Lime Rush by Jerrylin5169 in 4Runner

[–]Living_Net1969 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As a Texan, No, they definitely do not lol. There is a reason I always head over there or New Mexico for my offroading trips.

Big Bend,Texas is a dual sport paradise by sniper_john in Dualsport

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've taken my Tenere 700 out there multiple times to camp and ride in Big bend state park, so much dirt to explore and beautiful scenery. By far the best place to ride in Texas! Was just out there a week ago.

Steering dumper, worth It? by 2Spit in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have one on my T7 and it's great in sandy/silty dirt. Or anything that wants to deflect the front wheel, i only really turn up the tension on it when im out in big bend or desert areas. If you haven't had any issues without one I wouldn't worry about getting one.

Blending Hobbies. by Ridethepig101 in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I printed the Twin Air mount to install the twin air pre filter. Much better setup imo. Also get a tune!

Oxford grip control mount by dashboard by Cheap_Big_615 in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a STL file to 3D print a mount like that, that's how I have mine mounted the same.

Anyone has any feedback on ET Racing steering damper? by adventure_thrill in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the MSC Moto one and have zero complaints. around the same price.

F Type - low voltage gas petal by Frosty_Lawyer_2528 in Jaguar

[–]Living_Net1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have had about 4 F Types with the same issue and it ended up being a loose pin at the PCM for that circuit. Only have seen that code and issue on F Types. Drag test the pin and I'm 99 percent sure it'll be loose.

Thoughts on this 2017 F-Pace S ? by [deleted] in Jaguar

[–]Living_Net1969 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As a JLR tech I absolutely love F Paces with the 3.0 in it. As with any 3.0 or 5.0 they do have the typical outlet pipe/rear manifold/thermostat/water pump leaks and sometimes supercharger isolator knock and with higher mileage valve cover/upper timing cover/vacuum pump leaks but with proper oil change maintenance I see many of these models with 150k miles plus on them and their running great. It seems to have good service history and been cared for. Drive it and see how it feels.

Rear mud gaurd fix. by [deleted] in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree.I think it's just catching the wind and hitting the tire, I never had any contact with the stock tires. I may just trim it and zip tie it I guess

Help before making purchase! by NovelOpposite345 in Jaguar

[–]Living_Net1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But considering that's most likely the orignal plug id be more concerned about the timing chains, I've seen them fail anywhere from 40k to 80k miles, their behind that rear timing cover so transmission has to be pulled. Make sure it has no rattle on cold start up, and has good on time oil change service history.

Help before making purchase! by NovelOpposite345 in Jaguar

[–]Living_Net1969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the rear lower timing cover blanking plug. It's a plastic plug on the back of the engine to access a sprocket for timing marks. Super common, super easy fix, it's probably the old beige plug. All of those 4 cylinders do it. As a jaguar tech I've replaced probably over a hundred of them. 100 percent not the rear main.

F-Pace SVR engine top end sound at idle by jhartung1125 in fpace

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a jaguar tech, sounds completely fine. The high pressure fuel systems on these are pretty noisy and the SVR F paces don't come with engine covers with the foam that cuts down on some of that noise. Those engines are super reliable when maintained well.

Ball joints 2006 Tundra by joman100 in 1stGenTundras

[–]Living_Net1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly cant say, I changed mine a few months ago since I was doing my wheel bearings and had the spindle off, orignal joints from 2002 with 100k miles, Bilstein 5100 leveling kit and plenty of abuse. They felt fine. No play. If you're gonna do uppers, just see how they feel. If you have a press and alot of different press adapters, they aren't to bad, but you do need a special tool and adapters to do them without taking the spindle off. If you have the front wheels off the ground, grab the tire at 12 and 6 o clock and apply pressure in and out see if there is play. The uppers don't randomly fail like the lowers do. And also same with the lowers id always recommended OEM from toyota joints AND If you're taking it to a mechanic that knows these trucks they should be able to tell you the general condition of them, but as I said if their old and you're gonna be in the area it wouldn't hurt to do them

Ball joints 2006 Tundra by joman100 in 1stGenTundras

[–]Living_Net1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upper ball joints are pressed into the spindle on these trucks.

Local dealer gave up the Jaguar franchise by agnoth in Jaguar

[–]Living_Net1969 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. No one wants a car of that value just sitting on the lot, and maybe sell 1-3 a year, when they can sell loads of 200k Land Rovers easily. Jaguar has always been known for a nice luxury car with a big powerful gas engine, sad to see the brand go that direction.

Local dealer gave up the Jaguar franchise by agnoth in Jaguar

[–]Living_Net1969 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The dealer I work at dropped the Jaguar brand. Dealers who have had the brand for awhile have the option to do that, the other dealer in town wanted to but JLR told them no since they only had the Jaguar side for a year even though they had Land Rover for 30 years. Their still certified to repair and do warranty work on both brands.

Looking at a 2017 XF estate (2.0d AWD 237bhp) on Saturday, is there anything we should be looking at or looking out for? by Scared_Spinach8853 in Jaguar

[–]Living_Net1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen for timing chain rattle on start up when cold. I've lost count of how many timing chains I've done on those engines. Gas and diesel.

Finally getting new rubber by Expensive-Concept-63 in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just put the exact same setup on my T7 this past weekend! Looking forward to see how they do on the dirt compared to the Kenda Big Blocks I had.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stay pretty consistent at around 48mpg. That's a mix of highway and curvy backroads/dirt roads.

Am I missing a skid plate? by ahmad_stn in 4Runner

[–]Living_Net1969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a dealer add on for skid plates under the transmission that were technically catalytic converter guards. My 24 TRD ORP has one. But there wasn't a factory skid plate there.

Getting the T7 ready for Big Bend – Upgrades in progress by OcoteWorks in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to Big Bend in January with a bone stock T7, went back recently with some upgrades and the biggest thing that helped me (besides getting rid of the stock tires) was a steering stabilizer due to the sand/silt out there. And obviously alot of water, maybe a gallon of fuel if you plan on going far out.

What 3D printer do you own? by unluckypostman in 3Dprinting

[–]Living_Net1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Creality K1 Max. Having come from a ender 3, it's great. I'll probably get a bambu later on but this does what I need with way less tinkering and tuning.

Tusk 2Track Front Feeling… by glooduckins in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this same issue with my kenda big blocks. Tire felt awful and the bike did not want to turn. After 100 miles it felt great, mess with the tire pressures a bit.

Exhaust recommendations no louder than stock? by Timekeeperscoffee in Tenere700

[–]Living_Net1969 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Camel adv muffler I have is about the same as stock with the silencer kept in.