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branchespark
Member Since: 15 Jun 2011
Location: East Anglia
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Just spec'ing up a 2012 car and wondered what the view is on the active diff? I am getting mixed messages on this forum, but thought I would ask a fresh collection of eyes.
So, any comments on active diff option? Might interfere with the plans for the rear seat entertainment, as they can't be ordered together.
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 20th Jun 2011 7:21 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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if you are ordering from new, then I would add it (I did  ) its relativly cheap compared to the total value.
i have it on both the D3 and D4. whilst the normal diff will take a D3/4 most places, you will do it with a lot less effort than without it. in the most extreme of places then a D3/4 with a locking rear diff will stand more chance of making through than one without.
for normal road driving in ice/snow etc, a locking rear diff wont make any noticable difference.
not many D3/4s are fitted with them - spec it and join the club Duncan
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| 20th Jun 2011 8:12 am |
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amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
Location: chengdu
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I could not order one here as they are available:blub:
Get it, get it, get it,
I hate not having one  and hate not being invited to the "club" 
get it, get it, get it
I searched for ages trying to find a back to back test but could not find any however the general consensus is as per DiscoDunc reply
get it, get it, get it.
And the price is a bargain
get it, get it, get it
go aftermarket rear entertainment (cheaper and more flexible)
so to sum up
active diff...GET IT
rear entertainment..aftermarket will do just fine It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
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| 20th Jun 2011 8:25 am |
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Geo
Member Since: 03 Sep 2007
Location: East Lothian
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Go for it. I got one on my D4, makes all the difference. That said it also depends on what you are going to do with it.
Regards Geo.[/code]
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| 20th Jun 2011 8:28 am |
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azurar01
Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 509
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I agree, add it to the order. Took me ages to find a D3 with a locking rear diff. Most of the time you will not need it, but it does make it easier on very icy hills. D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone
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| 20th Jun 2011 8:34 am |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
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I totally agree with Dunc, order it because unlike the RES you can't add it later through a non OEM add-on - go for it LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 20th Jun 2011 9:28 am |
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branchespark
Member Since: 15 Jun 2011
Location: East Anglia
Posts: 99
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Thanks for the replies. Still undecided, mind you. I know it is possible to retro-fit the Rosen system, but the simplicity of the Land Rover integrated system is very appealing.
For those with the Active Diff - can you actually tell when it is engaged? Do you know if you have ever needed it? OK, I'm a farmer, but will I really need the Active Diff for regular work?
On a technical note; I am assuming the reason you cannot order both the RSE and the Active Diff is because the DVD player and the AD control unit live in the same spot?
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| 26th Jun 2011 9:22 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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if you go offraod regularly then yes, i would get it. you can see when it engages via the 4x4 info screen. it enagages on a variable basis ie doesnt engage 100% at once, just what is needed.
you dont feel anything noticable through the vehicle when its working, but it will put less strain on the vehcile components if you have it, and you will get out of that field full of cow  a lot quicker than without it
i would like to think that ive got out of situations that non rear locking diffs car have got stuck in and put it down partly to the locking diff Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 26th Jun 2011 9:30 am |
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branchespark
Member Since: 15 Jun 2011
Location: East Anglia
Posts: 99
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Thanks Duncan. Really useful.
Any of you Rosen retro-fit people - do you have any control from the front of the car (like the LR version)? That's what appeals to me - complete control of the back seat children!
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| 26th Jun 2011 9:54 am |
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