decided i'm going to take mine back to the correct body spec etc for 2005

its a bit of a mongrel

clear indicator repeaters /2010 supercharged side vents/black LR badges to go

fortunately the previous owner left me the green LR badges and 'orange' side repeaters - so only need to buy the side vents which seem to go for pennies as everyone seems to want to 'upgrade'

what are others views of original spec V modification?

I love the clean unadulterated lines of standard RR's. Maybe because I've never owned one without light guards and other accessories etc.

I like the SC styling fins and grille, but I also like the plain flat fins and grille. Just like I like the newer SC alloys but love the flat 7 spoke Vogue alloys.

My world is full of contradictions

Standard RR's have always looked fantastic, from day 1. I would say though that the new one is walking a little far from the line at present. Lose the LED eyelashes Tata.

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I think mods are down to the actual owners taste , don't really see any problems with upgrading an early car ....
OEM standard factory finish FFRR's still look good as well .........

As i also think that people that do not own a FFRR could tell from a Modded to original ......... unless you go overboard with add ons ......  ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

I love the clean unadulterated lines of standard RR's. Maybe because I've never owned one without light guards and other accessories etc.

I like the SC styling fins and grille, but I also like the plain flat fins and grille. Just like I like the newer SC alloys but love the flat 7 spoke Vogue alloys.

My world is full of contradictions

Standard RR's have always looked fantastic, from day 1. I would say though that the new one is walking a little far from the line at present. Lose the LED eyelashes Tata.

Click image to enlarge

good post Dan

btw - the side indicator repeaters/badges and supercharged side vents will be offered for sale on here

Funny this topic should spring up. Before I got my car I had all sorts of thoughts of doing (in my opinion) tasteful mods, but now it's here I'm starting to think it would be a shame to spoil the elegance of the car in its "natural state". My only "serious" thoughts now re taking off the steel tubes and replacing them with side steps that can actually be used for the purpose and having the mirrors housings colour coded!

I'm sure my thoughts will change as time goes by mind you!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

nick h wrote:

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

I love the clean unadulterated lines of standard RR's. Maybe because I've never owned one without light guards and other accessories etc.

I like the SC styling fins and grille, but I also like the plain flat fins and grille. Just like I like the newer SC alloys but love the flat 7 spoke Vogue alloys.

My world is full of contradictions

Standard RR's have always looked fantastic, from day 1. I would say though that the new one is walking a little far from the line at present. Lose the LED eyelashes Tata.

Click image to enlarge

good post Dan

Thanks for pic, now my background on PC

alanm_3 wrote:

Funny this topic should spring up. Before I got my car I had all sorts of thoughts of doing (in my opinion) tasteful mods, but now it's here I'm starting to think it would be a shame to spoil the elegance of the car in its "natural state". My only "serious" thoughts now re taking off the steel tubes and replacing them with side steps that can actually be used for the purpose and having the mirrors housings colour coded!

I'm sure my thoughts will change as time goes by mind you!

Pm sent  My Previous RR's!
2018 P400e Autobiography
2008 TDV8 Vogue
2006 TD6 Vogue
2007 TDV8 Vogue
2007 RRS (I know, it doesn't count!)
2005 4.4 Vogue on LPG
2005 TD6 Vogue
2003 4.4 Vogue
2001 4.6 HSE
2000 2.5 DHSE
1999 4.6 HSE
1997 4.6 HSE on LPG
1995 2.5 DSE
1989 3.9 EFI classic
1988 3.5 EFI classic

just checked - my vents retail at £195 which is bloody mad - but mine are OEM LR i'm told so is the price justified? - only you can decide

i'll put them for sale when i get a mint pair of vents for my car

HELP - which are the 'correct' side vents? - 2 or 3 fins?

thanks

i have some spare side vents and orange indicators you can have for free if your willing to pay the postage ....the vents are the 2 blade version
also let me know how much for the badges "RANGEISM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED"
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Pretlove says , '' I want my car back "

Mines an 05 and has the triple, i've had a silver 54 that had the double vents. My Previous RR's!
2018 P400e Autobiography
2008 TDV8 Vogue
2006 TD6 Vogue
2007 TDV8 Vogue
2007 RRS (I know, it doesn't count!)
2005 4.4 Vogue on LPG
2005 TD6 Vogue
2003 4.4 Vogue
2001 4.6 HSE
2000 2.5 DHSE
1999 4.6 HSE
1997 4.6 HSE on LPG
1995 2.5 DSE
1989 3.9 EFI classic
1988 3.5 EFI classic

Shame no Facelift in he pic.

2005 55 plates with touch screen nav had 3 fins, they were introduced when the square headlights were ditched for curved ones. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB