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Left (driver) front fender flare wheel arch question
Yesterday I got sideswiped by a large auto transport trailer that came through my neighborhood. The driver is also a car restorer and was great about taking care of the damage. Remarkably even though the impact tore off some metal and plastic/wiring pieces from his trailer, the Rover only... -
Safari Gard Hippo Hitch
Sharing this for general interest. The Safari Gard Hippo Hitch caught my eye when I saw it on IG recently (@safarigardLLC). I’m happy with my Rhino Hitch but nice to see other thick-hided beasts getting into the game. Fitment for LR3/LR4 and RRS. Latest pricing I saw was $450 + S&H when you go... -
"Bulb" or "Lamp"? aka Evolution of a thread (humor)
Q: How many Land Rover group members does it take to change a light bulb ? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed. 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently. 7 to caution about the... -
Rear gate retaining cable assembly
Just noticed some looseness in the pin that the lower rear gate cable goes over (see photo). This is on the drivers side. The play in that pin is very minor but noticeable. It's not enough for the pin to expose itself outside of that opening but I don't want it to get worse and cause an issue... -
LR4 rim for your full-sized spare
If you have this style rim and are still driving around with a donut spare, here is your chance to get a matching 5th rim for a full-sized spare. This rim has two blemishes (one a small gouge, one a scrape) that can be easily epoxied and repainted, or used as-is. These blemishes make it perfect... -
Tread depth & differential question
How much tread depth difference between tires is too much for the 2013 LR4 differential? Per my latest post in the Continental TerrainContact A/T thread, I lost one to a sidewall cut this weekend. The others have 11K miles on them, or ~80% tread remaining. No one I've found in the DC area does... -
Rotor wear advice
I'm getting close to needing rear brake service on my 2013. No sensor warning yet but I had the pads measured before a long trip to VT recently and was told they were thin I could safely do the round trip. My rear rotors have an almost imperceptible lip on them but otherwise have plenty of meat... -
How (and why) to disable passive entry
I just saw this posted on Facebook. It discusses "relay theft" of our vehicles, which is explained in the description for the accompanying video. There's a comment that follows the video that includes a document detailing the process for disabling passive entry. I had not seen anything about... -
ID this engine item
While changing the oil today I noticed this capped-off hose loosely tucked under the driver side bump stop for the hood. Is this some kind of bleeder hose for some component tucked away in the engine or is it supposed to be connected to something like the coolant expansion tank? Note: I had my... -
Colored markings on new tires explained
I have a stack of new Continental TerrainContact A/Ts next to my LR4 in the garage. They're being mounted/balanced on Monday. I still have about 10% buyer's remorse that I didn't go with Nokian WRG3s, but have to admit I'm looking forward to the aesthetics of the new beefier Contis. I may be... -
Cyber Monday tire sales
Anyone pulling the trigger on new shoes today? I am very close. SimpleTiredotcom has Nokian WRG3's for $185.37/each today (free shipping) DiscountTireDirectdotcom has Conti Terrain Contact A/T's for $201.95/each (free shipping) but they're also offering a $100 prepaid mastercard rebate and a... -
Land Rover + Red Cross "Streets of Solidarity" spot
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World Land Rover Day 2018 (4.30.18)
Has everyone hugged their Rovers today? A lot of Land Rover accounts on social media are tuning into the LR youtube channel at 2000 BST (3pm NYC time) today. Rumor mill is churning that today's 70th anniversary would make for a good time to unveil the new Defender...we'll see. Mine got a fresh... -
Cargo attic DIY
I'm guessing that relatively few of us use the standard issue LR4 cargo net on a regular basis. Mine stays stashed in a gear kit in the back. Until today. The other day I saw an idea on the Instagram account of @arizona_overland. He used the netting as a "cargo attic" in his 4Runner. I did a... -
Christmas spirit (and lights)
The fam and I are going to visit family in Michigan this weekend and returning home on Christmas Eve. I figured I'd have some fun and string some Christmas lights on the Landy. It turned out even better than I had hoped and I was even able to somewhat follow the shape of our alpine roofline for... -
Possible Thule rack component: Free
Hi all, last Friday I traded in my 2011 LR4 (99K miles) for a 2013 model with just over 30K miles. It's in great shape and just got an A+ rating from my indy mechanic who put it on the lift and looked it over closely for me. It's an HSE in Santorini Black metallic with Almond/Arabica interior. A... -
Dealership props
I really like the indie shop I use for the bulk of the service on my 2011 LR4 HSE. But every now and then it makes sense to use the dealership's service department. Over the past few weeks I have had intermittent electrical symptoms that resulted in the replacement of my battery this past week... -
"Service Required" alert in my display
I bought my MY11 LR4 HSE in March of 2014. It had 30K miles at the time. Since then I have put about 53K add'l miles on it. I would estimate at least 50% of those miles are highway miles. In the last 2 weeks or so, every time I start it, I get a brief alert in the center dash message center... -
Seeking iPhone holder suggestions for 2011 LR4
Anyone have a recommendation for a vent-mounted iPhone holder? It would go on the high vent just to the right of the steering wheel in the 2011 LR4. The side clips should be of sufficient depth to accommodate an iPhone in a case with total front to back depth of about 5/8". I am not interested... -
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Thoughts on new forum layout?
Took me a few minutes to get my bearings (and find my private message inbox) but overall I like the new clean and updated look. My favorite new feature is the ability to "like" posts. I missed that feature from other forums I've been part of. Makes it easier to give props/reputation to so many... -
The Smasher CONCEPT tire
Note emphasis on CONCEPT, but of possible interest to off-road enthusiasts who follow tire tech: http://newatlas.com/kumho-smasher-sealant-tires/44686/ -
Repaired peeling key fob
My 2011 LR4 key fob was peeling on the surface with the logo. I ordered a Remote Smart Key Button Pad Repair Kit (OEM part: LR052882) from The Attic Market Auto for $21.59 delivered. This was about $5 less than what I found on AMZ Prime. This is not a replacement fob and no programming is... -
Lower control arm question
My replacement lower control arms and assorted hardware just arrived and I'm scheduling the install with my indy shop for this week. The advice and experience I heard here made sense to me-- that by the time you pull everything apart, it's just as economical to replace the entire LCA... -
Oil additives?
I'm due for a DIY oil change. My schedule is a bit flexible but averages every 5000-7500 miles and I use Mobil1 and a Mahle filter. 2011 HSE 5.0L with 73K on the odo. Are you folks using any kind of oil additive? BG MOA was recommended by my indy shop and they used it during a comp oil change...
