About Two Max Engineering
Two Max Engineering was born from an interest and love of classic Land Rovers and a need to simplify manual processes to make the restoration process easier and more efficient.
I'm Kimberley Attwell â a mechanical engineer, design engineer and tool maker by trade, and someone who has spent countless hours in the workshop rebuilding Land Rovers when not at work designing and developing cutting edge robotic products, chasing down obscure parts, and learning the hard way that not all information online is accurate, and not all parts are created equal.
The Challenge
Over the years, I found myself constantly asking:
- âĸIs this part correct for my Land Rover?
- âĸWhy doesn't this aftermarket component fit the way it should?
- âĸWhere can I find reliable information?
- âĸGoogle where can I get 236281?
Walking around with a file full of printed drawings and handwritten parts lists. A massive spreadsheet trying to compare prices and which suppliers had stock as well as what I had and what I had to purchase. Sometimes I did not have access to my spreadsheet or my printed notes and it was becoming more complicated to track and keep the momentum of the restoration moving forward.
I realised other restorers were facing the same challenges. So instead of keeping my notes, measurements, and research buried in workshop notebooks, I decided to build something bigger â a resource that brings clarity, accuracy, and engineering rigour to the world of Land Rover restoration. Something that I could access and check anytime or place.
My Mission
To build a platform where I could keep track of my restoration inventory â a digital database for all Land Rover parts.
Two Max Engineering exists to:
- âĸPreserve the history and authenticity of classic Land Rovers
- âĸProvide accurate information and try to document as much historical information as possible that everyone can access
- âĸHelp restorers avoid costly mistakes
- âĸMake parts identification easier and more reliable
- âĸBuild a community of people who care about doing things properly
- âĸLastly lots of people have helped me along the way and so this gives me the opportunity to give something back and hopefully help others in their restoration journey
This site is a blend of everything I love: mechanical problem-solving, historical accuracy, hands-on restoration, and sharing knowledge with others and having fun driving around in old Land Rovers.
Why the Name "Two Max"?
I grew up in Zimbabwe and my dad's father lived in Gatooma and he had a garage called Two Max Motors. So, I wanted to honour my grandad and use the name Two Max and keep the old family business name alive.
⨠Features
Search across part numbers, descriptions, and technical specifications
Navigate through vehicles, sections, and subsections systematically
Click on SVG diagrams to identify parts with bidirectional highlighting
Access SVG diagrams, PDF parts lists, and technical drawings
đ¯ How to Use
Parts Viewer
View subsections with interactive SVG diagrams. Click on hotspots in the diagram to highlight parts in the list, or click parts in the list to highlight them on the diagram.
Search
Enter part numbers, descriptions, or keywords. Filter by part number only or description only for more precise results.
Browse
Navigate the catalog hierarchically: select a vehicle, then a section (like "Petrol Engine"), then choose a subsection to view detailed parts.
đ Data Coverage
Covering Land Rover Series 1, 2, and 3 vehicles
âī¸ Technical Information
Platform: Next.js 14 with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
Database: PostgreSQL with full-text search capabilities
Data Sources: Historical Land Rover parts catalogs and technical documentation
Diagrams: SVG format with interactive hotspots linked to part numbers
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An Invitation
If you're restoring a series Land Rover â whether it's your first project or your tenth â you're in the right place. Explore the tools, dive into the guides, and join me in building the most accurate, helpful restoration hub on the web.
This isn't just a website. It's a community project and I will need help and support to make this great.
And I'm glad you're here.