Advertise on fullfatrr.com »

Home > Range Rover P38 > Bordeaux
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 6 of 8 <12345678>
Print this entire topic · 
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

Aircon compressor replaced and system regassed, now all working well. I’ve done 500 miles in the last couple of days, very happily apart from the 18mpg...

Post #592622 28th Apr 2021 8:53pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
John61



Member Since: 20 Jul 2018
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 141

United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Buckingham Blue

I really like this variant, particularly all the colour coding, it would be nice to see some interior photos some time. Holland and Holland Range Rover By Overfinch

Post #592729 29th Apr 2021 10:00pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

There we go. Clean before leather feed 👍

Click image to enlarge


Click image to enlarge

Post #592730 29th Apr 2021 10:08pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
John61



Member Since: 20 Jul 2018
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 141

United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Buckingham Blue

Lovely Thumbs Up Holland and Holland Range Rover By Overfinch

Post #592836 30th Apr 2021 10:33pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

In next week for a set of replacement air sus bags. It has taken a while to source the Dunlop bags. Looking forward to no longer having a saggy bottom. Next job is the headlining. Then an underseal. I’m planning to take her on the annual ski trip instead of the D5 😬

Post #604302 20th Aug 2021 8:20pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

New sus airbags are done but the sinking feeling has got worse. I suspect in doing the work the pipes have been moved. Worst case is the air reservoir is in need of replacement - they are quite exposed I guess. Back to the garage.....

Yesterday she went to Nationwide Trim in Redditch for a new headlining. Trevor and the guys there did a great job, really pleased.

Post #607695 29th Sep 2021 1:34pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

MOT passed, minor advisory re slight ball joint play.

Post #613413 22nd Nov 2021 2:13pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

In to 4x4 Development today for a full service (incl gearbox) and a few little jobs to sort:

1. Glovebox ram not connected, drives Mrs H mad
2. Ashtray spring missing so not opening the little silver lid, which rattles like mad
3. Wiper banging into the pillar when travelling at 70mph, enough to drive you mad
4. Roof bars fitted so we can fit the roof box for ski trip, I think I must be mad.

Yes in theory I could have fiddled and done all of those, but flat out with work / hedge planting / kids sport etc.

It was all going well, all jobs done and just waiting for new (non aero) wipers, when disaster struck. Dave called me to ask if I had a spare key, which I duly popped over, but the ignition barrel was stuck and the steering lock on, the RR on the ramp.... The method of removing the ignition barrel relies on being able to turn it and apply a special tool, so at the moment it is stuck. No doubt Dave will crack it soon enough. I'm just glad it went now and there not in a few weeks time in the Alps.

Post #620600 19th Jan 2022 6:21pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

Deep joy, a new ignition set required…barrel, drivers side lock, glove box lock and two key blades….LR can’t help at all so an eBay purchase has been made. Fingers crossed 🤞

Post #621301 25th Jan 2022 7:39am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
supershuttle



Member Since: 20 Mar 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3628

England 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Luxor

I'm not technical at all so can't offer any help BUT I would just like to say what a lovely car and IMHO well worth the effort you are putting in. Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Geoff

Post #621304 25th Jan 2022 8:04am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

Thanks Geoff, much appreciated. I enjoy trying to keep her in decent condition by keeping on top of the little things. There will inevitably be something about to go wrong on a 21 year old LR, but hopefully nothing major!

Post #621307 25th Jan 2022 8:39am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

Roof bars fitted. I was lucky enough to pick up these original items for not a lot:

Click image to enlarge


She is in desperate need of a clean, but I’ve got a couple of days shooting ahead so it can wait.

Post #621472 26th Jan 2022 5:49pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

Replacement ignition barrel / door lock / glove lock box now fitted. Key blades swapped and all working well. Phew. Roof bars are now off as I couldn't get the roof box fittings on. Still needs a good clean inside and out but getting there.

Post #622966 8th Feb 2022 2:12pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Huttopia



Member Since: 26 Jun 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 185

United Kingdom 

Trip to the Alps completed. The chalet was great:


The door to door trip was 1662 miles:

The mpg was 16.4. I drove at a steady 70-75.

We did the drive out overnight in one hit from Calais but stopped at Troyes on the way back. Traffic was pretty poor on the way back, I’d forgotten about the standard Saturday changeover bottleneck.
I used a cheap and cheerful Bluetooth cassette to listen to music and R4 via the standard stereo. It worked ok but I’d like to get a hidden Bluetooth adapter fitted.

Fuel costs were about £700. I’d definitely take the RR again simply because it is nice place to be on a long journey.

Post #624416 22nd Feb 2022 2:20pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Dolphinboy



Member Since: 07 Dec 2009
Location: Bristol
Posts: 3035

United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Atacama Sand

Nice trip. Where did you go to?

I went to St Anton in my 2002 TD6. 4 up, never missed a beat. So relaxed I ski the day we arrived!

Click image to enlarge


Post #624426 22nd Feb 2022 4:23pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 6 of 8 <12345678>
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
fullfatrr.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site