Robm3
Member Since: 07 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
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| Large Counterweights under the rear, what are they for? |
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As the heading says really, what are the two rubber mounted heavy blocks at the rear of the car for?
Seems strange they should whack what must be 40kg (2 x 20kg either side) there so can only guess it's to do with the handling or reduce motion sickness.
Any ideas? White, poverty spec 4.0v6 model with Black 20inch alloys that previous owner fitted but I kinda like.
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 21st Mar 2011 8:11 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Harmonic dampers - they help to iron out small vibrations and aid the smooth ride.  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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| 21st Mar 2011 8:21 am |
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popsdosh
Member Since: 09 Nov 2009
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Unnecessary quote removed
If you fix them so they dont swing you will understand why there there.It is quite common for the trailer wiring to snag them if not installed properly so if the ride gets unusual look there first.
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| 21st Mar 2011 8:43 am |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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What happens to the ride if they are fixed?
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| 21st Mar 2011 7:01 pm |
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anglefire
Member Since: 09 Mar 2010
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| 21st Mar 2011 7:12 pm |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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Weird! How many other cars have or need these? Does it not highlight a design problem?
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| 21st Mar 2011 9:10 pm |
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DG
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The vast majority of cars have them in varying sizes relative to the vehicle weight....obviously as the D3\4 is a bit of a beast and that is why they are ....big ! 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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| 21st Mar 2011 9:16 pm |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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So that's why she's so bad on the fuel economy 
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| 21st Mar 2011 9:28 pm |
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noel
Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
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| banging noise from rear in off road conditions |
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Would these create a large banging noise when in bad sand with raised suspension? Mvubu 2014 Discovery 4 TDV6 XS, Corris Grey.Snorkel, OL Bull Bar, Winch,OME Heavy Duty Coil Springs,Light Guards,17" Black Wheels,Cooper ST max,Dual Battery+Inverter,Drawer Storage,FR Rear Ladder,Hannibal Roof Rack,80L Excel Long Range Fuel Tank,HiLift Jack Points,75L Water Tank.
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