I have one of these from new (23 years) 130k miles (4.0 Blenheim silver) imported from Holland saving 30% off the rip-off British price at the time. What beautiful quiet SMA road surfaces everywhere on your video. Here in poverty-stricken Northern England the roads are maintained only with loose change - almost all are rough, broken or noisy and usually all three, so the suspension gets a proper workout every trip. Maintenance - wise It's a question of keeping a close eye on levels. There are leaks but nothing serious. I would say do frequent engine and drive train oil changes, use genuine parts wherever possible (especially EAS sensors) and nurse the engine, particularly when cold. As you say it really is a rewarding car to own, the engine noise and character, the peerless driving position, fantastic seats and even respect from other road users are a few of the long list of attributes. Also rarity value - very few around now in a sea of flashy new models. If only the used P38 values matched those of the discontinued Defender! Good luck with yours and thanks for the video.
I also own a p38 in Tokyo, but the best thing about this car is that no one else is driving it. In other words, it is a solitary car that exists outside of comparable cars like Mercedes and BMW, and is very rare. Of course, there are a lot of breakdowns, but once you get used to it, it's not a big deal. One shocking thing is that BRIT-CAR Parts has closed I'm looking forward to more videos from you.
Just make sure it's at least dunlop also do not ever . I mean ever lay under your p38 and anytime without jack stands.. these cars can drop at any given time and crush you. New or old eas parts. Never forget that
They also have one of the most advanced auto boxes. If you put it in low and press the sport button the box will start off and stay in the selected gear. I do not think there is another auto box that does that. Most will start at 1 and work up to the selected gear. :)
Kyle, thanks for the video. I'm a new '02 P38 owner, had a Disco II previously. Question on finding a original Range Rover factory roof rack assembly. I noticed you put one on and wanted to know where you found it and if it was pretty straight forward to put on the P338? Thanks.
Air suspension yep nice when it works alright. Arnott gen 3 you get ride and handling and more failure points. Mine popped the lower band after 5000kms.NO OFF ROADING in that period. Head gaskets sometimes heal back up too. Make sure it is and not Welch plugs. Oh and lose the factory plastic thermostat. Inline top hose one is the better, you choose the temperature. The only real other thing with mine in the last 8-9 years was a 27 cent capacitor. A blend motor is stuck but you learn to live with a pomey car. Ha ha enjoy
It sits very low, whoever converted it to springs didn't do a very good job. If I were you, I would replace the EAS, you should be able to do this for about £500 if you search the parts thoroughly. Don't be scared of the EAS system, I've had mine for 10 years now and I replaced all 4 air bags and the compressor with genuine Dunlop parts 6 years ago and I've not had any problems since, apart from the occasional soft fault that you can clear yourself with a cheap EAS kicker £50 from eBay. You will then have a much more comfortable ride and you can adjust the ride height for on road, off road and access. It's simple, and it works.
@@KylePantano Airlines are very cheap, should you need them. Don’t be scared 😧 of the EAS system. It is simple and it works perfectly. There are brand new Dunlop EAS compressors (genuine) on eBay now for £179.00 I’m gonna buy one and keep it for spare. You only need a reconditioned valve block and some air bags and your sorted.
Do some more videos. I really like your ideas and presentations. And I’m a big Lexus fan and owner.
The air suspension is pretty cool! I love mine. Thanks for the video and ownership perspective.
I have one of these from new (23 years) 130k miles (4.0 Blenheim silver) imported from Holland saving 30% off the rip-off British price at the time.
What beautiful quiet SMA road surfaces everywhere on your video. Here in poverty-stricken Northern England the roads are maintained only with loose change - almost all are rough, broken or noisy and usually all three, so the suspension gets a proper workout every trip. Maintenance - wise It's a question of keeping a close eye on levels. There are leaks but nothing serious. I would say do frequent engine and drive train oil changes, use genuine parts wherever possible (especially EAS sensors) and nurse the engine, particularly when cold. As you say it really is a rewarding car to own, the engine noise and character, the peerless driving position, fantastic seats and even respect from other road users are a few of the long list of attributes. Also rarity value - very few around now in a sea of flashy new models. If only the used P38 values matched those of the discontinued Defender! Good luck with yours and thanks for the video.
