HSD

Hi Guys,

Anyone has used Hiclone Pulstar spark plugs on Y61 which is supposed to increase the fuel efficiency and boost the power. 

https://www.hicloneqld.com/nissan-patrol-y62-y61-gu-gq-up-to-24-better-fuel-economy-with-hiclone-up-to-15-more-power/

One should not be thinking about petrol while owning a patrol, but still checking if there is any scope of improving the gas mileage.

Thanks

31 minutes ago, Gaurav said:

In my experience RR are the most comfy and friendly car I have ever owned and at same time I always felt like I am sitting on a ticking bomb.

What desertdude is explaining the fact, but after your first year of ownership and few bad bites you will graduate to that level of ownership experience when you can differentiate between real and honest LR professional and just greedy monkeys.

What Danny shared is based on lot of greedy monkey experience touting around the market and LR name, esp RR name become too notorious because of those greedy workshops. They made this judgement that everyone who own RR is a big shot and if they rip them for couple of thousand then it's acceptable in their business dictionary. I have even come to hear from one of such greedy mechanic - that you drive RR and looking for a bargain.....!

Ticking bomb was the beep of EAS - Beep beep beep - I still remember it clearly and it used to be the most haunting beep of my life, that while driving all of sudden three beeps can turn your ride in to limping beast running at 60 kmph. After couple of attempts, I finally gave up on EAS and switch to solid springs (softer version) and enjoyed my RR thoroughly.

Like desertdude mentioned, I also agree that in newer version RR have improved much better on their EAS build quality and reliability. I also tasted Arnott ballons that comes about the same price and last forever in one of my close friend car, who is still driving the same RR without any haunting EAS beeps with best ride comfort.

The second best thing of RR after comfort is the seating position that shows you almost every nook and corner of the road with almost zero blindspot - some seriously amazing design done by LR guys, much better than Porsche, BMW and Merc in similar league.

As I owned my RR, I happen to realize that they are very easy to work on many DIY things like changing oil, filters, spark plugs and other basic maintenance that if you just have an honest mechanic, he wouldn't charge you fortune for same jobs as compare to LC, Patrol or any other Japanese 4x4.

For ride comfort explanation, all I can say that I drove that RR to Salalah and while coming back due to some rush, I drove 1600 kms in 12 hours non-stop, with just fuel top-up break every 400 kms.

@Gaurav thanks for the detailed reply. Great forum here. Get to know the pros and cons from real users. Thanks to all. 

2 hours ago, desertdude said:

My only advice would be if you want to get the complete Range Rover experience then go for the what us commonly known as the Full Fat Range Rover and not the Sport, go for the end of the line of the L322 shape, i,e 2012. Supercharged or non supercharged is up to you, if you like fasts beasts then the Super Charged. Although even the normally aspirated RR is no slow coach either. 

By the end of the production run of any car all known bugs are pretty much sorted out and its pretty solid and Land Rover usually like to thrown in all the bells and whistles in the last year for an any generation last production run. They did that with the Classic in 1995 and the P38 in 2002, not 100% sure about the 2012.

I say test drive all four ( RR, RRSC, RRS, RRS-SC ) and pick the one you like best and then hunt for that one and buy the best one you can afford. 

Its a good time to be buying cars in this economic downturn and a very slow and sluggish new and used car market, so don't be afraid to negotiate a deal 

Will try out all the versions. And true that, this is the best time to buy cars in used market as long as you have cash in your pocket. Thank you for the detailed advises.

3 hours ago, Barry said:

I won't give my opinion on range rovers as I have done many times so if you search the site, you will find it. The only one good thing about range rovers, they are comfortable. Everything else I have to say is bad. 

I can recommend gulf stars in Sharjah as being very competitive on parts prices and they have a free delivery service. Don't worry, after a few months of ownership, you will know everyone in all the parts shops on a first name basis. 

 Thanks for the opinion Barry. Will look for your previous posts. 

@desertdude Many thanks again!!! Thats a whole lot of information. The passion you have for Range Rovers seems to be extremely contageous!! Now let me start my Range Rover search in full swing!!! Many thanks Again. Have a great Week ahead. 

Many Thanks to you @desertdude. for such a super detailed reply to all my queries. Glad that I asked in this forum. Now the LC V8 is slowly fading in mind and Range is getting more clear. But Pls let me know how much does an average 10 k kms service costs in these garages. FYI So far I had been driving Japanese SUV and the maintenance costs was negligible. 

Hello Friends

Recently I came across some good Range Rover sports SC 2012 model with around 100 k kilometers on the odometer. I wasn't exactly looking for a range, but when I saw the cars up close, I was really attracted to them. But I had heard  about the suspension failure sky-high parts prices and the like. Since I do not personally know anyone who is driving a sport 2012 from whom I can take opinion, thought of asking the forum. Is it advisable to go for a used one of 2012 with 100 k kms and full service history. How much does an average service cost?  Are there good alternatives to Al Tayer service centre. Also are the parts easily available in the.. 😀 Sharjah market. What are the major expensive parts replacements that I can expect? 

Lot of questions, your advices will be of great help 

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HSD

It is a complete lift kit with fox shocks and Pro-comp dual steering stabiliser. 2.5" lift. Fits Jeep JK. I have it fitted on my 2010 Jeep JK 2Dr and does well on and off road.

Hi All,

I have lift Kit for Jeep JK for sale. Brand New - Still in original Packing

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