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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:
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
Land Rover Defender Video: *High Speed Connection Recommended*
Land Rover- Defender | An Icon Reimagined
Land Rover- Defender | Capability
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!
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
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
Land Rover Forums nashvegas- Tuffant Sliders Install Notes / Couple Pics (PDF annotated guide HERE)
Forums / Clubs / Vendors:
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