The Enthusiast's Range Rovers Site by John Brabyn.

Introduction to Range Rovers:
History, Design, Performance, Comparisons, Specs,  etc
Range Rover Books/Manuals
Owners & shop manuals, tests, enthusiast & technical books
Using Buyer's Brokers to avoid dealer hassle & get the lowest price on new or late model used Range Rovers
Buyer's Research -- model year specs, reviews, test drive info, owner experiences, prices etc for current and earlier models
Latest Models: Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Mk III Problems & Fixes, Maintenance & Repair Details, Upgrades etc Outfitting your RR: Tires, Racks, CB Instals, Winches, Towing, etc
Sources for Range Rover
Service: Independent Shops
to service your Range Rover
Upgrades for Range Rovers
Suspension Mods, Power Upgrades, etc
RR Lifestyle Accessories: Shop for gear, clothing, wine, etc, & support Rangerovers.net!
Rangerovers.net
Used Range Rover Listings

& Range Rovers Wanted!
RR Forums: World's Most Active Sport, Mk III, 4.0 /4.6, Classic Searchable, 150,000+ Posts!
Range Rover News, Mfr Feedback
Links to Other Range Rover Info
Range Rover Expeditions
New Expedition Training Page
About Rangerovers.net

Latest Updates
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Descending a rocky road
Range Rover Mk II
Range Rover Mk III
Range Rover Sport
Featured Product: Water Pump (95-02 RRs) $99 at The Rover Connection
Range Rover Parts Supplier of the Month:
Atlantic British

New Entries & Updates
Above From Left: Range Rover Classic; Range Rover 4.0SE; Range Rover MkIII; Range Rover Sport*
Please support the Sponsors below who help defray the costs of this site:
RR lineupCarsmith Motors: Auto Buyer's Broker. Amazing prices on new & used Rovers (2003 & up).  They shop the West for you (Not like the Internet car quoting services who just feed leads to dealers). Full mfr warranties, rebates, financing etc. Paperwork minutes only. Avoid the dealer cat & mouse game!
2007 Range RoverBest In FleetBest In Fleet Auto Brokers -- Avoid the dealership hassle -- let them do your shopping! They work for you, & get a far lower price than you can. They can handle trade-in, financing, delivery to your door, and paperwork takes 7 minutes. Learn more about the advantages of a broker on the Range Rover Buyer's Broker page. Best In Fleet also has a stock of 2003-2004 Range Rover lease returns!!
Auto Warranties for Range Rovers and Discoverys
Auto Parts Warehouse Save up to 60% on OEM Parts for Range Rover, LR3, Disco: (Select model year, Make: "Rover"  Match or beat ANY pricing. Huge inventory, Free shipping on orders over $50.

