Nigel McBurney
Member Since: 13 Mar 2008
Location: Hampshire
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 HI I have a 2005 disco 3 SE registered 13 April nearly as bad as the 1 st. Having problems with body roll which started some time in december and have got worse,my wife cannot ride very far ie 15 miles before feelling ill and our labrador is sick after a few miles,and she knows there is something wrong and will not now get in the motor,have checked the mass dampers,one was hung up on the trailer wiring loom,releasing it did make a small improvement,tyre pressures ok.Local dealer test drove and reported that the ride was like being in rowing boat in rough weather,suspension alignment checked and adjusted,also suspension software updated,it now steers better but the misalignment had worn tyres on inner edges.Not satisfied,returned to dealer,another test driver reported nothing wrong so I requested another driver ,the service supervisor to try my vehicle he thought it ok,both drivers came up with, itis the worn tyres causing problems sir.I then requested test drive on similar vehicle ,this had superb ride with no rock and rolling,I have now put new tyres on back wheels ,no change,and it goes in for further appraisal next week,Last year there was post on this site a chap from Kent having similar problems,but no resolution,has anyone any ideas as to the cause of the loss of the superb ride,Please help as this otherwise surperb vehicle wil have to go if I and my wife cannot travell in comfort.plus the warranty is nearly ended.Current mileage is 22,700
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 13th Mar 2008 8:39 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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One of my clients had the same issue with a V8 & LPG conversion, the fuel tank plus the bumper mounted spare wheel appears to create a pendulum effect which causes the travel sickness (the suspension system has been checked and found to be working within specification) I've fitted the Matzker kit to the vehicle and the initial results from a trip down to the French alps seem to indicate this has cured the vomiting!
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| 13th Mar 2008 8:53 pm |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
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10forcash, have you thought about offering a "end of warranty" check over service so that any faults or TSB's could be checked out before the warranty ended.
I would be happy to pay for that to be done if your keen later in the year.
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| 13th Mar 2008 8:56 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Can anyone recommend a good local dealer that Nigel can use to get this sorted ?
Maybe even a word with the service manager if you know them 
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| 13th Mar 2008 8:58 pm |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
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It's not far from Hampshire to visit the Large One's dealership, they seem to be recommended by everybody
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| 13th Mar 2008 8:59 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Yes mate - but that's something your dealer could / should do FoC...
Obviously happy to do the work for anyone that wants it 
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| 13th Mar 2008 8:59 pm |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
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10forcash wrote:Yes mate - but that's something your dealer could / should do FoC...
Obviously happy to do the work for anyone that wants it
Yeah but I think you know more and go into a bit more detail. I'll send you a PM nearer the time, I am also being tempted towards the TorqTune and I could sneak this past SWMBO during the inspection 
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| 13th Mar 2008 9:02 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
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| 13th Mar 2008 9:07 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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countrywide wrote:I am also being tempted towards the TorqTune and I could sneak this past SWMBO during the inspection
You won't regret it Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 13th Mar 2008 9:10 pm |
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Nigel McBurney
Member Since: 13 Mar 2008
Location: Hampshire
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Simon who is the large one dealership ,I must get this problem resolved ,current dealer now stating its caused by worn front tyres,
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| 19th Mar 2008 6:07 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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"The Large One" works at Yeovil Land Rover.
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| 19th Mar 2008 6:09 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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| Re: air suspension fault,body roll causing car sickness |
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Assuming the ride height is correct then the air springs must be at std pressure so I can't see how they could have changed or be a cause.
That leaves IMHO the dampers (of which one could have failed internally or multiple could have lost ther effect due to wear but would normally creep on over time whereas you report a fairly quick change), the anti-roll bars and the sub-woofer.
So:
Turn off/down the subwoofer to rule out its vibes causing discomfort
Do a bounce test on all four corners to assess the dampers, get each corner moving on its spring, when you stop inputting movement the body should stop and come to rest in less than a complete bounce and be roughly equal on all four corners.
Check the anti-roll bar fixings at both the chassis and suspension link points, failure of these bushes has been known.
After that I'm out of ideas. Tyre pressures OK? Cheers
Simon
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| 19th Mar 2008 6:34 pm |
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Nigel McBurney
Member Since: 13 Mar 2008
Location: Hampshire
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Hi fellows,thanks for the advice ,dealer cannot resolve problem,and I have checked over motor thoroughly,wife still ill after 50 mile journey so have taken another course of action,Ordered hi spec Nissan x trail today.The disco se was a very fine car and met all my expectations though the electric handbrake is a pain in traffic while towing a heavy trailer up hill.but disco 3 is too risky to own beyond 3 year warranty period.
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