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RR-CBY

Member Since: 28 Jan 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 13

Newbie

Hi all,

Newbie to the forum, I'm currently considering buying a RRS, I've narrowed it down to a facelift version car as I prefer the interior over the earlier models.

My question is should I go for the TDV8 or the 5.0 supercharged? I currently have an 2008 Impreza STI hatchback so I'm use to having a car with plenty of power on tap, I only do short journeys (approx six mile a day round trip for work) so fuel consumption not really an issue and as I only get around 15-20 MPG from the Scooby I'm use to not passing many petrol stations

My budget is around the 25k mark, so your input would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance
Carl

Wed Jan 28 2015 9:51pm

Ady 555
Site Moderator

Member Since: 12 Dec 2010
Location: Good old yorkshire
Posts: 8738

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Hi Carl,
Welcome to the site.
If you are only doing that sort of mileage, then i would go supercharged.
Make sure you check out our advice on what to look out for when buying a RRS. It might save you a few £££'s in the long run. Also make sure you get a bullet proof warranty. These vehicles are costly to repair should things go wrong. Good luck with your search.

Wed Jan 28 2015 10:08pm

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 13 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8849

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

Get the Supercharged one. And a decent battery conditioner. Short journeys can be hard on the battery.

The TDV8 appears to be a bit prone to turbo issues, sadly. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Wed Jan 28 2015 10:33pm

FatJoe

Member Since: 13 Dec 2014
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 259

2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HST Java Black

Whats this about battery conditioner? Never heard of that before. I'm not Fat. RRS TDV6 HST.

Wed Jan 28 2015 10:45pm

PEACHY

Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 2792

Have a read

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic38379.html?highlight=ctek

I have one of these - with an adaptor you can buy from this forum - plug it in the back of the Sport ( towing sockets ) connect to charger & plug into the electric - charges your RRS without opening bonnet or removing battery.

Highly recommended 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Wed Jan 28 2015 10:58pm

B9BS X

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 420

2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Supercharged RRS all the way RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
EVERY POSSIBLE SOFTWARE UPDATE INCLUDING - BLUTOOTH UPDATE, SATNAV ON THE MOVE, CLOCK ON DASH, 3 CLICK FLASH, GEARBOX RESET, COMPRESSOR UPDATE AND SUSPENSION LOWERED,
BLACK CODE RE-MAPPED, AUTOBIOGRAPHY'D, NEW EXIDE BATTERY, NEW DENSO ALTERNATOR

Thu Jan 29 2015 7:20am

ilard

Member Since: 20 Aug 2010
Location: London
Posts: 972

Supercharged. A life of short journeys in my TDV6 has proven petrol to be the better option and, let's face it, you only live once. L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso
RRS TDV6 HSE Lux (MY2011)... Nara Bronze / Arabica - now gone!

Thu Jan 29 2015 10:44am

zaphod

Member Since: 16 Jan 2015
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 281

2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Rimini Red

PEACHY wrote:
Have a read

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic38379.html?highlight=ctek

I have one of these - with an adaptor you can buy from this forum - plug it in the back of the Sport ( towing sockets ) connect to charger & plug into the electric - charges your RRS without opening bonnet or removing battery.

Highly recommended

Would the CTEK stll be able to do its thing plugged into the cigarette power outlet in the boot if you don't have towing sockets?

Thu Jan 29 2015 10:53am

Bodsy
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Member Since: 03 Feb 2007
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2162

Only if you remove the relay for the sockets and hard wire them to be live all the time.
Why not use the comfort lead directly on the battery? makes it easier to connect/disconnect that messing about with the 12v sockets in the car. Bodsys Brake Bible
Software Updates Contact me
RRS Timed Heat/Remote kits - Contact me
BAS Engine Re-maps/ EGR Blank EuIII and EuIV
Clock On The Dash/ SNOTM /3Flash / BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes read\ Gearbox Reset
See it HERE

Thu Jan 29 2015 10:55am

PEACHY

Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 2792

^^^^^^as above 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Thu Jan 29 2015 11:06am

zaphod

Member Since: 16 Jan 2015
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 281

Thanks - that should do the trick, especially if I got the extension so I could leave the charger in the house (no garage)

Thu Jan 29 2015 11:10am

Goreskin65

Member Since: 07 Jan 2015
Location: Portsmouth
Posts: 32

2009 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Pardon my lack of knowledge but what is a comfort lead?

Thu Jan 29 2015 4:50pm

Bodsy
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Member Since: 03 Feb 2007
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2162

its the lead that comes with the ctek chargers and allows you to keep the lead connected to the battery, but have a waterproof connector elsewhere to make it easier for you to connect without having to open the bonnet. Bodsys Brake Bible
Software Updates Contact me
RRS Timed Heat/Remote kits - Contact me
BAS Engine Re-maps/ EGR Blank EuIII and EuIV
Clock On The Dash/ SNOTM /3Flash / BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes read\ Gearbox Reset
See it HERE

Thu Jan 29 2015 4:52pm

Bodsy
Site Sponsor

Member Since: 03 Feb 2007
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2162

http://www.ctek.com/gb/en/accessories/ Bodsys Brake Bible
Software Updates Contact me
RRS Timed Heat/Remote kits - Contact me
BAS Engine Re-maps/ EGR Blank EuIII and EuIV
Clock On The Dash/ SNOTM /3Flash / BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes read\ Gearbox Reset
See it HERE

Thu Jan 29 2015 4:54pm

Goreskin65

Member Since: 07 Jan 2015
Location: Portsmouth
Posts: 32

Many thanks guys

Thu Jan 29 2015 5:07pm

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