I also own a p38 in Tokyo, but the best thing about this car is that no one else is driving it. In other words, it is a solitary car that exists outside of comparable cars like Mercedes and BMW, and is very rare. Of course, there are a lot of breakdowns, but once you get used to it, it's not a big deal. One shocking thing is that BRIT-CAR Parts has closed
I'm looking forward to more videos from you.
hay im based in the uk myself and the closest place i can recommend to you is (rimmer brothers uk based) or (british alantic based in the usa)
@@rudolphking9971 Thanks How about BearMach?
@@yh-yd8ku yeah bear mach is also quality parts awell
I still got my 1996 p38 still runs great air suspension is fantastic got my parts at ebay
I bought mine converted, but I definitely want to experience the air 🤙🏾
Just make sure it's at least dunlop also do not ever . I mean ever lay under your p38 and anytime without jack stands.. these cars can drop at any given time and crush you. New or old eas parts. Never forget that
@@dontdoit6403 🤝, did the oil with jacks on asphalt. Let’s say I definitely know what you mean.
Any idea how to make the engine more powerful? What do you think about muffler delete? I just wanna hear the v8 😅
They also have one of the most advanced auto boxes. If you put it in low and press the sport button the box will start off and stay in the selected gear. I do not think there is another auto box that does that. Most will start at 1 and work up to the selected gear. :)
How much have you spent on it? Gonna inherit my dad’s car in two weeks…
How’s it going?
There's zillions of classics, love everyone of them .get parts/panels anywhere.... Now try and find P38 screen trim clips ???
what accessory are you using to hold the camera?
Kyle, thanks for the video. I'm a new '02 P38 owner, had a Disco II previously. Question on finding a original Range Rover factory roof rack assembly. I noticed you put one on and wanted to know where you found it and if it was pretty straight forward to put on the P338? Thanks.
Very easy to install on the P38. I found it on a junkyard car.
Hows the Range Rover going?
Is the windshield damaged?
"and they're the last of the proper rv8."
You need to post more off road videos.
Bro ran like 8 stop signs first 4 min of video
Air suspension yep nice when it works alright. Arnott gen 3 you get ride and handling and more failure points. Mine popped the lower band after 5000kms.NO OFF ROADING in that period. Head gaskets sometimes heal back up too. Make sure it is and not Welch plugs. Oh and lose the factory plastic thermostat. Inline top hose one is the better, you choose the temperature. The only real other thing with mine in the last 8-9 years was a 27 cent capacitor. A blend motor is stuck but you learn to live with a pomey car. Ha ha enjoy
Can you tell me more about the top thermostat
Definitely need to put it back to air ride otherwise your taking away from the rangeroverness 😊👍with coils
It sits very low, whoever converted it to springs didn't do a very good job. If I were you, I would replace the EAS, you should be able to do this for about £500 if you search the parts thoroughly. Don't be scared of the EAS system, I've had mine for 10 years now and I replaced all 4 air bags and the compressor with genuine Dunlop parts 6 years ago and I've not had any problems since, apart from the occasional soft fault that you can clear yourself with a cheap EAS kicker £50 from eBay. You will then have a much more comfortable ride and you can adjust the ride height for on road, off road and access. It's simple, and it works.
I bought lift springs for it. Going back to air kind of worries me because of how long it’s been on springs.
@@KylePantano It doesn’t matter how long it’s been on springs, it will be perfect if you change back.
@@marksoutherton8888 I’m just worried about dirt in the air lines
@@KylePantano Airlines are very cheap, should you need them. Don’t be scared 😧 of the EAS system. It is simple and it works perfectly. There are brand new Dunlop EAS compressors (genuine) on eBay now for £179.00 I’m gonna buy one and keep it for spare. You only need a reconditioned valve block and some air bags and your sorted.
can’t stop staring at the rear view mirror in the beginning 🤤
Do you still love the ls 430?
Of course
More importantly, do we still love Kyle?
Go back to air ..... It's a different car