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tromer
Member Since: 02 Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 6
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| Couple of Questions, Just bought LR3 |
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Hello,
I recently bought a used 05 HSE with 16k Miles on it. I have really been impressed with the vehicle. It is super nice. Can't wait to go offroad.
I have a couple of questions that I wanted to clarify.
1. After searching, it seems others have had the transmission "tip in/out" that gives you a nice jerk when coming from a roll stop. From what I've seen it looks like this is something that hasn't been fixed by landrover. Is that correct? I would assume there is a firmware upgrade for this...
2. I'm not sure if I have the locking rear diff. option. I would assume not since the spare tire isn't the alloy spare. I suppose I can crawl under to be sure... How useful is the locking rear diff? How much more effective is it off road compared to not having it? I have seen a couple of impressive off road videos (by penguin). Just wondering if it's something that makes a big difference. I would assume the traction control system acts as sort of a locking methodology at times.
Thx in advance. Very nice site for the LR3. The nicest so far...
tr
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 2nd Jun 2006 1:39 am |
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Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Neither of your questions are in my area of knowledge, but I hate to see such a post go un-answered for so long!
Welcome to the forum and I am sure you will not miss the rear diff.
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| 4th Jun 2006 7:13 pm |
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THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
Posts: 717
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Hi Tromer,
I have a D3 HSE auto and I have been moaning about this soft clunk since somewhere near day 1. The local dealer's D3 auto does not do it. Into the garage on Tuesday then off on a long haul to Austria with caravan weighing 1700 kgs. 3,750 lbs to you in the States. I will keep you in the picture. I suspect it will get worse but we shall see.
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| 4th Jun 2006 7:41 pm |
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tromer
Member Since: 02 Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 6
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Great, thank you for the replies!
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| 5th Jun 2006 3:55 pm |
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nikko
Member Since: 13 May 2006
Location: Calne, Wiltshire
Posts: 17
 
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Hi Thub
Where in Austria? I just got back from there.
N TD6 HSE, Bonetti Grey/Alpaca
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| 5th Jun 2006 6:39 pm |
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tromer
Member Since: 02 Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 6
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Does the rear end come standard with at least a limited slip?
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| 7th Jun 2006 4:24 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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Nope! The locking diff doesn't seem to make that much difference, but there will be occasions where the TC system can't replicate the locking diff principle if you see what I mean. Slimer has one on his so perhaps his view might be better. I guess it will depend on the off road terrain you are driving, in the US you might be rock crawling a lot something we don't have much of in the UK. Perhaps the Aussies can give their view as their terrain is perhaps more like yours. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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| 7th Jun 2006 5:51 pm |
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tromer
Member Since: 02 Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 6
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no limited slip... Surprising in deed. I guess I will find out just how effective the traction control is..
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| 7th Jun 2006 5:57 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
Posts: 16295
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The locking rear diff does make a difference in some conditions, we've proved it a couple of times. D3s still blooming capable without it though The End
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| 7th Jun 2006 6:02 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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traction control is a brilliant tool, but obviously only comes in once traction is lost, whereas a variable slip diff (which is what the rear 'locking' diff is) will prevent, or help to prevent, loss of traction in the first place.
Slimer's right, it doe make a difference, noticable in two ways, one is the lack of TC 'help' and the other is the continuity of traction - often combined with momentum - where TC would be of no use
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| 7th Jun 2006 8:09 pm |
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