Wow, EV misinformation bingo, at least there is no Cobalt, Nickel or Copper used in regular ICE cars or fuel refinery is there. Thanks for your interest though, I will.

An short update to this post in regards to the conversion process for those that are interested; I dropped the car off down in Mid-Wales with the team at ECC. It'll be with them for a few months, but they have already removed much of the old ICE drive system, including the old V8 and...

Ah yeah, fair point

Not a fan of the Grenadier - and really not a fan of the owner. Did you see the launch of the Munro up here in Edinburgh recently. Looks like a cobble together of Britpart bits and somewhat like the Tesla 'whateveritscalled' truck; https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/electric/munro/

Is this confirmed? 300miles on a 100kW battery pack with the aerodynamics and weight of a Landy (even a new one) seems unliklely --- unless it is H2 fuel cell electric rather than plugin. Shame I find the new Landy so hard to like.

I assume my reply was too late ... did you manage to find a new V8? Mind if I ask how much you paid for it?

I think you'll be doing well to find someone to do it (well) for £3k. I was quoted substantially more when I enquired!

Pondering Security

Thanks Miktdish, the finditstopit devise looks interesting, seems pretty cheap at £59 compared to a regular tracker - anyone got any experience of it? Wondering if it is recognised by insurers?

This may have been posted elsewhere but struggling to search efficiently on my phone, so apologies. I’m curious which alarm &/or central locking system people may have installed on their defender and which they would recommend. It’s getting a bit cold to put the dog in it!

Suggest a peddle lock too - Aardcase do a pricy one or Paddock Spares have a bright yellow version that works pretty well.

Hi & welcome. Spotted a LHD Audi with “Alaska” plates headed north up the A1 near Doncaster at the weekend … made me look twice! Quite a drive!

How much are you asking for it?

I may have one available in the coming weeks. Are you after a particular spec? I haven’t got enough posts to officially list it for sale on here … unless we have a very long discussion … but happy to share my spec

Did you ever list a price / value for this engine? Out of interest what would the going rate be for a late ‘80’s 110 V8?

Yeah I sent Paddocks a Tweet but didn't get a response, so I'll try and give them a call as they are just around the corner

Sorry, not trying to turn this into a Twitter discussion nor am I trying to start a discussion on the Climate Emergency. Just looking for a good parts fitter in the Matlock area of the Peaks. Thanks

Don't judge without knowing the full facts - my life is swamped right now with kids, work, etc. If you need the details, the 'fender is at my relatives place (where I'm from) but life has taken me to Edinburgh. The dream of the conversion may not sit well with many people on here, but as one...

I'm trying to get some initial work done before I drop it off with the ECC guys ... saving time at the end of the conversion

Oh come on, its not come to THAT! :D Fair points well made. I feel I've had my time & fair share of dealing with the oil, spit and blood after a wee while stuck in very remote East African villages or remote Scottish valleys to enjoy the reliability & far extended life span of the ev...