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First time offroading on my own with the Evoque and I had an idea, it probably has never been done before. I had my Quad set up with a First Person View system on the trunk of the Evoque and figured ...

JavierBayArea

Going Off Tarmac

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29-12-2014, 01:45am

Thread: Sand dunes on stock tires?
Post: Sand dunes on stock tires?

Totally newb here when it comes to off road. But can i go into sand dunes with stock summer tires?. The temperature will also be 40+ F. I was thinking of deflating them to like 15 psi and that's it. ...

JavierBayArea

General

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27-12-2014, 02:13am

Thread: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.
Post: RE: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.

Then the harshness is just the 20 inch wheels i suppose. The point of my post is that before i purchased my non dynamic, to me buying a car with magnaride was a must. Now that i've tried both i'd say...

JavierBayArea

General

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12-12-2014, 08:28pm

Thread: Smary Keys/Auto Dipping Mirrors
Post: RE: Smary Keys/Auto Dipping Mirrors

(12-12-2014 07:55pm)ChuckieB Wrote: You can adjust how far they each dip. How?, that's awesome. Do i just adjust them when the car is in reverse after it auto dips?

JavierBayArea

General

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12-12-2014, 08:14pm

Thread: Smary Keys/Auto Dipping Mirrors
Post: RE: Smary Keys/Auto Dipping Mirrors

I find the land rover auto dipping useless. It dips BOTH mirrors, it should dip only the one next to the curb and leave the other one clear to view cars coming from behind. I loved it on my BMW, turn...

JavierBayArea

General

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12-12-2014, 06:39pm

Thread: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox breakdown afterwards)
Post: RE: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox ...

Update: They will replace the same control module you guys were talking about. And there's no solution to the broken reverse gear, other than turn the car off and wait for a minute. I hope it was jus...

JavierBayArea

General

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10-12-2014, 10:49pm

Thread: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.
Post: RE: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.

Really?, magnaride is always on?. I thought it stiffens the suspension only when it's on dynamic mode on.

JavierBayArea

General

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10-12-2014, 10:41pm

Thread: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.
Post: Dynamic or not?. From a 'car guy' perspective.

Is a Dynamic really better for you if you are a into sportscars?. Here are my thoughts. Back when I was shopping for my car, I really wanted a Dynamic because I always owned sportscars. But i couldn'...

JavierBayArea

General

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10-12-2014, 07:16pm

Thread: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox breakdown afterwards)
Post: RE: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox ...

I really don't have your same issue, it just appeared once and then never again. My issue is now a broken gearbox. I don't know if it's related, probably not. Anyway, the dealership says they will k...

JavierBayArea

General

17,514

09-12-2014, 10:37pm

Thread: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox breakdown afterwards)
Post: RE: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox ...

Got a call from the shop. they said they updated some software (didn't show up on topix) and that the car is running again. We'll see, I have the feeling this is not the end of this.

JavierBayArea

General

17,514

09-12-2014, 07:33pm

Thread: Switch from 18 inch wheels to 17 inch wheels to improve ride quality?
Post: RE: Switch from 18 inch wheels to 17 inch wheels t...

I have a loaner 20 inch dynamic right now, i feel the ride is harsher than my 19 inch prestige. But i'm not sure if it's because of the tire size or the different suspension.

JavierBayArea

General

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08-12-2014, 07:26pm

Thread: Switch from 18 inch wheels to 17 inch wheels to improve ride quality?
Post: RE: Switch from 18 inch wheels to 17 inch wheels t...

I can add my own question here for people that know. Does changing the wheel size affect the odometer?. Shouldn't it register more or less miles than it really is doing?

JavierBayArea

General

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07-12-2014, 06:11pm

Thread: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox breakdown afterwards)
Post: RE: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced

Gearbox broke down today. 2014 USA Prestige with 9 speed software update. If i go into reverse and it says "Gearbox Fault". Works fine in D I was able to drive it to the dealership and got a 2014 ...

JavierBayArea

General

17,514

06-12-2014, 09:30pm

Thread: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox breakdown afterwards)
Post: 2 Wheel drive only. Traction reduced (Gearbox brea...

Hey, this morning i turned the car on and got this alert. I turned it off and back on and it went away, i wonder if it was a glitch or something i should get looked at. Terrain programs of course we...

JavierBayArea

General

17,514

05-12-2014, 06:50pm

Thread: Evoque positivity
Post: RE: Evoque positivity

Awesome, adding to the positivity here. I'm also very satisfied with my 2014 evoque.

JavierBayArea

General

5,448

04-12-2014, 06:39pm

Thread: 'Real Magic' Interior lights ***Wow
Post: RE: 'Real Magic' Interior lights ***Wow

You know, in my 2014 you actually have to touch the lights. It's a USA prestige

JavierBayArea

General

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02-12-2014, 10:33pm

Thread: New software update
Post: RE: New software update

Tim it's a British car company. expecting the excellence or reliability of a Japanese manufacturer is setting yourself up for failure. When i bought my Evoque, i bought it assuming it will break dow...

JavierBayArea

General

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25-11-2014, 07:05pm

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