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  1. VTBike

    Why are '13 supercharged RRS's relatively inexpensive?

    I'm in the market for a '13 RRS (love the look), can't help wondering why the SC's are just a few grand more (all other things equal), particularly because when new, they are substantially more. I suspect its because there are major mechanical concerns with the SC's over time? I've read a few...
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    Not selling tires... yet.

    Short update, doesn't seem like I can delete or edit this thread either.. lol. Going to hold onto these for a bit longer. I might end up buying a RRS in near future, will keep these to throw on there. Short of it, sold my LR4 for an Allroad (lots of reasons here I wont' get into)... and while...
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    Not selling tires... yet.

    I don't seem to have enough privileges to post to classifieds. Nod to the mods here for doing a fantastically terrible job of making rules, but not posting about what they are... or having them make sense. Anyway.. Selling 4 like new wheels + tires, including TPMS sensors. I purchased this...
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    I've Been An Idiot

    Look at it this way - you do your own brakes (and other work i'm sure). That adds up to big dollars saved over time. You're not (i dont think at least) a professional mechanic. Sometimes you screw up, nobodies perfect. I bet you the amount you've saved on doing your own work still far eclipses...
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    Gps maps update

    Agreed. Audi uses Google Maps too. I love using the LR Nav because of the display (I don't like having to look down at my phone).. But hate that the LR maps do a terrible job with traffic, or non existant. It's super frustrating, and worst point. Sometimes LR time to arrival will be more than...
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    First Impressions (Going from MY13 LR4/NAV8 to MY16 LR4/SCV6)

    I totally respect what you're saying, I suppose I'm just unsure of where you're coming from. I have not driven any difficult trails, so I cannot offer the experience you do. I honestly don't understand the need to look down though, and the efficiency loss with the rotary knob. When anyone first...
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    First Impressions (Going from MY13 LR4/NAV8 to MY16 LR4/SCV6)

    Let me just say - I love the rotary dial. It's super refined, and aesthetically way more pleasing than an antiquated column sticking out of the middle of the car. The whole "I need to look down at the dial" thing is a little BS. After a few hundred miles, if you cant figure out and remember that...
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    2016 Speaker Sizing?

    Ah, thanks for the help on the Sub. Yes, I already installed a set of Audison Voce 3 way components in the front, and 2-way components in the rear, as well as had the doors dynmatted to get rid of the vibration (though minimal) that was present. Sound is much better, and I'm super happy with...
  9. VTBike

    2016 Speaker Sizing?

    I'm having zero lucking finding any diagrams or clear info on what size speakers I have in a 2016 with the Meridian "17" speaker upgrade. The normal places I'd go to like Crutchfield don't have any info. The front and rear doors are easy - 3 way 6.5 in the front; 2 way 6.5 in the rear. But...
  10. VTBike

    Is this possible to remove '16 LR4 running boards?

    Thank you Umbertob!!!
  11. VTBike

    Installed 275-55-20 tires on 20x9.5 +32 wheels

    Paxton - I actually did get the IID late last week. I lifted it 1" all around, and still rubbing - though less. Just for the hell of it, I put into extended lift mode, which lifted it another 3" (so now at 4" total from stock), and it just barely rubbed.. So my guess is that it's just a...
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    Is this possible to remove '16 LR4 running boards?

    After just doing the removal myself 3 days ago, i can confirm - you can reinstall them with no issue whatsoever. Now in my situation, I installed rocksliders. To do this, I had to remove all the plastic yellow retaining clips, and the trim piece - so the new units could sit flush against the...
  13. VTBike

    Thoughts/experience on Mechanical Breakdown Insurance

    Thanks Paul, great points. Add to that the $250 deductible per occurrence. When I had my Subaru and the complete bumper to bumper extended warranty, I think I had one issue that it repaired, which fortunately made it worthwhile. But the majority of issues happened post 100k/5yrs, after the...
  14. VTBike

    Thoughts/experience on Mechanical Breakdown Insurance

    Looking for experience and thoughts on the purchase of mechanical breakdown insurance through insurers like Geico or Progressive. I've never had to purchase these before because the warranty (or extended warranty) i've gotten for all my previous vehicles - Subaru, Toyota, VW - has covered...
  15. VTBike

    Running Boards

    Hi Elinders - I actually JUST removed mine. Brand new (40 miles on them) from a 2016 Landmark. Haven't even put them up for sale. I'm in Portland, OR. Send me a note if you're interested and let me know what you're thinking for price. Todd
  16. VTBike

    Lease Rates and Invoice Prices

    "LR is more subtle in its luxury - kind of that British properness. It is not blingy or in your face more like the X5 was for me." I agree with that Hayseed. Though I despise smoking, i actually love that my new LR4 has a cig lighter. And i also love that it just has a 12v charging port...
  17. VTBike

    Installed 275-55-20 tires on 20x9.5 +32 wheels

    Thanks for fixing the pics and comments Stealther! Much appreciated. They were taking in normal height. No lift or anything. On the tires - I'd be curious if rubbing were eliminated if I were using a stock offset, rather than +32... From the looks of things, I don't think it would be eliminated...
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    Installed 275-55-20 tires on 20x9.5 +32 wheels

    Thanks for the comments! I replaced the running boards myself. It's super easy. There's actually write up with pics here on this guys blog: http://michael1111.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-03-16T15:55:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=48&by-date=false It really only took me 30 min for the...
  19. VTBike

    Lease Rates and Invoice Prices

    That's awesome! Well done!
  20. VTBike

    Lease Rates and Invoice Prices

    Ha! Totally.. The Amish quote was pretty amazing. @Rimtarazi - super glad you were able to get below MSRP. Yet, I always wonder why people don't actually say what the number is. "Below MSRP" is hardly helpful to anyone. I mean, if you want to be helpful - tell us what your MSRP was, and what...
  21. VTBike

    Lease Rates and Invoice Prices

    I've never driven the X5, but i've spent considerable time in a '15 and '16 Audi Q5. IMO, the LR4 interface is just so much easier to use.. The Audi is just a PIA. I can imagine/hope the BMW interface is better than the Audi. Overall though, I think it does everything it needs to. RE: handling...
  22. VTBike

    Installed 275-55-20 tires on 20x9.5 +32 wheels

    I just picked up my LR4 from the dealer Thursday, and put on my new wheels and tires on Friday. I spent over a month reading through threads on this site and others, with no conclusive reviews on sizing. Regardless, I took the plunge and ordered what I wanted. I couldn't be happier with my...
  23. VTBike

    Lease Rates and Invoice Prices

    I've purchased quite a few vehicles over the years, and have negotiated well on all of them. When I bought my LR4 last week, it was the first vehicle I payed sticker for. Here in the NW, I called 3 places. The best I got was $500 off sticker on a new landmark. My local dealer wouldn't budge...
  24. VTBike

    Anyone running Rover's North 2" lift rods?

    Thanks for the response Surfrider.. Wow, it's a no brainer. Going to get the IID.. :)
  25. VTBike

    Anyone running Rover's North 2" lift rods?

    I'm pretty new to my LR4 - just clarifying - can you use the IID to permanently raise the suspension 2" without the need for the rods? I bought the Johnson's too, but haven't put them in yet. Also saw the RN model's, and liked that you could keep them installed but go easily between no lift and...

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