Recent content by CaptainSpalding
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Remind Me Again Why We Love These Things?
- CaptainSpalding
- Post #23
- Forum: LR4
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100,000+ miles. Out of warranty. Time to trade?
I understand where you are going with that. The object is to avoid the "clang" when you take it out of park. But I was taught when parking on a steep hill to step on the brake, put the trans in neutral, set the parking brake, release the brake pedal, and then put it in park, so that the parking...- CaptainSpalding
- Post #37
- Forum: LR4
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100,000+ miles. Out of warranty. Time to trade?
Thanks. I'll get on it.- CaptainSpalding
- Post #12
- Forum: LR4
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100,000+ miles. Out of warranty. Time to trade?
Thanks everyone for the replies. The consensus seems to be keep it. That's what we've decided too. It's not a financial decision, it's an emotional one. @ TheWidup: the issue isn't roadside assistance, it's not being stranded on a trail in the desert with a truck full of camping gear...- CaptainSpalding
- Post #10
- Forum: LR4
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AC control knobs getting sticky.
I've got sticky knobs, and some T-9. I'll be interested in hearing the results of your test. FWIW, in the photography community, among folks who have a problem with the rubber parts of their cameras and lenses becoming sticky, there is some speculation that the cause is the vapors of...- CaptainSpalding
- Post #21
- Forum: LR4
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100,000+ miles. Out of warranty. Time to trade?
Hello all. I have a 2011 LR4. It has just turned over 100,000 miles and has passed beyond the extended warranty. It is my wife's daily driver, not my trail rig. It has seen some off-roading, and will again — if we keep it. We are at that junction where we must decide to risk owning the LR4 out...- CaptainSpalding
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- Forum: LR4
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Suggestions for a good Tire Repair Kit?
I'm in agreement that no batteries is better. I'm already too much a ***** to recharging or replacing batteries. Here's my gauge. The Blue Point TPG-60 (from Snap-On.) Sadly no longer available from Snap-On, but they can be found on e-Bay. I like that it doesn't have a hose, and it holds the...- CaptainSpalding
- Post #9
- Forum: LR4
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J.D. Power Survey - $5 Thank You
I agreed to participate in a J.D. Powers survey. Only afterwards did I learn that the survey only covered the "buying experience" and never once asked a single question about the vehicle or what I thought of it. The moral of the story: pay attention to the survey results if you are more...- CaptainSpalding
- Post #8
- Forum: LR4
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Why no chains on rear wheels?
It doesn't matter where you're pointing the front wheels when the rear wheels are swinging around in front of you. 2011- CaptainSpalding
- Post #21
- Forum: LR4
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Why no chains on rear wheels?
As HikeNBike said, it has to do with fishtailing. When going down hill if the chains are on the front it encourages the truck to swap ends.- CaptainSpalding
- Post #16
- Forum: LR4
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Why no chains on rear wheels?
This. ^^^ If only it were as simple as that. Land Rover hasn't done us any favors where chains are concerned. The clearance for chains between the tire and suspension is more like it would be for a sports car than an SUV. So we have to be careful which chains we choose. Land Rover has...- CaptainSpalding
- Post #14
- Forum: LR4
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LR4 - Heavy Duty Package Question
Hello Didier, and welcome. When I read that your salesperson talked about weight savings, that made me think. I would assume, probably as most here would, that the transmission and driveline of a 2014 without low range would be just like a 2013, except for the absence of the low range. The...- CaptainSpalding
- Post #53
- Forum: LR4
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LR4 - Heavy Duty Package Question
You guys are right, of course. Land Rover's transformation has been going on long enough that I should just accept it and let go of my childish angst. I just need to zen out, for Pete's sake. Deeeeep breath. Deeeeep breath. Okay. An LR4 with no low range is just fine. (for the WIFE!!)...- CaptainSpalding
- Post #45
- Forum: LR4
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LR4 - Heavy Duty Package Question
Great. The LR4 has been downgraded to a "crossover" vehicle. Two words. Death Knell.- CaptainSpalding
- Post #35
- Forum: LR4
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Accessory bug - got my next accessory to install
Hey look! How to fit extended roof rack rail to Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4 ( LR3/LR4 ) - YouTube- CaptainSpalding
- Post #6
- Forum: LR4