Mr.BlueSky

Hi Everyone,
 
I've been a member for a little while but I just this past week found my Range Rover. I had been looking specifically for a 2009 Range Rover (L322) Supercharged or, better yet, Autobiography. I guess over half a year of checking websites multiple times a day finally paid off! 
 
After searching 49 separate used car websites many times every day I saw the ad for a 2009 Autobiography about 10am this past Wed, by 4pm I was landing in Scottsdale, AZ and was at the dealership an hour later and driving the car off of the lot by 7:30pm. Spent the night there and drove home on Thurs.
 
While the car is 11 years old it only has 35K original miles on it! Aside from a few minor niggles it’s in excellent condition.
 
It has a Bournville exterior with an Ivory interior. I also learned from my neighbor who's from London that the name, "Bournville" is from Bournville, England where Cadbury Chocolate is made. They founded the city even!
 
 
 
Now to find the roof rails, a ball mount of the right size, trailer wiring harness and get the radio/navigation display fixed (the common flickering screen issue).
 
And now for my first official question for the group.
 
Any suggestions to integrate either my iPhone or my iPod? For the rare calls I may make and for navigation from my iPhone I'm fine with my Jabra hands free device on the visor. But I'd really like to listen to my music and podcasts through the stereo and be able to control it through the main interface. 
 
I have the iSimple Gateway on my '06 Honda Pilot. While it's not perfect it's good enough. I'll contact them tomorrow to see if they have one for Range Rovers.
 
And I've seen for $550 I can buy a device to give full Apple CarPlay. But, I'd like to see if there are any other, perhaps less expensive, options.
 
Thanks everyone!
Larry.
 
Nov 24, 2020: Updated to correct the interior color. It's Ivory, not Parchment.

Maybe mention that Lou is moving too. That may generate more of a reaction...
 
Btw - is Lou coming? We can make this shindig dog friendly

Maybe mention that Lou is moving too. That may generate more of a reaction...
 
Btw - is Lou coming? We can make this shindig dog friendly

Everyone should stay a really long time so I can hopefully make it. I’m moving that day too but only within SF not to Minnesota.
 
 
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Attending.
 
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We intend to join with at least one child. I will ask my teenage girls and see what sort of reaction they have to celebrating John’s imminent departure.

Leigh Anne and I will be heading down from Reno to Death Valley National Park for a quick camping trip after the election. We’ll either be celebrating or planning to die in the desert. Either way, if anyone is interested in coming or meeting up please respond to this post or send a PM. We’ll be in our 110, so will likely try some of the 4wd trails in the park. Would also appreciate any recommendations on specific campgrounds and/or trails to try.
Mike F
 
 
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Never was a huge fan of that guy but I guess I'll show up.

Alright, as most of us know...NCLR club member and secretary John Foster will be moving out of bay area in November. All, most, many, alright.. some of us will miss him dearly. So, we are going to celebrate his move with a send off next Saturday, Nov 7th.
Miles has offered to host this send off party at this new compound in the santa cruz mountains. festivities will start at 11 (come earlier or later)... I think Miles has a grill to cook up some burger and hotdogs. Maybe he can find some chickens from his neighbors...who knows. Here is his address... 24900 Skyland Rd, Los Gatos
 
Hope to see you there! And especially you, John Foster! 

Repaired the busted up Ashcroft Air Locker. Was pretty easy and straightforward once I got the bolts off. Needed to Roberts Milwaukee impact to get them off. The Dewalt wasn’t cutting it.


 
 
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Covered up my white steelies

WHAAAAATTT???? The Original prez. got a new D?? Congrats!  need to check out! I've been away for toooo long! 
 
Cheers everyone!

Planning a Mojave Road run the weekend after new years.
 
Due to a large number of trucks we will have 3 trail leaders.
 
FULL _Group 1 Whiskey  . 7am trail leader Lutz 110 
Ham 146.550
 
1. Tammy P38
2.  don LR3
3. mfoster
4. Nick k + Robert RR
5.  pilotgabe
6.
 
 
 
FULL Group 2 Tango     8am Paul D  Perentie
HAM 146.565
 
1. Gotrovr   2020 Defender
2.  kenk
3. Nickbubz
4.
5. 
6. 
 
 
Group 3  Foxtrot    9am Nick D
HAM 146.580
 
1 Colin lmtv
2 El Chapomint RRS
3 Budeck 2 cars
4 Ted  S  2020 Defender
5
6
 
 
 
 
Date : Jan 8-10
 
 
 
Agenda/Itinerary:  Meet up at AVi casino on Jan 8th  at 7am,8a, and 9am .Will be  3 day 2 night trip but plan on staying the night at the end of trail.
 
