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MECHANICAL / EXHAUST SYSTEMS NRP PERFORMANCE EXHAUST • MORE POWER • BETTER FUEL MILEAGE THE ULTIMATE IN FIT, PERFORMANCE, & SOUND • IMPROVED OFF-ROAD CLEARANCE NRP Rear Stainless Steel Performance Exhaust Section Includes center muffler, tailpipe with resonator, all clamps & hanger brackets. The NRP stainless steel performance exhaust system is by far the finest stainless steel exhaust system we have fitted to a Land Rover! Designed for the do-it-yourselfer, this system installs easily and is backed with an original purchaser lifetime guarantee. System includes center silencer, tailpipe, all stainless steel hangers, hardware and installation instructions. RNE0002 Defender 90 ...............................................................................$ 599.00 RNE0004 Defender 110 .............................................................................$ 649.95 RNE0005 Discovery I, ’94-1999 ................................................................$ 628.95 RNE0009 Discovery II, 2000-2002 ............................................................$ 629.95 RNE0005 Range Rover Classic 1990 on .................................................$ 628.95 (Range Rover ’87-89 requires complete performance exhaust system) RNE0006 Range Rover 1995 - 1998, single outlet P38A, 4.0 / 4.6 .......$ 660.45 Complete NRP Performance Systems Includes catalytic converters, all pipes & hanger brackets. When it comes time to replace your Land Rover or Range Rover’s exhaust system, why not upgrade to a Stainless Steel exhaust from Rovers North and take advantage of an increase in horsepower and torque? You will notice an immediate improvement over your old tired system, both at idle and throughout the entire rpm range. The NRP exhaust note will give a deep, throaty sound to your Rover V8 Defender 90 RNE0012 Manual Gearbox ’94 & ’95.......................................................$1439.00 RNE0022 Automatic Gearbox ’97 ............................................................$1439.00 Defender 110 RNE0024 Manual Gearbox ’93 .................................................................$1489.00 Discovery I RNE0013 Discovery I, Manual, ‘94-1995 ................................................$1469.00 RNE0033 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘94-1995............................................$1469.00 RNE0023 Discovery I, Automatic, ‘96 on................................................$1469.00 RNE0043 Discovery I, Manual, ‘96 on ....................................................$1439.00 Range Rover Classic RNE0014 Range Rover Classic ’87-88 ....................................................$1669.00 RNE0019 Range Rover Classic ’89..........................................................$1629.00 RNE0015 Range Rover Classic ’90-95 100” ..........................................$1469.00 RNE0025 Range Rover Classic ’93-95 108” (LWB) ..............................$1449.00 NRP 88”SeriesII-IIIStainless Steel Exhaust System Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust System for Series II-III 2.25 petrol Plan to keep your Series Land Rover forever? Here’s the exhaust system to go with it. • Increased Power • Improved Fuel Mileage • Stainless Steel construction • Improved Off-Road Clearance • Lifetime Warranty for original purchaser • Complete with instructions and Stainless Steel hangers. RNE0001AA 88” Series II-III Stainless Exhaust System ..........................$ 569.00 44 Find all 02 Sensors on pg 43 NRP SuperCats “Y-Pipe” NRP SuperCats Performance Catalytic “Y-Pipe” Featuring new high flow performance (includes Manifold Gaskets and Nuts) RNE0020 Defender 90, 110, 1993-1995...........................................$ 859.00 RNE0021 Defender 90, 1997 ............................................................$ 859.00 RNE0021 Discovery I, Automatic, 1994-1995................................$ 859.00 RNE0021 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999................................$ 859.00 RNE0020 Discovery I, Manual, 1994-1995 ....................................$ 859.00 RNE0221 Discovery I, Manual, 1996-1999 ....................................$ 839.00 RNE0021 Range Rover Classic 100” .............................................$ 859.00 RNE0011 Range Rover Classic LWB .............................................$ 829.00 A GREAT INEXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE This “Y-Pipe” is a great value, and comes with a 24 month warranty. PLE122 Range Rover Classic 3.9, 1994-95 Discovery only......$ 569.00 PLH580 Range Rover Classic LWB .............................................$ 659.00 PLE902 Discovery I, Automatic, 1996-1999................................$ 589.00 Rovers North recommends replacing your O2 Sensors upon fit. (See pg 39 for our full listing) RNE029 Discovery I 3.9 litre, Genuine, 2 req .............................$ 299.00 PLE029 Discovery I 3.9 litre, ProLine, 2 req...............................$ 129.95 RNE029 Range Rover Classic All models, Genuine, 2 req.......$ 299.00 PLE029 Range Rover Classic All models, ProLine, 2 req........$ 129.95 Gaskets sold separately Fit between manifold and Y Pipe RNE888 Exhaust Gaskets (2 required) Genuine .......................$ 12.50 PLE888 Exhaust Gaskets (2 required) ProLine .........................$ 5.00 Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: www.roversnorth.com
