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Wear & Tear hvac knobs - door armrest
I meant to follow up on this post last year. Sorry for the delay. The $18 Amazon replacement knobs are fantastic. You literally just pull the old knobs off and snap the new ones on. They look and feel like OEM knobs. However, I still have not repaired the door sills. Need to get that done... -
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Wear & Tear hvac knobs - door armrest
There are a bunch of options now to deal with the sticky knobs. I just ordered these on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B097GYKB9W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They look like exact replacements (i.e., not covers) for the 3 HVAC knobs. They should be here within... -
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At Long Last... Modern head unit!
If your only issue is sound quality, you can get better sound through Tidal Master quality or Apple lossless -- and an infinitely better selection. Unless you have incredibly obscure taste in music, that shouldn't be an issue. I've thought about upgrading the head unit, but I have a hard time... -
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Be honest! What's the deepest snow you've driven in with your LR4
This question is not that simple to answer. I drive up to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to ski and usually try to time it to hit big powder days, so I've been in the real deep stuff a lot of times (if you're not familiar, the Sierras can get absolutely buried -- they got about 200" last month... -
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Will our LR4's be desirable in 10 - 15 years, or are they just another modern day LR?
I live in LA. Recently, the D5's have been multiplying like rabbits around here. Still not that common, but more and more every day. Back on topic, I think the V8's in particular will be somewhat sought after. Big boxy SUV with a big-ass V8 and legitimate off-road cred. I think there will... -
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"Only Normal Height Available" display
LOL - I've got a 2011 LR4. I've been getting that message from time to time for several years now! I've never had it fixed. Never had any real problems. It always resets itself. If it's a problem with the air compressor, it can't be a very serious one. -
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iPhone Cable Connection
This is the answer to all of your problems: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B52LLJ6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Works phenomenally well. Much better than the cord. it also allows you to charge the phone through a cigarette lighter adapter, which draws more power and... -
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Possible Thule rack component: Free
Looks like it might be a paddle holder for a kayak or SUP paddle -- not sure though. I couldn't find it on line. -
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BT Hack for Pre-2013 LR4's
I just bought the Bovee bluetooth adapter through Amazon. I'm amazed how well this works. It actually seems more responsive than the OEM cable I was using with my iPhone (starts playing faster, the steering wheel controls skip songs faster and the song display on the dash screen doesn't lag... -
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Extended Warranty
I got a 4-year extension on my 2011 LR4 through USAA for around $3200, which was roughly half the price my dealer wanted. It easily paid for itself in the first year due to a slew of relatively minor problems. Fantastic warranty too - my dealer said it's the first warranty they have seen that... -
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13 lr4 - does it have heavy duty?
Don't rely on the size of the spare. Anyone can add a full size spare. There aren't that many HDP LR4's out there (I know because it was really hard to find mine) -
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iPhone Cable Connection
I also use the official LR 30-pin cable --> Apple short cord lightning adapter --> iPhone 5s and it works perfectly. No problems at all. -
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Yet Another Stupid Tire Thread
Update: I just had the Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas installed 2 days ago (my Contis with about 36k on them were pretty much bald). Cost was around $1100 installed with tax and all costs. I just drove from LA to Mammoth, which is about 300 miles. The Bridgestones are just as good on the... -
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Yet Another Stupid Tire Thread
I spoke to a knowledgeable local tire shop yesterday and asked him to recommend a tire based on my circumstances. He immediately started raving about the Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas without me suggesting them. He claims they are better than the Contis in virtually every category. I might try... -
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Most fun I've had driving int he snow in a while
I don't know how much the HD package costs on the 2014, but for the 2011 it was a no-brainer. $750 for the locking diff and a full size spare. A new full-size wheel and tire is probably $500 by itself, so it was only $250 for the locker. I figure I might do some off-roading when this truck... -
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Most fun I've had driving int he snow in a while
You're right about the Heavy Duty package. I have one, but it took a couple of months to find one that I wanted! -
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Yet Another Stupid Tire Thread
Thanks, Bhos. Any experience with the Michelins in the snow? -
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Yet Another Stupid Tire Thread
Thanks, CC. Can you give me any more detail on what you mean by "stiffer?" Also, how is your road noise, handling and mpg on dry pavement compared to the Contis? -
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Most fun I've had driving int he snow in a while
My understanding is that the two speed transfer case is still available as an option, no? I agree with you about less torque and power though. Up until 2011 or 2012, the Range Rover had virtually no advantage over the LR4, other than being more expensive and having nicer leather options... -
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Most fun I've had driving int he snow in a while
That's debatable. The new transmissions from ZF are supposed to be excellent and can be mapped to contribute to better performance and gas mileage with virtually any engine. Do you have any contrary information? I agree that you need 8 speeds more for the new smaller engine than for the... -
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Yet Another Stupid Tire Thread
Thanks for the responses. Peter, thorgal and PaulLR3 - How would you compare the Nokian WRG2's performance, ride quality, nose and MPG with the Contis on dry paved roads? Lone Star - how do the Michelins perform in the snow? I don't want any tire that is a bigger size or gets worse mpg... -
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Yet Another Stupid Tire Thread
The Contis are really bad in the snow. According to reviewers, the others are a bit better (but this may not be accurate, who knows). Also, the Contis are substantially more expensive. According to tirerack.com: 4 Contis = $1192 4 Pirelliis = $1000 4 Bridgestones = $752 Of course, if I... -
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Leaving LR... For now
I thought I had a rattle the other day -- but it turned out to be a pair of ski poles in the back! No rattles or squeaks here (knock on wood). -
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Yet Another Stupid Tire Thread
Hi - I've read all of the tire threads on the board and looked at most of the tire sites, but I'm still confused about tires. I've got a 2011 LR4 HSE with HD package and 19" stock rims. My OEM Contis are almost bald (my wife has been driving the truck and I wasn't checking recently). I had to... -
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Most fun I've had driving int he snow in a while
If it were up to me, I'd have a manual transmission. Next best thing is paddle shifting. It's anything but sporty. Trust me, I'm not kidding myself into thinking I'm driving the Porsche PDK double clutch system. However, when you drive a 6,000 pound vehicle, you're crazy if you don't use...