 
 
Day 1 - 
7am,8am and 9am Meet at Avi Casino Gas Station
Head to trail head
Go to Picture Canyon
Visit Fort Piute
Potential  camp sites- East of Rock Springs -Pleasant View School -Camp Phallus 
 
Day 2 - 
Continue on Road
Side trip to Death Valley Mine
Visit Kelso Visitor Center     Closed
Visit Mailbox and Marl Springs
Camp at Mojave Camp or Seventeen Mile Point
 
 
Day 3 -
Visit Lava Tube
Sand Dunes
Visit Traveler’s Monument
Mojave Megaphone
Spooky canyon hike
Drive through Afton canyon 
Camp Afton Campground     Temp closed 
 
 
 
Trail info:
 
 
 
https://www.desertus...road-page1.html
 
 
 
GPS Track 2021
 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i_iRLwdHsmwgFhzAOgE6klRyUgJEJe_N/view?usp=sharing
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional Info:
 
Fire Wood
Everyone must bring at least 2 bundles of firewood.  It will be cold and there is no wood collecting on the Preserve.
On Trail Communications
Ham Radio will be primary form of communication, 
Gasoline
We are planing on traveling around 200 miles between gas stations, so bring extra gasoline if you feel like it is necessary.  We are bringing an extra five gallons just in case.
Traveler's Monument
It is tradition to bring a rock from home to put on the Traveler's Monument

Well done! Those before and after pictures are pretty good. Your boy might need to open up a Land Rover detailing shop! ; )
 
The boot looks sharp too!

The Beastie Boys only make surprise visits now ; )

Thanks for the replies guys - I went with the Castro’s gtx hm 10w40 - amd mann filter - seems to have Reduced the leaks from sump pan and oil cooler lines - and running fine so far .....

Had random alarm going off events - especially parked in the afternoon sun. A quick forum search suggested hood sensor micro switch is common failure - ordered one off amazon, 20 min install, and all looking good. Let’s hope that was where the issue was and it is fixed now.

If I had
 
If I had known guests included the Beastie Boys, I would have made it.  Lol.  
 
Perhaps see some of you @ the East Brothers Beer Co on the 18th.  

Lastly we went back and cleaned out the rental, I found a couple rover suspension bolts, and found the cat.
 

 
Up the hill we went....
 
And stayed : )
 
Maybe we should do a DitD in Skyland?
 
 
 
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Members,
 
This year, 2020, by far has been the most disruptive year I myself can remember in a long time.
 
The novel Coronavirus, heat waves, massive wildfires have impacted all of us in ways big and small. From disrupting smaller trips like our Monthy Offroad Gatherings to our biggest event of the year the annual.
 
As I type this fires burn across the state, taking homes, affecting the air quality and leading to National Park closures. The Creek fire currently burns at 10% containment directly in the National Forests we had aimed to host our 2020 Annual. 
 
The board has decided to cancel this year's Annual Event. We did not make this decision lightly.
 
The Good News
 
We of course would be doing a disservice if we canceled the event without any alternatives however! 
 
I am pleased to announce - in place of the annual -  we will be resurrecting the 2020 Meeting of the Members!
 
What:
 
The Meeting of the Members this year will be held at Don's place in Walnut Grove (Thanks Don!). Saturday morning has an optional run to Prairie City to play until retiring back to Don's in the afternoon for BBQ and Rover Games as well as the traditional rover parts swap. 
 
This event will require attendees to BYO-food - Bring your own meats, beverages, and sides. Feel free to bring enough to share - it's a potluck. The Board will provide grills (possible a BBQ trailer) as well as a few kegs.
 
Additionally, Don has offered folks who wish to camp out Saturday night .
 
When (Rough Agenda):
 
October 3rd - 4th
 
9:00 AM Start at Prairie City [Optional]
 
12:00 PM [Folks can begin arriving at Don's for the swap meet and BBQ.
 
Saturday evening: Folks that wish may spend the night
 
Where:
 
Don's  - 
13995 Hannum Ct
Walnut Grove, CA 95690 Prairie City -13300 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

We are gonna try to make a run over the hill for this get together so if anyone is looking for series rover parts iv got a few things lying around I could bring over. If anyone with a p38 is wanting a callaway transfer iv got one of those too and as of recently no p38 to put it in. Thanks

Members,
 
This year, 2020, by far has been the most disruptive year I myself can remember in a long time.
 
The novel Coronavirus, heat waves, massive wildfires have impacted all of us in ways big and small. From disrupting smaller trips like our Monthy Offroad Gatherings to our biggest event of the year the annual.
 
As I type this fires burn across the state, taking homes, affecting the air quality and leading to National Park closures. The Creek fire currently burns at 10% containment directly in the National Forests we had aimed to host our 2020 Annual. 
 
