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 Gearbox Issues on 23MY V8 110 Carpathian |
TheEscapist
 5th Nov 2024 11:37pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 2 · Views: 934 · Subject: Gearbox Issues on 23MY V8 110 Carpathian |
Dear all
I’m wondering whether this is worth worrying about amd whether anyone else has had the same issue.
My 110 V8 has 27k miles on it and I only bought it 1,000 miles ago. For sure it di ... |
| Sleeping in the back vs roof tent |
TheEscapist
1st Nov 2024 11:15pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 11 · Views: 2518 · Subject: Sleeping in the back vs roof tent |
Hello all
I spent a long time researching rooftemts only to come to the conclusion they weren’t for me.
I get the post of them but for me the added weight, bulk and loss of handling, difficult ... |
| Warped brake discs |
TheEscapist
1st Nov 2024 10:56pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 23 · Views: 4790 · Subject: Warped brake discs |
I have a 23MY V8 defender 110.
I’ve had several JLR products and I’d say it’s common when an owner brakes too hard.
I know it’s not always possible to brake gently, but basically JLR d ... |
| Best UK based Mofifications Company |
TheEscapist
31st Oct 2024 10:11pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 858 · Subject: Best UK based Mofifications Company |
Go the full Urban kit already.
Looking at other stuff - electrical, interior, etc that an urban don’t do.
So far see Hunters Prestige and JJW (defender retro fit) in Nottingham.
Wounding if ... |
| Best UK based Mofifications Company |
TheEscapist
31st Oct 2024 4:02pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 858 · Subject: Best UK based Mofifications Company |
Hello all
Who would you recommend in the UK for all sorts of L663 mods?
Supply and fitting. Widest selection, good service, reasonable price.
Thanks
Paul |
| Removing and storing Expedition Rack |
TheEscapist
30th Oct 2024 10:27pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 856 · Subject: Removing and storing Expedition Rack |
Hello all
So I’m having roof rails and the expedition rack fitted to my L663 110 and then a roof top tent, probably the IKamper DLX full size.
I’m just doing a reality check though before I ... |
| Expedition Rack and Rear Roof Aerial |
TheEscapist
30th Oct 2024 2:02pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 8 · Views: 1566 · Subject: Expedition Rack and Rear Roof Aerial |
Hello all
Putting roof rails and expedition rack on my 110.
The rack has a cut out at the rear which is I assume to allow the rear roof aerial to still work well.
I’m putting a roof tent o ... |
| Tentbox Roof Tent |
TheEscapist
28th Oct 2024 11:43pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2816 · Subject: Tentbox Roof Tent |
| Where did yo7 get the side fuel can and bracket that goes under the ladder? |
| Tentbox Roof Tent |
TheEscapist
26th Oct 2024 10:32pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2816 · Subject: Tentbox Roof Tent |
No  Sherlock, lol
Sorr6 if my post sounded dumb but 8 was looking for a more useful reply.
Tentbox say use their bracket below the cross bars so if not, how exactly are you fixing it?
The ... |
| Wind noise and how to avoid it with light pods and roof rack |
TheEscapist
26th Oct 2024 9:58pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2440 · Subject: Wind noise and how to avoid it with light pods and roof rack |
I have an L663 110 kitted out woth lots of Urban mods including the light pods.
I’m looking to add off grid camping items such as rails, roof rack and roof tent plis ladder and side box.
Does ... |
| Tentbox Roof Tent |
TheEscapist
26th Oct 2024 9:52pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2816 · Subject: Tentbox Roof Tent |
| How do you bolt it exactly to the roof rack? |
| Tentbox Roof Tent |
TheEscapist
26th Oct 2024 3:31pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2816 · Subject: Tentbox Roof Tent |
Incase you don’t have the rack yet do yourself a favour and get something like Front runner. So much easier than the Land rover one.
Is front runner in black? |
| Tentbox Roof Tent |
TheEscapist
26th Oct 2024 3:28pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2816 · Subject: Tentbox Roof Tent |
Thanks for the suggestion. I’m in France for a few weeks anyway so looking for a good roof rack product that can be delivered to me here in France.
Please send a link for the front runner product ... |
| Tentbox Roof Tent |
TheEscapist
26th Oct 2024 1:31pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2816 · Subject: Tentbox Roof Tent |
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| Tentbox Roof Tent |
TheEscapist
26th Oct 2024 1:30pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2816 · Subject: Tentbox Roof Tent |
Hello all
I recently bought a 110 and I’m getting it ready for some off grid camping etc.
First step - roof rails. Seems there are only the OEM black rails so I’ll for these.
Roof rack - ... |
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