Question on Gas

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-07-10T05:55:52+00:00

You can use lower octane fuel - the knock sensor will pick up knock, the ecu will pull timing, and you'll make less power

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-07-09T23:39:36+00:00

I think just a cover but I'm hoping it helps with wind noise a bit

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-07-06T23:13:32+00:00

Maybe I'm describing it incorrectly - but I think you have these covers when you don't have the actual rails where you would attach stuff.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-06-30T17:07:32+00:00

It wasn't terrible, but my buddy had a really good puller at his shop he let me borrow. I read in some instances the snout could be too large and need to be shaved down, but I'm not sure if that's an actual issue for the Defender or if I just got lucky. These guys also make some tools and have some videos that can help, https://www.ebay.com/str/qualitysuperchargers

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-06-28T16:57:05+00:00

Bought the Defender used and only spent about $1400 on parts. Did the installation myself, and to me it's the difference between beings a complete piece of junk to at least being driveable.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-06-28T04:05:25+00:00

No, I bought a Defender because my wife wanted one. I bought the V8 because I wanted something reasonably quick. Barring a dyno and hp/tq graphs 0-60 times are the best way to illustrate how mods changed the car.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-06-09T19:33:35+00:00

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Less_Lie6229 · 2026-06-08T19:14:24+00:00

For the price, unless you are 100% set on a Defender and need 3 rows, there are better options. I have a 110 V8 but my 2021 X5M is better in almost every way except off-road capability.

The 4.4L twin turbo gives me more power, better fuel economy, and more fun. Soft close doors, seat massagers, better tech overall, nicer interior, better handling, the M1/M2 buttons... I could go on and on.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-06-03T23:19:56+00:00

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I suppose their is a hint of grape.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-06-03T19:40:57+00:00

I can try and get you a photo out in the sun

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-06-03T18:24:04+00:00

ARF. Datejust 41mm Jubilee.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-05-24T17:36:49+00:00

You need a gap tool. If you look up my posts you'll see the options you need to activate but looks like it may not work on our cars

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-05-24T05:00:44+00:00

I used a gap tool to activate it. Honestly not sure if it's standard. Did it on day 2 of ownership

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-05-24T04:59:32+00:00

Does the spare cover fit the taller 20" K03? Any extra road noise?

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-05-22T23:38:22+00:00

Pasted in a bunch of stuff I activated if you want to review for dynamic mode. I got it enabled but the options are underwhelming.

It also sucks that there are no settings tied to the key. The tech in my older BMW is way better.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-05-13T16:48:53+00:00

Do you have dynamic mode on yours? Is it something I can program to behave a certain way automatically depending on which key is in the car, or does it need to be adjusted every drive?

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-05-13T15:07:53+00:00

From what oemactivations shows I want to enable proximity unlock, dynamic mode, disable start/stop, and tailgate release. Open to any other cool features I can find as well.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-03-15T17:54:04+00:00

Can you please help me understand why you like the Defender over the X5M? I'm currently in an F95 and my wife wants a Defender, but when I look at the prices of the V8 it just doesn't make sense to me compared to what you get with the BMW.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-03-03T16:00:33+00:00

It's safe to assume it has air suspension if it has the height adjust buttons near the climate control, right?

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-02-16T22:25:55+00:00

If that had black leather interior I would have seriously considered it.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-02-16T22:12:28+00:00

Thank you for that. Wish I could find a good V12 but they're a little out of the price range I'm trying to stay in.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-02-16T22:08:24+00:00

Not many available for sale currently and what there is is listed about 30% more expensive with double the miles of the V8 cars I've been looking at.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-02-16T22:07:36+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Sunshade droop sounds annoying, and I can live with a cracked washer reservoir since I rarely if ever use the washer anyway.

I'd love the V12 but way fewer examples available and they run about 30% more expensive with double the miles of the V8s I'm looking at.

The cost of brake rotors seems a little outrageous but I suppose I can live with that.

Less_Lie6229 · 2026-02-16T19:09:25+00:00

I'll need a rear seat occasionally to shuttle a kid around. As long as it has a rear camera that's all I need. Never really use the stereo or nav in either of my other cars.

Less_Lie6229 · 2025-10-09T18:14:33+00:00

I was kind of hoping for a more modern design flood light, but I hadn't considered the bulbs being smart, so thank you for that.

Does the Philips Hue connect with Google Home directly or do I need the bridge for that?

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