OOOOOh!!! I can see why there is a need for accurate QUOTE's in replies. Run silent, run deep!! HM Submarines Conqueror, Churchill, Renown, Ocelot, Porpoise, Onslaught.
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11th Nov 2010 5:16 pm
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I was replying to Ken directly after his post and therefore did not need to quote 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
I can see why there is a need for accurate QUOTE's
Until I read it I didn't realise this thread was about a question - I thought it was Old Sailor's new claim to fame!!A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
Until I read it I didn't realise this thread was about a question - I thought it was Old Sailor's new claim to fame!!
Hey Navigator!!! I would never admit to being a poser!! I'll leave that to the folk on the RRSport forum!! Run silent, run deep!! HM Submarines Conqueror, Churchill, Renown, Ocelot, Porpoise, Onslaught.
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11th Nov 2010 5:39 pm
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HDC will work in reverse, forwards, and neutral and command shift.
Try finding a shallow hill to practice on. Engage HDC, Stop halfway up, hold on the foot brake. Engage Neutral, check wheels are straight, and everything is clear behind, release the foot brake and practice letting hdc control the vehicle down the hill. It can initially take a fraction of a second to grab control, which can seem an age and cause a BT moment , but once it has the descent under control, practice reducing/increasing the descent speed using the Cruise Control +/- button.
I will look for a hilly tintent site!!! Run silent, run deep!! HM Submarines Conqueror, Churchill, Renown, Ocelot, Porpoise, Onslaught.
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11th Nov 2010 7:55 pm
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Maybe even try it out on tarmac first
11th Nov 2010 7:56 pm
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I use HDC in reverse alot, the hill down to my cabin is steep and reversing trailers down can be interesting, HDC is a great piece of kit.
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11th Nov 2010 8:28 pm
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Re: D3 Off-road poser?
Old Sailor wrote:
The LR I was in was a Defender LWB, manual. On one of the ascents the instructor knocked the gear lever into manual,
Erm confused..... did you mean neutral? If you were travelling up an incline that must have been one hell of a 'knock' to get it to disengage the gear.
11th Nov 2010 10:30 pm
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Gareth,
How do i adjust the speed in my auto that has no cruise control? Or am i just limited to crawl down the hill till i can afford a higher spec car.....
12th Nov 2010 12:33 am
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Hi Brian,
You are limited until you install the cruise control buttons. You don't need a higher spec vehicle.
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12th Nov 2010 5:41 am
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Does the base model have HDC? (large yellow button at rear of centre console) If yes, then as said, you can upgrade to add cruise control.
12th Nov 2010 9:41 am
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Yeah i have HDC. So to upgrade i just need a steering wheel with the cruise buttons??
Might consider that one.
Bri
12th Nov 2010 9:45 am
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No - you just need the left-hand side switch panel.
Whether or not it will work without being activated is a little bit hit-and-miss though.
Some work perfectly by just installing the buttons, some work ok but without lighting up the Cruise Control icon in the dash and others don't work at all.2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
12th Nov 2010 10:06 am
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Worth a try then. And if not can be bent over at the dealer for a reprogram yeah?
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I meant Ken's stall at Tixover 
, but once it has the descent under control, practice reducing/increasing the descent speed using the Cruise Control +/- button.
