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This 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Carpathian (L663) was purchased from Land Rover Gwinnett, internet sales manager Monica Joiner.
Dealer Ad is HERE (Video HERE), build sheet is HERE, CarFax is HERE.

 

Purchased SMARTLINER All Weather Custom Fit 2 Row Floor Mats & Cargo Liner from Amazon on sale.....really purchased for the rear cargo mat which was almost the same price as the set, floor mats in storage for later use.
I didn't like the cheap "SMARTLINER" stickers but they are easily peeled off (as pictured), mat has rubberized texture so things will not slide around.

 

NOTE: The following is provided for informational purposes only, user assumes all risks- YMMV.

Valentine 1 Gen2 radar detector (Owners Manual, Quick Start Guide, Programming Guide, Troubleshooting, How To Upgrade) hardwire installed using a Xislet Radar Detector Hardwire Power Cord Mirror Plug Tap with Inline Fuse from Amazon, I used the cord with the smallest pins. A good forum thread on how the trim pieces come apart/off to access the mirror plug and tap wiring is HERE.
Using the Bluetooth connection to the V1 from my Android phone with the JBV1 app adds a lot of useful functionality- Some discussion around the JBV1 app can be found HERE, helpful settings guide HERE.

BlendMount (P/N BV1-2038) was ordered and installed (Installation Instructions HERE). Customer Support with BlendMount is AWESOME When removing the plastic mirror cover to access the plug to tap, think of it as a clamshell that snaps together and around the mirror stem. I used my hands to slightly pry apart at the back and then a plastic trim tool to work/unsnap all the way around. Only the driver side was removed to access the plug.

 

Purchased Lucky8 Central Storage Box to make this space more useful.....per my wife.

 

Purchased TuffAnt Rock Sliders from Jake (Expedition Yankee/TuffAnt USA) in Chattanooga TN.
Got a few tips from Jake and some from a forum thread HERE.
TuffAnt Fitment Guide and Tyson Annotated Guide.

 

 

 

 

Oil Analysis performed by Blackstone Laboratories, DIY Services recorded on Carfax and My WWW Garage

Engine Oil Change at 17219 miles- OE 0w20 - Prior Ownership, NO SAMPLE TAKEN

Engine Oil Change at 32503 miles- OE 0w20 - Prior Ownership, NO SAMPLE TAKEN

Engine Oil Change at 45848 miles- OE 0w20 - Prior Ownership, NO SAMPLE TAKEN  

 

Land Rover Defender Documents/Files:

2023 Land Rover Defender Owners Manual ONLINE

2022 Land Rover Defender Brochure  

 

Land Rover Defender Reviews/Articles:

Land Rover Forums' Octa- Buyer Guide/Things to look for/Defender Reliability

MotorTrend- Why the 2020 Land Rover Defender Is Great Off-Road

MotorTrend- 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 V-8 First Test: More Cylinders Make (Mostly) Everything Better  

 

Land Rover Defender Video: *High Speed Connection Recommended*

Land Rover- Defender Videos

Land Rover- Defender | An Icon Reimagined

Land Rover- Defender | Capability

Land Rover- Defender V8

Doug DeMuro- The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Is Completely Insane

AutoTrader- NEW Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Review: Why This Car Makes NO Sense

savagegeese- Land Rover Defender 90 V8 | Perfect for Instagram Models

Shifting Lanes- This Should Be Called The WTF 100 - Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Review

Motormouth- Land Rover Defender 90 review // "Who wouldn't want to add 3-inches!"

Motormouth- 2023 Land Rover Defender V8 review // You won't believe it...wait for it!

PistonHeads- 2021 Land Rover Defender V8 Review

The Fast Lane Car- The Truth About Land Rover Reliability You Don’t Want To Hear!

The Fast Lane Car- Did We Make a HUGE Mistake Buying Another Land Rover Defender? Here's What's Great...And Not!

The Fast Lane Car- Did We Make a HUGE Mistake Buying Another Land Rover Defender? Here's What's Great...And Not!  

 

Land Rover Defender DIY Guides/Installation Instructions:

Defender V8 Maintenance Schedule (LR Owners Website)

Land Rover Forums - GAP IID Tool Summary

Defender2 - GAP Diagnostics IID BT Tool

Engine Oil and Front/Rear Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Change

Wrench'n Roverin- Land Rover | V8 Engine Oil Change

PYR Automotive- How To Reset 2020 - 2024 LAND ROVER DEFENDER Oil Change Interval - Clear Service Required Message

Orquiza Garage - How To Reset Oil Service Interval 2020 -2024 Land Rover Defender / CLEAR SERVICE REMINDER

Land Rover Forums denhams - 2020 Defender Battery Replacement

BillsWebSpace: V1 Installation and Wiring for Defender L663

powerfulukltd- Land Rover Defender L663 Headlamp Signature HALO Ring DRL - How It Works & Repair

powerfulukltd- Land Rover Defender L663 Headlight Headlamp Strip Down - Repair / replace Lens Etc

powerfulukltd- Land Rover Defender "Easy Fit" Front Bumper Tow Eye Cover / Undershield Skid Plate Sump Guard

Land Rover Forums nashvegas- Tuffant Sliders Install Notes / Couple Pics (PDF annotated guide HERE)  

 

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