Finally got my L322 [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

Defender Mike

20th January 2015, 08:09 PM

Picked her up today new hood lining looks great . Drives very well will put her in for an auto service asap but everything feels good. Only 114ooo ks so it's just run in really. Looking forward to some trips exploring around Sydney. I ordered a sat nav stereo with reverese camera etc today and will get at fitted next week. Looked at Tyres today not much available in 19 inch. looks like the Pirelli Scorpion Zero is about the best. :)

Homestar

20th January 2015, 08:23 PM

Noice!

Grumbles

20th January 2015, 08:36 PM

Lucky man. Looks great! :cool:

rar110

20th January 2015, 08:38 PM

Defender Mike

20th January 2015, 08:46 PM

Looks good.

Unless you particularly like the ride and feel (less body roll) of the current setup, I would sell the 19" rims and buy some 18s. 18" rims fit your model and there's more choice in 18" tyres. The rims are easy to find.

Yes I was looking at those Maxis bighorns on 18s now they do look the goods. Wonder how they would hold up on long trips on the blacktop though. On the lookout for a genuine bullbar as well if anyone had one or knows where to get one. I will probably build a fit out for the rear like I did for my defender . I also found the thingy to reset the suspension heights today and I will have to get one of those as well.:)

disco gazza

20th January 2015, 08:55 PM

Hi, nice car.
iid tool from island 4x4. co. uk will be the place for diagnostics.
What stereo/reverse camera did u buy, am looking for 1 myself. Thanks

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Homestar

20th January 2015, 09:24 PM

Defender Mike

21st January 2015, 06:33 PM

Hi, nice car.
iid tool from island 4x4. co. uk will be the place for diagnostics.
What stereo/reverse camera did u buy, am looking for 1 myself. Thanks

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Went on flea bay then to the their own website ...cheaper. I called the guy had a chat 2 year warranty plug and play ready to go into genuine Range Rover plugs.
I added the reveres camera option front recorder camera so I can send video of idiots to liveleak lol and upgraded radio. They are made in China but so is everything else these days. My Raymarine radar & plotter from China were excellent. Now there is a bit of dash to trim and you can find a video on utube that shows how nothing drastic but it is only reversible if you buy a new or secondhand plastic cradle.:)
Mike

BMW 5 Series E39, E53, 39B, E38 Land Rover Range Rover 2003 GPS HD Platinum Series Stereo Car Player Navigation Bluetooth Camera (http://www.digoptions.com/BMW_5_Series_E39_E53_39B_E38_Land_Rover_Range_p/avn-b01.htm)

Defender Mike

21st January 2015, 06:38 PM

How to fit to HSE if you have a Vogue there is a separate video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5eGBUH_2o0Y

Mike :)

Homestar

21st January 2015, 06:48 PM

Thanks Mike, does it look sort of 'factory' or is it obvious it's an aftermarket unit due to the fit, etc? Got a pic of it installed in your car?

Cheers - Gav. :)

Defender Mike

21st January 2015, 07:12 PM

Thanks Mike, does it look sort of 'factory' or is it obvious it's an aftermarket unit due to the fit, etc? Got a pic of it installed in your car?

Cheers - Gav. :)
Mines on its way I'm getting it pro fitted as all my tools went down with the yacht recently. It fills the hole perfect . Once mines fitted I will post pics. With the extra options mine was $707.00

Defender Mike

24th January 2015, 11:57 AM

We took the Rangy back to the dealer yesterday to have 2 small dents removed with paintless dent removal. I havnt had this done before and was amazed at how well it worked. The dent in the rear tailgate was about 100mm x 80 mm depression now gone can't even see where it was. The bonnet golf ball size ding is also gone. I have the guys number if anyone needs similar . I highly recommend him.:)
Now I'm chasing a roof rack I found Voyager in the US look the goods nice low profile. If anyone else is interested in importing one in let me know. Or if there is someone already bringing them . Voyager also make a nice ladder as well see on their website.
Land Rover Discovery Series I Roof Racks (http://www.voyagerracks.com/MKIIIVR.html)

Looks like I will have to settle for a genuine bullbar and modify a landcruiser spare carrier or build one from scratch.

Defender Mike

24th January 2015, 03:27 PM

Just bought a brand new in the box bullbar for the L322 in the States Tampa Florida for $700. Using re-ship as my US address freight to Australia $198 . Works out cheaper than buying a secondhand one if you can find one that is. If this re ship works I will go for the roof rack from Voyager in the Statesmas well.
Mike:)

disco gazza

24th January 2015, 04:32 PM

I have just the "A" bar on mine and I like it. It will have a cb aerial and some driving lights fitted soon :D

Yours looks good DM, are you getting the auto done at Furious performance?

cheers

Defender Mike

24th January 2015, 04:41 PM

I have just the "A" bar on mine and I like it. It will have a cb aerial and some driving lights fitted soon :D

Yours looks good DM, are you getting the auto done at Furious performance?

cheers
Yes booked in on the 29th for a service with Rhys and look see. Then driving up to Brisvegas for a week.

rar110

24th January 2015, 06:37 PM

We should have a Brisbane L322 day, lunch or latte.

