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While I'm at it, I'll see if I can't do up a mod to add a reverse camera (with parts from the RR) hooked into the dash screen.
Is there any place to get detailed wiring information for the PDC and GPS / 4X4 info centre in the LR3 and RR? I'd like to do the camera exactly like the RR where it shows up in the GPS window on the dash...
Cheers!
Don
Long-Term Test: 2005 Land Rover LR3 (Inside Line)
"After 18,000 miles and one year of service in our long-term fleet, the 2005 Land Rover LR3 doesn't look any worse for wear."
Top Gear video
H1 v D90
The defender tires looked questionable at best and they were not aired down. First rule of off roading is air your tires down then I bet he would have had fewer problems. Didn't help that he was spinning his tires through mud covering those rocks in slick mud making it even more difficult for himself.
If the LR had managed to climb the initial rock, it would have been at such a steep angle (because of its length) that continuing under its own power would have been almost impossible............which is why winches were invented!
I think it would be fair to say the the greater track width of the Hummer gave it an advantage also.
A H1 is too wide for lots of trails and even though its IRS/IFS set up with geared hubs gives it awesome ground clearance it also creates problems since it does not have a cross linked valve set up.
The off-road driving school we go to sometimes has a section called the steps of doom or somethign like that. It is made up of rock ledges that are between just over one foot and just under two feet high. Each ledge is about 90 inches wide so a D90 doing over the course is very painful indeed but it is one of the few vehicles that can cross this obstacle. No H1 has ever done it because it losses traction when the IFS/IRS set up hits ledges it does not put enough force down on the other tire to keep traction.
No cross-linked valve IFS/IRS Land Rover has ever tried the course so not sure if the cross-linked valve set up will mimic a solid axel enough to go over the ledges. A LR3 or Range Rover would probably still need some modifications to cross the tallest ledges though. Would probably need to have the bumpers trimmed, larger tires that can be aired down more easily and the ability to manual select EAS extended mode.
These videos are kind of cool from the British Motor show.
British Motor Show Land Rover Experience
To begin with gasoline refiners lower the octane ratings in the fuel according to the altitude. Octane ratings provided by car manufacturers are printed for use at sea level i.e. 93 octane rating would be at seal level could relate to a 91 octain at Denver's altitude. So since less octane is required at higher altutude the refiners automatically blend it that way.
To answer your question specifically it has to do with the mass of the air. Air has more oxygen at sea level and is normally heavier. The weight of the air can depend on humidity. Heavier air is harder to ignite requiring more
octane to create a hotter flame or bigger bang. The weight of the air at our altitude is generally lighter and we have less oxygen which requires less octane to create the same combustion. So if your vehicle owners manual says to use 91 octane you could probably use 89 octane at this
altitude. What you have to keep in mind is....if your mfr. is referring to a higher octane gasoline with the unwritten idea that along with higher octane comes a premium fuel with more additives because they feel that motor
needs a strong additive package i.e. detergents, etc. than lowering your octane which may also reduce the additive package in the fuel. Most engines are affected by the swirl effect of the air as it passes the motor.
Carbon buildup will disrupt that part of the engineering. It will also soak up fuel. So if you drop from 89 octane midgrade fuel to 85 octane unleaded fuel you may likely building up more carbon which will result in what we
call octane requirement increase or ORI. This can cause the engine to ping or detonate, run poorly or decrease fuel mileage.
Land Rover LR3/Disco III crash test.
All Large Off-roaders tested.
The NECAP test is more closely related to the IIHS test then probably any other crash test although in my opinion I think the NECAP test is a little more demanding.
See link below (I don't know how to make it so you can just click on it).
http://www.generaltire.com/generator/www/us/en/generaltire/automobile/themes/van- /all_terrain/grabber_at2/master_en.html
http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4024093
Another fun link: A Sell-Out's Tale
Where do I sign up?
"The only non-factory item on our jungle Land Rovers were the tires—which were designed for deep mud. " Can we find out?
I have only used regular gas fro the past 147,00 mile without any ill effect.
Even though I'm as far away as Denmark, (no that's not the capital of Sweden) I hope it's ok for me to pass on a few thoughts.
I've now owned my 06 model LR3 TDV6 HSE for a few months, and I just love it more and more for every day. The usual "suspension fault" problem and a few other minor problems has been sorted at an upgrade service with Land Rover, and everything is now perfect.
Want to turn your LR3 into a real headturner ???
Well I recently bought a set of 22"x9" KAHN wheels for my car, with 35 profile tyres, and let me tell you, what a treat ! I now find myself driving slower through town traffic getting looks from everyone seeing the car. Due to the air suspension it hasn't changed the comfort at all and it feels more sharp in handling. It is simply absolutely beautiful in all respects.
Someone please tell me how to add photos here and I'll make sure you can see for yourself. I don't know if it's allowed to give links, but try http://www.projectkahndiscovery.com/ and see all that nice stuff they produce.
The easiest way to add photos is to upload them to your CarSpace page. Log in to carspace.com with the same user name and password you joined this forum with and go to the album links. Then you can browse your photos on your computer and copy them to your album, and people can visit your page to view them.
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Please keep photo sizes small in here; big ones mess up the screen formatting and take a long time for our members on dial-up to view.
Tallest Mountain in scotland.
Certainly not the unsuspecting customer that eventually buys the ex-demo RR!
A shorter version could almost be used as an official LR promo. Tires obviously played a major part, and the line handling by the recovery crew was pretty scary, but I think it's a 'must see' for any owner that has the slightest interest in the offroad capabilities of their vehicle.
I have no idea where the nearest hospital to that mountain is but it can't be close enough even by helicopter.
