The only difference is the colour, what are you referring to? The protective strips?
15th Dec 2016 6:16 pm
ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
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The package as a whole, it's not a design classic by any means but in grey/silver it just highlights it even more. In grey it looks like the first Cayenne, which remains the epitome of fugly.Tony
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15th Dec 2016 6:24 pm
LT
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jimbg wrote:
That's some sort of protection!!
I initially thought the pillars were "chromed", but you're probably right. I think you can see it peeling on the n/s front A pillar.
Here's an example of what I feared:
2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
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15th Dec 2016 6:28 pm
Darbs
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ruggedpeak wrote:
That grey one looks terrible, post-chav almost. When's the Burberry Limited Edition out?
Did they take the original Cayenne and try and reimagine an ugly generic SUV for the 21st century?
Is this LR design nowadays
On a serious note, given the D5 is a poor attempt at putting a D4 style body on a RR chassis, what's the point of the RRS in the range?
Why is a standard grey D5 'post chav'? The white colouring on the A, B, and D pillars isn't chrome, it's white protection tape the same as on the bonnet and side vents. You can see where it's torn on both A pillars.2012 - 8 Speed D4 HSE in Indus Silver with surround cameras, adaptive headlamps, privacy glass, rear entertainment, 20" alloys.
15th Dec 2016 6:40 pm
LT
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LT wrote:
Check out the "bling" D pillar on the grey one.
I do now realise that this is protection film, not added "bling".
Guilty as charged, of not looking closely enough. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
15th Dec 2016 6:59 pm
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But just ask yourself, what is it hiding underneath?
Ducking for cover!
15th Dec 2016 7:01 pm
J77
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ruggedpeak wrote:
On a serious note, given the D5 is a poor attempt at putting a D4 style body on a RR chassis, what's the point of the RRS in the range?
The RRS is a completely different animal.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
15th Dec 2016 7:45 pm
RRSTDV8
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ruggedpeak wrote:
On a serious note, given the D5 is a poor attempt at putting a D4 style body on a RR chassis, what's the point of the RRS in the range?
The RRS is supposed to be the sporty cousin of the FFRR. When they put the 5.0 SC V8 in the D5 and give it the RRS's dynamic setup, you'll be able to query the RRS's existence. Sadly, the I4 is destined to find a home in RRS too - but at least there will be a proper alternative option available.
Interestingly, the RRS2 wasn't well received when it first arrived. Many disliked the rear end treatment (sound familiar) and thought it looked too "Ewok-like". Well, the RRS2 has turned out to be an excellent vehicle, some trim quality issues aside. It sells well, that's for sure.
The one thing about the RRS2 I really hate - yes, hate - are the fake bonnet vents. They're carried over from the styling of the 3 door Ewok and they annoy me every time I see them. Take those off and the vehicle would look much better. If I buy a RRS2 in the future, I shall seriously consider getting a body shop to remove them and any trace of them.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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15th Dec 2016 7:46 pm
Red Merle
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From their sizes, to the number of doors, the drive system, the number of seats, the aluminium platform and body construction, the engine layout, the choice of engines and gearbox to the air suspension, to the factory that they are built in, these are completelydifferentanimals; it's difficult to see any similarities at all!
Err, hang on a minute... 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
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15th Dec 2016 7:54 pm
J77
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15th Dec 2016 8:30 pm
Red Merle
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I'd happily try one 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
15th Dec 2016 8:32 pm
fat bloke
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Isn't the taped up vents, stated in handbook when you go upto 900mm wading make sure vents are taped up this why the it's far superior to the D4 in wading anyway .
15th Dec 2016 8:59 pm
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And the tape on the bonnet is for when you float away peeps don't know it's a LR?
15th Dec 2016 9:05 pm
J77
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fat bloke wrote:
Isn't the taped up vents, stated in handbook when you go upto 900mm wading make sure vents are taped up this why the it's far superior to the D4 in wading anyway .
Just a shame the side vents are decorative only.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
15th Dec 2016 9:10 pm
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Sadly, the I4 is destined to find a home in RRS too - but at least there will be a proper alternative option available.
