Hahahahahahaha turned into quite a argumentative thread again.

As for Scotty, glad you like your Cam Tech fiddled FFRR mate. Doesn't matter how fast/powerful it really is, just that you having a great car in it and enjoy it for what it is a brilliant version of the 3.6 TDV8.

Hitting the brakes right in front of someone tailgating, although I would love to do it sometimes, I don't because I don't want to risk hurting someone badly. I literally look down on them but don't think it is right to put them at even more risk, it is just not worth it to risk hurting them or others around. People like that always get their comupance/karma at some point, I always hope that it is only metal and plastic and not flesh and bone when it happens.

I usually speed up a bit quickish and then move over (both if possible) so they can rush to their super important meeting/appointment and hope they don't hurt anyone doing it. I feel sorry for them that their life is being driven by time. To be fair, it could be someone on their way to a sick family member (kid) or something genuinely serious to them. Not that that makes it right but not all bumperklevers (weirdly enough translates into bumperstickers ) are a-holes. That it is stupid of them to take such risks but hey people do and not a lot of things you can do about it (safely). If you are serious about it, why not install a rear facing dashcam and post them on the internet, no danger to anyone and if it reaches them, they might think again.

I enjoyed my little trip in Germany where I could open the FFRR a bit more than in the rest of Europe and I LOVED it, chasing a few Porsches (for a bit until they really hit the loudpedal of course). It is just nice to have that much power on tap and it helps getting past slower cars a lot quicker. Do you need it ?? No way but it is lovely to have. If I really want to go fast then I just get the B-King out and twist the throttle a bit quickly no four wheeler (other than a few very expensive super/hypercars) comes close to that thrill EVER (IMHO). Plus the fun of sliding through a curve in a way no four wheeler can ever do.

I love my FFRR even though it can never compete with the super hot SUVs like Audi/Porsche and the likes. Those cars may be a bit faster on twisties etc. but they fall flat when going off road, feel a bit cramped to be in etc. etc. If I want a road racer I'd be looking at a GT-R (I can't afford a Murcielago Spider I'm afraid but an older GT-R may be possible in the near future ).

There are not that many really unique cars in the world but the FFRR is most definitely a very unique car that none of the others can really come close to, ever. That, to me, is the true brilliance of the FFRR, whether it has the "small" diesels or the slightly bonkers 4.4/5.0 engines.

Lets face it, Audi only had one truly unique car the Quattro (that did set the stage for 4wd in "normal" cars by the way), everything else they build as nice but never truly staggering, not the R8 not the bonkers RS models, just the Quattro. While JLR has quite a range of truly unique cars in their line up (now and in the past). The only good thing about Audi is Lamborghini IMHO now that are truly unique/special cars (most of them). MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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Trommel wrote:

Assuming this a remapped 3.6 TDV8, there is no way it's quicker or faster than an SQ5.

TDV8 Range Rovers are not quick cars by any stretch of the imagination - L322 4.4 TDV8 performance is roughly on a level with very mundane rep fodder like a 520d.

TDV8 Range Rovers are not quick cars by any stretch of the imagination - L322 4.4 TDV8 performance is roughly on a level with very mundane rep fodder like a 520d.

what utter boll0x!! _____________________________________________________
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Robert wrote:

OMG what a thread....I thought Range Rover drivers were grown ups. Proving that yours is bigger is for 16 year old and low brainers. Braking because an idiot is on your bumper makes you imho an even bigger idiot. Don't you guys have any dignity or education? Trackdays enough everywhere to get rid of your testoron. Come on this is not worthy for this forum, or I am out of date and should stop wondering....

Pffff

Agreed. Just read this from start to finish and a bit narked that it has cost me 7 minutes of my life that I won't get back.

What an utterly pointless and thoroughly unpleasant thread........ 2006 4.2 SC
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Whilst I agree that there is some silly, dangerous and irresponsible stuff on this thread, I think you need to take a "chill pill" and reflect on some of the truly "unpleasant" and bad things in the world

but by the same token dont reach the pipe and slippers and tweed jackets brigade yet  _____________________________________________________
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Scottyav wrote:

TDV8 Range Rovers are not quick cars by any stretch of the imagination - L322 4.4 TDV8 performance is roughly on a level with very mundane rep fodder like a 520d.

what utter boll0x!!

FACTS:

2009 Range Rover 3.6 TDV8

0-60 8.6
Top Speed 124

2009 BMW 520d

0-60 8.3
Top Speed 139

2009 BMW 525d

0-60 7.5
Top Speed 147

2009 BMW 530d

0-60 6.3
Top Speed 155mph

2009 Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro S

0-60 6.3
Top Speed 139mph

On standard extras and a two foot launch can take two secs comfortably off 0-60 and on autobahn the speedo stops at 150 but car doesn't  _____________________________________________________
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars wrote:

FACTS:

2009 Range Rover 3.6 TDV8

0-60 8.6
Top Speed 124

2009 BMW 520d

0-60 8.3
Top Speed 139

2009 BMW 525d

0-60 7.5
Top Speed 147

2009 BMW 530d

0-60 6.3
Top Speed 155mph

2009 Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro S

0-60 6.3
Top Speed 139mph

As i stated on another post earlier... This forum is rapidly spoiling

Such a shame

Arguing performance figures on a Range Rover forum like a bunch of boy racers - whatever next.  Geoff

This post is actually worse than one of your previous posts when I commented about you illegal numberplate and you said that it didn't matter as your MRS was in the traffic Police and you would get off with it......I suppose if you get caught racing another car in you 1500BHP Camtech Special she would get you off with that as well

Now you claim your 3.6TDV8 absolutely thrashed an SQ5.......... what utter  Stolen / Gone: 2006MY Supercharged LPG Autobiography - Zambezi Silver with Sand/Jet/Jet Oxford Leather.....

i've had enough of this thread so its locked now.... ... - .- -.




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