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Griff90bowler



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I’m really thinking I should of stayed in my SVR after reading this 😥
Post #913335 21st Jul 2021 6:22am
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montpellier



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It's nothing like an SVR , even the 2018 MY SVR . The videos that LR produced had a crackle on stationary rev, no idea how they did that. It has a soft limiter at 4 k and there is no drama at all. On hard acceleration you get some cabin sound but that is the resonator system they all use today (Ferrari, Porsche, Mclaren etc ) as the sound is coming from the front of the car , if that makes sense . There are new Eu noise regs so maybe that is the issue , but there is no switchable system as on SVR. There is a new dynamic mode, but it seems to make zero difference to the exhaust. Maybe they wanted this to be ok off road so the idea of a rowdy V8 off road was not desired. It will need a new exhaust to make this car a G63 competitor. It will not attract any G63 owners sounding so poor. I had really hoped it had the G63 giggle factor and be a LR. Some may like this quiet V8 though, not everyone likes a noisy car. Be interesting in what others say. Most certainly there will aftermarket solutions . I was so excited about this car , and have never felt so deflated about a new car in ages. But that was my expectation levels driving that feeling, the lack of any test car videos made it a tough call. But I would have got a G63 had I known.

Other that that, it is very impressive.
Post #913342 21st Jul 2021 7:04am
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montpellier



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https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12006949

One for sale if someone wants one asap
Post #913347 21st Jul 2021 7:08am
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Griff90bowler



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Has anyone seen any Carpathian editions yet
Post #913350 21st Jul 2021 7:22am
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montpellier



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Yes Griff, on my drive. The matt film on the grey works very well, the contrast is not huge vs the X models in pangea for example, but it looks very cool. Looks different and the photos do not really highlight the impact of the matt against the gloss black. I like it very much, the car looks very good. The blue used on the front calipers is also a very nice finish.
Post #913449 21st Jul 2021 2:55pm
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Griff90bowler



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Would you mind posting some photos
Post #913477 21st Jul 2021 6:21pm
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montpellier



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Photos do not work very well as it tends to darken the overall look. I will try and get the right lighting to show how the gloss contrasts the matt, but so far the images I have done tend to make the matt grey just look dark , so it almost looks black. Will have a go again tomorrow.
Post #913506 21st Jul 2021 9:34pm
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montpellier



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ok try this - failed on uploading put in an album . Hope it helps show the colours .

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=5815
Post #913567 22nd Jul 2021 11:44am
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J77



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Scotland 
 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #913611 22nd Jul 2021 4:11pm
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montpellier



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Griff90bowler wrote:
Would you mind posting some photos

Did the photos give you wha you wanted ?
Post #913679 22nd Jul 2021 11:27pm
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Griff90bowler



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Yes it did thank you it looks really nice my only concern now is my dealer said the details have disappeared off the system it was due to be built on the 17th he’s trying to get hold of the factory but I’m not holding my breath
Post #913688 23rd Jul 2021 6:12am
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Michaels Defender



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 V8 Petrol XS CSW Auto Orkney Grey
I had a call yesterday saying my Carpathian in now in the UK Cool and will be at the dealers early next week, this has taken me by surprise as I was not expecting it until October!!, I now have to sell my current Defender ASAP JE Zulu 110 now sold
Carpathian 110 also sold
Defender 110 camper now in build
Post #913695 23rd Jul 2021 7:02am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Griff90bowler wrote:
I’m really thinking I should of stayed in my SVR after reading this 😥


I don't think you'll be disappointed Shocked Cool Someone will get an aftermarket exhaust right soon.


Click image to enlarge James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #913696 23rd Jul 2021 7:12am
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pjb



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Mine is due 2/8, probably not being too noisy is a bonus for some - my wife will be much happier than me !

Urban are already looking at an exhaust so sure it will not be too long 🤞 before there is a noisier option, although it will not be cheap.

On the plus side you can sell your car for more than you paid for it because demand is outstripping supply so if noise is that big a negative sell it & get a G63 but it’s £50k more - they do sound epic - not sure how they passed all the same noise regs as the LR.

In the meantime enjoy 😊 2020 P300 HSE
Post #913779 23rd Jul 2021 1:39pm
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Digger2000



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Other HT Tonga Green
They need to make an off road inspired SVX V8 because this ain’t it. No roof load and suede cloth interior is just bizarre strategy from JLR for a Defender
Post #914119 26th Jul 2021 3:48pm
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