NEW Chieftain Range Rover 430bhp V8 Restomod - FIRST DRIVE Review!

[@vrsmartin2981]

First thing James, you need to sort the sound deadening in the first f Room with the turntable in it. Other than that, great again

[@StudioMagnetique]

LMK If you would like help or advice on that James. Happy to consult FOC.

[@Marc-uw4lw]

I’m only familiar with that term in making vehicles quieter. Can you tell me what you mean when I’m relation to talking in a room? Thanks

[@StudioMagnetique]

Firstly, it is important to distinguish between ‘sound-proofing’ and ‘sound deadening’. Sound proofing, as in sound proof rooms and to some extent, vehicles, is the endeavour to stop noise entering, or leaving a space. Extremely complicated, very expensive to do properly, and not what we are talking about here. Sound deadening, or ‘acoustic treatment’ is what is needed in this case as is simply a matter of making one or more surfaces within a room less reflective by adding absorbent panelling or tiles. The sound issue @vrsmartin2981 is referring to is due to James’ space being reflective on all walls. Typical of a warehouse or hanger. Sound leaves the mouth and bounces from wall to wall, ceiling to floor and makes spoken word more difficult to interpret. By adding sound deadening to the ceiling and one or two walls, the reflections would have nowhere to bounce off and the general acoustics of the space would be hugely improved.

[@vrsmartin2981]

@@StudioMagnetique that's the one. Some of the pointy triangle foam pads. Doesn't even need to be all over the wall. Problem is its a big space. I'm sure James will get it sorted soon

[@jefdamen2977]

Room sound is 1, but where is that low rumble coming from? Low cut equaliser can help to get it away.

[@Adam-mt7jd]

Its very OEM with all the rattles 🤦‍♂️

[@TheAndre8900]

It's a Range Rover, rattles and brittle plastics are fitted as standard.

[@cuptanp.r.2229]

yup, just like Durran said, ‘without ruining the feel of the car’

[@CarLos-yi7ne]

I have a quite rough '86 RRC which doesn't rattle. So it is possible... 😁

[@seancushway6959]

Best day of my life was getting my 1983 Range Rover back from being restored,nothing anywhere near this fancy, but I can relate to the body roll and rattling 😂

[@MAXFACS]

“The most radical thing we’ve done and what we’re most proud of is the bespoke redesigned independent suspension” -never shows the suspension.

[@iMortalis59]

gotta drive it to see what it's like, or check the website, pictures on there....

[@turf63]

I couldn’t believe this! Talk about the “never before done IFS conversion” and didn’t even TRY to throw a camera under this thing. Let alone get it on a lift. I’m offended 😂

[@kimi88cz]

This car is like an answer to a question nobody asked

[@papa_pt]

look at all the insane money people spend on old Defender restomods

[@allensaunders449]

That's true, but alot of interesting things have come out of that over the years

[@OG-Jakey]

@@papa_pt Yea but at least they actually look good, this is arguably one of the ugliest designed Range Rovers.

[@iMortalis59]

well clearly somebody did ask it! and he wasn't alone judging by the cars in build...

[@papa_pt]

@@OG-Jakey most Defender people probably like this box on wheels aesthetic too

[@arfa9601]

Magnificent! I love these classic rovers and with the modernisation, I'm seriously considering adding one to my garage. Great job.

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

Love it! Don't think the wheels work with it at all, but the rest is fabulous! Loads of rattles in the interior though at low speed - hopefully that's just leather squeak. Do love restomods and this generally is very good.

[@agatunka999]

Yes, exactly What is this noise? Hope not a mounting quality issues…🤔

[@Billy_Warren]

The Aston, Rolls and now a range rover, 3 cracking videos on iconic british brands within a week 👌

[@BurpleRX7]

Met Durran a few times through work, he is a lovely chap. The work they do with The Jensen stuff is arguably even more impressive, I like to think they do what we as car enthusiasts would do ourselves given the funds and the talent, Restomod is definitely the best description, They could have whacked in a SVR engine and stiff suspension and big wheels and it would be cool, but not THAT cool

[@iMortalis59]

never know.. might see a Jensen here next!

[@greggb681]

I am sorry, those rattles while you were driving would turn me off instantly from buying one of these.

[@N7Bluerose]

Literally came to the comments to see if anyone else was bothered by this. The rattle's and road noises are bugging the hell out of me.

[@greggb681]

I feel bad, and I think this company has potential, but I also believe in honesty and I hope they can improve even further. But other than the rattles, I think they did an amazing job!!

[@vrsmartin2981]

Omg the rattles remind me of off roading in a GS wolf rover with a cooks trl on it.