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Car Cannibal Premier source for used & rebuilt Range Rover parts & accessories -- exclusively dealing  in Rovers. 
All parts fully warrantied, easy return policy. Fill in their simple "Part Request" form for any part you need.
Rover RenovationsRover Renovations: Making Air Suspension (EAS) repair truly economical! Valve block & compressor rebuilds & kits, air springs, solenoids, etc new and rebuilt, by fellow RR owner Dennis Altman!
British PacificSince 1973, Land Rover and Range Rover owners have trusted 'BP' for  Genuine, OEM, and higher quality aftermarket parts & accessories, all at affordable prices. BP has always been exclusively Land  Rover, with personalized customer service.
Check out Steve's "Deal of the Day" -- the Internet's only daily Rover special!
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Arnott RR SpringsArnott Air SpringsArnott Industries: Excellence in Air Suspension Parts. Family owned (by a Range Rover owner), Arnott is the pioneer and innovator in replacement EAS parts. Shown at left are their options for Range Rovers -- complete springs, bellows, 2nd generation crimped designs, more under development. All carry a lifetime warranty!!
NEW: GENERATION III AIR SPRINGS: FIRMER HWY RIDE, SOFTER OFF ROAD, MORE TRAVEL
Overfinch LogoOverfinch Custom Range Rovers Overfinch Label-USA Performance & Styling Upgrades for Range Rover & Sport. Packages include Aero Styling Kits, Exhausts, Exclusive 22” Wheel Options, Performance Brake Kits, Tailor Made Interiors in addition to High End Audio/Video Systems.  “Let us build you the ultimate statement of individuality & distinguish your Range Rover from the crowd” - an Overfinch Range Rover that is tailor made for you.
Black Box SolutionsBlack Box Solutions
Dedicated Diagnostics for all Late model Land Rover vehicles. Famous for the Rovacom, the first computer diagnostic system that freed you from the dealer, Black Box now introduces the new Faultmate MSV -- the lowest priced diagnostic solution yet!!
bimmernavBimmernav.com:  Upgrade your 03-04 Range Rover audio, phone & nav (which use 2001 BMW X5 parts) to the latest technology!  Options include DVD-Nav, TV, DVD/MP3 CD, back-up camera, Bluetooth & more, using plug & play 2006 X5 parts.
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Driveline cureRR III Front Diff Failure -- Finally a permanent cure! A Replacement Front Driveshaft by Rover3drivelinefix.com! U joints at both ends, 3 yr warranty! See this link or call Scott at 510-461-4977.
Tornado SystemsFormation Of A Worldwide Network Of Distributors
If you have Rovercom, Autologic or Testbook diagnostic equipment, are in pursuit of Excellence, Quality and Optimal V8 performance for your customers, contact distributors@tornadosystems.com
TORNADO.... ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGY
Land Rover Lifestyle MagazineFirst and only US-based Land Rover magazine. Enthusiast-owned, aimed at real Rover owners, and real-life adventuring. Click to find out more.
Never get locked out again!
 Washington DC Locksmith Total Auto Security service. Range Rover owners' number 1 choice.
Official Range Rover 4.0/4.6 Shop Manuals
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Independent Rover Service Shops: Find an independent shop in your local area that is qualified and experienced in servicing Range Rovers and other Land Rover models. Examples:
AL: Bodiford's, Mobile.  AR: Blair's British, Car Service, Little Rock.  AZ: British Car Service, Tucson.  CA: Land Rover Jaguar Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles;  British Car Service, Los Angeles; California Rover, Encinitas; Inland Rovers, Riverside; The Rover Group, San Diego; Auto Europa, San Francisco; West Coast British, Livermore.  CO: JC's Rover & 4X4, Englewood.  CT: Classic 4X4's, Fairfield.  FL: Palm Beach Sports Cars, Tequesta.  GA: Enzo's Automotive, Marietta.  IL: Integrity Automotive, Minootka.  IN: BTL Rovers, Fort Wayne.  MA: Robison Service, Springfield; Lincoln Mercury New Bedford.  KY: Luke's Auto & Truck Repair, Louisville.  ME: Browne & Ware Overland, Kittery.  MD: Treasured Motorcar Service, Reisterstown.   MI: Autodoctor, Southfield.  MN: Expedition Autoworks, St Louis Park.  NC:  Discovery Automotive, Rayleigh.  NH: Amoskeag European, Manchester.  NJ: Hi Marques Motor Sports, Morristown.  NY: Discovery Automotive, Windsor.  OH: Trailhead 4X4, Valley View.  OK: Pete's Automotive, Broken Arrow.  OR: Henry's Automotive, Medford; PDX Rovers, Portland.  PA: Cross Valley Auto, Wilkes Barre.  SC: Blind Squirrel Automotive, Taylors.  TN: Euro-Imports, Memphis.  VA: Roverland 4X4, Alexandria; Naylor Autowerks, Richmond.  VT: Scott Freeburn, Southern VT.  WA: Biggs Eastside Automotive, Bellevue; Old Town Garage, Yakima.  For full listing see Independent Service section.
Please do your shopping in the Range Rover Lifestyle Section  and help support this site!
Clothes, outdoor gear, electronics, music, computers, flowers, gourmet food, home-delivered groceries, investment tools, Land Rover Gear, tea & coffee, travel, wine, etc etc.
NinjastarNinjatickets.com: A Web 2.0 ticket company, owned by Range Rover enthusiast Cliff Mark. Currently running a PS2 giveaway that's free to enter!
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Airbag Man
Extremely low cost EAS parts. RR spring bellows $80, OEM compressor $300, Emergency Bypass Kit $150.
www.roverville.usRoverville Radio Repair & Exchange: Professional RR radio & CD changer repair/replacement, 24 hour turnaround, US & UK. Manual Air Recovery System (M.A.R.S.): Low cost EAS bypass kit for manual pumpup when a fault occurs. Pump up air suspension with a tire pump or any air source
Rock Slider for RR IIINew! Rock Sliders for the Mk III Range Rover! 4WheelParts.com
Off-Road Superstore. Extensive inventory, Low Price Guarantee, Fast Shipping, 45 Years in Business.
Perfect Weather for TiresGet the best deals on wheels & tires at The Tire Rack, while supporting Rangerovers.net! Specs, user reviews, and more.
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Phoenix Remanufactured Transmissions:
Specialist transmission rebuilders. Dyno tested and warrantied. Classic transmissions $1,050, 4.0/4.6 $1,250.
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Additions & Updates May 2008
"About Rangerovers.net" page revised and updated
Atacama Sand paint color details added for 2006 Model Year (RR III)
Search feature now operational on Range Rove forums
Range Rover Forums updated to PHBB 3 software
Range Rover Forums reach 159,000 posts

