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Joe90



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It is NOT black !!

With a heavy heart, yesterday saw the end of a 10 year love/hate relationship with "Big Bob", our L322 TD6 HSE 2002, as he went of to his new owners on the South coast.



There is now a big empty space in more ways than one!



But not for long Thumbs Up Thanks to Ian in Doncaster for a smooth and easy purchase back in the middle of May, and we are now the proud owners of "Fuscus" a 2008 (MY2009) L322 TDV8 Vogue SE (as sold, but methinks only a Vogue..based upon build sheet) in Bournville (it is not black!)



As always, a few things to fix.. the rear parking aid packed up the day before the sale, I had the bumper off to find a broken wire on the rear right sensor. New damper for the lower glovebox, and replacement drivers sun visor clip satisfied my OCD Confused

Purchase a set of 4 wheels and tyres to match the spare also Wink The 20"s are OK, but want to get back to big fat General Grabber ATs





















Have to say the TDV8 is a real step up from the straight six TD6, although I am finding the power delivery a bit odd, no gentle pull aways like with the TD6 - it is all go go go !!

Now the real work begins:

Sort a brake judder at the front and a graunching brake (foot) at the back

Engine Oil change and planned gearbox oil change (hopefully to smooth out the gears a bit)

Calibrate and set suspension to my liking, with my new iiDTool BT

Then decisions on what to do about the EGR valves (I like the Aussie emulators...) and what to do if anything about the turbos - as i have seen these things like to eat engines.

Must also have a play with all the toys on board, just haven't had a chance...Got to figure out what badging is missing on the back, sold to me as an SE, so assuming "VOGUE SE" - not sure why any previous owner removed this ?

Oh and "Fuscus" ... best derivation in latin I could find for brown/bournville Cool .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

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Post #484042 22nd Jul 2018 12:02pm
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GGDR



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Amazing Joe!!! You kept quiet on what you were going to change to, kept us all guessing!

You've scored 2009-12 rear lights too?

Loving the interior, RSE - fantastic. Loving the not black exterior too.

There's one thing that's a natural fit for a big Range Rover.... A big V8 to go in the front. Enjoy!!!

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Spotting those two red audis there, your trio of red cars is now only a duo... Cheers, Greg
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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Looking good. I’d do silicone hoses if it were me. Can’t seem to find them for the 4.4 though.

Hope you get years of enjoyment. I went from TD6 to 4.4.....night and day.

Is that when they dropped the 6 pot brakes? Take it 18’s will fit over?

Thumbs Up 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport
Post #484048 22nd Jul 2018 12:43pm
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Joe90



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@ GGDR

there are three more red ones out of shot - a Ford, an MX5 and an MG Midget !! Brown is the new RED Wink

@mjdronfield

The wheels I got are the original style wheels for the car, so should be OK. Not looked closely at the brembos, but manual indicates 4 pot. Also need a thorough check on the intercooler hoses, cursory look/feel shows they are OK at present. Enjoyed Edfors EGR Valve replacement howto - not sure I want to take it on! .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999
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Weegie



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Scotland 2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Very, very nice, Joe Thumbs Up Enjoy. I've got the Oz emulators. Easy fit and discreet (they fit in the ECU box). You do have to be very patient as they take an age to send them. John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold
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brown/bournville = cadbury Mr. Green


i like it alot Tim especially my favorite wheels... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Paul thornton



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Definitely my favourite colour by far. Looks really well does that.

First job on my list would be to get rid of the EGR valves and give the turbos a once over.

Good luck with it.
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MR GLOVER



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Buckingham Blue

Is this the one i saw on your drive in the e bay advert?????????? (should of kept me mouth shut Very Happy )
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counter of beans



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England 2012 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Santorini Black

Lovely shade of black, is that...... Wink
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Joe90



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You need the sun shining, then you have to stand at an odd angle and squint, or let it take you by surprise, and if you are lucky you see Bournville Very Happy

When next to a real black car, it does become more obvious Thumbs Up .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999
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essex boy



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Java Black

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Jon G



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Baltic Blue

Very Nice Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
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dolph34



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Ireland 2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Corris Grey

I know some dont like black but for me it's the only colour for a L322, well done and good luck with it sir Thumbs Up 2015 4.4 AB
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Woofster



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The vehicle looks fantastic. The ivory interior is definitely the nicest L322 interior, in my opinion. You just have to make sure to keep it clean all the time now!

I personally love the bonus tidbits like the Supercharged grilles, facelift rear lights, the side running boards and the titanium silver (vs. brunel grey) lettering.
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Alistair



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Any idea what the rear badge story is ?

The TDV8 badge is in the wrong place for a Vogue SE - and that badge is missing completely Confused
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