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 Driving modes |
XplusYplusZ
 16th Dec 2024 8:48am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 10 · Views: 711 · Subject: Driving modes |
| At the LR Experience, the instructor told me he uses GGS on the road for heavy rain/leaves/cold conditions. |
| Throttle/shifting issues at low speed (Defender 90 '25) |
XplusYplusZ
11th Dec 2024 12:48pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 8 · Views: 852 · Subject: Throttle/shifting issues at low speed (Defender 90 '25) |
| My D250 110 has had the same behaviour from new. The LR Assist mechanic told me it's a software thing. I have found that I can mitigate/work around it by being more careful when slowing then accelerat ... |
| securing roof loads from theft |
XplusYplusZ
3rd Dec 2024 12:38pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 6 · Views: 1183 · Subject: securing roof loads from theft |
| I use this cable lock which fits through my peli-case padlock holes. I slip it through the padlock hole and underneath the roof bars. It's more of a visual deterrent against opportunists than true sec ... |
| Seat Heating / Eco Mode |
XplusYplusZ
3rd Dec 2024 10:55am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 487 · Subject: Seat Heating / Eco Mode |
I have definitely found ECO mode works - delivering several MPG better in stop-start London traffic
My gripe is how an update has made the user experience worse.
It doesn't turn off the air cond ... |
| Seat Heating / Eco Mode |
XplusYplusZ
29th Nov 2024 11:37am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 487 · Subject: Seat Heating / Eco Mode |
I still find it funny that these two topics are part of a defender discussion.. BUT..
- A few updates ago, ECO driving mode used to turn off the seat heating if it were on. And you couldn't turn Se ... |
| Car Key on iPhone, is it possible on Defender? |
XplusYplusZ
18th Nov 2024 8:55am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 15 · Views: 1710 · Subject: Car Key on iPhone, is it possible on Defender? |
| I guess it makes sense that this is region specific - there's a huge business in shipping stolen vehicles to Russia and Africa here in Europe (Certainly UK). I guess it's not as economical to steal an ... |
| Sleeping in the back vs roof tent |
XplusYplusZ
11th Nov 2024 11:09am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1288 · Subject: Sleeping in the back vs roof tent |
Looking at the dims between the two version of the Exped, I think the AUTO versions probably would fit (snuggly).
Mine is the 'MEDIUM' size = 103cm wide and perfectly fits the width by the rear tai ... |
| Car Key on iPhone, is it possible on Defender? |
XplusYplusZ
11th Nov 2024 10:33am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 15 · Views: 1710 · Subject: Car Key on iPhone, is it possible on Defender? |
The Landrover "InControl" App used to allow you to unlock the vehicle remotely from your phone - but not start the car.
With recent security enhancements, this is no longer possible - the ... |
| Adjustable headlights for European travel (from UK) |
XplusYplusZ
11th Nov 2024 10:27am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1084 · Subject: Adjustable headlights for European travel (from UK) |
I looked into this for a summer trip from the UK to France.
Summary:
LED / LED Premium - Both have a level beam pattern, without the light kicking up to illuminate the sides of the road/hedges etc ... |
| Sleeping in the back vs roof tent |
XplusYplusZ
10th Nov 2024 8:08am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1288 · Subject: Sleeping in the back vs roof tent |
| I used the mega mat duo 10. Not the new car focused one. The 10 has gaps and might be a touch narrow for 2 normal sized people.. |
| Service conundrum - why is oil change due now??? |
XplusYplusZ
4th Nov 2024 4:21pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 17 · Views: 1781 · Subject: Service conundrum - why is oil change due now??? |
| I guess the DPF dillution is a known issue which would trigger an oil change alert, but it's not guaranteed to be this issue. You might have a faulty dilution sensor, a hole in the sump, or the oil se ... |
| Sleeping in the back vs roof tent |
XplusYplusZ
4th Nov 2024 2:36pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1288 · Subject: Sleeping in the back vs roof tent |
I've slept in the back of my 110 a few times - the most useful bits and pieces I've learnt here:
Mattress: Exped Megamat 10 duo, fits nicely and is supremely comfortable and insulated. Exped also d ... |
| Changing mind over 110 to 90 |
XplusYplusZ
4th Nov 2024 1:12pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 29 · Views: 2239 · Subject: Changing mind over 110 to 90 |
| If you're doing longer journeys with the family and luggage, there's almost no better car on the road than a 3.0 diesel 110. Bragging rights of the v8 are sorely diminished by the 90's very very compr ... |
| lnsurance, still going up |
XplusYplusZ
28th Oct 2024 5:30pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 30 · Views: 2865 · Subject: lnsurance, still going up |
That's with my two daughters on it. 19 and 24. Also the mileage increases it - 20,000 pa as does limited business use and it lives on a road.
Congrats on the saving! Do you know why it decreased by a ... |
| Cross shopping Defender vs BMW M3T |
XplusYplusZ
28th Oct 2024 5:27pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 26 · Views: 1895 · Subject: Cross shopping Defender vs BMW M3T |
've had my Defender 110 for a couple of years now and after a fairly painful insurance hike this renewal I got the itch to consider switching. I went and kicked some tires of the usual suspects:
SUVs ... |
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