RichieP
Member Since: 19 Sep 2006
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Why hasn't anyone mentioned sand mode....... (or am I blind as well as....)
The pull from the lights is incredible! 
ANyone got any technical explanation as to why the normal mode is so slow to pull off (Accelerator lag) yet in Sand mode the car moves... even made swmbo sick when I used it to pull round a roundabout Richard......
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 18th Feb 2007 10:08 pm |
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Martin
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Yup, you're blind  06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 18th Feb 2007 10:11 pm |
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RichieP
Member Since: 19 Sep 2006
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Thanks Martin.  .... tried a search but apart from an occasional mention didn't get anyone telling the difference!! Richard......
2006 HSE Lugano Teal - with screens a DVD....PS2.... Freeview, and MANTEC plate!
2007 XS Commercial Java Black - with leather, Aux Battery and MANTEC plate
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| 18th Feb 2007 10:17 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
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Just gives you a lively throttle and holds the revs between gear changes.
Does NOT increase engine power at all.
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| 18th Feb 2007 10:37 pm |
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Martin
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RichieP wrote:Thanks Martin. .... tried a search but apart from an occasional mention didn't get anyone telling the difference!!
Ta da! http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic8551.html?highlight=sand 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 18th Feb 2007 10:53 pm |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
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simon wrote:Just gives you a lively throttle and holds the revs between gear changes.
Does NOT increase engine power at all.
I seem to recall someone here saying that the torque was changed in some way in 'sand'; anyone know if this is fact or blx?
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| 18th Feb 2007 11:00 pm |
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LeighW
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RichieP - I found the quote below in a PDF from this site I think. It is now in my gallery but the relevant part about Sand Mode is repeated for you below.
"...Transmission downshifts readily and throttle is responsive for acceleration. Traction and stability systems allow for increased wheelslip."
As I can't imagine the engine could develop more power unless the fuel delivery rate was increased, it must be the response of the throttle that makes for the faster getaways at the Traffic Light Grand Prix.
HTH, Leigh LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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| 18th Feb 2007 11:04 pm |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
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Mmmmmm. Still trying to persuade Mrs J that Turbochip is essential.
On safety grounds, of course.
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| 18th Feb 2007 11:21 pm |
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sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
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Silly question I know, but was wondering  is it hard on the truck to drive in sand mode on the tarmac for extended periods? I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| 18th Feb 2007 11:33 pm |
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DG
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No SV......just use the ACCELERATOR and STEERING WHEEL 
EDIT: Sorry SV ..I thought it said "is it hard to drive the truck ..." 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
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| 18th Feb 2007 11:36 pm |
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LeighW
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I don't think your question is silly sideview - if you go back to Martin's link for the search on sand, you will not get a definitive answer but I believe that there must be some extra wear and tear on the transmission as a result of using Sand Mode.
I tried it out (to improve throttle response at intersections) but didn't think that it warranted the possibility of the damage to components when the mode expects the surface to yield like sand does.
It doesn't answer your question but I would be wary of using it full time until some qualified expert gives a different response.
Regards, Leigh LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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| 18th Feb 2007 11:53 pm |
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DG
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I think you will find that the answer was a mere opinion rather than a definitive statement on what would happen. Nowhere in the manual does it state "return the TR back to Normal mode on the road...or else". Opinion also, but I cant believe that any damage would result without relative advice or system warning. 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
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| 18th Feb 2007 11:59 pm |
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sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
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That's okay DG, I appreciate the driving lesson.
Thanks Leigh, I think I will hold off playing with it on tarmac (unless at extreme times I need a fast get away 8) ) I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| 19th Feb 2007 12:00 am |
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RichieP
Member Since: 19 Sep 2006
Location: Reading
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For the record Martin If I search Sand that post doesn't appear! Richard......
2006 HSE Lugano Teal - with screens a DVD....PS2.... Freeview, and MANTEC plate!
2007 XS Commercial Java Black - with leather, Aux Battery and MANTEC plate
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| 19th Feb 2007 2:34 am |
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Martin
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Hmmm - I searched for sand, didn't touch any of the settings on the search page, and it appeared as the result 6 from the bottom 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 19th Feb 2007 9:07 am |
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