YetiBlog® - My Land Rover Discovery

rpmx1000 · 24th December 2009, 16:50

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Originally Posted by ikoneer

5. Also there are also special mention about LSD, Rear Diff lock etc in 4X4 threads. what are these

Sorry if this is slightly OT , but felt like being in an exciting quiz with what the lovable Snowman has put in here.
So taking the liberty to answer what I thought what was still an open question.
LSD means Limited Slip Differential.Now, all I know beyond a minimal understanding is just the expansion, so here it is from Wikipedia.
If you already know, excuse me for this post.I will not take anymore excitement away from readers of the yeti's experiences with his new discovery.
Enjoy, ikoneer.
Limited slip differential - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Comrade · 24th December 2009, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Sometimes I get the urge, since I haven't yet gone off-roading. I simply haven't had the time yet. But sometimes I get the urge.
Then I drive my Land Rover over a sidewalk, over a divider, sometimes over a large pile of concrete up and down and then sideways.

Then I grin. I don't stop and do it again.

Sometimes I am on a road facing an impossible mound of road debris. Perhaps they're digging again. I just grin and raise my left wheels all over it.

Aaaah. I've off-roaded for the day, lol.

awesome writing!!! Simple yet so involving to read.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 24th December 2009, 19:35

Then:-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

To be honest, I'm not really an off-roader in the true sense of the word.

(snip)

Yes I do understand - it is a sport, a game I guess - but that sort of thing doesn't really excite me. It's not my thing.

I don't think I'll ever join an Team-BHP OTR, to be honest. I don't think I'll enjoy climbing up and down the same mountain in a 4X4. You know what, I don't even think I'd know HOW to do that.

I'd probably kill myself and destroy a good car.

Seven pages later .....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Sometimes I get the urge, since I haven't yet gone off-roading. I simply haven't had the time yet. But sometimes I get the urge.
Then I drive my Land Rover over a sidewalk, over a divider, sometimes over a large pile of concrete up and down and then sideways.

Then I grin. I don't stop and do it again.

Sometimes I am on a road facing an impossible mound of road debris. Perhaps they're digging again. I just grin and raise my left wheels all over it.

Aaaah. I've off-roaded for the day, lol.

So, I say,

Ehehehehe...
RuAAAAARRRRR.

And I believe rest of the 4x4 guys will join me.

MileCruncher · 24th December 2009, 19:58

Hey Sam just read the entire thread at one go and boy that is some luck, getting a Landy as Gift. Many congrats on the acquisition of the Discovery. Land Rovers are really meant to go anywhere and hope you utilise it to the max of its capacity.

May be someday even I'll have my Defender 110.

Wind splitter · 25th December 2009, 10:51

Sam, I am sure that the big beautiful Green monster is making you write such a wonderful write-up, amazing. Enjoy the Green HULK (that’s what I would call it) ride safe.

In the mean while just happen to see another Landy in Bangalore, I am not sure what model it is but it is AWESOME

sandeepmdas · 25th December 2009, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wind splitter

In the mean while just happen to see another Landy in Bangalore, I am not sure what model it is but it is AWESOME

Its a Range Rover Sport, the top-of-the-line LR, probably a 2006 model.

The decal below the side indicator is that of the Land Rover G4 Challenge.

Thanks for sharing Newbie, nice start there. You are welcome.

headers · 25th December 2009, 20:44

Congrats Sam, I understand now, why i got a call from you, a couple of years ago.

You've got a nice clean vehicle!

JackSparrow · 22nd March 2010, 04:03

Amazing Sam, congratulations. I must be dreaming or something. Land Rover Discovery - a gift and that too from a stranger. WOW! Do take good care of her and can we have some more pictures please.

GoldenParadox · 19th April 2010, 22:58

Might we request some pictures? Inside/outside/top/bottom et al?

Also, have you ICE-d it yet?

If so, what specs? If not, what plans?

vinayrathore · 12th May 2010, 23:12

Dear Sam,

Dreams are made of you!

cheers
Vinay!

