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rrscommuter



Member Since: 08 Nov 2013
Location: london
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My new HST - Colour Code or keep Factory?

So after much thought I took the plunge and went for my first RRS - 58 plate Factory HST with super low mileage and LR warranty... very happy! Very Happy

I love the styling of the HST so don't want to mod it too much

LED interior lights (does anyone have a good ebay link, are the 8 or 13 LEDs best?)
Smoked side indicators (again anyone got a good link/supplier for these)
Colour Code handles and mirrors (powerful uk have these parts pre painted)
Maybe some 2009 clear rear lights or smoked?

Big Question - do I colour code the lower bumpers, grill and inner headlights? Has anyone else done this to their HST? I've done some photoshopping below, I think the stealth look is good but still not 100% sure

Also do you think any of these minor mods would affect the warranty?



Post #404491 Sun Dec 01 2013 8:27pm
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JasM



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Scotland 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

I would leave it as it is. Cool 2014 L405 SDV8 RR Autobiography Cool

2012 RRS SDV6 HSE -Orkney Grey with A/B bodykit - Now Gone Sad
2007 RRS TDV6 HSE - Zermatt Silver - Gone

Post #404499 Sun Dec 01 2013 8:41pm
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Paddi



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

Wow. So you did it! Congratulations that looks fantastic. You'll find lots of advice about LEDs if you search the site. I haven't done the LED thing to my RRS interior lights but have recently done my old school Porsche 911 and went for as many smds as possible. It looks GREAT a massive improvement. I'm not a huge fan of modding but do like the colour coded look. My advice would be to choose the paint shop very carefully as it needs to be done to high quality. The rough surface needs to be primed with the correct primer for plastic and then coated with Hi Build and flatted off before gloss paint and then clear coated. A poor job can lead to patches of paint falling off.

Hope you enjoy the new acquisition! 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE

Post #404502 Sun Dec 01 2013 8:46pm
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chris mc



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Scotland 2011 Range Rover Sport TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey

I colour coded mine when I had it, looked better IMHO

Post #404505 Sun Dec 01 2013 9:12pm
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Mitchmx



Member Since: 22 Jul 2012
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I'm in two minds what to do but seeing the edited photo think it's made my mind up... All black Cool

Post #404512 Sun Dec 01 2013 9:16pm
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PEACHY



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Very - very nice Thumbs Up
LED - Thumbs Up
Side repeaters - Thumbs Up
Door handles - if you go with the colour coded black you will then lose the grey from the grill & lower bumpers. Try Hawke ( six - one - two ) they do the full genuine OEM door handles - colour coded - reasonable price.
Lower Bumpers & Grill - agree with Paddi - a quality job is needed Thumbs Up - I would leave as is Very Happy
Decisions - decisions - enjoy - its your RRS Bow down 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White Smile
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Post #404517 Sun Dec 01 2013 9:21pm
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PEACHY



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After a few views the Black does look nice Thumbs Up 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White Smile
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Post #404520 Sun Dec 01 2013 9:25pm
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rrscommuter



Member Since: 08 Nov 2013
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Thanks guys, the little mods will happen soon and the colour coding in bumpers need a bit more thought. Just going to enjoy the ride for now before I get the moding bug! Smile

Post #404529 Sun Dec 01 2013 9:59pm
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rrscommuter



Member Since: 08 Nov 2013
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Thanks guys, the little mods will happen soon and the colour coding in bumpers need a bit more thought. Just going to enjoy the ride for now before I get the moding bug! Smile

Post #404531 Sun Dec 01 2013 10:00pm
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chris mc



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Scotland 2011 Range Rover Sport TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic19501.html

That is my old car thread pics on there of it colour coded to give an idea

Post #404538 Sun Dec 01 2013 10:39pm
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LOCUST



Member Since: 02 Oct 2013
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mines colour coded but was thinking of putting it back to standard

Post #404576 Mon Dec 02 2013 11:28am
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Brianx5



Member Since: 30 Jan 2013
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Scotland 2013 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Firenze Red

I have had my HST for 9 months now and have kept it standard as I like it being identified has an HST. The upgrade lcd and lights are your choice and easily changed.

Post #404579 Mon Dec 02 2013 11:41am
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Kenzi



Member Since: 24 Jun 2013
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Australia 

I say colour code it - Looks much better!!

Post #404631 Mon Dec 02 2013 8:49pm
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rigsby



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Great looking HST, if you want the smoked repeaters I think I have a set in my garage, FOC if you want them Thumbs Up MY16 AUTOBIOGRAPHY Indus silver with some toys

2012 3.0 SDV6 Luxury gone, but a great motor

Post #404641 Mon Dec 02 2013 10:33pm
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rrscommuter



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Thanks Rigsby, just PM'd you

Post #404669 Tue Dec 03 2013 10:24am
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