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Andycapper
Member Since: 09 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
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I'm currently waiting for my new Disco.....I wannit now!!! .... but while i wait have been enthralled by the wealth of info on this site. Would be interested in comments on the worth of the LR GPS system - would have liked it, not just for nav but also for the 4wd info but to b....y expensive!
Does anyone know if it is possible to retrofit this system (the dealer says no..) ?
Is it possible to load decent off-road maps on the LR system - I get the impression that only LR software can be loaded ?
Has anyone tried to access the 4wd drive info to display it on an after market system ?
Currently using a Co-Pilot live system on an IPAQ but an integrated system with a larger screen and the LR functionality would have been nice in theory but sounds limited for off road use and expensive to buy and update.....??
Any comments/advice welcome Have my new year Disco..! Atacama Sand, active diff, active headlights, hi-ice, cooler, sliding loadspace floor, window tint, MP3, Mantec plate, roof rails, mud
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 27th Oct 2007 8:40 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
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Welcome Andy.
Nothing is impossible but you may have to pay a very hefty tag to retrofit. Think there might be a thread on it somewhere here but I think it for all prac. purposes a no go. Did you think I would leave you crying,
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Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
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| 27th Oct 2007 8:44 am |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
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As far as I'm aware it can't be retrofitted as the 4x4 info requires it to be connected to the system via the headunit. Thus to retrofit you would need to replace the entire headunit and some other stuff as well.
But I could be wrong! Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 27th Oct 2007 11:18 am |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
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Somebody in another post was told by the dealer that the wiring loom was different and this would be a major job to install. The 4WD display is only on the premium nav system as far as I am aware.
Personally I opted for a Tom Tom as they are excellent, have the speed camera database and are also cheap to keep upto date with new maps etc. The one I have also covers all of western Europe as well on one memory card.
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| 27th Oct 2007 11:43 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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I have a garmin M4 which is a PDA and GPS. plays my MP3s and I can run topo mps on oziexplorer as well. 
a lot cheaper than the LR system.
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| 27th Oct 2007 12:39 pm |
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Andycapper
Member Since: 09 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 70
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Thanks for all the replies folks - if the comment about requiring the premium system is true that makes the decision easier - shame tho, as i gather it has some very nice functional features that don't seem to rate a mention in the sales blurb or from dealers - such as voice activation allowing a "Take me Home" command to configure a route for home on start up - tho apparently doesn't do the actual driving (next year perhaps...) but not I think worth $6000 - $7000 (and $650 for annual updates...?!?) .... will stick to Co-Pilot for now.
it's great having this resource for all the odd questions and problems that arise. It also helped make me feel less insane - going out and ordering a Disco after the earlier history and reputation - particularly Disco 1 and 2s; yes, I realise that them's fightin words to some people, but there were a few (!) problems and I still get funny looks from some friends when they hear what I've done (no visits from men in white coats yet...) but it is a fantastic vehicle with many great design features (access to spare wheel excepted). Have my new year Disco..! Atacama Sand, active diff, active headlights, hi-ice, cooler, sliding loadspace floor, window tint, MP3, Mantec plate, roof rails, mud
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| 27th Oct 2007 1:01 pm |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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officially from LR's point of view, that is the rating but it is unofficially crap as many here including myself tow offroad campers without a drama and the LAW states a minimum of 7% of the trailers weight (as a minimum) to be on the ball so not outdated, a requirement which also makes sense.
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| 27th Oct 2007 1:30 pm |
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Andycapper
Member Since: 09 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 70
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Hi Cat...thanks for the comment - where does that leave you with respect to insurance and warranty - if you exceeed this LR rating...?
(Realised that should have posted this query elsewhere so original query is now under towing)
Also read an article recently casting doubt on the validity of the need for such high hitch loads - shall try and find it and post reference for further comment.[/quote] Have my new year Disco..! Atacama Sand, active diff, active headlights, hi-ice, cooler, sliding loadspace floor, window tint, MP3, Mantec plate, roof rails, mud
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| 27th Oct 2007 2:03 pm |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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Andycapper wrote: where does that leave you with respect to insurance and warranty - if you exceeed this LR rating...?
probably in the same situation if I use the recovery points for offroad recovery or use the EPB for braking when parked. will cross that bridge if I ever come to it.
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| 28th Oct 2007 2:30 am |
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