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  1. danrhiggins

    Showoff Your LR4

    Thanks, cperez. 36 years in August! I ordered the Bushranger (ARB) on Amazon. There were a couple of less positive reviews but some of that appeared to be inappropriate expectations or maybe user error. I see this as another tool in the bag for recovery and that the more I spend on recovery...
  2. danrhiggins

    Showoff Your LR4

    Thanks, jwest. With recommendations from you and umberto it looks like I'll be getting some form of the X-Jack rather than replacing the OEM scissor jack. I'll keep it and the Hi-Lift with me when I'm out exploring. BTW, headed your way in a couple of weeks to visit our kids. Looks like your...
  3. danrhiggins

    Showoff Your LR4

    Thanks, Umberto. I realize that the Hi Lift is dangerous. My nerd bars will help. I've had some Bill Burke training on it. But I am intrigued with the idea of an air jack. I saw one in a store over the weekend but it seemed like a gimmick. Do they work well for our trucks? Oh, and I learned...
  4. danrhiggins

    Showoff Your LR4

    Another Lesson Learned - Snow When you view the instructional off road driving videos covering stream/water crossing they tell you to alway be sure of the depth of the water and what is underneath the water. I learned this past Thursday that this applies to snow as well. :stupid: My wife...
  5. danrhiggins

    Off Road Recovery Gear

    Just ordered a set of Maxtrax today. (See the Show Off Your LR4 thread to see why.) I also picked up a Hi Lift (48") just for emergencies as I destroyed my scissor jack (see above). I have a couple of straps, a tree save and chain. I hope to never need the Hi Lift for extraction. But I...
  6. danrhiggins

    Showoff Your LR4

    Nice pics, Dave. Where is this area? I presume somewhere in NoCal.
  7. danrhiggins

    Micro-Start XP-10 jump starter - Tested, it works great

    I agree. I have never looked into it but I would be very surprised if the USB ports on a Mac had enough amps. Or on any PC for that matter.
  8. danrhiggins

    Roof Rack Flooring and EO2 Case mount project.

    That is a great setup for the roof! Nice work. I expect if any of us see you out on the road/trail we'll recognize you right away. . I had to chuckle when I saw the camping chairs. Those things are the biggest pain for me when packing. I have a different style - the type that fold flat. But...
  9. danrhiggins

    Micro-Start XP-10 jump starter - Tested, it works great

    This is great, Umberto! It's smaller than the heavy duty cables I carry everywhere and have only used once - to help someone else. I don't believe it will charge a Mac though as the Macs have a proprietary charger plug that they don't let people copy. Maybe the new USB 3c on the new MacBook...
  10. danrhiggins

    Entering Nav destinations by voice

    I don't believe you can use Voice Command to enter only a city. Sad. But I have tried multiple ways. (This was also a problem with the Acura I had before this.) So although you can enter only a City when doing it manually, but not using Voice. I probably use the Nav system for "city-only"...
  11. danrhiggins

    Showoff Your LR4

    I'm almost embarrassed to show these when I look at all the hard core stuff many of the rest of you are doing. But here goes... - I went with LR protection tubes. They came to me at 1/3rd the normal cost and free installation. A new owner had them installed and within just a couple of days...
  12. danrhiggins

    2014 LR4: Metal in brake pad causes squeal

    LOL! I have gotten over my initial frustrating with it. But, after all, when I'm sitting in the queue outside the kids school I can set my Starbucks coffee on it as the circumference of the bottom of a Starbucks cup fits perfectly on the rotary shifter knob (when the knob is down.) Just as...
  13. danrhiggins

    LR5 Release Updates?

    They showed that in the concept vehicle. I'm with you. I'm not simply looking for something to sit on. I use it to stand on when working with luggage on the rack. I use it as a table when camping or doing other adventures. Oh, and the "design queue" of the asymmetrical rear window needs...
  14. danrhiggins

    2015 side step -- really a side impact safety feature?

    Oh. I like that idea. I'm having the the protection tubes installed today/tomorrow. Not expecting them to be a "step" but putting something tacky on the top would at least give you the option of using it as a "step up". How are things in the PNW these days? Our boys are in Seattle so we...
  15. danrhiggins

    Fixin to be a member of the club!!

    From what I hear about the Discovery Sport it is a very good vehicle for what it is intended to do and no slouch when it comes to going off road! Enjoy!
  16. danrhiggins

    Four corners tour

    Forensics Pathologist. That sort of job must take a special kind of person. Having to deal with the darker side of life. If I had the time free I'd come over and join you for some of this. You should have fun!
  17. danrhiggins

    Four corners tour

    This sounds like a great trip, Axel! Something your wife and you will be able to talk about for years to come. As for Moab, there are others who have more experience to me as I have just begun getting a taste for it. Here are some suggestions, though. - Potash Rd -> Shafer Trail Switchbacks...
  18. danrhiggins

    LR5 Release Updates?

    I agree. I've sat in the Sport. It looks very much like the concept car on the outside. But "normal" doors. Inside is familiar. Middle row can be slid forward/backward a bit. The cargo area floor does not go completely flat. A 3rd row of "child" seats. My lead service rep has seen...
  19. danrhiggins

    Four corners tour

    Just my humble opinion, but given the time of year and your desired route I would focus on southern CO (San Juan Mountain area - Tom's area), Moab and southern Utah and Grand Canyon. The beauty and variety in that sort of trip would be incredible. The San Juans are arguably the most beautiful...
  20. danrhiggins

    Four corners tour

    Tom will certainly know the Silveton/Ouray area much better than I! I plan on picking his brain the next time I'm headed to Ouray. Maybe end of September. BTW, one tool I have found very useful when laying out road trips - if you are an iPad user - is the InRoute app available for iPad and...
  21. danrhiggins

    Four corners tour

    As Tom pointed out, you're probably a month or so early for the Ouray area. Moab and So Utah will be awesome as it is not too hot and the trails have pretty much dried out. But I would lock in your lodging as it is a popular time there. Most the mountains here in CO have been getting a ton of...
  22. danrhiggins

    LR5 Release Updates?

    I think there is a huge amount of speculation in this article. I would argue that it is irresponsible speculation. (Reminds of the sort of rumor mill that surrounds Apple products.)
  23. danrhiggins

    Current Mercedes Owner Contemplating purchasing an LR4

    What my lead service rep told me recently is that LR recommends NOT changing the transmission fluid for at least 100K if not further. The process of changing fluid can actually introduce issues. As transmissions sometimes get very hot you can create what I think of as carbon "plaque". When...
  24. danrhiggins

    LR5 Release Updates?

    I'm with you, Paul, having learned that hard way. Nearly 2 years ago I purchased one of the first MY14 Acura MDXs. Foolishly I didn't do research and assumed the MDX would continue to be an adequate vehicle for back roads - better than our Lexus RX350. I was wrong. Not only had the shape...
  25. danrhiggins

    Current Mercedes Owner Contemplating purchasing an LR4

    One more point on the LR4. They have been making improvements in each model year. Some MYs are minor. Some are significant such as improved air suspension systems. So it is certainly possible that the issues experienced by LR3 owners or even 2010 and 2011 LR4 owners will be less likely with...

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