For the last few tanks, I have purposely driven the speed limit with slow starts and rolling stops. I'm still averaging 11.5-12.0 for the tank. If I get on the road, it will go up some but fall back down if I do city driving.
The vehicle runs so well I wouldn't want the computer change to effect anything else. I use Premium.
I'm thinking of having all three sunroof's tinted darker. I wish the sun-shades were not perforated. I just don't like the sun coming in on me or my passengers. I have this vehicle in the desert at the moment and the sun us quite strong. What are your thoughts on that?
Thanks, Mark156
I'm not sure if the dealer is best for the tinting the sunroofs or a place the specializes in that.
I'll let you know what LR says when I take it in.
Thanks, Mark156
You can check the LR3 MPG thread for "real" MPG feedback from owners... tidester, "Land Rover LR3: MPG - Real World Numbers" #1, 20 Jul 2006 9:17 pm
I put my foot on the brake and held the "raise" selector for 40 seconds. I tried it in the garage with the transmission in neutral, and then in drive.. did not go up.
I pulled the LR3 out in the driveway where a part of my driveway is very steep. With the LR3 angled at least 30 degrees, I couldn't get it to raise to the 'extra' setting.
The reason I was wanting to try it as I cleaned out my wheel wells today so now the LR3 is shinning!
Mark156
Mark156
Probably not a good idea to jack up the LR3 get a tire almost off the ground and then step on the gas.
Further - and someone else should pipe in here as well - my research showed that the complaints arent measured or ranked on JD Power - meaning you could have an engine fail or a plastic cover fall off and those count the same.
Edmunds has been doing a long term test drive and you can access that on this site somewhere. Although the person doing that test drive doesnt seem to know how to use the sport mode (or command shift) becuase they said the LR3 has weak pickup - it just aint true!
When I bought my first Land Rover (3 years ago and I bought my 2nd LR, an LR3, three months ago) I asked a zillion LR owners if they liked their vehicles and they all loved them. Thats what Consumer Reports doesnt rank "do you like your car"
Finally, and I read this a long time ago, there are statisticians who challenge the validity of the surveys some of these outfits do (JD or COnsumers) and that the Consumers test drives are too short term or one off. For example how come some models move up and down the rankings from year to year but they are made at the same factory? Why Does CR like one model but not another where the difference is only a name plate. Do you really want a Hyundai?
I spoke with a dozen service techs who either worked at LR dealers or were at independant service centers and had worked for LR and this was what I got in response:
1. For Discovery - look at the 04 or get the LR3 (no long term data yet on the LR3 but mine hasnt had a problem)
2. For Range Rover - the 03 (and I think 04) models have the BMW 7 series engine and techs rave about that one.
3. Dont get a freelander rather wait for the LR2 to come out.
Several said the new platforms (LR3 and Range Rover Sport and RR for 07 and LR2 for 07) should really perform well and again to be determined
Finally finally - LRs are just cool. They kick [non-permissible content removed] off road and there isnt a 4x4 out of the box that a regular joe can buy and not modify and do so much plus you get a luxury car. They look so much better than others that are generic and your luxury brand competitors dont have the off road ability
Thats my 2.5 cents
link
You can find rankings for other cars with the Used Car tab at Edmunds via the Research link.
Seems like a good deal - any thoughts?
Even 2006 Models do not have rebates on them right now. There is some marketing support, not the same as rebates which land rover typicaly never has, on certain land rover models and trim levels.
Right now there the LR3 HSE has 2,000 dollars of marketing support avaliable for purchase only not lease.
As a curent Land Rover owner you also get 1,000 dollars of owner loyalty bonus for LR3s only and then only for new vehicles not service loaners or demos.
I just don't understand dealers blowing out cars like that when they are brand new no mileage vehicles that have not even come in yet. It just devalues the brand. It also makes many people question if they are getting a good deal since obviously there must always be more discounts avaliable.
:confuse:
Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow (Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow)
for 2006 Land Rover LR3 HSE Standard Model Load Rating: XL.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?&autoYear=2006&vehicleSearch=true&tireMa- ke=Pirelli&partnum=555HR9SCORISXL&tireModel=Scorpion+Ice+%26+Snow&autoMake=Land+- Rover&autoModClar=Standard+Model&i1_Qty=4&autoModel=LR3+HSE
British Rover, you mention $2k in marketing support - is that the self-same promotion?
Thanks.
The 2,000 dollars of marketing support is Land Rover is available on just about all V8 LR3s if you don't do a lease. Leases have the 2,000 dollars factored into the lease in the form of enhanced residuals and money factors.
The 2,000 dollars might not apply to HSE LR3s I don't remember exactly.
Do you know if the marketing dollars set to expire anytime soon? They didn't share that tidbit with me.
Cheers.
Typically the marketing support ends at the end of the month but they normaly extend it.
XK and LR3/Disco go ice dancing.
Very cool.
Liv4theroad please let me know what kind of deal you get worked out? I posted my lease deal under the LR3 lease questions section also. Not bad but I think they can do better so I am interested in what Palm Beach has, if you can answer my question above please? Thanks
I've pretty much gotten every available option on it.. I only drive about 10,000 km on it per year. (about 6200 miles)
When should I be thinking about changing my fluids and filters if I just picked it up this week?
Also, I've read about uneven tire wear in some previous posts.. can someone who has experienced that let me know what the details around that were? Was it just under-inflation (over inflation?), hard driving, or a suspension setup issue? I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to minimize any potential excessive tire wear?
Also, did the people who had the air suspension issue ever get closure with that problem? I think the 2005 model may have had it more than any with a 2006 I have heard of - did 2006 resolve the issue?
Thanks in advance!
Don