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how would you rank LR3 SE with 2.7 liter V6 diesel vs. the new Mercedes ML 320 CDI ? I know that ML is not real off road car as LR3 is but mainly I'm driving on road. Which of these will be better:
- sability in curves
- 60-80 mph speed
- which had less noise
- suspension
- comfort
- value for money
- reliability
Yamiman
Bulletin # VKP05-02
Dated: May 11th, 2005
It mentions as follows:
"The system does not have any ability for controls through the radio. Also, no cradle is available for this system.
This system is voice operated only and Bluetooth only"
P/N: VUB501151 Installation Kit = $245.00
P/N: XVJ500121 Cell Control Assy (English) = $176.00
I guess aftermarket maybe the best way to go with something like TellPhone™ 4000 Blue
You can do much better with a 3rd party kit until further notice. And those prices don't include labor, either. :P
My question is, the AUX option what does this support ie. audio input from external source.
My thinking is use an external DVD changer + nav. system & input the audio via AUX. and install a raw monitor in the factory spot or put in a 10" on actuator to push it out of the dash and retract back in, w/manual tilt up to make it simpler. I to would love to keep it all factory, since ALPINE makes the "ICE" "MOST" system maybe they can help with this video will moving issue. :confuse:
Alpine won't "help" anything. Remember, it's illegal in most locations to be able to view video while driving. (In California, a video playback screen can not even be within the driver's view while driving.) FYI: The factory Navigation is a Denso design, but as with everything... LR is untimately responsible for the implementation.
I'm still considering the LR3. One accessory that is a must is the DVD entertainment system; however, LR's is pretty darn expensive. Has anybody installed an after market system and how does it work? also, what brand fits the LR3?
The car has a slight pull to the right hopefully it just needs to be aligned (not sure why this was not done while in the shop), I have an appointment in two weeks to drop it off. I see a lot of Land Rover's on the road in St Petersburg. I hope this shop is just backed up and this is not their usual way of conducting business.
Also I inquired about getting my software update since my vehicle was on the road before all the stalling problems. They told me it's up to date. Hard to believe.
Talk to an installer and they can give you numerous options. Many will fit... and it'll be more affordable. It's too bad the LR3 doesn't get the RR and RRS system, which can be justified.
(www.nav-tv.com) Six to Eight weeks out on LR3 video controled by the touch screen factory nav system. Including BMW/ROVER tv-tuner, and direct in video/audio for mutimedia, auto switching, while moving or not. And just my luck there in the South Florida area. I will post any other info as I get it.
The LR3, Range Rover Sport, & 2005+ Range Rover does not use the old BMW system... so putting in a BMW video and tuner module might not be plug-and-play. :P
I've seen their very popular video screen bypass/switching systems installed in many cars... works great for backup cameras, video, etc. But those aren't really "integrated."
If I post here a link to another message board, will you censor, err, delete it??
You agreed not to post links to other message boards and forums. If you have further questions, please take it to email.
Also, we're not moderators. We're hosts. There's a difference!
Thank you.
tidester, host
Do you mean water in the transmission? If so, I think I'd like to know how it got there.
More likely a problem with the driver. Usual cause of water in the transmission is by driving into too deep water (or flood damage). There's no other way to get water in there that I can think of off hand. I'd be interested to hear the dealer's explanation.
I realize my experience wasn't with Land Rover, but so long as the vehicle is under warranty it never hurts to ask.
It's impossible for the transmission to have ingested water without the axles and two thirds of the engine compartment being submerged. Possibly water in the interior as well.
All of this points to the possibility of electrical problems down the line (as if dry LR3s didn't have enough problems of their own )
My opinion (you did ask)................run in the opposite direction.
It would be great if we can fine the underline cause of a compressor blowing.
Was it an air leak. The relay, or something else. I don't want them to replace parts and not fix the cause.
Also a leaking rear diff seal was replaced at the same time. .
http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/Vehicles/LR3/Specifications/Standard%20Features%20and%20- Options.htm
As mentioned before, lowest trim V6 will be unavailable until 2006 -- so it's not mentioned.
One thing that I don't like (and maybe I haven't figured it out yet) is that when I play a burned CD (150 to 175 average sized songs), there doesn't seem to be a way to choose the desired track using the keypad. Voice allows me to choose up to number 99, but if I want to get to, say, song 135 it means clicking the > 36 more times.
Am I missing something here? Is there some way to choose an MP3 with the keypad that I don't know about? I mean, why else is it there...to choose CDs 1-6?...in case someday Bluetooth gets installed? It seems a waste. (Woodsman...stop wastin' all that brain power on video...find a hack for this problem or maybe a way around the caution screen ).
The other four things I don't like are:
1.) No MP3 tags
2.) Automatic turn off of the high level seat warmers
3.) A clock needs to be a choice on the Drivers Info Screen
4.) Caution screen - nav owners know what I mean...
Still...all in all...it's great.
If anybody has any answers, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
2) & 3) Send LR your feedback.
4) Not going to happen. Thank your friendly lawyer. :P
David
St. Louis
Thanks
The stud pattern spec for the Disco3/LR3 is 5 x 14mm x 1.5 twist studs, 5 x 120mm PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) holes, 53mm offset, 163mm mounting face diameter, Spigot bore diameter 72.63 to 72.56mm for a vehicle spigot of 72.5 to 72.47mm.
However there is a large "X" factor on this rim. I understand "X" factor is a measure of the distance from the rim face to the inside of the spokes. What this means is 18" Range Rover 2004 rims are the same stud pattern as 18" D3/LR3 rims but the spokes on the RR rim catch on the brake callipers on a D3/LR3. I tried my RR rims on a V8 and my TDV6, even though the disc rotor size is smaller on the diesel, the front callipers protrude 15-17mm past the hub mounting face, on the rear its only around 5mm.
Whatever rim you come up with, be sure its weight rated to suit the car, so as to keep your insurance cover.
Thers is an Australian Manufacturer of rims (Mullins) that will make strong alloy rims to suit the D3/LR3 though the offset is close at 48mm and the weight rating is better than Land Rover spec. I think the wheelnuts are standard Toyota Landcruiser 14mm x 1.5 twist. Cost is around AU$400 from memory.
Hope this helps,
TD4
Otherwise the truck is awesome. I love talking to my Nav guy. My salesman at Land Rover Amherst was great. He had the "Have love, will travel" song playing when I started it up.
Steve, Host
Note: My wife was with me when we picked the car up. And wanted to tell that you need to get the dropping off the car. But It was Friday and we wanted to get home. So she did not.