[@jameshaddan8538]

I also came to the comments to see if anyone mentioned the rattles - would absolutely drive me crazy. The passenger seat was vibrating like it was about to take off. The Icon/Derelict car company does amazing restomods and not a rattle to be heard - though I think their work runs into extremely high $$$ range. Love the idea behind this vehicle, but it’s not a win for me yet.

[@mousecat9398]

They always rattled even from new...

[@ThePaulo3859]

I don't understand how this man doesn't have way more than 1 million subscribers, considering the type of quality content that he has. Anyway greetings from Portugal James. Stay safe everyone.

[@awangismail9388]

Do more these restomods bro.. magnificent...indeed..congrats...would want in Malaysia....

[@MrJWW]

Incoming!

[@andreacaucino927]

Wow, a restomod without a stupid eletric motor, but with a NICE V8

[@cowanscott9047]

very nice indeed!! A car dear to my heart (learned to drive in a manual V8 back in the 90's). The only visual negative being that it sits a little too low and some of the character has been lost at the front, but apart from that.. epic!.. Do a Defender restomod vid next! (ps. about to have one done with a big V8..)

[@lewiscannon8213]

2 biggest mistakes IMO - The Colour - The low ride hight

[@douglaspealing5608]

It looks wrong. Colour for me is irrelevant but I agree, the rideheight shouldn't have been touched. I don't like the moulded bumpers either tbh, and I think these cars need a lot of sidewall on the tyres to look right

[@lewiscannon8213]

@@douglaspealing5608IMO, Chieftain should have made a Range Rover Resto that appealed to a much wider audience, it should have looked 75/80% original WITH modern touches like Alcantara headliner door trims Seat's and improved engine and gearbox from Jaguar not US Chevy, and a Paint that is more suited to the bodywork.

[@douglaspealing5608]

@@lewiscannon8213 fully agree. Classic Range rovers actually drive pretty well if you know how they behave. It's counterintuitive to anything else I've driven but you can make them work for you. And yes, there are so many options tou could have uses from JLR that would have been better. Smaller, fit the car better and probably be more efficient too. Shit, the Rover V8 wasn't a bad engine. It could have made quite a bit more power with a tickle. I did really like the interior. Favourite part was the headlining... and the fact that it's not sagging and looking like a tent yet - I give it 10 years tho.

[@iMortalis59]

every car built to order, when you order yours pick the colour you want... or the wheels, no worries!

[@Andrew-bq8gn]

I never knew I wanted a Restomod Range Rover until now

[@benfoster3304]

V nice I love restomods, simpler cars but it won't break down. Keep it up JWW

[@commasNculture]

Love companies like this I've recently said Ive been wanting to re doing one of these

[@bushmanPMRR]

A really nice example, the engine and transmission work well in this set up but it would have been nice to have a peek underneath at the suspension set-up. Despite what others may say, that interior is relatively quiet compared to my meagre 1989 3.5 V8 but it is all part of the charm and character to a RRC, it's not a sterile, boring eurobox, it's a functional utility vehicle that just happens to do it's job effortlessly and with a certain amount of comfort. I had a 1966 SIIA LWB pick up that had no power steering, no power brakes, no synchromesh in the gearbox, no sound deadening and the hi-lo headlight switch was a button on the floor by the left foot! It was by far the most demanding to drive out of all the cars and motorbikes i have owned yet it was ironically also the most rewarding. What I am saying basically is, if you are buying a Land Rover you know what you are getting into and you love it's idiosyncrasies all the more for it, if you want boring and bland, buy Japanese.

[@yarragzi]

I am currently in the market for a 88-89 3.5 V8. Any suggestions on what to expect? How to live with, etc? Cheers

[@sbkpeace.24]

Ok That was a Quality video! Good energy And a Beautiful British icon

[@rohanjaison106]

I really loved it my spec would be Matt black with tan interior

[@broncoupe]

I was doing that in 1984 dropping in a American V8 it was a common mod for middle east cars back then

[@MrJWW]

Big scene in the Middle East for this type of engine swap, these guys are additionally putting a lot of work in to dynamics and drivability

[@broncoupe]

@@MrJWW my only point was in 1984 by comparison we were just using hammers and nails

[@peterfranks4085]

I think for £170k the NVH would be a bit more soothing. They should include plenty of paracetamol for all those headaches induced by that interior. I applaud chieftain efforts but it still doesn’t feel the finished article yet.

[@iMortalis59]

I've driven this car, and would say that you can't get the full experience via youtube. Go and try it for yourself, you'll see!

