PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
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There's been a lot of speculation on the site recently about new features/trims/engines etc. All of them seem to go some way to fix any shortfalls that the current D3 has.
So...my question is....what features or changes (large or small) would YOU like to see made to the D3 to make it even better than it currently is.
Please provide a feature and your reasons (justifications) as to why it should be added/changed for future production.
(If possible, please try and avoid simply putting "TDV10 engine with 500bhp to outdrag the X5 3.0 TDIs from the traffic lights" etc. For example, If you want a 3.0 TDV6, explain why would really need that extra 30bhp and if you see it as a real possibility to put into production - would new buyers happily cough up more money on what is already an expensive car?). 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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 12th Sep 2007 1:58 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Here's one to start you off
(whilst skillfully avoiding the TDV8 proposal that's bound to crop up within the next 15 minutes  )
Fold-out tables in seat backs.....
Similar in style to those found in the Renault Scenic /Citróen Picasso etc. Would be a very insignificant cost and would add nicely to portraying the role of family car that the D3 currently does extremely well. Would also be bloody useful for sticking a laptop/McDonalds on 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 12th Sep 2007 2:05 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Adjustable headrests on the front seats.
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| 12th Sep 2007 2:10 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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Please Santa , can I have an headsup display 
Imagine that 
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| 12th Sep 2007 2:18 pm |
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SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
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composite body panels you can't dent and scratch.....and then of course you could change colour to the new white each time one came out  end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
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| 12th Sep 2007 3:07 pm |
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captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
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2 or 3 level overspeed warning.
first level in towns
second level outside of towns
third level on highways
Honda has this
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| 12th Sep 2007 3:10 pm |
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captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095
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automatic closing of windows upon car locking
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| 12th Sep 2007 3:10 pm |
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captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095
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navigation disc with full coverage of the central european region as promised by LR 2 years ago
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| 12th Sep 2007 3:12 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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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...... Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 12th Sep 2007 3:13 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Ability to manually select extended mode on air suspension before you get stuck 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 12th Sep 2007 3:17 pm |
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Slimer
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But you'd only get stuck somewhere deeper then not have the option of extended mode to get out with  The End
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| 12th Sep 2007 4:28 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Ahh but what about super extended mode 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 12th Sep 2007 4:37 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Slimer wrote:But you'd only get stuck somewhere deeper then not have the option of extended mode to get out with
Well....there'd always be 'super' extended mode, but I guess we're taking it too far now.
As Slimer says, there is a good reason that Extended Mode is not selectable manually...
I guess what you want to add to the wishlist (along with the SA and Australian guys) is the option of having more control over the suspension height & speed settings.....maybe this could be acheived with very little cost in software or possibly a compressor, suspension strut redesign. 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 12th Sep 2007 4:47 pm |
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noreserve
Member Since: 11 Dec 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
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In no particular order...
1. Redline indicator on the tachometer
2. Larger fuel tank on the V-8 model
3. Redesigned tow hitch receiver
4. Adjustable (fore and aft) middle-row seats
5. "Headlights on" indicator on instrument panel
6. Revise passenger seat height adjustment to go up and not angle forward
7. Revise front seat head restraints to move fore and aft
8. Design a proper middle-row center armrest into the center seat back
9. Add padding to the door armrests
10. Add fold-in power mirrors for the US
11. Add destination entry on-the-move to the nav
12. Lights should automatically turn on if the wipers are turned on
13. Add more adjustment range to the rain-sensing wipers
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| 12th Sep 2007 4:51 pm |
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Slimer
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5 & 11 were introduced on 07MY
12, surely you'd be flashing people every time you washed the windows   The End
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| 12th Sep 2007 4:54 pm |
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