A month ago I have bought D4 (model2013) 3,0 SDV6, SE, 255/55 R 19 Pirelli Ice&Snow.
I was really lucky man when i received keys from the car, because I had to wait for 5 month and I expected comfortable and luxury car. in fact, luxury yes. But comfortable? Day by day my pleasure from the car is smaller and smaller. The car, driving is very tough, hard - I mean unpleasant, uncomfortable. I can feel every bump, even small hole in the road even this car has air suspension and is declared as a comfortable SUV car…
May be it is due to 19" rims and tyres dimension? I do not know.
Do you have any opinion or similar experience?
Thank you very much for any response.
19th Jan 2013 10:58 pm
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
The car is not locked in low mode is it?
19th Jan 2013 11:02 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72797
Tyre pressure OK?
19th Jan 2013 11:03 pm
RichardB
Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 485
Something is definitely wrong there. You really should not get that ride feel from the D4. I can assure you they really are comfortable with air suspension. Sounds more like a BMW with MSport suspension and runflats (ie what convinced me to switch). Suggest you get it back to the dealer for a check ASAP.
19th Jan 2013 11:21 pm
Duffs
Member Since: 31 Mar 2009
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Posts: 196
Have it checked, they have a fantastic ride that can cope with any terrain.D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 13
D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 09-13
D3 2.7 TDV6 GS 07-09
19th Jan 2013 11:51 pm
mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
Totally agree there, ride should be really good absorbing all imperfections in the road. Must be a problem2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
20th Jan 2013 12:05 am
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50941
I have a 2013 running on the same Pirelli I&S tyres ...no problems with the ride at all ...are you sure the pressures are correct 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
20th Jan 2013 12:08 am
mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
What size rims is your new car DG my 2013 is on goodyear wrangler 255 55 r19. Thought you could only get scorpions on the 20 inch. Or have you put these tyres on yourself.2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8
2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
2001- Defender 90 Td5 - SOLD
20th Jan 2013 12:13 am
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50941
The motor came with 19" Wranglers on ...but I have a spare set of old HSE 19" wheels with the Pirelli Ice& Snow winters which I put on Thursday afternoon in preparation for the snow events 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
Thank you guys for your opinion and ideas, tyre pressure is definitely OK, maybe my backside is spoilt
20th Jan 2013 7:20 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
Re: D4 - comfortable car???
Kamil wrote:
The car, driving is very tough, hard - I mean unpleasant, uncomfortable. I can feel every bump, even small hole in the road
No, if it's anything like you say there's definitely something wrong - I'd take it to the dealers quickly, (well slowly actually). The D4 should be one of the most comfortable cars you can buy!
20th Jan 2013 8:36 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posts: 17932
Yes, get it checked. My guess is that the solenoid on the cross-link valve is not energising. In this state the spool valve is stuck closed preventing normal movement of air from one side of the axel to the other. In this state you suffer from a very harsh ride and reduced wheel articulation.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 22 Oct 2007
Location: Near Preston
Posts: 207
Had my 2011 MY into dealers to have hard ride checked out (the VIN no. falls into the band which had problems with Hitachi compressor some time ago). They re-calibrated the suspension? which seemed to improve it slightly. Was running on 20" Stormers until winter then put back on 19" Alloys with Scorpions, had felt the diference in the change but ride was definitely harder than it should have been. Jeff
Ex 1968 Series 2A 88"
Ex TD5 Defender 90
Ex 2004 D3 XS
21st Jan 2013 1:33 pm
MogulBoy
Member Since: 07 Feb 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 140
Presumably you have ruled out the possibility that you are permanently running with suspension in access mode?MY11 D4 SDV6 SE LHD (with remote park heater, heated seats in row 2, heated steering wheel and rear HVAC controls!)
22nd Jan 2013 6:27 pm
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
