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  1. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    What country mm3846? I'm on the west coast of the USA. Hard to believe that a country started by a bunch of rebels with a flag that stated "Don't Tread On Me" and a State with the moto "Live Free Or Die" would be reduced to tolerating the prohibition of single-use grocery bags and straws.
  2. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Hey avslash, interesting observations. This could be my last vehicle, and I'd be okay with that. It has everything that I need or want (or potentially so). I could see myself in a Sequoia or a 4Runner or Land Cruiser, but I kind of like the quirky quality of it being a Land Rover (something...
  3. BigBriDogGuy

    Replacement engine

    The engine on my 2011 LR4 with 100,000 miles may be just fine, but it is nice to know I have options. I'm taking it in to have its first oil change with a local certified mechanic. He is going to give it the once over in the process. I bought it locally and he was the one servicing it prior...
  4. BigBriDogGuy

    Drive-in Movie Theater (Nightmare on Elm Street)

    Yeah, the dog is definitely a healthy scratch next time around. The radio isn't a bad idea either. They actually rent them out at the drive-in as well and my wife suggested it for next time. Seems like a shame not to be able to use the surround sound in the truck (pretty nice stereo) but I'd...
  5. BigBriDogGuy

    5.0 supercharged into an LR4?

    800 HP does sound like fun! I don't need that much. In fact, I don't need anymore than the stock LR4 v8 engine provides. My thing is I'm thinking I'm into this rig for the long haul and, at some point, that probably means an engine rebuild or swap. Right now, I'm at just a tick north of...
  6. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    In a former life, I did sales for a custom boat trailer manufacturer. Often times, customers would call in with a complaint about the trailer years after purchase and the boss would say, "Well, that is a 'consumable' item." (Sometimes it was and sometimes... ) The point being that people...
  7. BigBriDogGuy

    Drive-in Movie Theater (Nightmare on Elm Street)

    Thanks ftiller and f1racer328! Those are handy tips. Like I said, it was a trial run. Next time, I'll use those suggestions. Thanks again, Brian
  8. BigBriDogGuy

    Drive-in Movie Theater (Nightmare on Elm Street)

    I had this fantasy. As with most fantasies, it turned into a nightmare. It involved taking my "new to me" 2011 LR4 to the drive-in and treating the family (wife, girls, and dog) to a fun-filled night of viewing outdoor movies snuggled up with blankets and pillows in the back of the vehicle...
  9. BigBriDogGuy

    Rear view or Rearview Mirror Soft Buttons

    Thanks f1racer328. Yep, spot on. Thanks again.
  10. BigBriDogGuy

    Rear view or Rearview Mirror Soft Buttons

    2011 LR4. Noticed there are three soft buttons on the lower left side of the rearview mirror. Looked in the owner's manual and all they talk about are the side mirrors. Tried pushing the buttons and a little LED light came on next to the button as I was holding it down. Went off as soon as I...
  11. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Hi LR4Slavo, I hear ya man. My neighbor who is a private pilot and loves his cars (really good guy) commented about the LR4 and asked how I was liking it. I said, "It's like dating a beautiful young woman that you know isn't entirely reliable." He smiled and genuinely laughed. Any guy that's...
  12. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Yeah, you got hosed. I understand "as is" but it sounds like the dealership straight up lied about the work that had been done. I'm in Washington State and there is a bit of legal protection from those extreme types of predatory practices (at least with the dealerships). Not sure they work...
  13. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    M32H32IS, I was curious about your vehicle and went back to look at your early posts. That's a beautiful color of blue on your rig, by the way. Was it the rebuilt engine that needed to be replaced or was the rebuilt engine the replacement? I can see why you would be furious if you needed to...
  14. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Sorry to hear that M32H32IS. Let's talk in 6 months after I've lived with it for a while. But the Land Cruiser is nearly 3x what I paid for my LR4.
  15. BigBriDogGuy

    5.0 supercharged into an LR4?

    Tapps33, I like the concept. When I was shopping for vehicles, there were two Land Rover products being sold by private owners locally that I test drove. The first was a 2012 SC Range Rover. The second was a 2011 LR4, that I bought. The Range Rover had a lot of go. The LR4 had a smooth ride...
  16. BigBriDogGuy

    Windshield wind noise.

    Thanks for the tip ktm525. The problem is I like the way it looks too much. Maybe I should duct tape the whole thing! :)
  17. BigBriDogGuy

    Windshield wind noise.

    Yeah Al Pizzica, that's where I am coming down on it. New clips couldn't hurt, but I'm thinking about sourcing some sort of durable (yet moldable) rubber strip to insert along that gap to see if that works. We are talking about high wind speeds along that top edge, so it would have to be...
  18. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    I recently bought a 2011 LR4 with 102,000 miles. I've appreciated other vehicles I've owned, but this one I love. The LR4 is a replacement for a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder with 123,000 miles that got totaled in a rear-end accident. (I was the one rear-ended.) I liked that vehicle too, but the...
  19. BigBriDogGuy

    Windshield wind noise.

    Thanks Rberkel. I don't know the source of the windshield. The vehicle is new to me and I don't know the specific history. I ordered a Carfax report and there were no accidents. It does have the heating wires running through the windshield. To me, that says it's original glass or secondary...
  20. BigBriDogGuy

    Windshield wind noise.

    I have a noise and vibration at high speeds on my 2011 LR4, but I am wondering if it might be something that is going on with my windshield rather than the pillar clips. It's kind of hard to see but the top of the passenger's side of the windshield has a bit of a gap while the driver's side is...
  21. BigBriDogGuy

    Best rack for LR4 without factory rails

    Thanks elmo36636. I'm seriously considering the low profile myself. The best price I can find is on British Atlantic, but oddly it's more expensive than the full-height version. I was hoping the low profile might reduce wind resistance and drag. I hear you about the sunroof. Right now, it's...
  22. BigBriDogGuy

    Best rack for LR4 without factory rails

    Thanks Jimmy Brooks. Cool rig. Looks exactly like mine (minus the Front Runner roof rack). I appreciate the versatility. Seems like even those that don't like the look or the sound are still overcome with the amazing features this rack offers. I have been looking at the Voyager low...
  23. BigBriDogGuy

    Best rack for LR4 without factory rails

    Thanks djkaosone for your thoughtful reply on this topic. I appreciate the functionality over aesthetics argument as well. I assume the acronym FRO stands for FrontRunner. That seems to be the clear popular choice. It appears highly customizable and offers a ton of optional add-on features...
  24. BigBriDogGuy

    2011 LR4 Honeymoon - Day 1

    Super cool alldazed. Sounds like a good first project. I don't even have anything to tow yet, but have my eye on a few "toys". Would like to take the family out camping (pop-up or smallish camping trailer), maybe haul a medium-sized power boat down to the water. I'll let you know how it...
  25. BigBriDogGuy

    Best rack for LR4 without factory rails

    First of all, thanks for this thread, lots of good info. I'm seriously considering a roof rack (and potentially a ladder). I have a mix of considerations, - some practical, some aesthetic. I have a 2011 LR4 (black) and I like the way it looks stock, but I have a wife, two girls (8 and 10) and...

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