[@peterfranks4085]

@@iMortalis59 thanks, but no thanks. I’m sure it will find a home amongst diehard fans. Check out another KZbinr Steve Booker and his new business of Range Rover upgrades. I think they would make a more interesting comparison 🤷🏻

[@cliff4695]

As usual, another great review! Keep them coming

[@simonsauter3229]

That’s a dope Range Rover and if you disagree you’re just wrong

[@mousecat9398]

I just added it to my dream Gararge....cheers

[@Nightdiver20]

I love these restomod videos

[@davidduerden9352]

You should see the other cars these guys make, the first Chieftain had supercharged LSE power, they also do a very original looking version, metal bumpers, higher ride etc

[@choppermarc2342]

You might be the best at this KZbin thing. Great video.

[@barnabusbokassa5511]

Magnificent Reengineering, but the part of Choir boy holding a candle in front of you..😂😂😂

[@MrKJ40]

James, thanks again for reaching into the industry with more depth - Always great topics and content. Keep it rocking!!!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Love these old Range Rovers with a big V8 in.

[@MikeJones-tx6iu]

Effortless drive is an understatement. I had a 92 County that was just incredible. If you come across an upgraded Ardennes Green or Black. Notify me please 👍🏾 !

[@eichler721]

Love the Restomod series. Great video

[@tunes4life]

A simple beauty to own and add to a collection,for sure.

[@hanswurst6742]

Immediatly reminded me of those jensen interceptor retromods. Now I know why. Good looking car. Wonder whats the price Edit: Just went on the site 155k GBP....hahahaha...yeah no sorry. This is more like a 30-40k car at best

[@JJR_77]

155K...? absolute rip-off to say the least lol considering the engine costs 5k tops I have no idea where they got that figure from, looks lovely though

[@iMortalis59]

@@JJR_77 wrong, just the bare engine is £7k cost, ex vat, need a helluva lot more to make it actually work

[@iMortalis59]

30-40k will buy you a donor car only! so you want the new engine, suspension, paint, trim, 1000s of hours of work for free? yeah no sorry

[@anthonycunningham4598]

Asthmatic hamster fart! Please can I use that?!😂 The vehicle is brilliant! Great content as usual James!! Thanks

[@PetarFantastic]

pleassee use the lav mic again, last 2 vids one can really feed the difference....

[@prasad530]

And also fix the lighting. The huge circle light was a terrible design choice. Way too many areas of the room that are too dark or too harsh.

[@yudi8662]

Absolute beautiful

[@highland96]

I wonder when someone is going to squeeze in a Jag v8 in one. That would've made more sense for me than an american LS

[@Thanos.m]

To be honest you can get quite a lot of power out of the orginal Rover v8 look up at RPI engineering

[@kenmason9354]

Love the restomod series👍

[@linolemuel]

Haven't Seen All Of Your Video Uploads For A Long Time. But I Will Like This One Now. I Am A Fan Of Old Modified Land Rover Defenders 110s & MB G-CLASS 4X4. Old Range Rover Will Do Also. I'll Watch This Entire Video If I'll Get A Chance.

[@alanzyoutube]

Would rather have one of these than a new Range Rover, at least you know this will work.

[@sotirispa]

I always liked range rovers, but poor reliability made me feel sad about the brand. But now with the LS motor... Hope I can afford one in the next 3-4 years. A resto-moded one obviously :3

[@MrRicardo11]

What a wonderful machine 😍

[@L.u.c.k.y_L.u.c.i.a.n.o]

Dope. More tuned range rovers pls.

[@Flusso1441]

Stunning! Would love a LWB one!

[@chriseseigbe9768]

This Range Rover reminds me of the same kind in which the Rettendon Essex Murders occur in December 1995. I will never forget the registration number of that particular Range Rover which is: F424NPE.

[@th3b0untyhunter]

Shame they went LS rather than JLR sc V8 but otherwise very cool

[@JOHNTSHEA]

Interesting independent suspension. But I've never heard of the even more powerful engines powering the Jeep Wrangler 392 V8 and various Mercedes G-Wagens causing their live front axles to lift at one end.

[@iMortalis59]

I've driven this car... quite a lot... and I absolutely love it. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. How about a hybrid V8/ electric version? Or a 4 door variant of the Xtreme? All cars are bespoke built to order and that includes the epic Interceptor R

[@Smitlors]

I do love restomods but this is leaving me a little bit cold I love the engineering and its a beautiful example but not for me this one great insight as always mate great episode

[@davide8641]

cool cars on the show!!

[@danieltukabo9516]

great review

[@marklivos]

Wow! Do more of this

[@juliandrake7862]

Would be more authentic with a supercharged JLR 5.0 V8. Ride height looks too low and it needs some brightwork. Would be great to see one with some big off-road tyres. Great to see Chieftain doing Range Rovers.

[@brendainsley7185]

How does this compare to an ECD restomod? Fit and finish, ?

[@bradwooten4272]

Outstanding!

