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The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 is an angry mountain goat
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I already know I love the Land Rover Defender, but that ratchets up a bit when you swap in V8 power. This is the Defender 90 V8 and there’s a big-ole 5.0-liter V8 between the front fenders. It’s supercharged and makes 518 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque. And it puts all that power to…
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I just bought something I do NOT need for my Montero, and I love it
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I already have a radio that works in my 1991 Mitsubishi Montero. It’s a Clarion M508 marine unit that looks simple enough, connects to my phone, and plays music. Basically, it does what you expect of a solid radio. And I’m about to ditch it for something way more interesting; a Panasonic CQ-VX5500. This is…
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Iconic Ford Bronco Big Oly just had a big oof
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Big Oly is an amazing piece of off-road racing and Bronco history. So much so, that someone recently spent nearly $2 million to acquire it. And it’s being put to use still, as it was down in Mexico for the Norra race. Whoever was driving it down there though just had quite an expensive moment.…
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Land Rover adds a limited-edition Defender 30th Anniversary Edition
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Land Rover just added a new limited-edition of Defender to the lineup. It’s called the Defender 30th Anniversary Edition and it serves to commemorate the 1993 Defender 110 First Edition. This modern version is based on a P300 S, which is a turbocharged four-cylinder model. Still, with that little powerplant, this Defender cranks out nearly…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s a project car build you want to see finished?
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First things first, the answer cannot be The Wombat because that’s my answer. But there are tons of other great projects in the works, so what are some you’d like to see completed? I’d raise a hand for the Stanceworks Honda-swapped Ferrari 308 and Stephan Papadakis’ adventure-prepped Toyota RAV4. I know there are tons more…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 328 – Ron named the Honda Element!
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Did you know that Ron named the Honda Element? I didn’t until this episode! We also talk about some Bring-A-Trailer sales, the Land Rover Defender 90 V8, Hyundai Kona N, our project cars, and then answer your questions! If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://anchor.fm/hooniverse or check us out wherever you normally get your podcast…
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Hooniverse: What are your go-to things to bring when you go camping?
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I’m building my Montero up more and more to be a great camping rig. Recently, I’ve added a roof rack in order to next add an awning. I plan to add a proper mounting place for my Dometic powered cooler. Solar power is coming soon too. And all of this is in addition to the…
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Hooniverse Asks: What would you like to see race at Pike’s Peak?
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JR Hildebrand wanted to run a Dallara IndyCar up Pike’s Peak in 2021. Those plans got pushed back and he’s set to line up with the open-wheel machine for the 2022 event. It should be a wicked run up the hill with the skilled pilot behind the wheel. It got me thinking about all the…
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Getting Ready to upgrade My Mitsubishi Montero!
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My 1991 Mitsubishi Montero is set for some fun upgrades. I recently installed a new Gamiviti roof rack, so I can eventually add an awning. Our friends at Dometic sent over the CFX3 45 powered cooler and the PLB40 portable battery system. Additionally, I also bought the GMR45 radio system from Rugged so I can…
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Watch Carfection review a Jaguar XJR-15… in the rain!
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This is a car that should properly terrify you, I’d imagine. On a dry day, a Jaguar XJR-15 would likely prove to be a handful. So I believe Henry Catchpole is doing a good job of hiding the true level of nervousness as he pilots this particular example around a very wet racing circuit. Especially,…
