10forcash wrote:

simon wrote:

Guys,

There are good demo's and text on the LR site re Terrain Response... but here's an attempt until an expert chips in... the main points anyway. Feel free to correct me though

Essentially it optimises the traction control, throttle response, ride height, Hill descent, braking, diffs (central and rear if fitted) etc.

In Grass Gravel Snow :

Delays throttle response to avoid spinning wheels (try it and you can tell by the reduction in power feeling you get when pressing the go pedal), sets up the diffs to cut in sooner, ABS / TC / DSC etc comes in more quickly and is more ready to react and try to cancel a slide / skid etc.

Message Centre also makes recommendations too like starting off in 2nd or 3rd gear to avoid wheel spin.

Mud & Ruts :

Sets up ride height, diffs again to the appropriate setting (can't remember if open or closed - maybe half way ??), and the other systems to react to the muddy conditions...

Sand :

Holds the revs to allow engine overrun so you don't loose power when changing gear. Again sets up electronic systems to best cope with the soft sand.

Rock Crawl :

Reduced throttle response (like Grass Gravel Snow) to avoid the D3 jerking, locks all diffs.

Essentially makes the D3 act like someone has set it up correctly and shields the driver from common mistakes like applying too much power or letting the revs drops. Safety systems optimised to avoid loosing power / traction or both depending on the road surface and behaviour of the driver and car.

Check out the video on the LR site. They show the system working. The US site seems to have far more of these by the way.

Hope this helps,

-s

nice bit of prolonged typing there.... accurate too obviously no distractions currently....

Well sometimes I can actually put one or two words together between sheering and de-lousing the damn animals... glad it was up to spec... and a bit surprised too. Must have geeked far too much on this damn vehicle

Now... back to the and all that

baaa

simon wrote:

And a quote from many an American's monthly truck read is :

"Land Rover has taken a sophisticated, computer-controlled four-wheel-drive system and given it a twist--literally. With a control knob that allows the driver to adjust myriad computer-controlled variables on the vehicle (throttle response, traction-control sensitivity, differential control, transmission shift points, gear starts, and more) by selecting one of five separate terrain settings (general mode, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand, and rockcrawling), the setup will configure the vehicle's traction and four-wheel-drive system for you. Depending on the setting, it'll allow or limit more wheelspin, preload or lock open the differentials, utilize the cross-link air suspension, advise use of low-range, engage Hill Descent Control, or change the throttle sensitivity."

Gareth wrote:

simon wrote:

And a quote from many an American's monthly truck read is :

"Land Rover has taken a sophisticated, computer-controlled four-wheel-drive system and given it a twist--literally. With a control knob that allows the driver to adjust myriad computer-controlled variables on the vehicle (throttle response, traction-control sensitivity, differential control, transmission shift points, gear starts, and more) by selecting one of five separate terrain settings (general mode, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand, and rockcrawling), the setup will configure the vehicle's traction and four-wheel-drive system for you. Depending on the setting, it'll allow or limit more wheelspin, preload or lock open the differentials, utilize the cross-link air suspension, advise use of low-range, engage Hill Descent Control, or change the throttle sensitivity."

I think that expalains it well.[/i]

Hopefully... I see no one has even read the replies yet or if they have, said thanks... and after being so impatient with us and BN eh

If anyone needs more explanation... I pass you over to young Gareth who being an ace systems integration chap (I saw the results of your work last night !) is rather good at all the techie LR stuff.

nite nite

-s

Quote:

I saw the results of your work last night

Gareth wrote:

Quote:

I saw the results of your work last night

You went to the golf club?

Golf ??? Not me mate

Drove right past the club house in the dark and saw the evidence through the window.

-s

simon wrote:

Gareth wrote:

Quote:

I saw the results of your work last night

You went to the golf club?

Golf ??? Not me mate

Drove right past the club house in the dark and saw the evidence through the window.

-s

They must have turned the screen saver off

simon wrote:

Gareth wrote:

simon wrote:

And a quote from many an American's monthly truck read is :

"Land Rover has taken a sophisticated, computer-controlled four-wheel-drive system and given it a twist--literally. With a control knob that allows the driver to adjust myriad computer-controlled variables on the vehicle (throttle response, traction-control sensitivity, differential control, transmission shift points, gear starts, and more) by selecting one of five separate terrain settings (general mode, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand, and rockcrawling), the setup will configure the vehicle's traction and four-wheel-drive system for you. Depending on the setting, it'll allow or limit more wheelspin, preload or lock open the differentials, utilize the cross-link air suspension, advise use of low-range, engage Hill Descent Control, or change the throttle sensitivity."