CSBrisie

25th January 2015, 12:49 AM

DM - might be interested in joining you with the Voyager order at those shipping rates - looks identical to factory one - can you PM me a Mb number to call?
Cheers
Chris

Defender Mike

26th January 2015, 01:59 PM

We should have a Brisbane L322 day, lunch or latte.

I will be up on the 3rd for a Doctors Apointment and will be around for about a week. Staying in Ashgrove area most the time.:)
Mike

Defender Mike

26th January 2015, 02:15 PM

DM - might be interested in joining you with the Voyager order at those shipping rates - looks identical to factory one - can you PM me a Mb number to call?
Cheers
Chris

I got an email from Voyager this morning they have. 10/15 day shipping time from order then 30/60 days to get here in a ship . There is a reseller here in Australia but he doesn't have any stock at present. They asked what city I live in and will get back to me with a more accurate shipping quote. They estimate around $400 US shipping plus $1099 US for the basic rack plus $239 US for the ladder. They can customise & add anything you like as well . They also sell a plastic floor or you can get stretch mesh welded in.
Welcome to Voyager Offroad, formerly Rover Racks (http://www.voyagerracks.com/index.html)

Defender Mike

26th January 2015, 02:33 PM

Just found there is a local manufacture will give them a call tomorrow and see if they a still in business .

Laurie

26th January 2015, 05:25 PM

Still going strong by their website !

Range Rover roof rack | Tradesman Roof Racks (http://www.tradesmanroofracks.com.au/shop/land-rover/range-rover-roof-rack/)

Laurie

rar110

26th January 2015, 07:34 PM

Still going strong by their website ! Range Rover roof rack | Tradesman Roof Racks (http://www.tradesmanroofracks.com.au/shop/land-rover/range-rover-roof-rack/) Laurie

They look alright. I would prefer alloy.

Defender Mike

27th January 2015, 11:50 AM

They look alright. I would prefer alloy.

I called them this morning they do alloy & steel . Steel is zinc dipped then powder coated . Alloy about $230 dearer than steel. They can can add custom bits as well and have several varieties to suit roof top tents etc. :)

Defender Mike

27th January 2015, 03:48 PM

The radio GPS dvd CD player thingy arrived looks like a genuine one. I have to Fitbit tomorrow hopefully.

harlie

27th January 2015, 04:09 PM

The radio GPS dvd CD player thingy arrived looks like a genuine one. I have to Fitbit tomorrow hopefully.

arh, no it doesn't. Looks like one of the chinese units to suit the X5.

CBH25

27th January 2015, 05:21 PM

We should have a Brisbane L322 day, lunch or latte.

I'm in for that if you're looking for extras!

If we're getting a bunch of L322's together, maybe we should throw in a small local hill somewhere? :)

CSBrisie

27th January 2015, 05:24 PM

I'm in too!

harlie

27th January 2015, 07:39 PM

you twin turbo guys with a million torques will have to wait for me to catch up.

Defender Mike

28th January 2015, 03:04 PM

arh, no it doesn't. Looks like one of the chinese units to suit the X5.

Yep it's a chinese unit but it's fitted with the same plugs to go direct into the landrover. Chinese stuff these days isn't bad. All my radar & plotter from raymarine is made in China. There are not many companies left who don't outsource to China for components then assemble themselves.

Defender Mike

28th January 2015, 03:06 PM

I'm in for that if you're looking for extras!

If we're getting a bunch of L322's together, maybe we should throw in a small local hill somewhere? :)

The three Sisters back of Mt Glorious lol I used to have the key years ago .:)

Defender Mike

28th January 2015, 03:08 PM

I'm in too!

Hey I'm an Ashgrove boy grew up in Kauri Road

harlie

28th January 2015, 08:11 PM

Yep it's a chinese unit but it's fitted with the same plugs to go direct into the landrover. Chinese stuff these days isn't bad. All my radar & plotter from raymarine is made in China. There are not many companies left who don't outsource to China for components then assemble themselves.

yes sir you are right, there a lot of companies making good stuff in china, however, with experience with these units, I can say there is a big difference between a Raymarine C Series Plotter or ST60 pilot (I've got one of each) and these plug'n'play units. There was a big in depth thread a couple years ago about these exact units.

