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RR-CBY



Member Since: 28 Jan 2015
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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 Laughing

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

Thanks in advance
Carl
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Ady 555
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Hi Carl,
Welcome to the site. Thumbs Up
If you are only doing that sort of mileage, then i would go supercharged. Smile
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. Thumbs Up
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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 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
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FatJoe



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United Kingdom 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.
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PEACHY



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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 Thumbs Up 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White Smile
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 ;(
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B9BS X



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Supercharged RRS all the way Thumbs Up 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
Post #450162 Thu Jan 29 2015 7:20am
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ilard



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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!
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zaphod



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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 Thumbs Up


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?
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Bodsy
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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
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PEACHY



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^^^^^^as above Thumbs Up 16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White Smile
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 ;(
Post #450183 Thu Jan 29 2015 11:06am
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zaphod



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Rimini Red

Thanks - that should do the trick, especially if I got the extension so I could leave the charger in the house (no garage) Thumbs Up
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Goreskin65



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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Pardon my lack of knowledge but what is a comfort lead? Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle
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Bodsy
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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. Thumbs Up 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
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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
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Goreskin65



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Many thanks guys Bow down Bow down
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