| Since enhancement I find that my ride is: |
| Firmer all round - and I don't like it |
25%
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25% |
[12] |
| Firmer all round - and I like it |
10%
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10% |
[5] |
| Firmer in the corners - and I don't like it |
0%
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0% |
[0] |
| Firmer in the corners - and I like it |
27%
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27% |
[13] |
| I've noticed no difference |
35%
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35% |
[17] |
| I think its softer than before |
2%
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2% |
[1] |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Lets get some real feedback for ride quality perception since enhancement  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
Posts: 1170
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TBH DG, I've noticed no difference in the suspension.
The motor's more responsive and there are a few little thing's like the info 'i' that pops up to tell me things, but that's about it for me! Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 23rd Sep 2006 7:31 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
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Yes ...it's strange how some feel a difference and others don't ... I have noticed that its tighter in the corners but ride is unaffected. I guess this is the reason for the poll ...to get some genuine feedback across the board  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 23rd Sep 2006 7:36 am |
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AndrewS
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Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10439
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DG you forgot this option 
Firmer all round but not sure - and I don't like it, yet I like it a bit but its firmer in the corners well just a bit. I've noticed no difference and I think its softer than before. In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 23rd Sep 2006 8:19 am |
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DG
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Location: The Gaff
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Darn it !! just when I thought I'd covered everything  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 23rd Sep 2006 8:22 am |
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DG
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Interesting results so far ....surely there must be more than 18 or so opinions out there  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 24th Sep 2006 12:54 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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well seeing as I have a June build, mine already came with tighter suspension but I did notice from the demo's before ordering that the ride was softer and small bumps would be unnoticed. you can now feel the bumps, or at least know your going over them but it is not jarring and is still a compliant ride and cornering is excellent. it's still better than anything else I've been in.
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| 24th Sep 2006 5:29 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
 
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I've not noticed any firmer suspension. Just seen the "i>" on the info display.
If anything the engine makes a slight ticking sound when idling along at slow speed.
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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| 24th Sep 2006 9:04 am |
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
Posts: 4863
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Found it a little firmer, but given that the dealership replaced the compressor at the same time as the enhancement, I can't therefore say with certainty whether it was a new compressor or the new software. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 24th Sep 2006 11:21 am |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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The compressor is modified (depending on part number) during the enhancement.
This as you say may well affect the ride firmness and could actually be causing most of the noticed difference.
Either way I am happier with the new setup than before.
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| 24th Sep 2006 11:53 am |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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PCH wrote:I've not noticed any firmer suspension. Just seen the "i>" on the info display
Is is permanently showing Chris? If so you have a software mis-match and will need to get your dealer to apply an update, if it's just showing when there's a message all is okay The End
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| 24th Sep 2006 12:38 pm |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
 
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I'm about to buy... what is this enhancement - do I have to check ?
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 24th Sep 2006 12:43 pm |
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
Posts: 4863
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simon wrote:The compressor is modified (depending on part number) during the enhancement.
I can believe that, but the dealer rang me on the afternoon of planned collection and told be that as a result of the enhancement, the compressor needed replacement and they were going to do a 'line-grab' as the part was not in stock. Was able to use their demo. Defender for a couple of days until the car was ready, so could at least appreciate a 90:D3 improvement. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 24th Sep 2006 1:27 pm |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
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Depending on the type of compressor fitted (and the condition of part of it), the dealers will either replace the whole thing, or replace a valve in it, or on newer vehicles, do nothing.
Mine got a new valve and all the software updates, and the more time that has passed, the more I'd like to have it back the way it was. I do a lot of driving on rough roads, and rough lanes, and the firmer suspension is more uncomfortable. I can apprecieate the benefit on smooth roads, and bends, but overall I liked it better before. The smooth, gliding feeling while driving along is gone, and the back seats now rattle on back roads.  IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
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| 24th Sep 2006 2:36 pm |
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dldisco3
Member Since: 21 Mar 2006
Location: Hasselt
Posts: 191
 
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Full upgrade, more responsive and a bit stiffer, but handles better
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| 25th Sep 2006 7:57 am |
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