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VGC VR-N7500 Ham Radio in a Land Rover LR4
Just a short video explaining how it did the most discreet ham radio install I could think of in my Land Rover LR4.
You can find the radio at Buy Two Way Radios here: www.buytwowayradios.com/vgc-vr-n7500.html
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I Bought a Land Rover LR4
มุมมอง 7Kหลายเดือนก่อน
From a Land Rover Discovery 2 to a Land Rover LR4. How did this happen? Do I like it?
AuxBeam Off Road Light Review
มุมมอง 1093 หลายเดือนก่อน
If you're interested in purchasing the lights I discuss here, check out the affiliate links below. Off Road Lights: amzn.to/3zJcnv6 Headlight Bulbs: amzn.to/4cGFdLc
Land Rover Discovery 2 Update and Recent Changes
มุมมอง 11Kปีที่แล้ว
It's been a long time since I've made a video. Just wanted to put an update out there about the changes I've made to my Disco since the last video. Radio Antenna Model: Comet CA-2X4SR The Offroad Lights on the rack: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NNG1GRP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Land Rover Discovery 2 Cooling System Modifications
มุมมอง 13K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Following up on my last video about the cooling system on my Land Rover Discover 2. I did more modifications to it including the following: - Added an inline thermostat (great service and a great price): inlinethermostats.com/land-rover-discovery-2-range-rover-p38-inline-kit/ - Added a General Motors style cooling fan: Dorman 620-602 - Added a General Motors style fan clutch: Duralast 922626 fr...
Land Rover Discovery 2 On Steel Wheels - A Quick Update
มุมมอง 10K3 ปีที่แล้ว
In my last tire video, I downgraded the tires on my Discovery 2 from 285/75's to 235/85's. I loved the performance, but wasn't sure about how they looked. In this video, I change out the wheels to black steel wheels to complete the look I was going for and I think they look great.
Land Rover Discovery 2 Cooling System and Thermostats
มุมมอง 16K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Keeping your Land Rover Discovery 2 cool is very important. Here are some things I've learned along the way, including which thermostat to use and which ones not to use. Products mentioned: Ultra Gauge (sketchy looking website, I know): ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/ultragauge_wired.htm Inline Thermostats: inlinethermostats.com/land-rover-discovery-2-range-rover-p38-inline-kit/ Gray, Soft Spring L...
I Put Skinny Off Road Tires on my Land Rover Discovery 2 - Narrow Tires Work Well
มุมมอง 35K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Tired of the sacrifices made for big off-road tires, I decided to "downgrade" to a narrower off-road tire. For my use, these skinny off-road tires, or pizza cutters, work really well. For more info on narrow tires, skinny tires or "pizza cutters" check out this really old paper about them: web.archive.org/web/20110210181832/www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html
Land Rover Discovery 2 Walk-around
มุมมอง 12K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Just a quick video showing the various modifications I've made to my Land Rover Discovery 2. If you're interested in more videos like this, let me know. Review of the HELLA lights: fitzventure.com/2021/02/26/hella-value-fit-500-led-off-road-light-review/ The story of my Land Rover Discovery 2: fitzventure.com/2021/01/06/the-story-of-my-land-rover-discovery-2/
Off Roading Montana Mountain Trail with the Arizona Land Rover Owners Group
มุมมอง 3.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
A short video where my son and I do so off roading on Arizona's Montana Mountain trail in our Land Rover Discovery 2. The trip was put on by the Arizona Land Rover Owners Group.
Land Rover Discovery 2 CDL Install Part 2 (ignore part 1, watch this)
มุมมอง 10K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This is part 2 of the Land Rover Discovery 2 CDL install. The first video doesn't really matter as much as this one. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments. 👇
Land Rover Discovery 2 CDL Swap Part 1
มุมมอง 6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
The first part: attempting to remove a center locking differential housing and linkage from a 2004 Discovery to put in my 2003 Discovery.

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  • @grahameroberts8109
    @grahameroberts8109 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You didn’t lose 1”, you lost 1/2”. 1/2 at the top and 1/2 at the bottom. Mine are 235/70/16 and do the job.

