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    RRC price?

    So a Tdi is likely to return 24-28mpg real world. They can do better, but you'd really need to try. A V8 is going to use more fuel, more like 15-18mpg and up to maybe 20mpg on a run. Don't know how many weekend miles you'll do, but making a few assumptions 10-15 miles a day would seem to be...
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    RRC price?

    How short a range? As in what sort of annual milage? If you aren't doing many miles, then a V8 may not cost all that much more to run. And would open up a lot of choice. I'd also say keep an eye out for the 2.5 VM ones. The VM unit is more powerful and drives better than the Tdi's.
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    Road bias tyres

    A 7.50 x 16 should have a 7.50” side wall and 7.50” section width. In practice many will be a bit taller esp if a mud terrain.
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    Road bias tyres

    There won't be any height difference just by going for a road tyre, unless you change size. Which is an option, but depends what size you have now. Smaller tyres will also impact gearing. It is all possible however. In terms of tyres... do you drive hard or fast? If no, then any quality tyre is...
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    200/300TDI exhaust brake?

    It's just not a thing in the UK, nothing over here bar maybe some specialised plant machinery uses exhaust brakes. TBH I'm not even sure if they would be road legal without checking the regs. Better trailer or loaded less would be the easy fix. As well as check the condition of your current...
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    200/300TDI exhaust brake?

    How heavy is the trailer when loaded? Honestly, I'd suggest a custom exhaust brake setup is likely going to be way more expensive than a better trailer.
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    Petrol or diesel?

    Its a Department for Transport finding. I'm sure the full survey and article are available.
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    Series 3 Propshaft breakage

    I don't think anyone is saying it isn't a thing. They are mandated for most cars drag racing if you go over 'x' speed or run 'y' time. But rarely are they a factory fitted item on most vehicles or 4x4's. And certainly never in the case of the Land Rover.
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    Series 3 Propshaft breakage

    Britpart propshafts are standard, not aftermarket. They are a pattern part, but in the UK would be considered as per factory. Not really heard of props breaking, certainly not standard ones on standard vehicles. Hence no Land Rover has ever had propshaft safety hoops fitted from the factory ever....
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    Advice needed on Td5 sun roof shade

    Blinding you... how? Are you laying down in the vehicle looking out of it?? :oops: I'm also not convinced interior temps will really be all that impacted by having a sunroof. It isn't a huge area, not compared to all the other glass on the vehicle. Assuming you are in the UK, the sun never...
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    Freelander 1 Suspension Spring Specs

    I have found very little in the way of suspension or off road upgrades for the Freelander. Are you really sure a longer spring will give more travel? I'd have thought it was the strut that would determine how much droop there is. A longer spring would just stay more compressed. CV joint angle...
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    Engine swap ideas

    https://www.paddockspares.com/parts-and-accessories/land-rover-defender/engine-parts/2-5-litre-turbo-diesel.html
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    Air brakes

    ???
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