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Help with Rear Seat DVD
Ben, do you see the receiver @umbertob mentioned on the ceiling behind the seat? If you have those, then yes, once the kids are setup in the back, just play whatever you want over the speakers. -
Does the LR4 Require 2 Keys???
Ebay keys should work fine. The issue is that for most people who buy them, they don't realize it requires an expensive trip to the dealer since they are the only ones that can match them to your car. Since you are getting the BCM programmed anyway, it's a non issue. I'd just pick up a cheap... -
Buying help needed!!!
That's be cool. Would love to see how that's done. I figured it'd be easy to do a poor job, but difficult to do one that doesn't have air bubbles and marks in it. When I asked about it they told me a cheap method and the normal method. The traditional method was expensive because it used a... -
Corolla, NC beach off roading
(1) So, I just heard that they are indeed talking about adding a $100 permit for driving on the beaches up there. I think it's going for vote now and I'm not sure of the status. The story I heard is $100 no matter if it's 1 day or 1 year. That stinks for me. I usually get up on that beach 2-3... -
Buying help needed!!!
Congrats on the purchase! You'll have a lot of fun with that. Would love to see some pics out of the dealer studio to get a sense of how that looks. I was thinking of getting my arches wrapped also, as they are the most prone to scratches. I was going to just to them in clear or a matte... -
Buying help needed!!!
You are correct, it is not critical for most drivers. I coudln't find one in a color I wanted with HD, so I opted out. Really didn't have a choice as there just are not that many out there. My point on an extended warranty is to put that into your budget, not get them to pay for it. So, add... -
Buying help needed!!!
Go with the 2013. Negotiate/budget in an extended warranty and you'll be fine. (obviously, check CarFax to see if there is any maintenance history of note) That 2013 is a pretty sweet deal. I paid around $40K for the same setup/mileage but without the HD. It's actually too good to be true... -
Is it still ugly?
Nice pics. I think the D5 looks nice from that angle.- toddjb122
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Towing with 2017 Discovery
So, I have a hitch. I was planning on putting the accessory plug on myself (they sell easy to install kits) Would you recommend getting this turned on so the car knows I have a tow package? I very rarely tow, but like having the capability when needed. I'm asking because I was looking into...- toddjb122
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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My Big Fat Costco fail
Yup, agreed @Jomcool. The only time anyone every refused to work on my car was in 2005, when I had a 2005. Brand new design and the shop didn't yet have any of the settings in the computer to do an alignment or something. I think that's a good policy... if a place doesn't think they can work... -
My Big Fat Costco fail
Like I said, I think if I'm unlucky enough to get a flat tire, I'll put it in off-road height. There's no lock for that, though. However, as far as putting it on a lift, I'm 100% sure no mechanic has ever done that in the last 13 years I've owned one of these. Well, 95%... I don't know what... -
My Big Fat Costco fail
Can anyone confirm if you really need to lock the suspension in low or high before a lift? I have NEVER seen a mechanic do this to my LR3 or LR4. As stated above, I heard it was a Discovery issue and I have heard that it's no longer required. What I suspect is that if you are jacking it to... -
Headlight Burns Out
It sounds like the Sylvania bulbs last about 4-6 months. You got a lemon the first time and one of them only lasted 2 months. Now you ping pong back and forth. Each bulb is still lasting the 4-6 months, but you have to due the job at double the interval. So, the question is - look at the... -
New to me Discovery First Edition
Sweet. Thanks @adorsett ! After looking at that video, yes, that is where I saw it once before. I guess I got confused as it was about the same time I was doing sample builds of my dream LR5. :laugh:- toddjb122
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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New to me Discovery First Edition
Yes, that is technology that has been around for a while. I always turn it off. I was wondering about the lights that dim ONLY in the area where a car is approaching. Bright elsewhere. Do you have that?- toddjb122
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Winter Washing Options?
Thanks for that explanation. I honestly didn't know what the clay was for, I thought it was for scratches. Good to know, now. I always seem to have some tar spots, bug splatters or tiny caterpillar droppings (i guess) that leave marks which won't come off with soap and water, or detailing... -
Corolla, NC beach off roading
Unless something changed over the winter @andyboy , it's still free to drive from Corolla north, year 'round. The beach permits are for all the Hatteras beaches. The gas stations have fill stations for air. They are crappy, slow, and there is often a line. But it works. Some of the realty... -
Winter Washing Options?
I find the high pressure touchless automatic washes (not the manual ones) strip off my polish. I go in with a car that beads up when it rains, and come out with a car that does not. Maybe it's the polish I use, but hand washing doesn't do it. The brushless contact washes don't usually do... -
New to me Discovery First Edition
Congrats on finding the great deal! Look forward to hearing more of how it compares to your old LR4, once you get on it for a while. I'm hoping the after market accessories companies step in and gives some nice options to these and we'll see enticing off-road outfitted pictures. Is it enough...- toddjb122
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Running Winter/Snow tires in relatively warmer temperature areas
I was going to get the same tires as this Volvo I saw this weekend, but I think the road noise would be too much... (yup, still covered in road salt) -
I have had a loaner D5 for a week Ask Me Anything (LR4 owner)
Really? My LR4 has a healthy roar which immediately drops to a quiet idle. A bit louder than my LR3 was. I love it. Nice to know there is an engine in there with some power behind it.- toddjb122
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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My Big Fat Costco fail
Great to hear @Davidinseattle All the NTBs, Discount tires, Pep Boys, etc. around me are sh*t shows. :) There is one small franchise place I like, which I have to go to because my mechanic does not have an alignment machine. All the guys in there speak English and look like they have worked... -
My Big Fat Costco fail
On the air suspension / lift comment, I think this was an old issue with the Discoverys (not the new ones). Wasn't there an issue on those vehicles that if you put them on a lift without setting the vehicle in a proper mode, the air bags could pull right out of the cans? Not an issue with the... -
My Big Fat Costco fail
I just get tires shipped from TireRack direct to my mechanic. His mounting fees are comparable (if it's a little more, it's worth it). He won't f*ck up the car, scratch my wheels, inflate to the wrong pressure, use old TPMS sensors, etc. etc. It's so worth it. Plus he will then rotate them... -
Maxing Out Off-Road Ability on 19" Wheels (yep, tires again)
Now THAT's a tire!!!
