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I dont think it does nuh? btw dominic can you please drop me a mail? [email protected]... i need to ask about your friend's Grand Cherokee cheers S_N

Im hating this movie already.... HOW COULD THEY???

ah fit... then im thinking about a different car

fuzzo machan if you dont mind me asking... who was the previous owner of your Rx7? did he live near police park?

fuzzo machan if you dont mind me asking... who was the previous owner of your Rx7? did he live near police park?

Now now mate, theres absolutely no call for that kind of language, and if you have to resort to it in order to prove a point, i must say it shows you in a very poor light... and to be fair, in your initial reply to the question that was posed about maintaining supercars in Sril Lanka you DID showcase a fairly high level of ignorance im afraid... quote "Best thing is to replace the engine with some kind of a Japan one, cus it may take moths to import stuff from the foreign agents" I gather what you were trying to say here was that the mechanicals of said supercars should be replaced with japanese items, therefore i'm bound to ask... were you planning to do an Evo Conversion on the Espirit perhaps? or drop STI engines into the Ferraris?? anyone who knows anything about anything will tell you that the mere IDEA is ludicrous... i could go on for pages about precisely WHY that concept is so far beyond the realms of comprehension...... never mind, i'm in danger of degenerating into a status that i do not want to go, end of the day you need to realize that there's never anything wrong with having nothing worthwile to say, unless (as you have done) you go ahead and say it....

it IS the snoopy edition machan

just noticed this thread The only watch that I REALLY want to own.... Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona... standard steel, white face... the ULTIMATE motoring inspired watch... retail price $10,315 last time i checked sadly, gonna have to win the lottery the only really nice watch i've got

It didn't. but it still had the name, and a talking car.... so they thought they could fit it in..

yako!!! did you call milindu? what happened to the go-see?

ado, nice sig machan.... v cool

I saw something like this once.... in a bad nightmare!!! but seriously though, which land rover is it based on?? im guessing 101 Forward Control..

yeah, that was an amusing movie, KITT (the computer) was first fitted into a '57 Chevy Bel Air... 'cos the "Knight Four Thousand" was supposed to be his replacement or something, complete with it's own computer!. but he/it was eventually put into the four thousand body (which was supposed to be a Pontiac Banshee concept car originally, but due to sourcing issues, was built off a heavily modified Dodge Stealth by Jay Ohrberg Star Cars inc)

"Supposed High Maintainence cost"??? Ain't no Supposed about it brother boy, you get the 540i, your wallet's in for a PROPER bashing

Thanks mate.. and those figures i quoted were the manufacturer's figures... so its unlikely that they'll be 100% accurate anyway nuh... basically on the road i can say that it is QUICK...

End of the day machan I'm not gonna be able to convince you nuh? You're a Land Rover guy, just like my mate Devinda and you guys are a breed apart basically, this vehicle is to be adequate for the uses that we will be putting it to... let D*M*'s do anything they like on the mudplugging front... the o-60 time was for the 4.7., the 5.7 is supposed to be in the 6 second bracket and the 6.1l SRT-8 in the sub 4's

Hey Bro, Happy b'day... Hope you have a great one

that would be 7.6 actually.... and even I would take that with a pinch of salt... btw, please go near your phone

Actually what I intended to say was the best to USE.... on a frequent basis... my mistake there.. the B-E-S-T per se would have to be of course good old GODZILLA

Yeah Machan bought it (and already feeling compelled to spring to it's defense )... The clearance issue i'll have to do a side by side comparison to see properly, but i CAN say that it has ALMOSt the same ground clearance as our old Land Cruiser, hardcore offroading will have to wait, anyway, D*M*s is entering them in the upcoming 4x4 events.... so i guess THEY are confident.... we'll just have to see After all the people who made the worlds first actual production 4 wheel drive SHOULD know SOMETHING about what they say innit? cheers S_N