  • @503Nick
    @503Nick 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have the vrn7500 and Yaesu ftm 400. The Yaesu outperforms the 7500 in all radio receive/transmit/filtering/aprs ui. That being said, I have both installed and the vero is an aprs igate and 2 of 16 banks are setup as gmrs channels

  • @14Mew
    @14Mew 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A series of unfortunate events lead me to purchasing a 2000 disco 2, I'd always wanted an off-road capable vehicle. Seeing all the things people have done to theirs gets me excited to get mine back to its former glory, inside and out. I love the raptor liner finish you've achieved with yours, and it's inspired me to do the same color to mine. Love the military green.

  • @Ta50039
    @Ta50039 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Swapped my 2018 4Runner for a 2013 V8 LR4 and have had it from 72,000 mi to its current 110,000. Has been brilliant on and off road. Congrats. Also, smart comments about tire sizes and lift and center of gravity etc. - enjoy the truck!

    • @Spartansrule118
      @Spartansrule118 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      any major issues in the last 38,000 miles?

    • @Ta50039
      @Ta50039 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Spartansrule118 Burns through tires fast; am about 60% done a pair of Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws after maybe 15,000 mi which is pretty high usage. I've taken it on many off-road adventures and am just going through a pretty heavy list of "to-dos" now. Immediately I need to replace both drive shafts ($3K damage from off-roading). Soon I'll need to replace tires (see prior point) and then do another full transmission service ("lifetime fluids" is b.s. - think more like every 50K miles), then I'll need to do front and rear sway bar bushings ($1700) and Front lower control arms. most of this is self-inflicted from hard off-road use.

    • @Spartansrule118
      @Spartansrule118 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Ta50039 thank you so much. wishing you all the best going forward with your Land Rover :)

  • @mainebigfoothunter7088
    @mainebigfoothunter7088 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just aquired a 2002 Discovery 2 wearing 255/55/18 tires. I'm getting 16" steel wheels and going to get 235/85/16 tires. I run 235's on my F250 and it handles excellent. It's also better in snow with 235's. Skinny tires are an upgrade, not a downgrade

  • @RomeroFamilyFunChallenge
    @RomeroFamilyFunChallenge 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    good priorities. I'm getting a 2.5 inch lift on my wrangler jk, rather than a 3 or 4 inch lift, and 286/75r17 rather than 35 x12.5x17. Overlanding doesn't require big tires. I'm watching overlanding creators in Australia and they all prefer smaller tires. especially traveling all over the world. Check out "The road chose me". Also, when you air down a narrow tire, it spreads out more front to back and travels more like a track vehicle as apposed to 35's that flatten sideways.

  • @StinkyJohnson1
    @StinkyJohnson1 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you have to reach under the seat every time you want to turn the radio on/off? Or can you do that from the corded mic?

    • @thomasmastri9414
      @thomasmastri9414 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      you can turn off and on via the app

  • @nycinkmaster
    @nycinkmaster 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve owned a lr3 and lr4 and I’ve spend, well wasted thousands of dollars due to the unreliability. Im now selling my lr4 and buying a Lexus lx or gx. I totally give up on Land Rover . And you should quit while you’re ahead.

    • @MrObvious125
      @MrObvious125 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I own an LR4 HSE, best vehicle I've ever owned, never had an issue with it, sounds like you bought a lemon.

  • @odlanorirom
    @odlanorirom 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ..its practicality over aesthetic....newbie question: how much PSI will you leave in your skinny tire for off-roading?

  • @dunmail7744
    @dunmail7744 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Range Rover Classic was launched in 1970 with 205 x 16 M+S tyres. They worked incredibly well and contributed to that vehicle's tremendous, legendary performance on and off road. The styling of the standard 2 door vehicle meant that these tyres looked perfect in the wheel arches. They were so good that UK tyre suppliers (not necessarily manufacturers ) Michelin and Blockley, the latter making an exact reproduction of the original tread pattern, have reintroduced them.

  • @johnmilner0859
    @johnmilner0859 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great install and I like the radio!

  • @justinockhuis
    @justinockhuis 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Most unreliable SUV of All Time😢

    • @RIBBY_BOY
      @RIBBY_BOY 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have you ever owned one I bet you havent

  • @johnnie5442
    @johnnie5442 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think 235/85r16 is a stock Defender tire. Question is: to go with this or a 245/75r16s??? Still bigger than stock overall...

