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M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

LR Experience day today.

Went on the free half day experience todayat Skipton with my mate, I did all the driving today as I'm back there tomorrow with him for his session, went round in the 4.4 TDV8. My god that thing is smooth. I just love it's effortless power and makes a nice noise, I'm envious of anyone that's taken delivery of a 4.4 now

All in all, a good day out, learned about a few aspects of off-roading that I didn't know about. I'm looking forward to tomorrow now as a passenger.

One thing I did realise though, the car was silver with jet leather with ivory headlining and piano trim. Whilst it was nice, I thought it was a bit of a bland combo. The black leather wasn't very exciting and looked like it would get grubby quite easy in terms of fingerprints etc, the main centre dash pad, dare I say it, looked a bit cheap looking too, the black didn't really suit. I think the Ivory interior would look a lot better.

I've taken a few pics but have left my camera in the car, I'll upload them later.

No doubt I'll get some better pictures/videos tomorrow as a passenger. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

12th Apr 2011 4:31pm

GregP

Member Since: 11 Dec 2010
Location: Exmouth
Posts: 1084

Glad you had a good day Mark. I had the 4.4 tdv8 a month ago when I went to the SW experience centre and it is a great engine. I wasn't overly impressed with interior. No major improvement on the older L322 models. Did you have a go on road. I gave it some beans with the flappy paddles. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

12th Apr 2011 9:05pm

M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

Yeah I had a drive on road, didn't go nuts though as the guy had said the police are usually out in force on sunny days to catch bikers so didn't really get to stick my toe down too much, when I did, it certainly seemed quicker than my current 4.4 petrol.

Some pics..

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As said, not 100% convinced by the black leather and dash, makes it look a little dreary IMO.

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Misted up tail lights, blamed on being jet washed daily, surely that shouldn't affect them?

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I did like how neat the new switchgear looks though, the AC & heated screen buttons etc are a better and nicer design I thought.

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I'll no doubt get a few more pics as a passenger tomorrow.

All in all, a good day out, especially as it was free. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

12th Apr 2011 10:04pm

GregP

Member Since: 11 Dec 2010
Location: Exmouth
Posts: 1084

lol at the misted tail lights. The one I drove had the same problem. When I mentioned I to the chap he didn't spout any rubbish about jet washing he just said "it's a land rover" and laughed. It's been a design fault since 2002 and they still haven't fixed it. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

12th Apr 2011 10:09pm

M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

Yeah I've seen loads now that's misted up, I'd be a bit annoyed if my 3k mile car started doing it though. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

12th Apr 2011 10:17pm

GregP

Member Since: 11 Dec 2010
Location: Exmouth
Posts: 1084

For sure, £70-80k car and it's tail lights are a mess. Even KIAs don't have this problem FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

12th Apr 2011 10:22pm

dantheman

Member Since: 02 Feb 2009
Location: North: Lancs
Posts: 477

Nice pics Mark - looking forward to my turn on 23rd April!

13th Apr 2011 7:02pm

M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

It's good fun and a great insight if you have zero off road experience such as myself. Me and Matt are thinking of doing the Level 1 full day course in the near future.

Some pics from today, I didn't do any driving today but again, was very worthwhile, first time I've actually been a passenger in a FFRR

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Amazingly, the wheel was still on the ground, I was impressed by the articulation the standard car has.

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I was shocked by how big the stoppers were on it too

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The instructor let us take some videos too, I've got a couple to upload. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

13th Apr 2011 8:54pm

M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

http://public.fotki.com/marksheridan/adven...-1404.html 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

13th Apr 2011 9:18pm

nick h

Member Since: 26 Jan 2011
Location: notts
Posts: 782

2005 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Tonga Green

that light is disgraceful

were they 'standard' road tyres?

agree that the black interior does look a bit cheap and tacky - but thats not purely on landrovers

14th Apr 2011 9:37am

M44K TS

Member Since: 09 Feb 2010
Location: North East U.K.
Posts: 1325

Yeah standard road tyres 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

14th Apr 2011 11:46am

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