Err, Not according to the info below, (Note: the Limited Version has Quadra-Drive II AWD) (Sourced from Allpar.com) Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension for 2005 - buyers guide Engineers were challenged with the task of designing a Jeep suspension that performs better off-road, matches or surpasses existing durability and vastly improves vehicle handling and ride comfort on-road. The solution: Combine the five-link rear suspension architecture with an all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee short-and-long-arm (SLA) independent front suspension (IFS). height=254"We designed the all-new front suspension for improved off-road performance and robustness," said Eric Ridenour, Executive Vice President -- Product Development. "Simultaneously, we achieved a vast improvement in handling and ride comfort. The five-link rear suspension was tuned for superb handling and balance in a package that will be just as fun and enjoyable to drive every day on the pavement as it is off-pavement." "Jeep is the only company that holds its engineers to such high standards for off-road capability and durability -- AK3 and Jeep Trail Rated® -- and can still deliver world-class SUV ride and handling performance," said Craig Love, Chrysler Group Vice President Activity Vehicles. Nodular iron, single-piece lower control arms feature an L-shaped geometry designed to provide higher ground clearance at the wheels than most IFS systems. Forged upper control arms provide strength and durability. Tall aluminum steering knuckles provide optimal steering and suspension geometry for excellent on-road handling and maneuverability. Coil-over shocks deliver high-performance control. Front suspension travel is increased by almost 10 percent (more than one inch) compared to the 2004 Grand Cherokee, further improving the 2005 Grand Cherokee's off-road capability. The advantages of this front suspension include much improved handling, reduced head toss on and off road for a more comfortable ride, a savings of 100 pounds of unsprung mass, more precise steering, and a lower center of gravity. The 2005 Grand Cherokee rear suspension builds on the success of previous generation Jeep multi-link systems. Four tubular control arms combine with a tubular track bar for total rear-axle control. The shock absorbers are positioned more vertically than in past models for greater body control and reduced head toss. The spring rates and shock dampening have been tuned to complement the front suspension for a highly balanced chassis. Grand Cherokee's new rack and pinion steering system imparts a more precise steering feel translated to the driver through fewer linkages than a recirculating ball steering system. 4x4 systems reviewed Quadra-Drive® II Quadra-Drive® II has Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD) for the ultimate in off-road capability, replacing the Vari-Lock progressive axles for quicker response to changing conditions and greater torque capacity. Quadra-Drive II The Quadra-Drive II Jeep 4 x 4 system offers customers the ultimate in off-road capability. It combines the NV245 full-time transfer case with Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD) for best-in-class tractive performance. The system instantly detects tire slip and smoothly distributes engine torque to the tires with traction. In some cases, the vehicle will even anticipate low traction and adjust to proactively limit or eliminate slip. The heart of the system is the NV245 active transfer case. This transfer case includes a center differential coupled with an electronically controlled clutch pack, varying it from a completely open state to completely locked, and infinite possibilities in between. The 4-Low gear ratio is 2.72:1. Quadra-Drive II features an electronic shift mechanism with a unique engagement lever. The lever is conveniently located on the shift console. Pulling the lever up engages 4-Low. The lever returns to a resting position after activation. The transfer case also includes a neutral position for trouble-free towing vehicles, such as behind a motor home. A key component in the Quadra-Drive II system is the ELSD -- an industry first application -- and the new benchmark for automatic traction differentials. The ELSD use electronically controlled clutch packs to automatically and instantly vary from slip to lock at each axle. This maximizes traction when needed without any of the on-road drawbacks normally associated with such a robust 4 x 4 system. All components of the system work together, continually monitoring needs, to provide smooth and automatic application of the components for best-in-class tractive performance while improving the day-to-day on-road driving experience. For example, the ELSD releases the clutch packs in the front axle during turns to allow differentiation and prevent crow hop. however, I DO agree that after the warranty period, things are gonna get very expensive....

Machan Great Show, Cheers Draggy and team A/L for a job well done And as always, great to meet the AL brotherhood, although we only managed to catch up with some...\ and has anyone noticed, it hasnt rained again AT ALL?

True as far as i know, the B4's Gearing was designed more for highway running as opposed to sprinting which explains the higher than usual (for the type) top speed and a 0-100 time thats a tad bit slower than some of 'em. but honestly machan, IMO the B4 is The best Jap All-Drive-Turbo-Nutter car of all...

disagree bro, (and no im not biased ). certainly its a step or two below the interior quality of a Disco, but when compared to the other vehicles in the price range such as the Prado and the Montero (ESPECIALLY the Montero) it stacks up quite well... build quality is good, materials are decent and its well equipped... Only gripe I have is with the wood, which is nowhere near any Land Rover when it comes to finish...

Hey Malith, Congrats on your buy.... Please post pics soon cheers