Just because some stuff made in china is good doesn't mean it all is - I had one of those units in another car - behind the fascia it is a standard unit that fits many cars (they change the fascia and the plugs) - they are cheap for a reason (they don't even match the profile of the timber trim either side and sit over the panel below)... If you are happy with cheap all good - happy for your stoke, But they are no comparison to a quality unit.

Defender Mike

29th January 2015, 09:27 AM

yes sir you are right, there a lot of companies making good stuff in china, however, with experience with these units, I can say there is a big difference between a Raymarine C Series Plotter or ST60 pilot (I've got one of each) and these plug'n'play units. There was a big in depth thread a couple years ago about these exact units.

Just because some stuff made in china is good doesn't mean it all is - I had one of those units in another car - behind the fascia it is a standard unit that fits many cars (they change the fascia and the plugs) - they are cheap for a reason (they don't even match the profile of the timber trim either side and sit over the panel below)... If you are happy with cheap all good - happy for your stoke, But they are no comparison to a quality unit.

I will do a test on it and report how well it works over the next few months . We will see how it goes . :) it has a 2 year warranty and backing from an Aussie company in Melb & Sydney called Digoptions. Everything I have read about them is good lots of positive feedback on Ebay & other sites.

Defender Mike

29th January 2015, 09:31 AM

chaybra

29th January 2015, 12:03 PM

Just drained the oil and pulled the sump off the gearbox. Never been changed in its life oil dirty and a bit of very fine metal sludge on the magnet. No lumps and nothing to scary but I'm glad I have that extended warranty for the next 3 years .:)

Cut the filter open after you change it, mine was the same but has small amounts of TC clutch material. (I had also changed for a HD TC at the time)

Steinzy

29th January 2015, 07:39 PM

I'm keen to see the head unit fitted as it is a easy upgrade for those of us the only have the standard stereo with pixel issues.

I was looking at this unit as it was android and would work with OBDII for diagnostics
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Capacitive-Pixels-1024-600-DualCore-A9-1-6GHz-7-Android-4-4-Car-DVD-Player-GPS/32245472442.html

Same facia as your one. I was thinking of painting it silver to match the factory unit

harlie

29th January 2015, 10:56 PM

the dash in the X5 has a different fwd-aft profile.

Defender Mike

30th January 2015, 10:13 AM

I'm keen to see the head unit fitted as it is a easy upgrade for those of us the only have the standard stereo with pixel issues.

I was looking at this unit as it was android and would work with OBDII for diagnostics
Capacitive Pixels 1024*600 DualCore A9 1.6GHz 7" Android 4.4 Car DVD Player GPS Suitable For BMW X5 M5 E39 E38 E53 3G WIFI Radio-in Car DVD from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Capacitive-Pixels-1024-600-DualCore-A9-1-6GHz-7-Android-4-4-Car-DVD-Player-GPS/32245472442.html)

Same facia as your one. I was thinking of painting it silver to match the factory unit

I'm getting it fitted on the 10th when I get back from Brisvegas. I will post some pics. I saw the Aliexpress one but went for the aussie importer dig options for the 2 year warranty and ease of communication. Don't paint you can get the vinyl stick on or get a full wood kit like the one I just bought . It does have a slightly curved facia but still fits ok.:o

Defender Mike

1st February 2015, 08:37 PM

Left Palm Beach Sydney this morning with a full tank pulled into Ashgrove Brisy with 10 litres left only took 90 at the pump. That's under 9 litres per 100k .:o

Clocked 1035 ks, I am very impressed with this car . I sat on the speed limit everywhere. Dropped into Balina & Ocean Shores to visit friends. Still did the full journey in 12 hrs most comfortable long drive I have ever done. I went over Barringar range to try it out around the bends and it also handles quite well. :):):):D

CSBrisie

1st February 2015, 08:51 PM

Great to hear!! Excellent economy - incredible when you think how heavy these cars are!
We are just around the corner - Yates Ave - you cant miss us as the Bushtracker is somewhat dominating the driveway!

Steinzy

2nd February 2015, 07:00 PM

That's great economy for a car that weighs almost 3000kg

Defender Mike

2nd February 2015, 11:12 PM

Im in Roy street sister is in Gailey i grew up on Kauri road. Got apointments next 2 days but will catch up.
Mike:)

Defender Mike

17th February 2015, 01:52 PM

Heading back to Sydney still managed the trip,on one tank 1000 ks with 5 lites left in the tank next morning. This time the vehicle was loaded up with 3 adults and lots of gear . I got a transfer neutral warning pop up a few times on the way home. I stoped and engaged low range in and out half a dozen times and it has gone away. Fuse 37 is bare so its not that . I doubt if low range has ever been used previously. :)