Rupert wrote:

Actually I think my new LR related quest should be the accusition of a G4 RRS or D3

Rupert wrote:

The slot for the tow bar, is shaped to take a variety of tow bars. It says in my owners handbook that in the Australian market the tow hook is different, but still stows in the same place.

Only problem with those G4 D3’s & RRS’s is that they are V8 Petrol, which would be financial suicide here in Ireland

However, the ’09 Event G4 vehicles that visited my dealer last week were Diesel

So they will be coming up for grabs after the event next year, so late ’09 or early ’10, one may have to make a move.

Or at least make preparatory moves in that direction

BTW, on the subject of the tow bar down under, what way does it differ from our one up here ??

Any chance of a picky ??

Here is the standard aussie boot layed out with the two piece tow bar:



Closer view of the tow bar:



I have no idea what this wallet is for? It is stored where bottle jack is in non air sprung D3.. Even the stealer didn't know



Here are all the parts that make up the tow bar:



Close up views and connected to car:

Difficult to gauge the size of that wallet - could it be for a tow strap or rope of some sort?

Don't think so ... wouldn't be big enough...

The strap down the middle - is that open or stitched in in places to create 'pockets'?

Whatever that wallet is it looks like it is meant to be hooked onto something - could it be a small sand mat?
2nd Rower - which tyres are you using on your RRS, they look very offroad/ All Terrain biased. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Tim in Scotland wrote:

Whatever that wallet is it looks like it is meant to be hooked onto something - could it be a small sand mat?

Tim in Scotland wrote:

2nd Rower - which tyres are you using on your RRS, they look very offroad/ All Terrain biased.

Tim - The tyres are General Grabber AT2's. I imported them from the US ( http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic10693.html?highlight= although they are available in Oz) and had them fitted on Sat in preparation for a long day in the forest yesterday .

Depsite owning a pikey wagon himself, the guy who managed the tyre shop couldn't believe I was taking the sport off road... quote "why are you fitting these to your car?"





The tyre guys D3:

2nd Rower wrote:

I have no idea what this wallet is for?

Thats for the Aussie Tow Kit.
I have one!  Malaysia Boleh!
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Tasmod's Sills, Wind Deflectors, LR Sills
Clear Side Repeaters, Towbar
Larini Sports Exhaust, K&N Air Filter
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Thanks Bobby, but what is it specifically for?

I have no idea! Sorry.
My mate bought the set for me and it was just packed separately.

Perhaps you could ask your dealer, they might have a tow kit for sale somewhere! Malaysia Boleh!
4.2SC Chawton White, Stormers
Tasmod's Sills, Wind Deflectors, LR Sills
Clear Side Repeaters, Towbar
Larini Sports Exhaust, K&N Air Filter
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WINNER - 2009 Outstanding Contribution
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The wheels on that D3 are the same as a local guy runs on his RRS TDv6 HSE also shod with General Grabber At2, he has been them since the car was delivered too. He's a farmer who uses the car for Huntin', shootin' and fishin' trips 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Hey 2nd Rower

Thanks for the pictures....I have been dudded! I didn't get the bag / wallet thing or the two shackles with my tow pack. I have been using the big ring between the two electrical plugs with one large shackle which I bought myself.

Is the big centre ring between the two electrical plugs safe to use for a safety chain?

BKHK Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic