Anyone Going Out Next Weekend?

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dfritter · #1 Post by **dfritter** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:19 am

I've got a brand-spanking new LR3 for testing purposes, and am hoping to get a few other Land Rovers out... after all, the only thing better than a photo of a Land Rover is a photo of 12 Land Rovers!

And yes, if my suspension comes in next week, I'll be tag teaming with a coworker so I can drive my Series truck up as well.

PaulC · #2 Post by **PaulC** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:59 pm

No but if you have any question about the LR3 let me know. I work/worked for Land Rover NA and was part of the driver instructor team in Montabello, Quebec for the North American launch of LR3. Did you deal with Barbra Barrett?

dfritter · #3 Post by **dfritter** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:47 pm

Yes, initially... however she has someone else handling the press vehicle bookings. Are you in Vancouver? I'd love to discuss your thoughts on the vehicle over a brewski or two.

PaulC · #4 Post by **PaulC** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:21 pm

Chilliwack..... we can have a chat.....1-604-798-5275

JC · #5 Post by JC » Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:38 am

Well since I am already on my second LR3 I figure I better get in there and tell you what it really can and can't do, lol....When you heading out and what's the agenda? What are you testing and do you have the lockers on it?

John

PaulC · #6 Post by **PaulC** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:41 am

Are you going out this weekend or weekend of April 4th ?

dfritter · #7 Post by **dfritter** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:44 am

I'm thinking April 4th. I have a Lincoln right now that probably won't make it too far off road.

PaulC · #8 Post by **PaulC** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:27 pm

Ok sounds good...i may be able to make that trip

JC · #9 Post by JC » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:51 pm

Sounds like fun I might be in on the 4th, any idea where you might be heading? Thanks, John

PaulC · #10 Post by **PaulC** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:10 pm

I might suggest Harrison/Hale creek area....we could do some hill decent demo's etc. on a few little trails along the way.

dfritter · #11 Post by **dfritter** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:37 am

Yeah I concur... somewhere nearby, and Harrison's good for photos! Although could we possibly make it April 5th?

PaulC · #12 Post by **PaulC** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:57 am

Yup 5th is ok to.

dfritter · #13 Post by **dfritter** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:24 am

Alright then, the fifth it is. Say 9 am, Whatcom Timmies?

JC · #14 Post by JC » Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:36 am

OK the 5th sounds good I am in and I'll bring the camera just in case you need some extra shots. Do you have a local of this Tim Hortons (assuming Timmies?). What are you doing for the LR3 is this something for Landrover? Should be fun...

All the best,
John

PaulC · #15 Post by **PaulC** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 2:24 pm

Are you picking up the press LR3 from Land Rover of Richmond? And when?

I might just meet you at the Sasquach Inn depending how late i work Friday. Do you want to PM me a cell#

dfritter · #16 Post by **dfritter** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:24 pm

Hahah, yeah I'll PM both of you my phone #. Jaguar/Land Rover actually operates their press fleet out of MCL, and as for the Tim Hortons, it's just off Highway 1 at Whatcom Road, although we can meet up at Sasquatch Inn too... it's up to you guys.

PaavScan · #17 Post by **PaavScan** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:18 pm

Hi Paul & John

If their is room?

I will bring my stock 04 Disco II that has not been off road!!

Sun April 5 @ Tim Horton 0900 Whatcom road or Sasquatch Inn..

Stuart S

PaulC · #18 Post by **PaulC** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:57 pm

Hi Stuart

Yup why not. I think it would be 9am Whatcom TH and/or 10am at Sass where i'll be waiting :D

JC · #19 Post by JC » Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:30 pm

Hey guys yes I'll just meet you all at the Sass Inn at 10am as I know where that is and then I guess we'll head up to Hale Creek area a pretty good run area. See you all there, my cell is 604 612-8436

PaulC · #20 Post by **PaulC** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:01 am

MCL... If you haven’t already done so, you may want to give your contact at MCL a call a make sure they don't delivery you an LR3 with running boards (unlikely...you never know), installed and locked trailer hitch, bike rack etc. :shock:

dfritter · #21 Post by **dfritter** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:15 pm

Actually, they put the fleet at Land Rover of Richmond, and the vehicle has no accessories, although I do believe I spotted the locking differential option on the order sheet.

But it's black.

Yikes.

Hahahaha

But on another note, I now have a trio of Land Rover products in my driveway, and I'm feeling pretty damn good about my life.

gwagonman · #22 Post by **gwagonman** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:16 pm

I was wondering, it is not clear to me if the HDC works in backwards. I was climbing a hill with a friend and my Glendawagon could not go on even locked so backwards and skid marks on the lederhosen. His Disco was the same.

PaulC · #23 Post by **PaulC** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:32 pm

In Discovery 2 and LR3 it does work in reverse...but there are target speeds for each gear ratio (5 speed transmission, two speed transfer case equals 12 different target speeds for HDC)....can't remember what it is for Discovery 2 reverse, but in may have been a little fast for the circumstance and the moment you apply brake or throttle you override HDC, which may explain a bit of lock-up.

chilliwack · #24 Post by **chilliwack** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:11 pm

If you're open to another truck, I might be able to join you on Sunday

I have a slightly modified Disco I

I have to wait for my weekend plans to firm up later this week.

Cheers,

Roger

PaulC · #25 Post by **PaulC** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:04 am

I didn't start this thread, but i'm sure this isn't a private party :D

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