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    Fuse Lit

    I have paid my deposit on a new Defender today. I was going to entitle this thread "Trigger Pulled". That tends to imply something happening quickly, but it isn't and so I changed it.

    I am advised that it might take 8-9 months or more to get the car delivered. A more accurate estimate may be possible after JLR processes my order.

    BTW and for information if anyone is considering an order. The dealer explained that a message has come "down the line" to say that cars will be supplied with only one key (plus a manual key). The second key will be supplied when sufficient chips become available. Seems they are applying a new definition of "keyless entry".

    In brief, I have ordered a 110 , D300 5 seat in Fuji white. I have included some options and packs. I now just have to be patient while the long, slow fuse burns..............................

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    "8-9 months"
    Typical gestation period..............Will you be there for the delivery?

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    And the car eventually arrived in late October or nearly 14 months after initial order. I have really enjoyed getting this car and have been driving for about 6 weeks now. A few changes since the original spec.
    Colour became Gondwana Stone because the charge for non white colours was dropped.
    Up grade to Windsor leather with heated and cooled seats.
    No matrix head lights but this may be a blessing since I gather the switch wiring for a light bar or spotties is more complex if matrix lights are fitted.
    No clear sight rear mirror/camera.

    At first service 2000km I had mud flaps fitted because the paint in front of rear wheels was getting pitted.

    I am going to ask the dealer to check the sound system as the speakers rattle at louder volume.

    I have ordered rock sliders (Lucky8) and a bull bar (Rhino).

    Over all I am very happy and this is an excellent upgrade from my D4 HSE

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    Keyless fob shortage

    Did yours come with 2 keyless fobs?
    Mine (delivered 2 mo ago) came with only 1 fob/key combo, 1 metal key and a wristwatch style keyless entry as a backup. The wristwatch thingy requires regular usb charging
    The second fob has no ETA, but is on backorder

    I went for the adaptive led matrix and it is literally brilliant. I dont think I will need spots or aux led bars.
    Responds to other vehicles and once I learned how to operate it, haven't had an angry flashback since
    In the bush it recognises the speed and terrain and lights the way automatically. It even responds to the steering wheel throwing infill led to the left or right
    At $6K replacement I hope they keep performing for more than the warranty period!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grappler View Post
    Did yours come with 2 keyless fobs?
    I received the same combo that you describe. I quite like the activity key/watch thingy. Mine keeps its charge for at least a week.
    I also missed out on the overhead sunglasses storage.
    I live in a very isolated area where it is rare to meet another car at night, thus the matrix lights are not a big issue.

    Just out of interest, when another car approaches, do matrix lights turn off a light bar (or extra driving lights) if fitted?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred Nerk View Post
    I received the same combo that you describe. I quite like the activity key/watch thingy. Mine keeps its charge for at least a week.
    I also missed out on the overhead sunglasses storage.
    I live in a very isolated area where it is rare to meet another car at night, thus the matrix lights are not a big issue.

    Just out of interest, when another car approaches, do matrix lights turn off a light bar (or extra driving lights) if fitted?

    We missed out on the sunny holders as well. The lid for the rear fusebox is missing, and the power assisted closing rear door was deleted

    I doubt the software could be easily integrated to control auxiliary lights. You do have the option of overriding the adaptive lighting and manually switch lo/hi beam which may allow control of auxiliary lights
    The adaptive matrix lighting has a large array of leds. The sensors and cameras detect and map the road and vehicles ahead and modifies the beam pattern, by controlling the led array via some fancy algorithm. It illuminates the feid of view and blanks out the vehicle up ahead. It also recognises rural roads, probably by lack of streetlights and adapts the lighting best suited to those driving conditions.
    This YT vid by Powerful UK explains

    Land Rover Defender L663 Headlight Options + Headlamp Upgrades LED / Premium / Matrix - Part 1 - YouTube
    Last edited by Grappler; 13th December 2022 at 11:33 AM. Reason: extra info

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grappler View Post
    We missed out on the sunny holders as well.
    PowerfulUK have done a video on retro fitting sun glass holders if you have missed out

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    2nd Key fobs now avaiable

    Just been notified the 2nd fey fobs are available
    Need to order it from the dealer and then book in to have it programmed when it arrives

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grappler View Post
    Just been notified the 2nd fey fobs are available
    Need to order it from the dealer and then book in to have it programmed when it arrives
    I can confiirm this.
    Mahn England

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    DEFENDER 110 wagon '08 (the Kelvinator)
    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-ri...elvinator.html

    Ex 300Tdi Disco:


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    An update. Nothing happens fast.

    Since my previous comment. I had the dealer investigate the speakers....so they replaced them......without the problem being resolved. Only happens occasionally, so I'll live with it.
    Rock sliders from Lucky8. What a saga! Delivery was taking for ever. Turns out they made a mistake with the freight quote and cancelled my order (claiming it was cancelled at my request, it wasn't. ) They refunded my money and I lost $500 on the exchange rate. Then they expected me to place a new order. Hell NO!!

    Finally, my Rhino bar is being installed as we speak. Looking forward to the upgraded light bar I opted with it.

    But overall: It is a fabulous car.

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