: Coffee, tiredness, plain text

Reality check in the morning, coffee & ceasefire

The plan was simple: first coffee, then reality check.
So I stand in the driveway with a cup in my hand and stare at the green dinosaur.
He stares back. We agree to a truce—and begin a gentle assessment.

Small things that become big later

First the details: On the right side of the center console, the coin compartment slides out as if freshly oiled,
On the left, a compartment hangs crookedly in the guide.

Ashtray? Second coin compartment? According to the internet, both are possible.

If the latter, then the Disco was probably optimized for maximum parking meter time.
A strange idea: driving around town in a Disco 2 and with plenty of change, please.

Imbalance with announcement

Then the obvious: It's still crooked.
Not “slept badly” crooked, but crookedness as a statement.

One thing is clear: before we do anything else, the chassis must be straight.

Between waiting and wanting

So pick up your phone and call Land Rover:
“Synchronizing the chassis – according to the seller, only you can do it.”
Answer: “With pleasure, in four weeks.”

Four weeks is exactly the time in which you either learn to meditate or lose your courage.
Both are impractical if you want to know whether the car is suitable for long distances.

Community vs. Reality

Because swearing doesn't fill air bellows, we're going to the forum in parallel.
Lots of nice people, lots of good tips, lots of abbreviations that sound like special tools.
Great in theory – but only partially feasible in practice, as the Disco sits lower at the rear than at the front.

Looking for help

So keep searching: for someone with equipment, a trained mind, and time. The reality check is in. The mission continues.

Chapter 4 – Diagnosis