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Author Message   Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 02:25 pm:    I thought i'd find a nice little spot on the web to talk shop with other owners. I'm buying my first Rover this week, a 96 Disco SE7. No it's not the Defender 110 I've wanted for a decade but I'll love her just the same. -- Steve Andrews   Sus (Susannah) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 02:28 pm:    Congratulations!   mantaray (Mantaray) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 06:28 pm:    welcome to the obsession... i mean club, yeah club..........   Chad Meyer (Ccdm3) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 07:53 pm:    Enjoy!   M. K. Watson (Lrover94) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 09:41 pm:    hi, my name is mike and i too am a land rover addict! mike w   Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 09:44 pm:    Yeah Man, I gave up on the 13 steps to stop addiction last year. It's all good, Paul '00 pig   Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 11:30 pm:    Yeah, I'm already picking out my new accessories. Who makes a good full roof rack that allows both sunroofs to open? I've seen photos of some that have some sort of support wires attached to the front brush guard. Is this important for serious off-roading? One final question. If the roof racks are attached to the gutters, are they strong enough to support an adult walking on top with gear?   mantaray (Mantaray) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 11:33 pm:    the wires are not for support, they are limb risers for moving tree branches and stuff out of your way while on the trail so the vehicle doesn't get scratched or thwacked. the gutter mounts can hold an adult on the top. not sure what the weight limit is though.   gp (Garrett) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 11:39 pm:    oh the gutters can handle more than just one adult up there. just trust me on this. and not just a 'static' load either. have had 4 'adults' up there acting like jackasses. not me.....'other' people. -wilderness rack by garvin is one. -safety devices -ARB and so on make good rackes. depends on what you are willing to spend.   Peter Carey (Pcarey) Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 11:41 pm:    AHhh...newbies are so cute. The wires are known as limb risers because they, well, raise limbs from hitting the windshield. Only needed if you plan on going through places with lots of branches. Check the tech section on how to make a set cheap. Yes, the roof rack can support a human or two or three. people put whole tents up there and camp out just fine. And the only thing that's important and really needed for serious off-roading is your mind. "Any one who tells you different is selling something." pwc   gp (Garrett) Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 08:47 am:    yeah i love camping out on my rack. had a floor made and my North Face Lunar Light fits up there perfectly.   Lawrence Tilly (L_Tilly) Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 10:04 am:    Steve, planning and shopping for modifications (mods) is one of the best things about owning a Disco. But before you spend any $ on accessories get the truck out on some trails and play. That's the BEST thing about owning a Disco. You may be amazed at how competent these rigs are completely stock. Find a local 4x4 or, better yet, a local Rover club. Having people that use the same vehicles helping with some of the nuances and quirks of a Rover plus they know where to find the trails. I have had my 96 Disco for about two years now. Not only was it stock, but it was also a little crippled (I have a frozen Center Differential I'm still working on). It has been able to keep up on all the basic and medium difficulty trails our local Rover club uses. It just takes me a little more effort in a few very rough places and I have to drive a little more carefully in others, but I like to think those are just helping me become a more competent driver. I am in the process of installing my first mods (upgraded Heavy Duty springs & shocks) right now. It's only the beginning, though! Some extra armour plating, a solid front bumper & winch, etc., etc. We also really need a roof rack because our Golden Retriever owns the back compartment. As other's have said, welcome to the addiction. These things can really get under your skin. DWeb is a fantastic place to hang out and you'll be amazed at the info you can get from here. Lawrence lnctilly@metrocast.net 96 Disco "Beowulf" NH, USA   Sus (Susannah) Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 10:18 am:    I second that....being a relatively new Disco owner as well, I've learned quite a lot from this website and am looking to put faces with screen names when I attend MAR in the fall. I've got a stock vehicle and just took her out this weekend for the first time. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I had so much fun and if I wasn't addicted already (my fiance will say that I was), I definitely am now! Enjoy your Rover!   Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 08:13 pm:    Thanks for everyone's input. The limb risers make sense. I would never have guessed what they were for. I totally agree with the don't be in a hurry to blow money attitude. I'd rather wait then be stuck with something I am unhappy with. I know that I am going to desperately need a roof rack before the first family adventure and should go to a rally of some sort so that I can see the different models first hand. An owners opinion would be a bonus. What is MAR and where and when? Land Rover North America (Rockville, MD) is an easy Saturday drive for me but I prefer to hear the opinions from the owners, not salesman.   KJ Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 12:21 am:    gp, you sex machine, you have a CB rooftop tent???? Karen   gp (Garrett) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 07:18 am:    ah yes indeed i do. i will post a pic when i get it scanned. jen loves it. no really she does. she wants the same setup on her D2.   Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 08:11 am:    Yeah, Garrett, but if you've got the setup on your Rover and you're off at a rally, and she has a setup on hers too, then, what would she need you for? She can go off and have her own party w/o ya..... lol... -L   Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 08:13 am:    Steve, MAR is south of Charlottesville VA, near Arvonia VA, first weekend in October. GREAT place to see a bunch of Rovers, see what works and what doesn't, get to see 'em on trails so you can see what's needed and what's fluff.... And have a good time with a bunch of other Rover nuts... -L   Markd1x2 (Markd1x2) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 08:46 am:    His & Hers Rovers :   Markd1x2 (Markd1x2) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 08:48 am:      gp (Garrett) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 09:12 am:    damn. that's true. i better nix that idea right now. i think that is one of the reasons she is with me. no....really....just ask her at MAR and she will tell you. i feel so cheap and dirty now.   KJ Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 10:43 am:    Ooooooooo, gp, you're talking long term commitment here! Already making plans with Jen for October. I'm impressed, you easy thing, you! Karen   Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:42 am:    MAR sounds great! I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland so it is pretty close. Is there a web site for registration?   Sus (Susannah) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:48 am:    www.roav.org It will be my first rally too Steve...I'm excited!   gp (Garrett) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 12:17 pm:    oh yeah that's right. i mean i am a family man now. haha. making dinner, getting Pokemon videos for her kid and just being a nice guy in general. actually she may take her own truck. stock D2. i advised against it as i don't feel like towing it back to PA if she breaks it. and i just have a feeling she will or rather wants to. garrett 'all about commitment' porterfield   Sus (Susannah) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 01:19 pm:    Next thing you know Garrett, you'll be planning a wedding! (Spoken by a recent engagee) Commitment leads to some crazy stuff!   gp (Garrett) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 02:45 pm:    um....no. i'll drink to that!!   Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 04:54 pm:    Good news, we've agreed on a price and the mechanic (and I) have only found 4 problems with it. 1. A leak in the power steering 2. A short in both windows for the rear passengers. 3. You have to manually unlock the 5th door. 4. The service engine light was on (and we couldn't figure out why since it had just been serviced and reset) All in all, not too bad.   Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 05:00 pm:    Garrett, I think Jenn will be quite capable in her D2. You should have seen the look in her eyes during the night Trials run at Killington. She definately has Rover Fever. rover fever baby Paul '00 pig   gp (Garrett) Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 07:59 am:    oh i know she is all juiced up to get her truck looking and performing better. OME HD all around and some decent meats on her wheels are her first steps. then some protection and new bumper. she is all game for that, but just wants to make sure she keeps it running close to stock ride as it is her daily driver and kid commuter. (no not me) oh.......and the rack. she loves my setup and HAS to have it. the rack that is. haha.   Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 08:18 am:    Steve, 1. The power steering leak might very well be at the hose... most of 'em that leak, don't once they have their clamps swapped for some better ones. Sometimes, the hose is worn enough there that putting in a new hose along with better clamps will work. True, sometimes the steering box will go out, and a Meridian rebuilt is the best option at that point, but, if a new clamp will fix it, you'll be all set. 2. Welcome to Lucas electrics. 3. Something probably needs adjusting... take off the rear door panel and have a peak. 4. If it is the red "service engine" light, just reset it again. On a '96, should have a box on the passenger side that you push a piece of wire, such as a straightened paper clip, through a little hole to reset the light. Good luck! -L   Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 09:39 am:    Leslie, Thanks for the info. Are you implying that Rover/Lucas electronics are "buggy" and that many have problems? Steve   Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 10:35 am:    LOL! You're really new to all British cars, eh? MG, Jaguar, Triumph, Rover, etc.... all have Lucas Electrical systems. And yeah, Lucas has a well-earned reputation for having "quirks"...... most are just curious, but, sometimes frustrating. You either love the vehicles enough to put up with it and become a permanent Rover-fan, or, you loathe the oddities and hate it and sell it off quickly.... hopefully to a Rover-fan.... Me? I'm a Rover addict.... -L   Eric N (Grnrvr) Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 10:43 am:    Damn, GP, you're married already.. She just hasn't told you yet.   gp (Garrett) Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 11:26 am:    the beauty of it all is that she does not want to get married. (to anyone) she's just using me!!! and i love it. haha.   Sus (Susannah) Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 11:38 am:    I agree with Eric, GP, you'll figure it out eventually. Sounds like a match made in Rover heaven though!   gp (Garrett) Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 01:18 pm:    paaalease!!