyone already installed portals under his/her Defender and used them on expeditions? I am planing 2 expeditions for 2008 where I need the hight under my diff and as I am no friend of 38"+ tyres it's probably the only way of getting the ground-clearance. Thanx, Robert
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