Help me with some upgrade suggestions for Christmas!
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Wow...yeah fix all that $hit first. Just go down Abran's punchlist. Also, for the door dings find a local Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) technician in your area. Some have the "R" as Repair and not Removal, google on both and find a person...you would be AMAZED at what can be done and the LR3 for the most part provides good access to the backside of the ding unless they are somewhere crazy. I've had three done and they are straight GONE from my vehicle...not just "kinda taken care of" I mean eradicated.
The soda spill...ugh. I don't eat or drink in my Rover. NO ONE does. That's why it looks and feels and smells the same or better as it did 12 years ago, but I'm not hear to judge or preach. What I can tell you is that Resolve might help with your headliner. You know, the spray-on carpet cleaner stuff....? Give that a shot.
Mods: Tires and sliders are your best upgrades. Stick with LR wheels...and throw on some BFG KO2s if you want to stay all-terrain. I have Rover Specialties sliders and they have been the best investment...wow. Those and the IIDTool (see below) have paid for themselves. I don't know what sliders are good now since I haven't looked into that market for years...but check at Lucky8.
The IIDTool by GAP Diagnostics is as important to have in your LR3 tool kit as a regular screwdriver.
So there ya go, that's a good start. Mod it up, take it off-road and your SS will be looking like a 2nd class citizen.
The soda spill...ugh. I don't eat or drink in my Rover. NO ONE does. That's why it looks and feels and smells the same or better as it did 12 years ago, but I'm not hear to judge or preach. What I can tell you is that Resolve might help with your headliner. You know, the spray-on carpet cleaner stuff....? Give that a shot.
Mods: Tires and sliders are your best upgrades. Stick with LR wheels...and throw on some BFG KO2s if you want to stay all-terrain. I have Rover Specialties sliders and they have been the best investment...wow. Those and the IIDTool (see below) have paid for themselves. I don't know what sliders are good now since I haven't looked into that market for years...but check at Lucky8.
The IIDTool by GAP Diagnostics is as important to have in your LR3 tool kit as a regular screwdriver.
So there ya go, that's a good start. Mod it up, take it off-road and your SS will be looking like a 2nd class citizen.
I will check out the info on the dings. Problem is, paint has been scraped off on a couple of them, so there will most definitely need to be some touch-ups done regardless.
Don't get me started about the soda spill. We help run a community service\summer camp for over 1000 teens every year, and we end up transporting everything from children, to medical supplies, food, etc. for the camp and events they put on. My wife was driving last summer and the car was loaded with 2 Litre's which weren't well secured...Long story short, several of the bottles exploded and sprayed all over the car...and weren't immediately cleaned because of time crunch with the events...and sat in the hot summer sun.
I found a set of 18" LR3 10 spokes mounted with brand new nokian winter tires in my area listed for $750, which I'm considering. Mostly to get onto the 18" platform, so I can switch to KO's or Grapplers in the spring. Those steel wheels from Lucky8 are pretty enticing too for the price.
As for sliders, what would be a good price?
They had a sale going on the TerraFirma sliders but I don't know if that is still going on. The Proud Rhino's are some serious sliders and the cost quite a bit.
You could always plasti-dip the LR3 for a $3-400 if you do the work yourself
You could always plasti-dip the LR3 for a $3-400 if you do the work yourself
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Thanks all for the suggestions!
I ordered a Gap tool (BT model), and a new key fob from the dealer, which I will program myself. I will see if I can clear the air suspension fault (if it is not the compressor that is failing), and dial in a lift. Also will use it to diagnose the rest of the faults and fix issues there. Planning to replace the door lock actuator, and door handle (that is getting stuck). All in all sitting at under $800 with most of the issues being resolved or on their way to resolution.
I'm thinking about adding a device for Bluetooth music, and getting the video system looked at by a repair shop. Other than that, will probably get the vehicle detailed, and probably look into additional off road upgrades next year as someone suggested.
I ordered a Gap tool (BT model), and a new key fob from the dealer, which I will program myself. I will see if I can clear the air suspension fault (if it is not the compressor that is failing), and dial in a lift. Also will use it to diagnose the rest of the faults and fix issues there. Planning to replace the door lock actuator, and door handle (that is getting stuck). All in all sitting at under $800 with most of the issues being resolved or on their way to resolution.
I'm thinking about adding a device for Bluetooth music, and getting the video system looked at by a repair shop. Other than that, will probably get the vehicle detailed, and probably look into additional off road upgrades next year as someone suggested.
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>GAP tool obviously
>10 spokes baby, one of the best wheels ever
>if you don't have fantastic tires, get some
>fix all things like Abran says
>melvill and Moon seat covers if you don't like the leather as much or its spotty, ripped, bad etc.
>wire in whatever bluetooth module is good now for music
>dual batteries, traxxide kit or whatever
>get a second power port fitted in the back for future fridge, fuse box
>put a giant like iphone screen protector, vinyl wrap thing, whatever, on your roof glass. Saves you later inevitable hassle
>Fumoto F106N valve to replace your oil pan drain plug
>get car detailed at a super good place, inside and out
>3m hood blackout if thats something you like
>amazon black rubberized vinyl loadspace guard mat thing ( one, they used to be like 50 bucks so YMMV)
>If you are feeling very spendy, AT overland drawer system is the unobtanium few have, always wanted one.
>don't feel the need to buy bumpers, snorkel, winch, rack, if you aren't 100% set on it. Winch I could see being the most used, whoever it was did a DIY harbor freight winch and tray into his bumper so it doesn't need to be a $3-5k purchase. Rack bad for mileage, same with sliders, bumpers, snorkel etc. Snorkel is a nightmare for install anyway.
>10 spokes baby, one of the best wheels ever
>if you don't have fantastic tires, get some
>fix all things like Abran says
>melvill and Moon seat covers if you don't like the leather as much or its spotty, ripped, bad etc.
>wire in whatever bluetooth module is good now for music
>dual batteries, traxxide kit or whatever
>get a second power port fitted in the back for future fridge, fuse box
>put a giant like iphone screen protector, vinyl wrap thing, whatever, on your roof glass. Saves you later inevitable hassle
>Fumoto F106N valve to replace your oil pan drain plug
>get car detailed at a super good place, inside and out
>3m hood blackout if thats something you like
>amazon black rubberized vinyl loadspace guard mat thing ( one, they used to be like 50 bucks so YMMV)
>If you are feeling very spendy, AT overland drawer system is the unobtanium few have, always wanted one.
>don't feel the need to buy bumpers, snorkel, winch, rack, if you aren't 100% set on it. Winch I could see being the most used, whoever it was did a DIY harbor freight winch and tray into his bumper so it doesn't need to be a $3-5k purchase. Rack bad for mileage, same with sliders, bumpers, snorkel etc. Snorkel is a nightmare for install anyway.
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