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  1. BigBriDogGuy

    Cleaning "Jag" (no need to comment)

    Real vs. fake. That's what struck me today. I was at the parking lot of the grocery store and saw a black Dodge Nitro. It seemed it could be the kissing cousin of my black LR4. When I got back to my rig I looked up the Nitro on my phone and it turns out it was a limited run of a more...
  2. BigBriDogGuy

    Cleaning "Jag" (no need to comment)

    I fixed something else today and discovered the source of a problem I've been puzzling over. Under my rear driver's side fender on the forward portion under where the passenger's door opens there was a flap of rubber that was hanging loose under the wheel well. All this time, I figured it was...
  3. BigBriDogGuy

    My LR4 Journal

    Hi @CPalacay I'm in Bellingham, WA just up I-5 from you about 90 minutes (depending on traffic). Got my 2011 LR4 HSE Lux a couple of months ago with around 100,000 miles. Been on pins and needles most of that time. Had a couple issues early on, but it runs, drives, and stops just fine. Fun...
  4. BigBriDogGuy

    LR4 squealing brake pads with a recent change from the dealer...

    Okay, I have to chime in on this. Wow, talk about fortunate timing. I decided the other day to detail my wheels for the first time since I bought the vehicle a couple month ago. I never detail wheels, but the tire shine came with the car cleaning kit, so I thought I would give it a shot. As...
  5. BigBriDogGuy

    Cleaning "Jag" (no need to comment)

    My driver's side door has been hard to shut lately. I was afraid that I might have bent it downwards using it to brace myself getting in and out of the truck. Then today I lightly closed it and it bound up and didn't close. I found that it was catching against the rubber door liner around the...
  6. BigBriDogGuy

    LR4 - Is there an equivalent in ride/driving experience?

    Thanks @modesto_man the one deal breaker is if I start running into expensive repairs for common parts. I bought my LR4 this March for cheap. I've already had an alternator go out. That set me back about $1,300. Not great, but not terrible either. The A/C needs to be looked at and fixed...
  7. BigBriDogGuy

    Pressure doesn’t decrease when venting gallery

    I got the same code today. The warning message was amber and it prompted me to clear it by pressing "OK". It's weird because my driveway slopes upwards considerably from the street to the garage and regardless of whether I park head in or tail in, whatever part is elevated will self-level...
  8. BigBriDogGuy

    Cleaning "Jag" (no need to comment)

    I washed and waxed the rig yesterday. This morning I did the wheels and tires for the first time ever. I was a little reluctant to do them. I thought cleaning and detailing tires and wheels was a bit much. After all, it's a Jeep-style vehicle. Shouldn't the tires and wheels look dusty and...
  9. BigBriDogGuy

    LR4 - Is there an equivalent in ride/driving experience?

    Cool that you got to test drive an R1S @modesto_man. I was looking at Defender 110s and 130s online and, just beneath the surface, they remind me a lot of my 2011 LR4 HSE Lux. I'll stick with what I've got. Still looks pretty good to me.
  10. BigBriDogGuy

    Passive Entry Question - New to LR

    I have the same year and model, but mine is a Lux. The only time it comes into play is when I forget to unlock the rig with my key fob as I approach. I reach for the driver's door handle and the car reminds me that I'm not too bright and corrects me. (Sometimes I think I can hear it mocking...
  11. BigBriDogGuy

    Cleaning "Jag" (no need to comment)

    On the dangers of excess (capacity, among other things). Yesterday, I watched a video comparing the Mercedes G-Class and the Jeep Wrangler. I was prompted to do so because I saw a couple G-Class rigs for sale at the local luxury used car lot. I was curious why they would be so much more...
  12. BigBriDogGuy

    Cleaning "Jag" (no need to comment)

    I've read a few posters stating, "Don't chase problems on an LR4." Wasn't sure what they were talking about, but I feel like I'm starting to get a sense of it. There are a couple of things that have stuck in my head. For instance, I was watching episodes of LR Time where they were tearing...
  13. BigBriDogGuy

    Cleaning "Jag" (no need to comment)