The board has decided to cancel this year's Annual Event. We did not make this decision lightly.
 
The Good News
 
We of course would be doing a disservice if we canceled the event without any alternatives however! 
 
I am pleased to announce - in place of the annual -  we will be resurrecting the 2020 Meeting of the Members!
 
What:
 
The Meeting of the Members this year will be held at Don's place in Walnut Grove (Thanks Don!). Saturday morning has an optional run to Prairie City to play until retiring back to Don's in the afternoon for BBQ and Rover Games as well as the traditional rover parts swap. 
 
This event will require attendees to BYO-food - Bring your own meats, beverages, and sides. Feel free to bring enough to share - it's a potluck. The Board will provide grills (possible a BBQ trailer) as well as a few kegs.
 
Additionally, Don has offered folks who wish to camp out Saturday night .
 
When (Rough Agenda):
 
October 3rd - 4th
 
9:00 AM Start at Prairie City [Optional]
 
12:00 PM [Folks can begin arriving at Don's for the swap meet and BBQ.
 
Saturday evening: Folks that wish may spend the night
 
Where:
 
Don's  - 
13995 Hannum Ct
Walnut Grove, CA 95690 Prairie City -13300 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Bring her and get her something nice at the swap meet!

Members,
 
This year, 2020, by far has been the most disruptive year I myself can remember in a long time.
 
The novel Coronavirus, heat waves, massive wildfires have impacted all of us in ways big and small. From disrupting smaller trips like our Monthy Offroad Gatherings to our biggest event of the year the annual.
 
As I type this fires burn across the state, taking homes, affecting the air quality and leading to National Park closures. The Creek fire currently burns at 10% containment directly in the National Forests we had aimed to host our 2020 Annual. 
 
The board has decided to cancel this year's Annual Event. We did not make this decision lightly.
 
The Good News
 
We of course would be doing a disservice if we canceled the event without any alternatives however! 
 
I am pleased to announce - in place of the annual -  we will be resurrecting the 2020 Meeting of the Members!
 
What:
 
The Meeting of the Members this year will be held at Don's place in Walnut Grove (Thanks Don!). Saturday morning has an optional run to Prairie City to play until retiring back to Don's in the afternoon for BBQ and Rover Games as well as the traditional rover parts swap. 
 
This event will require attendees to BYO-food - Bring your own meats, beverages, and sides. Feel free to bring enough to share - it's a potluck. The Board will provide grills (possible a BBQ trailer) as well as a few kegs.
 
Additionally, Don has offered folks who wish to camp out Saturday night .
 
When (Rough Agenda):
 
October 3rd - 4th
 
9:00 AM Start at Prairie City [Optional]
 
12:00 PM [Folks can begin arriving at Don's for the swap meet and BBQ.
 
Saturday evening: Folks that wish may spend the night
 
Where:
 
Don's  - 
13995 Hannum Ct
Walnut Grove, CA 95690 Prairie City -13300 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Members,
 
This year, 2020, by far has been the most disruptive year I myself can remember in a long time.
 
The novel Coronavirus, heat waves, massive wildfires have impacted all of us in ways big and small. From disrupting smaller trips like our Monthy Offroad Gatherings to our biggest event of the year the annual.
 
As I type this fires burn across the state, taking homes, affecting the air quality and leading to National Park closures. The Creek fire currently burns at 10% containment directly in the National Forests we had aimed to host our 2020 Annual. 
 
The board has decided to cancel this year's Annual Event. We did not make this decision lightly.
 
The Good News
 
We of course would be doing a disservice if we canceled the event without any alternatives however! 
 
I am pleased to announce - in place of the annual -  we will be resurrecting the 2020 Meeting of the Members!
 
What:
 
The Meeting of the Members this year will be held at Don's place in Walnut Grove (Thanks Don!). Saturday morning has an optional run to Prairie City to play until retiring back to Don's in the afternoon for BBQ and Rover Games as well as the traditional rover parts swap. 
 
This event will require attendees to BYO-food - Bring your own meats, beverages, and sides. Feel free to bring enough to share - it's a potluck. The Board will provide grills (possible a BBQ trailer) as well as a few kegs.
 
Additionally, Don has offered folks who wish to camp out Saturday night .
 
When (Rough Agenda):
 
October 3rd - 4th
 
9:00 AM Start at Prairie City [Optional]
 
12:00 PM [Folks can begin arriving at Don's for the swap meet and BBQ.
 
Saturday evening: Folks that wish may spend the night
 
Where:
 
Don's  - 
13995 Hannum Ct
Walnut Grove, CA 95690 Prairie City -13300 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742