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Disco4SE
Member Since: 23 Aug 2010
Location: Mt Martha Australia
Posts: 69
 
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I had the D3 re-mapped 2.7 and now the D4 3.0.
The re-mapped 2.7 is still no match for the standard 3.0 D4. The ability for the 3.0 to produce 85% of its torque (510Nm) at idle cannot be matched.
I recently had two fellow Landrover owners in my vehicle for a total of around 90Klm's. One has the D3, the other the D4, both with 2.7 motors. Both commented on the power and lack of turbo lag.
If you are towing a 2.5 ton van, my choice would be the 3.0Lt.
If you are serious about buying one, the dealer should give you a demo for the weekend (I know ULR Melbourne do). Try both with your van on. I'm sure the 3.0Lt will leave you grinning despite the cost difference.
Cheers, Craig
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 6th Jun 2011 8:26 pm |
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dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: wiggleigh bottom
Posts: 1112
  
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wait for the 8 speed auto in a couple of months. There's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
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| 6th Jun 2011 9:51 pm |
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
Posts: 706
 
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I'd like another gear between 2nd and 5th with my 3.0 to make better use of the torque in the 1500-2000 rpm range. Home of LLAMS, for LRs and Jeep GCs
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| 7th Jun 2011 8:37 am |
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Dan W
Member Since: 21 Jun 2008
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 355
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So the 8 speed will be on the MY12?
What other goodies could we expect, and do you know manufacture start dates?
When I was talking to the stealer they told me if I put my name down now I'd get a car manufactured in June, delivered September. 2012 MY13 SDV6 SE D4 Ipanema Sand with Almond leather
2012 TDI Passat - they reckon the DSG is crap, I reckon it's awesome
2010 MY11 Mitsubishi Challenger - Gone (it was a "Challenging Year")
2007 MY08 TDV6 SE - gone
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| 7th Jun 2011 9:45 am |
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ozd4
Member Since: 11 Nov 2009
Location: Queensland
Posts: 92
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Dan W
Have a look this site "General D4.. MY2012" some photos, but I think July start
8 speed box
Jag knob gear select
Paddle shift
Sound upgrade
And seems like 10bhp more on 3lt SDV
Cheers Ken
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| 7th Jun 2011 9:09 pm |
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gbl120755
Member Since: 29 Mar 2008
Location: Caboolture Qld
Posts: 45
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My stealer told me.
1. June order - July build - Sept delivery
2. would start building MY12 in Sept/Oct for Dec delivery.
Grahame 2005 SE TDV6, white; remapped to 185Kw; Black widow drawers & cargo barrier; underbody radiator guard; Mitchell bros tow hitch; rhino roof racks; Traxide duel battery system; GME 3440 UHF; Alpine W502 entertainment unit with front & rear camera, HiTv GPS & Hema off-road maps.
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| 8th Jun 2011 1:49 am |
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Swampy
Member Since: 29 Jul 2006
Location: Port Stephens
Posts: 21
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Hello All,
Finally bit the bullet and have just picked up a new D4 TDV6. Ended up getting a 7 seater w/leather at what I thought was a good deal and am very impressed with the vehicle to say the least. (Permagrinning madly). I dont need 7 seats so will be removing them for the extra stowage space as per my 5 seater D3. Does anybody have a set of D3 5 seater loadspace floor pieces or know if they available from LR as Spare Parts?
Rgds Swampy
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| 15th Jun 2011 7:35 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
 
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Quote:Does anybody have a set of D3 5 seater loadspace floor pieces or know if they available from LR as Spare Parts?
Sorry Swampy I threw my loadspace bits out about a month ago when I fitted the rear seats I got from Old Salt  [/code] D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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| 16th Jun 2011 8:14 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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Don't get to excited about the 8 speed auto for Oz.
I was thinking that waiting for the D4 MY12 was a good idea until I enquired locally about when we can get MY12 pricing and found out we won't be seeing an 8 speed in our D4's in 2012.
It would be interesting to find out why the UK is getting this major change and not our market (even small compared but still significant).
Anyway I need a D4 so I'm not waiting.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 20th Jun 2011 11:56 am |
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sbarnham
Member Since: 07 Nov 2007
Location: Blue Mountains
Posts: 103
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GraemeS wrote: A significant disadvantage for me was the big brakes preventing fitment of 17" rims, but those brakes are now gone. There is also an after-market 18" rim that fits, although the tyre range may be limited depending on how HD and what size the tyres need to be.
What is the go with the brakes ? I want a 3.0 but want to keep my 17" New MY15 TDv6 D4 in Buckingham Blue
Previously 2005 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue
- LR Steel Bar & Lights, Cooper STT 245/70R17 on LR 17", ContiCrossContact UHP 255/60R18 on LR 18", Traxide/Optima Yellow Top, GME 3440 UHF, FrontRunner Roofrack.
Previously 1999 TD5 in Blenheim Silver
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| 10th Sep 2011 5:13 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Only way for 17 inch wheels to fit the D4 3.0L is to change the brakes. you will need an engineers cert. Ask Graeme.
You can get 18 inch wheels to fit though. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 10th Sep 2011 9:09 am |
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
Posts: 706
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Time gets away sometimes - they've been fitted since April and I still haven't organised the inspection. Home of LLAMS, for LRs and Jeep GCs
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| 10th Sep 2011 10:31 am |
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