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quantz

Member Since: 05 Mar 2010
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Would you go for these options ?

- Closed loop diesel particle filter (TDV6)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

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Fri Mar 19 2010 7:58pm

RichardM

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Doesn't the 'Closed loop diesel particle filter' option then give you exhaust pipes which point straight out? I'd consider going for it for that reason alone. WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

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Fri Mar 19 2010 8:42pm

quantz

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RichardM wrote:
Doesn't the 'Closed loop diesel particle filter' option then give you exhaust pipes which point straight out? I'd consider going for it for that reason alone.

which point straight out

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Fri Mar 19 2010 8:45pm

RichardM

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quantz wrote:
RichardM wrote:
Doesn't the 'Closed loop diesel particle filter' option then give you exhaust pipes which point straight out? I'd consider going for it for that reason alone.

which point straight out

My exhausts tips are hidden behind the bumper and point down to the floor, but I thought with this option the exhaust tips point straight out of the bumper similar to the supercharged model giving a sportier look. WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

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Fri Mar 19 2010 8:55pm

quantz

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Got it.
Not bad indeed.
And what about the tyre pressure sensor ? I never had a single flat tyre in 7 years with my XJ8. 2010 TDV6 3.0 HSE Santorini Black Tan Full Leather

Fri Mar 19 2010 9:22pm

Gazzer

Member Since: 21 Oct 2005
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quantz wrote:
Got it.
Not bad indeed.
And what about the tyre pressure sensor ? I never had a single flat tyre in 7 years with my XJ8.

I think you've answered your question yourself. I don't know how good these things are now. I heard that on very cold days when the pressure drops you can get nuisance wanings. Just another thing to go wrong. Don't bother gets my vote.

I was dissappointed to find my Sport didn't have the straight pipes as on the demo I drove. But the DPF needs long runs to keep it clean, so if you do mainly short hops it would be better not to have it. 2010MY Land Rover Freelander 2 HSE
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Sat Mar 20 2010 3:00pm

quantz

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That's what I call a sound advice. 2010 TDV6 3.0 HSE Santorini Black Tan Full Leather

Sat Mar 20 2010 3:05pm

RichardM

Member Since: 24 Sep 2009
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I've had two BMW's that had tyre pressure monitors and in 4 years they only ever signalled a flat tyre once, and sure enough I had a slow puncture. It was good to get plenty of notice before the tyre got too low without me noticing. WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

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Sat Mar 20 2010 6:49pm

Bob.

Member Since: 02 Feb 2009
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I don't have tyre pressure monitoring and would have voted against it but I had a front down at 12 psi last year (should be 30psi). It wasn't visible as a bulging sidewall and the car didn't pull to one side.

With low profile tyres it just doesn't show up, so my vote now would be that TPM is a good idea.

Sat Mar 20 2010 9:28pm

Jonathan

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I would vote for tyre pressure monitoring. On my previous BMW it came in useful many times and also acts as a warning of other issues. I had a very slightly buckled wheel - the TPMS suggested I had a flat but in fact it was the buckled wheel causing the warining (it was at excessive speeds...but not over 70 Mr Plod), so taking it to the dealership they identified the problem, sorted it and everyone was happy.

I have recently been running my car and had the near side rear with a slow puncture - I had no idea, Had I had the option of the TPMS I would have definitely gone for it. Tyre has lost probably 10k miles.

Regarding the exhaust - if the better exhaust acually shows and looks like an exhaust rather than some sort of soil pipe on a caravan then I would go for that option everytime.

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Sat Mar 20 2010 9:47pm

quantz

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That's in fact an option I forgot. I hope the dealer can still add it to the order. 2010 TDV6 3.0 HSE Santorini Black Tan Full Leather

Sat Mar 20 2010 11:00pm

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