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oxford-boy Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 148 |
Hi Mike,
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Mon Mar 26 2012 2:23pm |
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Mike_C Member Since: 19 Mar 2012 Location: Bucks Posts: 184 |
Thanks oxford_boy! I know it's a lot of questions, but may as well get them all out there!
Thanks - Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 HSE G4 Challenge vehicle (FOR SALE) - BMW 330Ci M-Sport coupe - Suzuki GSX-R750 K6 'Stealth' - trackdays and high speed tourer |
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Mon Mar 26 2012 2:47pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8961 |
From memory, there was an issue with earlier RRS and large wheels (20 inch and more). There was a redesign on the steering rack to add a damper. Not sure whether there was a recall on this or just a "fit it if the punter complains". I think this was fitted as standard from MY2007 onwards.
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Mon Mar 26 2012 4:52pm |
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Mike_C Member Since: 19 Mar 2012 Location: Bucks Posts: 184 |
OK, thanks for the hints and tips! I'm actively trying to avoid cars with large wheels, as I need 18" or maximum 19" wheels so I can get suitable A/T tyres for Morocco.
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Tue Mar 27 2012 11:25am |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8961 |
The locking rear diff (e-diff) was an option on the RRS. Still is I believe. Not many have it fitted though so far as I know. The G4 had it as standard I think. Not sure if any others have it as standard e.g. S/C. Someone will know though.
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Tue Mar 27 2012 2:36pm |
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oxford-boy Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 148 |
Not sure whether the terrain you will be encountering in Morocco would be this but the snow and ice terrain setting locks the rear diff I believe? I did quite a lot of research into snow chain use (which you may not need) and that was one of the offshoot findings.
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Tue Mar 27 2012 4:21pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8961 |
Snow and ice will lock the centre diff as required by the traction available. It's open until required to be locked. The rear diff is always open unless the optional e-diff is specified for the rear.
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Tue Mar 27 2012 4:57pm |
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Mike_C Member Since: 19 Mar 2012 Location: Bucks Posts: 184 |
Sounds like my chances of finding one with the locking rear 'e-diff' are slim - is there any way of telling if the car has one from inside the car?
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Wed Mar 28 2012 8:21am |
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Ady 555 Site Moderator Member Since: 12 Dec 2010 Location: Good old yorkshire Posts: 8738 |
Both look tidy examples, the silver one will be due a cambelt change anytime soon if it hasn't already been done approx £8-900 from a main dealer, the blue one looks a lot better imo as it is an HSE and for me thats the one i would choose due the the subtle changes its had, the blue one will require the cambelt change next year (7 years old or 105000 miles) |
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Wed Mar 28 2012 9:03am |
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Mike_C Member Since: 19 Mar 2012 Location: Bucks Posts: 184 |
Thanks Ady - that's the sort of invaluable advice I need!
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Wed Mar 28 2012 9:53am |
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oxford-boy Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 148 |
I prefer the Blue too, it has and looks much better.
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Wed Mar 28 2012 10:00am |
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oxford-boy Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 148 |
I prefer the Blue too, it has and looks much better.
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Wed Mar 28 2012 10:01am |
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Mike_C Member Since: 19 Mar 2012 Location: Bucks Posts: 184 |
What aftermarket modifications? Only thing is 2010 rear lights + S/C grilles, and I doubt I would even mention them as they are just LR lights - in fact, I'd happily put the originals back on to be honest! - Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 HSE G4 Challenge vehicle (FOR SALE)
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Wed Mar 28 2012 10:08am |
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oxford-boy Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 148 |
Ok, maybe some of the options came with the vehicle from new, I doubt it in a few of the cases but the addition of a Supercharged grille and vents to a TDV6 changes the vehicles appearance and your insurers will quibble that.
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Wed Mar 28 2012 10:15am |
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