April 2008
2008 Model Year Details page now accessible!!!
Atlantic British introduces Front Diff Upgrade Kit (Mk III RR)
Front Diff field recovery page updated (Mk III RR)
Range Rover Forums revamped with new software
New Page: EAS ECU Interface and Cable Connection Details (4.0/4.6)
Windshield wiper noise: Mystery solved! (Mk III)
New Page: Resetting EAS Faults via Notebook Computer & Free Software (4.0/4.6)
Range Rover Forums reach 154,000 posts


March 2008

Front suspension rattle off road updated (Mk III)
Range Rover Financing page updated
Dealer Auction LR/RR Inventory Updated
Apparent BeCM Problems caused by Fusebox (4.0/4.6)
Starting problems solved by repairing fusebox (4.0/4.6/P38)
More solutions for stalling when coming to a stop (Classic)
Range Rover Forums reach 151,000 posts


February 2008
Alternative Alarm Disarming Procedure Updated (4.0/4.6)
Updated info for UK recalls (all models)
Land Rover Service Campaign planned for Front Diff problem (RR III)
Dealer Auction Inventory Updated
General Chatter area added to Range Rover Forums

New 45 minute heater core o-ring replacement method (4.0/4.6)
Isuzu Diesel Conversion page updated (Classic)
Range Rover Forums reach 148,000 posts

January 2008
Information on "Kicker" system for clearing EAS faults (Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Land Rover sold to Tata Motors?
Front diff failure investigation started in Australia (RR III)
Ultrasonic alarm repair details added (4.0/4.6)
Range Rover Forums reach 147,000 articles

December 2007

Dealer Auction Rover Inventory Updated
VOSA Conducts Official UK Investigation into Front Diff Failures (RR III)
Westminster Edition details added to 2008 Model Year spec page (RR III)
Repair of interior ultrasonic alarm sensor without replacing entire module (4.0/4.6)
1997 Model Year Details Page updated (4.0/4.6)
Information added about new low cost diagnostic system (Faultmate MSV)
New Diagnostic Systems Forum added
Range Rover Forums reach 145,000 articles


November 2007
Link provided to 2004 Motor Trend off-road comparo (RR III won hands down)
Carroll Rovers Sway Bar Disconnects available again!
Direct links to Orvis added on Range Rover Lifestyle pages.
More updates on front diff failures (RR III)
New page: "About Rangerovers.net"
2002 Borrego Edition details
More 2005 models experience Front Diff Failure
New Parts buy/sell forum added to RR Forums
Range Rover Forums reach 140,000 articles

October 2007

New Illustrated Model Year Details page for 2008 Range Rover
Land Rover hits sales record amid company sale speculation
2008 Range Rover model updates summarized
Model year details page for 1997 updated (4.0/4.6)
Next New Range Rover model due in 2010
Rangerovers.net Used Range Rover listings add new entries almost daily
Investors Business Daily joins Range Rover Lifestyle section
Rangerover.net launches off road training seminars
Rangerovers.net moves to famed Land Rover Trek venue
RR III deserves kudos for improved EAS field recovery and fault reset features
Range Rover Forums reach 135,889 articles

September 2007

During the August-September period, Rangerovers.net was in the process of moving to a country venue famous for Land Rover events, and  was only in intermittent internet contact.  I apologize for the slow response to messages during that time! We now have Internet contact again via satellite, Thanks to all our members for your patience!!

