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Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 30 May 2005
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TDv8 is a miser!

Ok guys, I've just got home from a 9 hour drive from Sway, done at legal speeds for the most part, observing the speed limit with the odd blast to get clear of idiots riding on the rear bumper.
So here are some pics of the trip computer from today's journey - who says that a V8 Diesel need be dull and slow, because this one is amazing - instant acceleration (no "flat spot" like the V6, this thing just lifts it skirts and FLIES when you tickle the loud pedal.

And a really beautiful car

Not good pics as they were snatched on my phone camera as I was driving along..........

Click image to enlarge

You might just be able to read 30.0mpg and cruising on the adaptive cruise at 70 on the speedo but in the info screen it says the cruise is set at 72mph. At 70 in 6th gear this engine pulls exactly 2000 rpm in the TDv6 is was a couple of hundred RPM more. The Tdv6 is definitely the quieter car for a long drive though, not that I am complaining, it's quieter exhaust is more suited to long fast drives whereas the TDv8 is great for a thrill, with point and squirt, going for a blast type driving. After I got clear of Glasgow and on the country roads round where I live tonight, I let rip and on familiar roads the roadholding is amazing, DR definitely does wonders and this car goes round corners that I could not take at more than 50 in the v6, at 70 or more in the V8! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

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Mon Oct 29 2007 10:14pm

landroverstormer

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2006 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

That looks like Gaydon? TDV8 HSE in Java/Ebony with Zebrano Wood, RSE, Hybrid TV, and a few other bells and whistles.

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Mon Oct 29 2007 11:13pm

Tim in Scotland

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You got it in one! I have put a post about what I saw there today over in the spotted section. I always stop there for a comfort stop and lunch/coffee rather than using the Cherwell Valley services. Would much rather give them my money than give it to Granada or any of the other motorway service area operators. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Mon Oct 29 2007 11:43pm

Bobby

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Location: Kuala Lumpur
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Nice.

Tim, there was a notice informing all dealers to change the radiator upper hose clip before delivery. I read it somewhere but just cannot find it now!
You may want to check with the dealers if you've not known of this already. Malaysia Boleh!
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Tue Oct 30 2007 12:09am

bermyandy

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landroverstormer wrote:
That looks like Gaydon?

His MPG?

Tue Oct 30 2007 9:55am

Tim in Scotland

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I think Kam still holds the trip MPG record of 34.5 in his TDv6, I never matched it in mine - I tried very very hard though! I would surprised if I could get it that high in the v8. I like to keep my credit card very firmly locked in my wallet and hate paying the oil majors any more than I have to, but also on a 500mile drive, it is much more pleasant to drive it at sane speeds than to have to concentrate so hard on looking for idiots and plod waiting to catch you. And on our roads you will still get stuck in the same traffic jam anyway!

BTW, my trip computer was reset at the filling station in Brokenhurst in the New Forest and I reset it again when I refilled at Hamilton Services on the M74. The first 3 pics above were done at Sandbach services after 5 hours driving and one previous comfort stop for me at Gaydon. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Tue Oct 30 2007 10:19am

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Looks the Biz Tim 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
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Tue Oct 30 2007 12:10pm

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Nice work Tim... great to be getting 30mpg out of it!

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Tue Oct 30 2007 1:26pm

rrsjo

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2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Bobby wrote:
Nice.

Tim, there was a notice informing all dealers to change the radiator upper hose clip before delivery. I read it somewhere but just cannot find it now!
You may want to check with the dealers if you've not known of this already.

Bobby

Which cars does this apply to? All back to 2005 or all recent ones upto today? Specific models? Gone - 2008 TDV8, Stornoway Grey, ebony, zabrano trim, TV, Tasmods, mudflaps.

Tue Oct 30 2007 6:04pm

TB

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2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 SE Arctic Frost

Only applies to TDV8's so best check with your dealer just incase. Arctic Frost TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Cherry Wood, Privacy Glass, PTI, Tow Pack, Mudflaps, Tasmods, a new Fuelflap, a RRSport.co.uk umbrella in the boot & a RRSport.co.uk sticker on the rear glass.
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Tue Oct 30 2007 6:45pm

rrsjo

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TB wrote:
Only applies to TDV8's so best check with your dealer just incase.

Does this mean all TDV8's since 2006 upto the present time? Gone - 2008 TDV8, Stornoway Grey, ebony, zabrano trim, TV, Tasmods, mudflaps.

Tue Oct 30 2007 7:23pm

Bobby

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rrsjo wrote:
TB wrote:
Only applies to TDV8's so best check with your dealer just incase.

Does this mean all TDV8's since 2006 upto the present time?

I'm having difficulties uploading the file..., anyway I managed to post just the first page of this 3 page notice which I hope is helpful:

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums/us...V8%20-.pdf Malaysia Boleh!
4.2SC Chawton White, Stormers
Tasmod's Sills, Wind Deflectors, LR Sills
Clear Side Repeaters, Towbar
Larini Sports Exhaust, K&N Air Filter
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Wed Oct 31 2007 12:29am

rrsjo

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As ever - thanks a million Bobby. What would we do without your vigilence. Gone - 2008 TDV8, Stornoway Grey, ebony, zabrano trim, TV, Tasmods, mudflaps.

Wed Oct 31 2007 9:53am

Tim in Scotland

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Interesting, my new car is in the VIN number range. In view of the fact that dealer had to impound the cars until repairs were done I will not worry..........................................................................................................

until I see a puddle of coolant underneath her or the temperature gauge moves north of "normal"! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Wed Oct 31 2007 10:01am

Bobby

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Location: Kuala Lumpur
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rrsjo wrote:
As ever - thanks a million Bobby. What would we do without your vigilence.

Glad to be of service.

Malaysia Boleh!
4.2SC Chawton White, Stormers
Tasmod's Sills, Wind Deflectors, LR Sills
Clear Side Repeaters, Towbar
Larini Sports Exhaust, K&N Air Filter
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Wed Oct 31 2007 10:22am

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