  • @johnnie5442
    @johnnie5442 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Get an in-line thermostat and be happy(er). It's an easy, inexpensive, and the best solution.

  • @GTStuning-
    @GTStuning- 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your new tires are still taller than the factory 29" tall spec, so you're still winning!

  • @hegarty134
    @hegarty134 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had a OEM 180F thermostat put in recently and now my scangauge is showing my coolant temp is running at 210-220F. It was burped/bled properly as far as I know. I can't seem to figure out the issue. Any suggestions?

  • @dickbidgood7791
    @dickbidgood7791 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just bought a replacement auxiliary battery in the UK........£54

  • @empirecases4128
    @empirecases4128 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Anyone looking for a CDL Linkage and Shifter!!! I have one from Atlantic British they sold me for a 2002, maybe a newer employee but was over 9 years ago, and I can't recall. AT the time, I didn't know a 2002 doesn't have the lever on the Transfer case and didn't find the time to attempt to install it. Since then, I bought a 2004 roll over wreck for parts with less than 70K kms. Open to reasonable offers, shipped from Canada. Let me know here and we can connect off youtube.

  • @ronaldrrootiii6040
    @ronaldrrootiii6040 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey that's cool I'm the guy down in Tucson with the gray and black Raptor liner D2 and we spoke before on a different video of yours. Funny I just got an lr3 in Immaculate condition about 3 months ago so I just moved up to the terrain response air suspension World myself LOL I must say it's a little intimidating and a little nerve-wracking but I'm learning it well. I have it on some all-terrain tires already and I'm going to get the sya kit so that I can have a lift but still totally soft . I did rods at first but they stiffen it up too much I want to have it lifted and soft. I am glad to have the 4.4 Jaguar V8 even though it's 300 horsepower. One thing I noticed off-road is you need to press the triangle button to turn off Dynamic stability or it will ruin anything you're doing with traction control working too hard LOL yeah I think off-road the D2 has much better visibility out the front over that little Hood. I think these newer ones are definitely a learning experience even though they try to do the work for you you have to learn how to let them do the work if that makes sense haha I feel like the off-road we have in Arizona doesn't quite fit into any of the categories very well. Yeah the sand mode is but the rest of them are kind of strange because if we go up something that's really cross axles and funky you're thinking Rock crawl but Rock crawl limits the throttle so damn much so I either use Rock crawl but give it tons of pedal or I select no modes and just have it in low range manual mode second. I kept my D2 there's way too much work into it. Early this year I did terra firma a 4-in lift including Johnny joints Tom Woods complete sway bar disconnects everything. I found my lr3 for 5 grand after selling an Audi I purchased at the auction for $1,200 that was in great shape LOL

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A D2 and a LR, best of both worlds.

    • @ronaldrrootiii6040
      @ronaldrrootiii6040 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@fitzventure yes absolutely unique different

  • @PaulCopeman-d4i
    @PaulCopeman-d4i หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have two LR4’s and still going strong

    • @Spartansrule118
      @Spartansrule118 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      what year and how much mileage?

  • @Techdan79
    @Techdan79 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video, I have an Lr3 and love it!! Definitely right about the visibility!! Compared to my previous fj cruiser..

  • @carlthetruthwilliams9447
    @carlthetruthwilliams9447 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stories. 2012 LR4 owner here...Can't wait for more vids. Subbed. T.Y.

  • @Realist20
    @Realist20 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic machines

  • @YvonneBriggs
    @YvonneBriggs หลายเดือนก่อน

    get 4 views of course

  • @YvonneBriggs
    @YvonneBriggs หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish your video gets millions of views because you have great content. Try running ads for your channel using some kind of system.

  • @fernandomartin624
    @fernandomartin624 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm moving away from my mud terrains 315/70 17 baja boss. And jumping into a 255/85 17 baja boss AT Should install this coming week. On top of all the benefits I hope they get more silent but I do love the looks of the 315s and I have a feeling the 315 muds will still be better off road than the pizza cutter ATs Has anyone done that change?

  • @nemanjagradinac5419
    @nemanjagradinac5419 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s not a cliche they’re super shite, but comfortable, but still very unreliable and shite unfortunately

  • @SeleneSung-x2u
    @SeleneSung-x2u หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your content is awesome! ! Are you interested in cooperating on related products?