[@666DW]

What a shed!😳

[@mbrunocondello]

Work of art 👌

[@localmotion411]

It honestly wouldn’t be any noisier inside that cabin if you had Neil Peart’s world tour drum kit in there.

[@iMortalis59]

how do you know?

[@AM4project]

nice video, whats up with the audio??

[@peterjones751]

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[@miguelmc2289]

You definitely need lav mics. There’s no other way to get a good voice recording in the bunker. Once you get an audio guy that understands how to work with it, you won’t ever go back such is the increase in audio quality.

[@TheAndre8900]

This drivetrain/body construction BUT with a lift, diff lockers and 29'' BFs all around, thanks.

[@markanderson1974]

Not a single mention of estimated build costs.

[@rabbibacongrease88]

I would be curious to see if they could do this engine swap and keep the stock axles

[@Muhlogan]

That thing sounds like a shopping cart going down the road. Tighten up that cabin.. Everything is rattling... 9:15

[@williamguy8563]

James the thesaurus 😂👍

[@rpin4395]

A quiet boy?? 🤣 Not familiar with that, but hilarious nonetheless.

[@stevee5708]

A choir boy.

[@supersakthi1]

Nice 👍

[@allensaunders449]

Love reimagined hope to see more maybe an eagle

[@negus2256]

Nice

[@andrewgibbs8772]

James youve got to get the jensen interceptor restomod from chieftain or ald automotive my dream car forever

[@tgrassf1771]

i had a 94 LWB absolutely loved that vehicle!

[@yugotime1598]

Congratulations. It's a Rover version of a Trailblazer SS.

[@Hillary_Daudi_Mrema]

Always I likes Range Rover Vogue model of 1990's. Hopeful next year I will buy this machine in God's Grace

[@gary53]

Do chieftain do RHD and would they do an LSE?

[@richrdlewis6278]

Does the ride height alter with air bag suspension?

[@Ksilva2]

All good except Crash Protection

[@1-TDY]

It would be nice to see a review on the CHIEFTAIN Extreme (2-door)

[@ROBRV]

You might need to stop using a microphone mounted on the camera, as you get a band sound as the camera guys moves his hand on the camera Lanyard mikes may help

[@amhroray2934]

What is the benefit of a rang rover in with out off road

[@davidcalkins8087]

love those rims! What are they?

[@حسينرحمنالخالديالمخزومي]

The deferent 🛠⚙️⛏

[@helimark6161]

this is but one modified RRC 1988 It was fitted with an LS engine and manual gearbox back in 2002 nearly 20 years ago so it hardly a new idea, By the way I have 20 other RRC's and the one with the LS is the best!

[@andrewa4892]

Was Duran on an episode of Car SOS with a Daimler Dart?

[@T.S.T2014]

I want one of those !

[@iMortalis59]

cool, Go for it, you'll love it!

[@SB-vb8ch]

Sounds like a lot of diff noise or poss transfer case. So is this one still on a Classic chassis or a later Disco 3 / RRS item?

[@iMortalis59]

classic chassis on this, Disco chassis was previous version, both good tho

[@bbsdaniel9676]

This should be well under £100k

[@iMortalis59]

... parts alone!

[@ryanguercio7061]

Make a Mr. JWW version with Alcantara and I’ll think about getting one. Great work on the video and such a cool restomod.

[@MrJWW]

😜

[@Max_Flashheart]

The Old Transmission was made of Wrought iron and The Tears of Peasants..... If Reviewed by Jeremy Clarkson

[@Predator27007]

I have fixed all the internal rattles in mine. Can be done.

[@iMortalis59]

now stiffen up the suspension so it handles and triple the bhp, see if you've really cured them!

[@Predator27007]

@@iMortalis59 I off road mine, always have and no rattles. I wouldn't want a RR with firm sports suspension.

[@jamespugh]

Wow at over 100k. Thing lot of other vehicles to buy. Like how got the chevy 6.2L thoe

[@Thewebmastercom]

Sound quality in Bunker getting worse each week.

[@douglaspealing5608]

I get the same reception in my stock '87 vogue ae. It's the classic range rover that does that, not this particular car.

[@douglaspealing5608]

@mr JWW nice try. Can't have exactly the same username tho can you? The real username has a capital 'M'

[@yarragzi]

How do you like your car? I am currently in the market for a 87-88 3.5 V8

[@douglaspealing5608]

@@yarragzi man, it's awesome. The EFI model is actually pretty solid, mines got 400k km on it, still going strong

[@273VIPER]

Clever 👌🏾

[@noobsoff-road]

Nice one forcing the other motorist off the road as you approached....

[@costafilh0]

Sound is BAD!

[@craigrobertson7938]

This plus the custom Aston plus £18m change from the rr boat tail