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elemental
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Deepest Aargau
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Discolife wrote:shortage of parts will have to delay build until March or go without
 , really?  I'm waiting for my dealer to call back tomorrow with confirmation that everything is on plan for February delivery. Probably just sold my outgoing car too.  Might be a struggle being car-less for 2 months. Was the rear diff shortage definitely the cause? Or have you ordered some other weird combo?
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 5th Jan 2010 9:17 pm |
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Discolife
Member Since: 21 Nov 2006
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 92
 
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Locking rear diff was the only hang up hence its been done away with in order to get it asap. It's my mud so keep out!
16 D4 HSE Loire blue cannot deny a change this time!
13 D4 HSE Nara Bronze no ones noticed I hope!
10 D4 HSE Nara Bronze - already muddy!
07 D3 SE silver
Cooper LTZ's latest festish
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| 5th Jan 2010 9:31 pm |
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Discolife
Member Since: 21 Nov 2006
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 92
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well never believe what your told even from your trusty dealer. Went in yesterday to finalise a price on the old D3 and when the build card was printed off all extra's have been included including the diff lock without any delays, so much so its built and waiting transport  So all being well should be delivered sometime next week  It's my mud so keep out!
16 D4 HSE Loire blue cannot deny a change this time!
13 D4 HSE Nara Bronze no ones noticed I hope!
10 D4 HSE Nara Bronze - already muddy!
07 D3 SE silver
Cooper LTZ's latest festish
Club MTR
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| 14th Jan 2010 9:35 pm |
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elemental
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Deepest Aargau
Posts: 91
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Excellent news! Still haven't heard from my dealer about delivery date though. 
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| 15th Jan 2010 7:03 am |
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The Turnerator
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Carno
Posts: 17
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Well worth the wait for the locking rear diff.....
My D3 didn't have it and was keen to hang on the 3.5 months for the D4 factory build and don't regret it (although I think I drove the wife up the wall)
With the recent weather in the UK, the rear diff has come into its own, especially considering the extra power on the D4- its unstoppable
When you get yours, you will love it 
Cheers... Chris
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| 15th Jan 2010 10:02 pm |
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Discolife
Member Since: 21 Nov 2006
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 92
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Well it's arrived and feeling rather good. Stupid question I expect but is the engagement of the rear diff fully automatic or can you override it? Only digested parts of the ops manual so far but cannot find any reference yet! It's my mud so keep out!
16 D4 HSE Loire blue cannot deny a change this time!
13 D4 HSE Nara Bronze no ones noticed I hope!
10 D4 HSE Nara Bronze - already muddy!
07 D3 SE silver
Cooper LTZ's latest festish
Club MTR
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| 30th Jan 2010 8:43 pm |
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chesters
Member Since: 03 Oct 2005
Location: The Toon
Posts: 698
  
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The rear diff is fully auto and up until I had my 4x4 screen enabled I didn't know it was on or off. Now I can see the rear padlock going red (ON). Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.
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| 31st Jan 2010 8:33 am |
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elemental
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Deepest Aargau
Posts: 91
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Just for future reference of anybody wondering how to test if a locking rear diff is fitted, I had occasion to try this recently:
Put the screen in 4x4 info if available
Drive to a gravel car park/road/drive, or find some snow on the ground
Switch TR to 'sand' - this allows the power to come in pretty fiercely
Boot it hard from a standstill taking all necessary safety precautions
Lock symbol over rear diff will switch to orange/red and stay there for a while ie it does not turn off immediately after traction has been resumed.
If no locking rear diff, the lock symbol will stay green no matter what you do, having taken necessary safety precautions.
(If no 4x4 info then crawl under rear axle taking all necessary safety precautions and look for metal canister sticking out from top-ish.) using arm rest more than rear diff
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| 13th Jan 2011 9:12 am |
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nigelc
Member Since: 16 Apr 2008
Location: leicestershire
Posts: 267
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elemental wrote:Just for future reference of anybody wondering how to test if a locking rear diff is fitted, I had occasion to try this recently:
Put the screen in 4x4 info if available
Drive to a gravel car park/road/drive, or find some snow on the ground
Switch TR to 'sand' - this allows the power to come in pretty fiercely
Boot it hard from a standstill taking all necessary safety precautions
Lock symbol over rear diff will switch to orange/red and stay there for a while ie it does not turn off immediately after traction has been resumed.
If no locking rear diff, the lock symbol will stay green no matter what you do, having taken necessary safety precautions.
(If no 4x4 info then crawl under rear axle taking all necessary safety precautions and look for metal canister sticking out from top-ish.)
If you are planning to get a GS with out the fancy information screens of the XS and HSE , do you still get indication active locking rear diff is working?
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| 13th Jan 2011 7:41 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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No, and to be honest you dont need it. When you are in situations where the rear diff lock is likely to engage there are more important things to look at.
IMO the 4x4 screen is a gimmick to show your mates - I cant say it has provided me with invaluable information when offroad and I dont use it anymore... Duncan
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| 13th Jan 2011 7:46 pm |
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elemental
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Deepest Aargau
Posts: 91
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The only meaningful offroading I have done was on the LR Experience day and I only used the screen to see if the car had a locking rear diff fitted. (It didn't). using arm rest more than rear diff
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| 25th Jan 2011 11:10 am |
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