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Scotland 2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Corris Grey

MT/Rs are quite a bit noisier than Duratracs, though I have heard that Duratracs can get noisier with wear. Duratracs are better on ice and hard snow, wet roads and on braking distances. MT/Rs have harder sidewalls and harder compound, so better for rocky ground and running deflated. MT/Rs are a bit better off road, the Duratracs can twitch at the back when transiting on to soft ground, but that is perhaps a RR trait, I have not driven a Discovery with either. I find the Duratrac a much better all round tyre. Only Range Rovers since 1988

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United Kingdom 2019 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Remember that scene from Alan Partridge where he rings Susan on reception and says;

"I was a bit bored, so I dismantled my Corby trouser press, will that appear on my bill?"

Well. I was a bit like that yesterday.

I took the headlights off so that I could try to de-tango them and end up with a more modern clear light look. The problem is these are sealed units and you need to stick the, in the oven or use a heat gun and have a big cup of bravery beforehand.

Once they split apart (reminded me of the gooey egg opening scene from Alien) you just know it's too late to go back. Luckily I'm awesome and it all went very well!










The end result looks like this. Once the chromed Amber bulbs arrive I can refit it all.


 Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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United Kingdom 2019 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Finally, the chromed amber repeater bulbs arrived so I quickly installed them in the headlamps and refitted the outer brackets and put it all back in the car, about 15 minutes work overall.

Looks so much nicer. If you are thinking about this mod, just do it, there's not much to go wrong if at all.


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And now the After: Cool



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 Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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looks 'cleaner' Adam, nice Thumbs Up ... - .- -.




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England 2014 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Looks tops that, almost makes me want a Disco.... Thumbs Up Whistle Pete

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England 2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

D4 wheels next Adam?

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New Zealand 2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Galway Green

Very nicely done, the lights look really nice and it gives the car a nice clean look.

Now you have to do the same to the FFRR I guess Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

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United Kingdom 2019 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Cam-Tech-Craig wrote:
D4 wheels next Adam?


Not quite Craig. I have a lovely set of RR L322 19" alloys that I've had refurbed in anthracite metallic.

Hey were actually bought by Mick many moons ago on his SC and I bought them from NKSC after 3 years in his warehouse. They look amazing now


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They will be paired with these tyres.


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 Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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The tyres arrived form Oponeo (originally came out of Hamburg) and they fit easily in the capacious boot of the Discovery - You can't do this with a Range Rover.




They are being built up today so I should have them back by tonight to fit over the bank holiday weekend. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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Got the wheels back and couldn't wait to fit them. Put the spacers on that are needed for these RR alloys but WOW, they look SO good in the flesh. I don't think these photos out across how great they look. So chuffed.









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 Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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England 2014 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Very nice, I can see why your pleased, just the right colour... and those tyres look great as well.... Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
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England 2011 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Santorini Black

Very nice - my ideal stable mate to the 5.0SC "On first name terms with my local Dealer......now."

'61 Plate 5.0SC Autobiography - in Black ——— Gone
'53 plate 4.4V8 Vogue Bonatti Grey inside and out. ----- Gone

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England 2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Hows the volume with them fitted Adam?

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Barely any difference Craig. Wind noise is more I reckon. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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