beef
Member Since: 21 Sep 2015
Location: London
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Hi all.
I'll thought I'd start a thread on my new D4 and installs I'm hoping to fit.
I have on order a MY16 Discovery 4 HSE Lux, hopefully built for mid-November.
Spec:
Metallic - Firenze Red
Black Pack
Windsor Leather - Ebony
Cooler Box
Homelink
In-Control Apps
Vision Assist Pack
5 Year Service Plan
Planned Installs:
Brodit Install
Blackvue Install (DR650GW-2CH)
Side Steps (all black)
4G Wireless Hot Spot
I'm not sure if I need to install the following though. Does anyone know if LR have beefed up the security on the MY16?
Spare Wheel Protector
OBD Port Protection / Key Programming etc.
So one of the first jobs will be to install the wiring for the accessories. As I'd like to utilise the Parking Mode on the Blackvue, I need to install some kind of Battery Monitor/UPS. What are people's feelings on devices like the Cellink Battery B, T Power Plus or even the Power Magic Pro. I suppose what I'm after is protecting the Main battery from discharge.
I've performed these kind of installs in Mercedes Cars which aren't too difficult if you know where to run the wires and how the interior comes apart . I have Mercedes DAS, WIS, EPC etc (Mercedes Diags and Manuals) which helps with taking things apart and resetting errors on the controllers so any help with that would be much appreciated. Also, I'll try to write up the procedures for any future installs by members.
Cheers.
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 7th Oct 2015 12:22 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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Welcome
As they say it did not happen without pictures so please keep them coming MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 7th Oct 2015 12:29 pm |
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ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Deepest Darkest Berkshire
Posts: 696
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nice spec + future spec... welcome 
I am curious about the 4G wifi hotspot. What are you putting in here ? I have sometimes enabled the hotspot on my i-phone for the kids when stuck in traffic but they would love a more robust solution Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
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| 7th Oct 2015 12:31 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
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beef wrote:I'm not sure if I need to install the following though. Does anyone know if LR have beefed up the security on the MY16?
Spare Wheel Protector
On a MY2016 an RLD spare wheel protector wont fit as the spare is mounted 'upside down' to make room for the adblue tank, I believe there is also a security plate fitted but don't know how secure they are 
Have you seen the Incontrol apps in action? If not I would try and find a car with them fitted as IMHO they are a waste of money (at least the ones on a MY2015) Cheers Ian
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| 7th Oct 2015 12:54 pm |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270
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At this moment in time, incontrol is a waste of time and money. I refused it on the DS an the incontrol remote is pants. I don't have it on my one and don't miss it.
16MY cars have a protector over the spare, I think it's more protection rather than security but I suppose it may put some little barstwerds off. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 7th Oct 2015 1:00 pm |
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beef
Member Since: 21 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 26
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Russell wrote:Welcome
As they say it did not happen without pictures so please keep them coming
Will do
ThatMartinChap wrote:nice spec + future spec... welcome
I am curious about the 4G wifi hotspot. What are you putting in here ? I have sometimes enabled the hotspot on my i-phone for the kids when stuck in traffic but they would love a more robust solution
Either an old phone with hotspot or a dedicated hotspot. Reason I cant use my phone is Blackvue are introducing a "cloud" mode which allows the monitoring of the cameras remotely so was going to use it for that as well as general internet access in the car.
Hairy Dan wrote:Have you seen the Incontrol apps in action? If not I would try and find a car with them fitted as IMHO they are a waste of money (at least the ones on a MY2015)
I haven't and have heard that your opinion is shared. However, this option cannot be retrofitted so I'm taking a bit of a punt. It just opens up some options in regards with Sat Nav. I may find streaming the Sygic App with Safety Cams a better method. Ultimately I'd like to Mirror the whole screen with Incontrol and loose the brodit. Suppose I'll have to write that app myself!
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| 7th Oct 2015 1:15 pm |
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Caesi01
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: London
Posts: 42
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Could you get Sygic on the incontrol and have it as a default SatNav?
the LR satnav not really the most up to date I find and I miss the local speed limits (as seen in BMWs for example)
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| 7th Oct 2015 2:14 pm |
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beef
Member Since: 21 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 26
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Caesi01 wrote:Could you get Sygic on the incontrol and have it as a default SatNav?
the LR satnav not really the most up to date I find and I miss the local speed limits (as seen in BMWs for example)
Not sure as default but I have an app that will fire up apps based on Bluetooth pairing. So when I get into my car it fires up Waze etc. automatically. Can't see why it can't fire up InControl etc.
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| 8th Oct 2015 4:07 pm |
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beef
Member Since: 21 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 26
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Had a bit of bad news on delivery. I am desperate to get it before Christmas (that was one of the conditions for the order) but I may be pushed back.
So typically how long does it take from order to delivery?
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| 8th Oct 2015 4:10 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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beef wrote:Not sure as default but I have an app that will fire up apps based on Bluetooth pairing. So when I get into my car it fires up Waze etc. automatically. Can't see why it can't fire up InControl etc.
The phone has to be plugged into the socket in the upper glove box to be able to use Incontrol, for some reason Land Rover decided against a bluetooth connection for it  Cheers Ian
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| 8th Oct 2015 4:14 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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beef wrote:So typically how long does it take from order to delivery?
It all depends on whether the dealer has any build slots available to them, if they are a busy dealer the time from order to delivery will be longer. If say you found a dealer with a build slot at the start of October, you would have the car before the end of October so there is no standard time from order to delivery Cheers Ian
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| 8th Oct 2015 4:17 pm |
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markate
Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: England
Posts: 704
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I placed an order for my HSE in late August and was given a possible late October build November delivery. When the order was placed with the factory i was given a build date of 4th December. Tried to amend the order yesterday and was told by Dealer that LR have locked all 16MY Discovery orders and no changes can be made to them.
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| 8th Oct 2015 4:35 pm |
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mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2704
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Hairy Dan wrote:beef wrote:Not sure as default but I have an app that will fire up apps based on Bluetooth pairing. So when I get into my car it fires up Waze etc. automatically. Can't see why it can't fire up InControl etc.
The phone has to be plugged into the socket in the upper glove box to be able to use Incontrol, for some reason Land Rover decided against a bluetooth connection for it
or any decent apps etc! Mike
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| 8th Oct 2015 4:50 pm |
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beef
Member Since: 21 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 26
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markate wrote:I placed an order for my HSE in late August and was given a possible late October build November delivery. When the order was placed with the factory i was given a build date of 4th December. Tried to amend the order yesterday and was told by Dealer that LR have locked all 16MY Discovery orders and no changes can be made to them.
Thanks.
They originally had a slot booked a few months a go (possibly for a demo car) which they used for me but for whatever reason this has fallen through. They are trying to get another slot somehow but I just wondered the likelyhood if they can't, would it be built for mid December?
Looks unlikely 
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| 8th Oct 2015 5:04 pm |
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beef
Member Since: 21 Sep 2015
Location: London
Posts: 26
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Hairy Dan wrote:beef wrote:Not sure as default but I have an app that will fire up apps based on Bluetooth pairing. So when I get into my car it fires up Waze etc. automatically. Can't see why it can't fire up InControl etc.
The phone has to be plugged into the socket in the upper glove box to be able to use Incontrol, for some reason Land Rover decided against a bluetooth connection for it
Bluetooth should still pair when plugged in to the USB?
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| 8th Oct 2015 5:06 pm |
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