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Dont like the idea of having to do 160 kmh to get lowered suspension
Ive learned something new again
12th Sep 2007 10:15 pm
DiscoAtom
Member Since: 28 Sep 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
My wishlist for the D3:
- bigger fuel tank (120litres plus)
- reduce weight to 2.3 or 2.4 tonnes
- how about a proper tow hitch
- height adjustable instrument cluster so I can see all the gauges
- 3.0 litre TDV6, a liitle more power never goes astray
- off road height speed limit increased to 80 to 90km/hr
- better waterproofing and more rugged suspension, transmission electronics
- audio: sub-woofer should be standard on all audio models
- OEM all terrain tyres not the current road bias ones
- oh, and a cheaper price??!!
That's all I can think of for the time being'06 Disco 3 TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue
12th Sep 2007 10:29 pm
Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
Sensible wish: An integrated solar-powered ventilation system for when pets are in the car, similar to the cheapo ones from Ebay that fit in the windows but more efficient;
Silly wish: a bumper mounted Taser for use on ramblers and GP supporters.
12th Sep 2007 10:37 pm
stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
Posts: 2330
Let myself freewheel a bit on this subject Don't mistake it for a hidden dig at the current car; I'd not swap mine for the world.
1. Sliding doors front and back to allow us salad dodgers, and those carrying child seats to get out of the car in narrow car-park spaces.
2. Rear view camera with rear view mirror replaced with LCD monitor. LR, rear visibility is not a luxury, it's a safety necessity.
3. Fold flat front passenger seat to allow full length rolls of carpet/worktops/giraffe to be carried inside.
4. Lock/unlock buttons with the second row passengers roof controls for parents confined to the back seats by young kids.
5. Dual batteries as standard, with internal 12v sockets permanently connected to the aux.
6. Bigger air reservoir(s) for
a) Tyre inflation hose/air wrench
b) Keeping car level and at the set height during auto-leveling, rather than always dropping.
c) Air Jack as standard
7. Waiver certificate system allowing user to waive Safety Stazi interlocks (raise/lower remote, max off road height speed etc) at the dealers.
8. Snorkle as standard - perhaps with low profile/hidden intake right across width of roof but hoses embedded/hidden in A-Frame or other pillars.
9. Engine electronics and all connectors waterproofed, with diff vents raised to roof level.
10. On Auto box, when stationary, allow move from Neutral to Drive without pressing footbrake, if park brake is engaged instead.
11. Allow manual super extended mode for washing underneath.
12. Before'n'After KleenTect protection or similar offered on all cars during production and before they first go outside.
13. Bulb blown sensor and Bulb blown sensor. I know technically this is only one thing, but it was such a biggie I thought I'd mention it twice.
14. Torque response dial next to terrain response dial - select between Towing, Extreme MPG, G-Force related organ collapse and a spare slot for bespoke upgrades from certain site sponsors Auto box adapts to suit, including down-shifting for engine braking during towing and to maintain set cruise control speed when heading down hills.
15. Bio-diesel compatability.
16. I've run out of beer so I'll leave it there...Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
so far...
1) a proper clock....(digital/ anolougue choice - wont go any further on this as might provoke violent criticism)
2) proper underseal underbody protection system - at this cost it ought to be standard
3) centre armrest - centre rear seat head rest that like the old Disco 2 one (no brainer Land Rover)
4) wipers that dont squeak - with follow up wipe after washing cycle
5) a proper jack - minimal safety requirement
6) proper mileage/trip/mpg computer as fitted on much cheaper cars
7) decent side steps accessory that are built for the car - like RRS not the tacked on numpty ones sold now
.....to be continuedBREXIT - done properly.
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13th Sep 2007 6:26 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26716
Bodsy wrote:
A proper trip computer.
Gives MPG , distance + engine running time for the journey as well as overall (same as Mercedes system)
Was much more convenient when noting milage for business use which I could do at any point in the journey rather than having to remember & then use autorout to claim the mileage......
Bodsy, this is what the voice controlled Notepad function is for
13th Sep 2007 6:30 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
stapldm wrote:
1. Sliding doors front and back to allow us salad dodgers, and those carrying child seats to get out of the car in narrow car-park spaces.
Make 'em electric ones too and operated from the remote (whistfully thinking back to my last motor - that feature was so coooolllll... 8) )Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
13th Sep 2007 7:59 am
fredblondieau
Member Since: 18 Apr 2006
Location: Laeken
Posts: 35
As some of you already mentioned:
"Headlights on" indicator on instrument panel
Rear camera
Some kind of eco / power switch
Automatic closing of windows upon car locking (or at least let the remote command do it)
3-level overspeed warning
Head up display (well, let's dream a bit)
Integrated, profiled schnorkel
Underbody protection as standard
plus:
Optional LR hidden winch
Source volume memory on CD/radio/Aux
Integrated tyre-inflating system (Hummer-like)
More audi-like dashboard materials (less plastic-like)
Cruise control associated with front radar (as in RRS)
Instant conso display
GSP: time to reach destination AND time of arrival on a same display (see TomTom)
GPS: possibility of uploading your own POI
Bluetooth/Wifi/USB integration for GPS/aux/entertainment system
2 LCD screens in front headrests
Fred
2006 TDV6 HSE
13th Sep 2007 8:08 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
How about a doublecab pickup version? (someone photoshopped one a while back) - Craig and Alex might swap from their 110's then Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
13th Sep 2007 8:35 am
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
Gareth wrote:
Bodsy wrote:
A proper trip computer.
Gives MPG , distance + engine running time for the journey as well as overall (same as Mercedes system)
Was much more convenient when noting milage for business use which I could do at any point in the journey rather than having to remember & then use autorout to claim the mileage......
Bodsy, this is what the voice controlled Notepad function is for
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13th Sep 2007 8:48 am
Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
You have covered it all , My wish list.
Larger fuel capacity
Real tow bar
Full controle over suspension hight
Manual computor reset [for when it realy chucks a wobbley]
Real tires
Paper basic workshop manual [to have for outback repairs etc] or at least on CD so can be copyed to paper.
Otherwise I am happy
Rob
13th Sep 2007 9:35 am
blaiseh
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 49
curry hook.....
or the cool box could be hot box to keep it warm.....2007 TDV6 XS Cairns Blue
13th Sep 2007 11:14 am
mason1337
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Matthews
Posts: 56
PaulP wrote:
Number 12 didn't make much sense to me either
in some states in the US its a law that your headlights have to be on when using the wipers
2nd Oct 2007 8:36 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72824
Front passanger seat that folds fully forward. I've got 2 oak Ikea work surfaces in my car, 2.46m long, resting on stuff in the back, the front headrest (pass seat fully reclined), the seat swab (via a bean bag) and the dashboard above the air vent! Never thought I'd be carrying a full kitchen in the D3 but fits in nicely!
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Don't mistake it for a hidden dig at the current car; I'd not swap mine for the world.
Auto box adapts to suit, including down-shifting for engine braking during towing and to maintain set cruise control speed when heading down hills.
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