For Prior Updates see this link

This website is constantly updated, largely based on input from readers and Range Rover owners. The above listing is a selection of pages and items added recently.
If you have suggestions from which other Range Rover owners could benefit please email me.

Introduction to the Range Rover

Overview:
      Concept         Refinement         US Introduction         Performance on and off Pavement
        Official Off-Road Expeditions         The Range Rover Secret: Suspension Design         Other Off-Road Design Features
The Range Rover 4.0/4.6
The Range Rover Mk III
New: The Range Rover Sport
SUV Choices: Is a Range Rover for You?
Buying a New or Used Range Rover  
Buying a Customized Range Rover
Used Range Rovers for Sale
Repair Costs and Extended Warranties for Rovers

Range Rover Service
Financing Information 
Insurance Information
Specifications, Dimensions, and Performance Data

Detailed Model Year Specifications and Illustrations

Living with a Range Rover: One Owner's Experience
Ownership Experiences of Other Owners
Range Rover Lifestyle Accessories
Rumors and News about Range Rovers
Books and Manuals about Range Rovers
Links to Other Range Rover Info

Practical Range Rover Information

Buying:
Buying a Used Range Rover
Used Range Rover Listings
Financing Information
Extended Warranties for Rovers
Auto Insurance for Range Rovers
Books about Range Rovers
Lifestyle Accessories for Range Rover Owners

Fixes: Maintenance and Repair
Common Problems & Fixes (Classic)
Common Problems & Fixes (4.0/4.6)
Common Problems and Fixes (MkIII)

Extended Warranties
Maintenance Operation Details
Manuals and Technical Books
Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades "How To"
Parts -- Low Cost Parts Sources for Range Rover & Discovery
Repair Operation Details -- Beyond the Shop Manual
Service: Non-Dealer Independent Rover Service Specialists
Spare Parts and Emergency Supplies
Specifications, Dimensions, and Performance Data
Suspension Details and Mods
Tires and Wheels
Upgrades -- Mechanical and Electrical "How To"

Outfitting:
Outfitting and Accessories Main Page
Accessories for the new 4.4 Range Rover Mk III
Bullbars and Bumpers (4.0/4.6)
Brush Bars, Bullbars & Winch Bumpers (Classic)
Camping and Outdoor Gear
CB Installations

Clothing & Personal Accessories
Customizing Range Rovers
Packing & Organizing RR Expedition Gear

Radar Detector Installations
Range Rover Lifestyle Accessories
Rock Sliders & Sill Protectors
Roof Racks (Classic)
Roof Racks (4.0/4.6)
Sill Protectors
Skid Plates
Snorkels (4.0/4.6)
Spare Parts and Emergency Supplies (Selection and Stowage)
Tires and Wheels
Towing with a Range Rover
Underbody Protection
Vehicle Recovery Equipment (Selection and Stowage)
Wheels & Tires
Winch Bumpers (4.0/4.6)
Winches and Winch Mounts (General)

Expeditions:
Lake Lahontan Expedition Video: Land Rovers Meet the Ice Age!
Tonopah & Tidewater Expedition & Video

Lake Lahontan Expedition: Exploring Nevada's Ice Age Lake
Mendocino National Forest Expeditions
20 Mule Team Borax Expedition Report

Emigrant Trail Expedition Report
Bodie & Benton Railway Expedition Report
Historic Greenwater Canyon Expedition Report
Pony Express Trail: Pictures from the 2001 Range Rover Off-Road Calendar
Tonopah & Tidewater Scouting Expeditions
Range Rover Country: Desert Ghost Trails of California and Nevada (Book)
Desert Images to View and Purchase
Environmentally Responsible Off-Pavement Travel

Links:
Links to Other Range Rover Info

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Range Rover Country:
Desert Ghost Trails of California and Nevada
A Book by John Brabyn PhD
A book about four wheeling, Range Rover style, in the desert scenery of the historic Old West. See the "Range Rover Country" page of this website.
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RR Sport Photo courtesy of Steve Taylor/Total Off-Road 2005
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