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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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After being away with tintent last week, I think I might have cracked the towing with the auto finally. I'd towed with my last D3 manual for nearly 4 years, so I know its a cracking towcar, but after an outing with the auto at the tail of last year, it didnt seem as good. This time around, for all the motorway stuff, kept it in command shift, stuck to 5th (didnt use 6th), and it was much smoother and easier running, with better economy. (trip comp showing 20 instead of 17!!). Actually felt a touch sorry for all those folks we passed on the hills (no, not really 8) )
Looking forward to France in the summer now
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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6th Jun 2010 8:17 pm |
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AWD man
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: In Drag
Posts: 831
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Glad you've got to grips with the auto Al
I'm looking forward to my France trip in September.. 57 RRS TDV8
BAS Map
D3: Gone but not forgotten
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7th Jun 2010 11:02 am |
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shar
Member Since: 14 Apr 2008
Location: leicestershire
Posts: 54
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Were off to france too, middle of August till early september Can't wait
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7th Jun 2010 7:14 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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Start of August to mid August , kids are getting very hyper already MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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7th Jun 2010 8:01 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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Al
do you not fancy the D3/D4 camping weekend in September, in Banbury, not to far for you to go. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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7th Jun 2010 8:02 pm |
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phil2174
Member Since: 06 Jun 2010
Location: plymouth
Posts: 59
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Off to France early Aug, hopefully have my D3 by then. With all the Disco's going over they'll think there being invaded again
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7th Jun 2010 10:37 pm |
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GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4672
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August as well for 3 weeks 8)
Will try the command shift as I've just had my first week away with the tin tent whilst towing with an Auto.
Like you I've had 2 manuals previous and must say wasn't that impressed with the Auto whilst towing, especially the MPG .
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7th Jun 2010 10:44 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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Glynn what did you get towing MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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7th Jun 2010 10:52 pm |
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13aldy13
Member Since: 12 Feb 2008
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 95
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off to France mid August too Java Black - Alpaca - Auto - HSE - 2006MY
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7th Jun 2010 10:55 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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D3 forum French meeting anybody MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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7th Jun 2010 10:57 pm |
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phil2174
Member Since: 06 Jun 2010
Location: plymouth
Posts: 59
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What region. I'll be near Quimper in Brittany
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7th Jun 2010 11:05 pm |
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13aldy13
Member Since: 12 Feb 2008
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 95
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La Rochelle for us Java Black - Alpaca - Auto - HSE - 2006MY
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7th Jun 2010 11:35 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
Posts: 21361
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Will also be in France (we think) in August, not sure where yet though. Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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7th Jun 2010 11:52 pm |
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GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4672
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Russell wrote:Glynn what did you get towing
18 t0 19 mpg auto towing
23 to 25 mpg manual towing
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8th Jun 2010 7:19 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10329
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Glynne/Russell
towing mpg was about the same for me (although before using commend shift, it did show 17 on trip comp, which is generally about 2 to 3 mpg better than actual ), manual seemed much better.
France for us is 7 days in southern brittany, then 10 days in the Vendee all in august.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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8th Jun 2010 8:16 am |
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