yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
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| Just got back from Eastnor Castle LRE |
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Weather was persisting down
Ruts were running muddy rivers
It was cold, dark n dank
This made for a blooming brilliant half day 
No over impressed with the 8speed box as it seemed to hunt for gears quite a bit, I do prefer the layout
Of the d3 and the press to select terrain was not in as easy reach as the knob on the d3
Same with the hi range and suspension height switches, not as easy to reach and u need to glance
Where they are..
Levers can be done by feel.
Pick up from a standing start was good but tbh now I've sorted mine, its not much different.
Impressive machine/s none the less and do like some touches like the brake hold
And gradual brake release downhill.
All in all great day and reccomend anyone go if given the chance
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d3mad
Member Since: 11 Oct 2012
Location: Tenbury Wells
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Did it this time last year, similar conditions and water did come over the bonnet without any problems as luckily I kept the correct speed!!!! Glad I did
Incredible experience and a great day, worth every penny 2 x D3's (Twins)
TDV6 HSE 2006 - Buckingham Blue - Wintrac Exreme S
HIDS4U GVIF + Reversing camera
HIDS4U Blackvue HD front and rear
HIDS4U OSRAM CBI xenon bulbs +
HIDS4U LED's interior & exterior
CKO Twin DVB-TV Freeview Tuner
Traxide Dual Battery System with Optima
BAS FBH remote
Bodsy DRL's
Bodsy EGR's Blanked
V8 Brake Upgrade by Steve, Advanced Factors
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| 16th Oct 2013 1:20 pm |
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DerbyshireDisco
Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Derbyshire
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Did Rockingham last year highly recommended. Displaced Yorkshireman.
=^:^=
SDV6 Auto obviously, Loire blue/Ebony, ugly kid glass, RLD wheel protector, private plate and maybe side steps.
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| 16th Oct 2013 1:40 pm |
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cable
Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: bristol
Posts: 175
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Eastnor Castle LRE is a fantastic day.Also LRE West Country Honiton Devon again fantastic. amazing what can be achieved on standard tyres. 
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| 9th Jan 2014 4:25 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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| Re: Just got back from Eastnor Castle LRE |
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yogi972 wrote:
Pick up from a standing start was good but tbh now I've sorted mine, its not much different.
Dream on Yogi.......  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 9th Jan 2014 4:30 pm |
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yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
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Um
Ok?
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| 9th Jan 2014 4:42 pm |
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Meza
Member Since: 15 Jun 2012
Location: Midlands
Posts: 49
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Did eastnor just before Christmas. Great setting and very down to earth instructor. Drive new vogue and latest D4. Personally preferred the D4. Surprising how much more adventurous they Allow you to be in a 50k vehicle compared to a 100k motor. 
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| 9th Jan 2014 4:46 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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I find the "off road" controls easier on the D3. Especially if the drivers side 12v socket is being used.
Yogi, you could always buy a used D4 with a 6sp box, I did. I haven't yet driven the 8sp off road, but I think others here might have mentioned the hunting around for the right ratio. The price to pay for higher mpg!
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| 12th Jan 2014 10:17 pm |
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chalky
Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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I did it earlier this year and it was deep in Snow ! What an excellent day, did mine at Eastnor and had half day in a New D4 & half day in a FFRR !
I was amazed at the competency in the snow on standard tyres !
I drive both extensively off road and much prefer the D4 to the D3 !
In fact I prefer the D4 to the FFRR !
A great day out I'd definitely recommend it to any one Only dead fish go with the Flow !
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| 12th Jan 2014 10:25 pm |
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Zikzik
Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: Nr Bath
Posts: 83
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I did my LRE last Thursday in Honiton, in their new MY14 D4.
Great afternoon. Conditions dry and sunny but the course was naturally very soft following so much rain. Would recommend it to anyone thinking of going D4 XS just sold. The best car I’ve owned. Over 10 years and no problems.
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| 15th Jan 2014 4:53 pm |
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pigeon
Member Since: 10 Sep 2011
Location: gloucester
Posts: 685
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| Re: Just got back from Eastnor Castle LRE |
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yogi972 wrote:Weather was persisting down
Ruts were running muddy rivers
It was cold, dark n dank
This made for a blooming brilliant half day
No over impressed with the 8speed box as it seemed to hunt for gears quite a bit, I do prefer the layout
Of the d3 and the press to select terrain was not in as easy reach as the knob on the d3
Same with the hi range and suspension height switches, not as easy to reach and u need to glance
Where they are..
Levers can be done by feel.
Pick up from a standing start was good but tbh now I've sorted mine, its not much different.
Impressive machine/s none the less and do like some touches like the brake hold
And gradual brake release downhill.
All in all great day and reccomend anyone go if given the chance
how much was it ,or did you get the tickets off here.
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| 29th Jan 2014 6:15 pm |
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yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
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I obtained a voucher off here (£40)
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| 29th Jan 2014 6:28 pm |
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pigeon
Member Since: 10 Sep 2011
Location: gloucester
Posts: 685
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nice one ,where who
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| 29th Jan 2014 6:42 pm |
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Cantthinkofone
Member Since: 21 Nov 2013
Location: Binfield
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I did the half day at Eastnor at the weekend and would heartily recommend it. As a complete novice it was great to try out a disco in a safe and controlled environment and really learnt a lot. Very impressed by the capability of the vehicle with road tyres, had a great instructor and what a lovely place to get out and have a go. It really has given me the confidence to get off road in my own disco, can't wait.
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