    There are a couple of local used car lots that specialize in Land Rover and other similar vehicles (BMW, Mercedes, etc.). I was up early looking for an excuse to escape from the wife and kids as they slept in. As I sipped at my coffee, I thought I might cruise by the lots before they opened...
  14. BigBriDogGuy

    Keeping radio on long term

    Hey @chrisp check this out. I feel your pain. https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/drive-in-movie-theater-nightmare-on-elm-street.44853/#post-242393
  15. BigBriDogGuy

    Apple CarPlay for 2011 LR4 HSE

    I recently bought my 2011 LR4 and it has occasional radio issues. Sometimes there's no sound, but it's always come back after a while. Often, when my wife calls, she can't hear me talking. Not always, but sometimes. That's not necessarily always a bad thing. I've never been able to get the...
  16. BigBriDogGuy

    Cleaning "Jag" (no need to comment)

    It was one of the first truly nice days in Western Washington State and the urge struck me to hand wash and detail my 2011 LR4 HSE Lux (Santorini Black). I'm a first time Land Rover owner. Had it for a couple months. Still learning about the rig and what it can do, what problems it has, and...
  17. BigBriDogGuy

    At Long Last... Modern head unit!

    This one looks pretty slick. It has a large screen for the head unit and a smaller screen for the climate control. https://www.euronavigate.com/products/land-rover-discovery-4-l319-2009-2016-10-4-inch-tesla-style-horizontal-car-android-head-unit Not sure if it works or anything else about...
  18. BigBriDogGuy

    LR4 - Is there an equivalent in ride/driving experience?

    @mm3846 saw a Rivian R1S on I-5 headed South from Bellingham to Seattle. Thought of your post. Nice looking ride. Big. Would never guess it's electric. I did a bit of research on them and they have quite the range - over 300 miles.
  19. BigBriDogGuy

    2012 LR4 Reluctant to lower from off-road suspension mode

    Thanks @djkaosone for the tip. I watched a video that was posted on one of the other threads and it looks like it's pretty simple to recharge your own system. Then the technician goes on to add some warnings and it starts to sound a bit ominous. Like they say, "It's always simple, until it's...
  20. BigBriDogGuy

    2011 LR4 Honeymoon - Day 1

    Went on a road trip for the day from Bellingham, WA to Renton, WA (South Seattle area). It was about 250 miles round trip and almost exclusively freeway. The good news is the LR4 drove just fine. It was solid the entire trip. I was nervous that it might break down along the way. I've only...
  21. BigBriDogGuy

    2012 LR4 Reluctant to lower from off-road suspension mode

    Put 250 miles on the LR4 today (round trip) visiting my dad who just turned 94 and is in an assisted care situation. The rig performed admirably, solid as a rock. It was the first truly warm day of the year, got up to 80 degrees. Learned that the air conditioning wasn't blowing cold air, so...
  22. BigBriDogGuy

    2012 LR4 Reluctant to lower from off-road suspension mode

    That response deserved me than a simple like.
  23. BigBriDogGuy

    Adding Upgrades to My 2012 LR4 -

    I agree on the roof rack. Good looking and functional. My second might be a towing setup. Load capacity is a bottleneck and I figure I could leverage tongue weight to bring more useful stuff. I envision a small, squat, covered utility trailer on a single 3K axle. Pack that full of gear and...
  24. BigBriDogGuy

    2012 LR4 Reluctant to lower from off-road suspension mode

    I've seen glimpses of this before, but this time I was looking right at it when it happened. I have an upward inclining driveway. I parked and walked around the front of the LR4 to enter the house. I heard a mechanical click and brief hiss. The front end lowered quickly, but in a controlled...
  25. BigBriDogGuy

    2012 LR4 Reluctant to lower from off-road suspension mode

    Hi @Longtrail - you and I must be living parallel lives. 2011 LR4 Lux 5.0L V8 non-HD w/ 105,000 miles. I got the same fault code on my first scan w/ the unit you suggested. Mine says it's intermittent and I am not having the same problems you did (yet). I also have an inclined driveway and...

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