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. What did you have in mind?

    • @SeleneSung-x2u
      @SeleneSung-x2u หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fitzventure Great! How can we send you more details about this issue?

  • @cf5914
    @cf5914 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The LR3 is the correct version of this truck.

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      Believe me. I wish it had the 4.4 V8.

    • @Cliffordrussellpsyc
      @Cliffordrussellpsyc หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what I have .....check out Lr time...they specialize in that truck.....

  • @krover01
    @krover01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a D2 built on 35s and an lr3 stock except for some 265/65-18 Falkens. The Lr3 is my daily and the D2 is the trail truck. Whenever I take the lr3 offroad Im quickly reminded of its limitations. As when I drive the D2 on the highway, Im reminded how comfortable the lr3 is! That said I prefer the D2 for long offroad trips simply because its a more basic platform. Most things can be repaired with hand tools. The lr3 can have a sensor go out and leave the truck a brick. When Im in the middle of nowhere and something goes bad, I know I have a better chance of fixing the D2 vs the lr3

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, this one of my concerns with the LR4. My D2 was very reliable. Never left me stranded. But my goodness is the LR4 comfortable.

  • @nihallee
    @nihallee หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to see a new LR4 owner. I have a 2016 too and I think this engine will be solid with the upgraded chains and tensioners coming stock. I just upgraded all the plastic collant pipes to aluminium at the first sign of a leak to keep it cool. Oh and i changed the supercharger geag link while I was there (BTW, it’s not written anywhere but you can open the SC nose cone without removing the SC or engine cover on a 2014+). Cheers and keep posting those cool videos!!

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      My coolant pipes shown no sign of leaks yet. I'm keeping a close on eye on them though.

  • @sweetpepsi100
    @sweetpepsi100 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 2016 lr4 Landmark fully loaded. Its absolutely brilliant, very happy with it and never had any faults. Gois as gold so far.

  • @alexrobinson2281
    @alexrobinson2281 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Silly move , I went from LR 4 back to D 2

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL. Who knows. I might end up missing the D2 as well.

    • @pistonhedd
      @pistonhedd หลายเดือนก่อน

      Discovery 3/LR3's are OK tbf, in the UK the 2.7V6TD is a reliable motor, I don't have any experiance with the Petrol V8's

    • @callumharris2235
      @callumharris2235 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pistonheddtdv6 isn’t reliable

  • @clarencebrown9618
    @clarencebrown9618 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whats the part number for the headlights, affiliate link is not does not work. Thanks

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think they changed the product line since I published this. Sorry about that.

  • @swiftbear
    @swiftbear หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guess I'm in the minority I love skinny tires, fat tires are for sports cars. Look at the old military vehicles and some modern ones, skinny tires. It's like they know something.

  • @richardgraham65
    @richardgraham65 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My sympathy extended!

  • @MrGoMario
    @MrGoMario หลายเดือนก่อน

    05:45 You have lost 1/2 inch of ground clearance and not 1 inch !!!

  • @beartoomud1
    @beartoomud1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Make sure to keep up with timing chain and coolant crossover tube maintenance

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. Good advice. I'm keeping an eye on the coolant level and checking around the cooling pipes occasionally with a borescope. Eventually, I'll just preemptively replace the pipes. Going to do 5,000 mile oil changes to help combat the timing chain issues.

  • @Deckardrick007
    @Deckardrick007 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice! My wife is looking for a LR4. So far we haven't been lucky, most have bad suspension and high miles.

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Deckardrick007 It is hard to find one with low miles. Good luck.

  • @ryandickinson3331
    @ryandickinson3331 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on the purchase! I purchased a 2016 with the HD pack a couple years ago to complement my LS swap disco. I love it however I don’t drive it much. I always end up taking the D2 on trips. Good choice getting the alloy wheels versus the Steelies from Tuffant. I had originally got the Steely and had them for a year and a half and they never balanced so I ended up getting the alloys and it’s perfect now. Those tires over to some road. I’ll be to Thompson BajabossATs when these wear out. Take a look atthe X lifter. I installed that versus the rods. Then you can have whatever height whenever you want. When you’re doing your fluids, make sure you use the correct diff oils. The front and rear are going to be different on the HD package!

