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Last week I picked up my first Range Rover Vogue! Here it is:






I will also open a project thread soon as there is work I want to do and have to do!

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER L322 VOGUE AUTOBIOGRAPHY - PROJECT THREAD

Go to: http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/range-rover-l322-project-modsnfixes-278996.html for the one I will be updating.

• Last Sunday I picked up my new pride and joy the mighty Land Rover Range Rover Vogue TD6 2003. It has roughly 100k on the clock and it is in a stunning condition. Comes with a full dealer service history and I'm the 4th owner.
• The car also has been facelifted by Clarks Premier Bespoke to the 2010-2012 Autobiography exterior look using the genuine parts.

I opened the thread to keep a journal of its journey under my ownership.

Features and technical data:

• Engine: BMW Straight-6 3.0 Diesel
• Interior color code: (?) To be updated.
• Bodywork paint code: (?) To be updated.
• Car came with a NavTrak tracker which is handy and should lower the insurance premium although it isn't too bad for me since I'm 25.
• Boot is equipped with an amplifier and 12" subwoofer which sounds quite nice although I am not sure if the rest of the speakers have been changed.
• It is equipped with a Parrot CK3000 Evolution hands-free system.
• The standard RR SatNav.

Here is a list of fixes to be done:

I have few diagnostic tools like Autoboss V30, Delphi VCI (various versions) and many more OBD2 interfaces and software. In terms of literature I got well you guys here at LZ and Autodata, RAVE etc.

• Gearbox service - oil, filter, gasket - Gearbox is okay at the moment but it's better be safe than sorry.
• The power fold mirrors seem to be damaged inside. When I press the button the N/S mirror folds and the motor keeps going even when folded and it doesn't fold back out. O/S doesn't fold at all just makes the noise. Both mirrors seem to be freely pivoting on the mount so definitely need attention.
• Intermittent "Transferbox Neutral" message on the dash pops up with the chime. The transfer box might be sticking so will have to attend that e.g. oil replacement, filter replacement, motor replacement or might be as simple as cleaning the corroded connectors. Got RAVE to introduce me to the whole thing. Exploded view will be handy since my dad can rebuild these things easy.
• It needs a touch up here and there on the paint due to chips etc. Nothing major and still in a VGC after 12 years!
• Rear wiper works although the screen wash doesn't seem to flow into it so will have to investigate it. Unless there is a separate tank in the back. Again as a newbie I need to go and figure it out.
• The passenger central lock inside the door doesn't open.
• The steering rake/rack electric adjustment goes up and down but not backwards and forwards. You can hear it moving the motor but the wheel stays still. It also has a play in the rake/rack up and down which has to be addressed ASAP since this is a MOT failure.
• The descent switch has been snapped so will have to source the replacement.
• The dot-matrix pixel display is missing some lines so will address that too to restore it to it's former glory.
• Side step seems to have a slight crack in it. Will fill it and paint over it.
• Drivers seat is a bit tired and will receive a new lease of life with some Autoglym and Meguiars products as well as some leather dye I managed to trace here. Will post pictures before and after. The plastic trim seems to have a crack in it so will also get replaced.

Here is a list of mods to be done:

• New head unit with satellite navigation to revamp the interior and to get it to match the nice looks outside.
• While cleaning I discovered front cameras in the bumper which I would like to connect to the new head unit.
• Reverse camera - preferably a wireless one which fits into the number plate light making it a hybrid insert.
• The wheel nuts, disks and calipers will get some new paint on them since they look old and rusty. Perhaps wheel nut covers. I could go get the fake BREMBO caliper covers on eBay but I don't think I will perform this cheese on my car.
• Get new hub and valve caps.
• Install rim protectors.
• Piano black interior trim wrap all round.
• Get some carpet mats for the summer.
• Replace the existing foglights in the bumper with LED DRL ones but not cheese looking ones with half of LEDs dead.
• Full LED conversion of the interior lighting including the footwells, sun visors etc.
• Fit the doors with Land Rover logo repeater/projectors. Not quite sure how I feel about them but will give it a go. Always wanted to see how they look.
• Change the front ashtray to a cupholder.
• Wrap the mirrors in piano black.
• Fit led arrow lights behind the mirror glass.
• Fit new Bosch AeroTwin wiper blades and treat the screen with glass polish, clay, RainX etc. Proper refurb.
• Paint the side vents black.
• Replace the lettering on the bonnet to "ARMOURED".
• Get some new keyrings, perhaps update the keys.
• Fit aluminium pedals (with taste) from either the RR Sport or Supercharged.
• I found a sticker that refreshed look of the gearbox legend below the shifter so will get that too.
• Upgrade the sticking tailgate button.
• Change the reverse light bulbs to LED.
• Change the lighting in the mirrors to LED.
• Fit anti-crash rear end laser warning. Never tried it before again curious.
• Fit the rear headrests with screens and install either XBOX or PlayStation in the car for the entertainment. Maybe a dome screen from the ceiling or big TV in the boot.
• New private plate.

I just downloaded some version of RAVE and will start reading up on where to start. My father is a car mechanic so he will help me with putting things right while I do the computer side of things and update this thread on regular basis.

Since I'm a hobbyist detailer/valeter I will attend the car properly when is a little bit warmer to work on it to give it a full body decontamination with clay and cleanser, polish it with diamond compounds and resin then cover the whole thing in premium wax. I will post a video of the big wash!

I hope you enjoy the thread as I progress through it! Will update before and after pictures.

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