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gavmurray
Member Since: 15 Nov 2005
Location: Peterborough
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| Weights under rear of car |
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I was taking a look underneath the car when I noticed the below. If anyone knows what they are please let me know.
Underneath at the rear of the car behind the bumper there is what looks like 2 weights either side of the spare wheel. They swing in a forward / rearward direction when moved. The movement seems dampened. They feel heavy and look like they are made from concrete (although I'm sure they are not). Gavin.
06, D3 TDV6 HSE, Buck Blue
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 13th May 2006 10:46 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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There is another thread on this Gav - I seem to recall that thery're something to do with one of the active handling systems. 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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| 13th May 2006 11:07 am |
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d3syd
Member Since: 04 May 2006
Location: Scamander, Tasmania, Australia
Posts: 168
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gonads?  '06 TDV6 SE AUTO BUCKINGHAM BLUE
'98 Volvo V70
'87 Mecedes 420 SEL
'08 BMW 135i Coupe Twin Turbo
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| 13th May 2006 12:42 pm |
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DG
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d3syd wrote:gonads?
- You have just found yours?
- You found some on the 'Ladyboy' you picked up last night?
- Thats what you think of the last post?
- Thats what the weights are called?
Please pick the most appropriate answer above ! 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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| 13th May 2006 12:58 pm |
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d3syd
Member Since: 04 May 2006
Location: Scamander, Tasmania, Australia
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um ma......, we are touchy tonight. '06 TDV6 SE AUTO BUCKINGHAM BLUE
'98 Volvo V70
'87 Mecedes 420 SEL
'08 BMW 135i Coupe Twin Turbo
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| 13th May 2006 1:30 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Ran out of RRS Power have we ???
And yes the dangly bits are part of the D3's dynamic ride system - somehow or another. Maybe just keep its  on the ground as all the weights up front ??
-s
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| 13th May 2006 2:12 pm |
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Martin
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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dickgriff wrote:d3syd wrote:gonads?
- You have just found yours?
- You found some on the 'Ladyboy' you picked up last night?
- Thats what you think of the last post?
- Thats what the weights are called?
Please pick the most appropriate answer above !
That's not very nice DG 
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| 13th May 2006 2:50 pm |
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
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Martin wrote:
That's not very nice DG
Especially to a guy who probably not only personally knows every D3 owner in Taz, but also every Land Rover owner too! Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 13th May 2006 3:09 pm |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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the maintenance manager at my dealership told me they were for the cars harmonics and to help minimise the transfer of road noise into the cab. they minimise or stop chassis vibrations.
Catweasel
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| 13th May 2006 3:44 pm |
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DG
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Martin wrote: That's not very nice DG
Hey........come on........ I think they represent fair possible answers to a one word question such as 'Gonads' - I'm sure that I could of thought of many more.
No offence was intended and I humbly apologise to all who fail to understand my style of humor. 
Anyway - d3syd is still yet to clarify 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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| 13th May 2006 4:13 pm |
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d3syd
Member Since: 04 May 2006
Location: Scamander, Tasmania, Australia
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Thanks for the PM, DG. No offence taken, or in Aussie parlance: "she'll be right mate".
On the subject of the said D3 'gonads', it's impressive how much engineering has gone into the car to reduce the NVH. Obviously though, this was of higher importance to LR than weight saving!  '06 TDV6 SE AUTO BUCKINGHAM BLUE
'98 Volvo V70
'87 Mecedes 420 SEL
'08 BMW 135i Coupe Twin Turbo
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| 14th May 2006 4:19 am |
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