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I kept the other Disco, would have had a hard time deciding which one to take off road too. They're both great.

    • @ryandickinson3331
      @ryandickinson3331 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fitzventure I hear ya there!!!

  • @billwatcher9321
    @billwatcher9321 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just make sure you stay off the beaches and dunes !! They sink through soft surfaces. With skinny tires you will get stuck more often off road due to there lack of weight distribution. I have been driving "off road" for 54 years. I have far more experience than most current "experts". Tire size and width is a compromise. If your going to be driving on sand dunes, wide tires are a must. If your driving Moab slick rock skinny tires have a higher contact pressure per square inch so better traction. The best tire is a compromise between the two extremes, a good "all around tire". My current setup is a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee sitting on OEM leveling suspension with 17x9 Rocktrix with +12 offset to keep my scrub angle at 0 degrees wrapped with Falken 285x70-17 Wilde Peak A/T4W tires. This setup is wide enough for sand dune driving, these tires have wide water channels for wet road driving ( I live in the PNW ), have excellent snow traction ( 3 peak rating ) and, I still get 20MPG around town and 24-26 on the freeway. They are a tad noisy on the road but on road manners are great.

  • @jamesray3920
    @jamesray3920 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The size width of the rim will give you a wider look 8.5 vs a 10 inch width rim will change the look noticed how your rims are tucked in vs pushed out if you had a wider rim your tires would look fatter I bought a 04 D2 just ordered the terrafirma 4in lift kit I'm planning 34 or 285 on 18 rims I feel 35 look too big over sized and create problems more expenses like re-gearing, strai n on engine & transmission, rock cheaps to paint , the 4.6 has a bad well know engine problem why advance by being too heavy , im planning a future 5.3 v8 ls engine swap when mine begins to have engine problems, I'm not a fan of the D2 roof rack I feel front-runner has a better solution to mounting accessories and is flat , hyena overland offers many products for D1 & D2 and other land rovers models, but it may take weeks to get them due to made to order, I also own 07 lr3 both are interesting to drive with it's own set of issues but to me I feel older vehicles are built better compared to today's metal with 13 air bags plus no car note and people alway asking questions or use to own one yes all land rovers suck gas the only time you get excellent fuel mileage is when it's not running 😊

    • @williamsbacton7280
      @williamsbacton7280 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At first I thought they are different models that I myself can't identify. But thank you for opening my eye and such enlightening ❤❤

  • @DS-gv5fs
    @DS-gv5fs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As I get older, I give less and less of a crap of what other people think of what I drive or do! 🤣 I am going down from a set of 35's (BFG KM3's) on my Jeep TJ to 33's or maybe even 31's as I am not rockcrawling, wanting to do a gear change, crappy gas mileage. It came with these tires when I bought it and after a year and a half, I am done with them. I just want to go out with my 4x4 and explore. Thanks for the great video.

  • @2pacorwhat
    @2pacorwhat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The more lift, the less articulation for the tires. Tinkerer's adventure has a great video on this.

  • @danbrown4517
    @danbrown4517 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, very useful about the Ultraguage, not only for Discos, but also for L322 and L460s; even more expensive when they overheat catastrophically (ask me how I know)

  • @Seve223
    @Seve223 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have skinny tyres on my Truck, for the pounds per square inch.

  • @unorganized_account
    @unorganized_account 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man what is going on with the comments here? Like 80% of them are spam bots. Crazy

  • @Dargaard
    @Dargaard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a trail jeep and the widest tire I'll consider is 255, anything wider then that I won't even give a second look. I run on all surfaces and the skinny tire is best on just about all. You get better trail range, I find them easier to control, you don't need to air down as much to get the same contact patch, I can run 20psi when others have to go down to 10 or even less, I've never broke a bead. I can wheel all day with out refueling, and can go over anything. If you saw my jeep you would know instantly the last thing I care about are looks. Mother nature has done more to modify the look of my jeep then I ever will.

  • @garviere
    @garviere 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought it was supposed to spin free unless the thermo coupling has heated from the engine and engaged it!? Or do you mean see if it spins freely when the engine is hot?

  • @mateomejia8798
    @mateomejia8798 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have that manual that you printed during the installation?

    • @fitzventure
      @fitzventure 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't have it anymore. Sorry.