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DirtyDisco
Member Since: 21 Oct 2006
Location: County Durham
Posts: 76
 
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Hello All
I wonder have many of you experience of the active rear diff? In speaking to my dealer none of the stock D3's seem to have this option. Does it contribute to the off road ability in a significant way? The cost is not prohibitive so why is it not popular? If I get round to buying one of these vehicles is it going to be worth waiting 3 months for the privalage of ordering one with this option?
cheers Serial Depreciation Victim
07 D3 TDV6 HSE. Side Steps. Privacy. TV. Stornoway + Alpaca.
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 19th Jan 2007 9:54 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
Posts: 16295
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Popular subject recently, this is what I said last time  The End
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| 19th Jan 2007 10:17 pm |
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DirtyDisco
Member Since: 21 Oct 2006
Location: County Durham
Posts: 76
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So is that a yes or a no...I'm confused! Serial Depreciation Victim
07 D3 TDV6 HSE. Side Steps. Privacy. TV. Stornoway + Alpaca.
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| 19th Jan 2007 10:35 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
 
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If you think you'll need it, it's a yes 
the rear e-diff. basically extends the point where TC has to kick in, it helps mainain traction and momentum, whereas TC can only try and regain traction.
The main reason I changed mine was to get a rear e-diff.
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| 19th Jan 2007 10:41 pm |
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10442
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I have ordered one for my new D3 for the same reason that dogs lick their balls In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 19th Jan 2007 10:46 pm |
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DirtyDisco
Member Since: 21 Oct 2006
Location: County Durham
Posts: 76
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Thats as good a reason as any. Thanks for the advice. Are LR still offering a 1K discount for current Disco owners? Serial Depreciation Victim
07 D3 TDV6 HSE. Side Steps. Privacy. TV. Stornoway + Alpaca.
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| 19th Jan 2007 10:51 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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Dunno, ask a dealer
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| 19th Jan 2007 10:52 pm |
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oliver77
Member Since: 23 Jun 2006
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 398
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nope £1000 loyalty discount finished 31st Dec
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| 20th Jan 2007 8:55 am |
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GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4696
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The dealers in tonbridge are still advertising the £1000 which is in large orange numbers stuck on there D3's, so you they might 
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| 20th Jan 2007 11:20 am |
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mrmarklin
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia
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The rear diff is well worth it. On loose gravel going up a steep hill one can really feel it "kick in" almost like a booster rocket. '06 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Heavy Duty package, Satellite Radio, Luxury Package
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| 20th Jan 2007 4:49 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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You may as well have the best. is it still only £450? Duncan
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| 20th Jan 2007 5:34 pm |
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opodden
Member Since: 29 Jun 2006
Location: Elverum
Posts: 100
 
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If you want to drive offroad, or in severe winter conditions, it's a very useful aid in my opinion. Having a little 4x4 experience from earlier vehicles and the army, I decided to find a D3 with the active diff, and I haven't regretted it. When driving in difficult terrain I can monitor how the diff locks on the display, and at the same time feel how the car responds to it. It will not help you out of every situation, but it can give you those last few meters up the hill.
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| 22nd Jan 2007 10:58 am |
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Desert Traveller
Member Since: 06 Aug 2006
Location: The Gabba - QLD
Posts: 420
 
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Nike (Just do it)
For anyone venturing offroad the electronic diff takes the D3 further with less stress on the TC and vehicle. 06 TDV6 SE with many LR and after-market extras. Used only on weekends and trips out west.
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| 22nd Jan 2007 11:10 am |
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