Sam Kapasi · 28th June 2010, 11:53

Mad Monkey - thank you for this great b'day present. A personalized keychain. Wonderful.

YetiBlog® - My Land Rover Discovery-photo-24.jpg

MihirC · 28th June 2010, 13:43

Congratulations Sam, We need more pictures, interior ones too. Hows she doing now? Any OTR sessions except for the side walk and divider ones

ariesonu · 28th June 2010, 22:39

Hi Sam, You URGENTLY need to update your garage. Pls DO.
1) Skoda Superb
2) Landy
3) Lancer

Dear T/B Brethren: Dont you agree on that...

Sam Kapasi · 27th July 2011, 12:50

‪Land Rover restoration - paintjob complete‬&rlm; - YouTube

This beauty is being painstakingly restored by the Brothers Engineer at Nikki Garage in Mumbai.

DeClutch 4X4 · 29th July 2011, 18:29

@YetiBlog. I am indulged and feel so connected with your scripting and narration. I read your blog with utmost curiosity and interest and this reminds me, that i didnt do justice to my studies back then, well i truely respect the lion hearted guy who gifted Landy to you, landy landed with good hands and i get to read the experience first hand. Burrr burr

Rrrrrooorrrrrr

24th December 2009, 19:58	#109
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,501 Thanked: 1,353 Times View My Garage	Hey Sam just read the entire thread at one go and boy that is some luck, getting a Landy as Gift. Many congrats on the acquisition of the Discovery. Land Rovers are really meant to go anywhere and hope you utilise it to the max of its capacity. May be someday even I'll have my Defender 110.
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25th December 2009, 10:51	#110
Wind splitter BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 131 Thanked: 9 Times	Sam, I am sure that the big beautiful Green monster is making you write such a wonderful write-up, amazing. Enjoy the Green HULK (that’s what I would call it) ride safe. In the mean while just happen to see another Landy in Bangalore, I am not sure what model it is but it is AWESOME Attached Thumbnails
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25th December 2009, 20:44	#112
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 564 Times	Congrats Sam, I understand now, why i got a call from you, a couple of years ago. You've got a nice clean vehicle!
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22nd March 2010, 04:03	#113
JackSparrow BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 96 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Amazing Sam, congratulations. I must be dreaming or something. Land Rover Discovery - a gift and that too from a stranger. WOW! Do take good care of her and can we have some more pictures please.
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19th April 2010, 22:58	#114
GoldenParadox BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Might we request some pictures? Inside/outside/top/bottom et al? Also, have you ICE-d it yet? If so, what specs? If not, what plans?
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12th May 2010, 23:12	#115
vinayrathore BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DL-9C/UK07 Posts: 567 Thanked: 666 Times	Dear Sam, Dreams are made of you! cheers Vinay!
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28th June 2010, 11:53	#116
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,935 Thanked: 2,480 Times View My Garage	A great gift! Mad Monkey - thank you for this great b'day present. A personalized keychain. Wonderful.
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28th June 2010, 13:43	#117
MihirC BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 534 Thanked: 71 Times	Congratulations Sam, We need more pictures, interior ones too. Hows she doing now? Any OTR sessions except for the side walk and divider ones
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28th June 2010, 22:39	#118
ariesonu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,343 Thanked: 2,445 Times View My Garage	Hi Sam, You URGENTLY need to update your garage. Pls DO. 1) Skoda Superb 2) Landy 3) Lancer Dear T/B Brethren: Dont you agree on that...
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29th July 2011, 18:29	#120
DeClutch 4X4 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 98 Thanked: 101 Times	Re: YetiBlog® - My Land Rover Discovery @YetiBlog. I am indulged and feel so connected with your scripting and narration. I read your blog with utmost curiosity and interest and this reminds me, that i didnt do justice to my studies back then, well i truely respect the lion hearted guy who gifted Landy to you, landy landed with good hands and i get to read the experience first hand. Burrr burr Rrrrrooorrrrrr Last edited by Jaggu : 29th July 2011 at 19:41. Reason: Dotty post, please avoid typing like this... Instead use proper punctuations. Thanks
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