I think that expalains it well.[/i]

Hopefully... I see no one has even read the replies yet or if they have, said thanks... and after being so impatient with us and BN eh

If anyone needs more explanation... I pass you over to young Gareth who being an ace systems integration chap (I saw the results of your work last night !) is rather good at all the techie LR stuff.

nite nite

-s

i have now read and understood your comments thankyou old wise ones , sorry for not getting back earlier but my wife confiscated the computor as she is fed up of playing 2nd best to disco3 .co.uk and e bay

cheers shawn

simon wrote:

Gareth wrote:

simon wrote:

And a quote from many an American's monthly truck read is :

"Land Rover has taken a sophisticated, computer-controlled four-wheel-drive system and given it a twist--literally. With a control knob that allows the driver to adjust myriad computer-controlled variables on the vehicle (throttle response, traction-control sensitivity, differential control, transmission shift points, gear starts, and more) by selecting one of five separate terrain settings (general mode, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand, and rockcrawling), the setup will configure the vehicle's traction and four-wheel-drive system for you. Depending on the setting, it'll allow or limit more wheelspin, preload or lock open the differentials, utilize the cross-link air suspension, advise use of low-range, engage Hill Descent Control, or change the throttle sensitivity."

I think that expalains it well.[/i]

Hopefully... I see no one has even read the replies yet or if they have, said thanks... and after being so impatient with us and BN eh

If anyone needs more explanation... I pass you over to young Gareth who being an ace systems integration chap (I saw the results of your work last night !) is rather good at all the techie LR stuff.

nite nite

-s

i have now read and understood your comments thankyou old wise ones , sorry for not getting back earlier but my wife confiscated the computor as she is fed up of playing 2nd best to disco3 .co.uk and e bay

cheers shawn

shawn wrote:

simon wrote:

Gareth wrote:

simon wrote:

And a quote from many an American's monthly truck read is :

"Land Rover has taken a sophisticated, computer-controlled four-wheel-drive system and given it a twist--literally. With a control knob that allows the driver to adjust myriad computer-controlled variables on the vehicle (throttle response, traction-control sensitivity, differential control, transmission shift points, gear starts, and more) by selecting one of five separate terrain settings (general mode, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand, and rockcrawling), the setup will configure the vehicle's traction and four-wheel-drive system for you. Depending on the setting, it'll allow or limit more wheelspin, preload or lock open the differentials, utilize the cross-link air suspension, advise use of low-range, engage Hill Descent Control, or change the throttle sensitivity."

I think that expalains it well.[/i]

Hopefully... I see no one has even read the replies yet or if they have, said thanks... and after being so impatient with us and BN eh

If anyone needs more explanation... I pass you over to young Gareth who being an ace systems integration chap (I saw the results of your work last night !) is rather good at all the techie LR stuff.

nite nite

-s

i have now read and understood your comments thankyou old wise ones , sorry for not getting back earlier but my wife confiscated the computor as she is fed up of playing 2nd best to disco3 .co.uk and e bay

cheers shawn

love it, now Pelyma and Simon are the old men. Fantastic Shawn, more

BN wrote:

shawn wrote:

simon wrote:

Gareth wrote:

simon wrote:

And a quote from many an American's monthly truck read is :

"Land Rover has taken a sophisticated, computer-controlled four-wheel-drive system and given it a twist--literally. With a control knob that allows the driver to adjust myriad computer-controlled variables on the vehicle (throttle response, traction-control sensitivity, differential control, transmission shift points, gear starts, and more) by selecting one of five separate terrain settings (general mode, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand, and rockcrawling), the setup will configure the vehicle's traction and four-wheel-drive system for you. Depending on the setting, it'll allow or limit more wheelspin, preload or lock open the differentials, utilize the cross-link air suspension, advise use of low-range, engage Hill Descent Control, or change the throttle sensitivity."

I think that expalains it well.[/i]

Hopefully... I see no one has even read the replies yet or if they have, said thanks... and after being so impatient with us and BN eh

If anyone needs more explanation... I pass you over to young Gareth who being an ace systems integration chap (I saw the results of your work last night !) is rather good at all the techie LR stuff.

nite nite

-s

i have now read and understood your comments thankyou old wise ones , sorry for not getting back earlier but my wife confiscated the computor as she is fed up of playing 2nd best to disco3 .co.uk and e bay

cheers shawn

love it, now Pelyma and Simon are the old men. Fantastic Shawn, more

Phew - Glad I got away with that one

shawn wrote:

i have now read and understood your comments thankyou old wise ones , sorry for not getting back earlier but my wife confiscated the computor as she is fed up of playing 2nd best to disco3 .co.uk and e bay

cheers shawn

Less of the old... Gareth is actually 102 and plays golf for a living in the wilds of Shropshire whilst his 'boy' installs tecno stuff in the club house

How do I know ? Well the locals are very generous with their information when you threaten their with a golf club

Glad to be of help by the way

simon wrote:

shawn wrote:

i have now read and understood your comments thankyou old wise ones , sorry for not getting back earlier but my wife confiscated the computor as she is fed up of playing 2nd best to disco3 .co.uk and e bay

cheers shawn

Less of the old... Gareth is actually 102 and plays golf for a living in the wilds of Shropshire whilst his 'boy' installs tecno stuff in the club house

How do I know ? Well the locals are very generous with their information when you threaten their with a golf club

Glad to be of help by the way

Thats a first