Hasn't been worth ours - jog on.

I read plenty but you write more, seems like you're here for the argument and you've got what you came for. You've repeatedly mentioned that you want to reduce your perceived stress on the engine. An engine which is plenty powerful enough with...

As said -- just fit the sodding diffs and prove us all wrong then. No point continuing to post utter nonsense like you are. Go on, I dare you to actually do it.

Clearly you know way more than I about such things.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 BTW - how can you say I provided no facts, when you yourself couldn't even be bothered to look up the gear ratios. Something I did and SAHRED with you. Including speed plots, which...

OK, here is a halfway house. Buy ONE diff and fit it, just to see if you can. If you can, buy another, fit it then try it out, mixed driving and so on. I'll not mention brim-to-brim testing as you don't care about fuel. Might it be a...

If you think me asking questions and asking for details, That you say you know but I didnt. Then me asking a few more and sharing the evidence I have, Patronizing and insulting then I guess you are not a very sociable, willing to share, only...

Not trying to be rude, but it sounds like you haven't really got a clue at all and no knowledge of anything mechanical. Just because one number is lower than other means pretty much f* all really. What is your proof and rational that 1500rpm...

BTW - the Tdi will run fine without an intercooler, so long as you aren't juicing up the Tdi. But it would be better with one. Lots of options for an intercooler, although factory Tdi ones would likely be the most challenging to fit. Throttle...

Completely pointless running with no turbo, you might as well just have a normal 2.25 petrol or diesel in there. The entire point of fitting a more modern turbo powered engine is for the fat turbo torque curve and extra power. --- all IMO of...

You must have the crappest V8 ever designed if cruising at 1500rpm is a concern!!! :rolleyes:

Why do you think the current 1300rpm is high???? This makes no sense at all.

Yes, increased pumping looses.

Have you got any mechanical knowledge at all? An MoT tester saying a diff is rusty just sounds like a poor dodgy MoT tester tbh. The ratio change you are proposing is HUGE, have you bothered to use a gearing calculator to see what the actual...

Clearly you are the first person in history to use a Range Rover for a long journey. You should share your idea so that other people can now use such vehicles without worry too.....

those i never put on in the end, didn't want to risk it lol

Dodgy illegal number plates included too.... :D

Are you actually for real? Are you doing the work yourself (I'm doubting, as you simply wouldn't ask some of these questions if you were). What is your budget? £20k, £50k, £150k or more? Doing this will likely result in a non roadworthy vehicle...

Not to disagree, but Tornados own site says it is worth tuning..... "However the dominant characteristic is actually a huge hole in the torque curve, centred around 3000 RPM. This is filled in very well with the upgrade, delivering an extra...

Thanks. Sadly Horseshoe Lane has a Voluntary Restraint on it to drive it West to East. Think I'll have to plan to return at a quiet time and try it the other way round though. Bit of a lack of passing places if you meet anyone, so can see sense...

If I plan a route I never know if it’s good 1 way. Do look at contours when planning. Make a few notes about sections & if there is more about being better the other way you can reverse the map direction. Just need to remember road junctions &...

lol, cliff notes: When in neutral the vehicle does not move, putting it in gear and it works. :D

While laning this year we also did the famous/infamous "Bastard" lane, properly known as Horseshoe lane. It's another one of those lanes you see people driving badly on YouTube and making a complete hash of it. You can see it on the ground too...

Yes - nice to see some controlled and respectful driving. And very reserved vehicles that are simply capable. Vids like these make me want to get an old 90. My wife and my bank manager say different!

That S1 v8 made it look easy.

And sounded nice

Good driving by everyone. I often see that lane on YouTube and quite often the jacked up monstrosities make a proper pigs ear of it. Have you got a What3Words location for it?

Don't think a home amateur mechanic is going to easily or reliably measure cam wear tbh. And it won't tell you the state of the lifters. And even if in perfect condition, an aftermarket cam is going to offer more performance......