EMPLOYEE PROFILE: Koch on Koch Where did you grow up and what brought you to Vermont? I grew up about twenty miles north of New York City and moved to Burlington, Vermont to attend the University of Vermont. During my senior year, something clicked and I felt like I needed to stay in Vermont. I really appreciate the pace of life and landscape of Vermont in comparison to the New York metro area. How would you describe what you do at Rovers North? I have been working in the Sales Department since October of 2002, especially enjoying helping customers who depend on their old Rovers as daily drivers. I can empathize when your one and only vehicle requires unexpected service and your life momentarily grinds to a halt, while all your friends and family look on in complete bewilderment as to why you insist on driving an old Rover. In addition, I proof and write articles for the Rovers North News. Working at Rovers North is great, because it allows me to meld my favorite hobby with a fun work environment. Describe your most interesting Land Rover experience: Having the dashboard of my 90 catch fire on the way home from swimming in Lake Champlain one hot summer evening, was rather “interesting” at the time. Armed with a fire extinguisher and a wet bathing suit, I managed to keep the carnage of melted wires and plastic to a minimum. Then there was the time I was stripping the paint off my 90, using Aircraft Stripper, and ended up in the Emergency Room… What Land Rovers have you owned? The first Land Rover I owned was a bit of a project…an old hardtop 90, in which I installed a 200 Tdi. Here was this worn-out Land Rover, sans engine, and I made it my project to rehabilitate it for daily use. Up until that time, this was my most involved automotive technical experience, both equally frustrating and rewarded along the way. Once it was on the road, it was my only vehicle. That summer, I drove it just about every weekend to Land George, NY (about a 2-hour drive from Burlington, VT), down backcountry roads, to go boating with my friends from UVM. One late summer afternoon, a camo 1978 Series III 109” military pulled in to Rovers North and within a few days, I was its new owner and my 90 was instantly sold. I still regret selling that 90, but at the time I had this overwhelming urge to own a Series Rover. The 109” was fun to drive because every time I got behind the wheel, it felt like an adventure; however, it was my only vehicle and I found myself renting cars to attend a series of weddings scattered throughout New England. I sold it soon after acquiring my 1993 Range Rover SWB this past autumn, which I utilize as a daily driver today. I just wasn’t using the 109” as much anymore and felt that it deserved a better home. My Range Rover Classic puts a smile on my face whenever I turn the key, because there’s something that makes you feel special when you’re driving a Range Rover Classic. Which one of them was your favorite and why? I appreciate them all for different reasons. I’ve had many fond memories driving and living with all three of them. If I had to pick one, it would be my old 90. It was one of the most reliable vehicles I’ve owned. Being a diesel, it sounded like a real truck. At the time I owned it, I lived about an hour from work in North Ferrisburg, VT and fuel efficiency was paramount. Unlike my 109” it could keep up with modern traffic on the highway, yet still had a vintage feel with its spare tyre mounted on the bonnet. During the summer, I’d remove door tops for the entire season and occasionally had to deal with sitting in a damp seat when it rained. Prior to liquidating it, I installed a cab top, which made the interior more comfortable during winter. All my friends loved it and to this day confirm that I was crazy to part with it. What activities do you do when you’re not at Rovers North? I am fanatical about owning and maintaining older European cars. From vintage souped-up Alfa Romeos to air-cooled Volkswagens, there have been about sixteen cars that I have employed as fun, quirky daily drivers. I enjoy hiking, snow shoeing, snowboarding, working on my historic condo, music, photography, cooking and wine. How have Land Rovers influenced your life? After buying my first Land Rover, I’ve always had to have one in “the stable.” They have incorporated themselves into my life in so many ways. For instance, I solely used my 109” to move the entire contents of my apartment when I bought my condo last summer. It took many trips to get the job done and I had to take extra measures to ensure nothing got cracked or scratched, given the rough ride of three-decade-old military leaf springs. _______ ________ 45
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