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Damn, had to be some great deals in 2008.
That LR4 belonged to the owner of Expo Portal, and he commented on the damage from that jump. It was actually very minimal, the truck took it like a champ.
IIRC, he had to replace some of the plastic clips that secure the fender flares and get an alignment, and that was it.
I agree those Top Gear guys were idiots, but in totality, it was a pretty good endorsement of the LR4.
I remember coming in late to that episode. When I saw the LR4 I recognized it as the ExPortal build. That actually chapped me even more when they laughingly trashed it because I had previously enjoyed the video on the build process. But good point that in addition to demonstrating what idiots they were, they showed the toughness of the Rover. But I'm still bitter, LOL.
From Scott Brady who was the lead on that build...
"We did experience a few damaged parts: a broken compressor mount and a half-dozen fender flare retainers, but this was entirely the fault of Top Gear USA’s “professional” driver, who showed the operating acumen of a 14-year-old. While both items were easily repaired, it is shocking how well the vehicle endured everything that was tossed at it."
https://expeditionportal.com/land-rover-lr4-part-3-overland-journal/
Like you all, I was both impressed with what the truck could do and irked at how they drove it. I think that was the first and last episode I ever watched of the terrible US version of that show.
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but this was entirely the fault of Top Gear USA’s “professional” driver, who showed the operating acumen of a 14-year-old.
NOw I'll have to go find that episode...That LR4 belonged to the owner of Expo Portal, and he commented on the damage from that jump. It was actually very minimal, the truck took it like a champ.
IIRC, he had to replace some of the plastic clips that secure the fender flares and get an alignment, and that was it.
I agree those Top Gear guys were idiots, but in totality, it was a pretty good endorsement of the LR4.
The more I see of the current Defender, the more I think my LR4 will be my only LR, unless I get a classic Defender as a toy or the wife wants a RR for mom duties