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Mar 14, 2005
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Morning Anita

I looks as tho I owe you an apology - There have been a series of "wind-up" postings of late and I assumed that yours may be one of them. Enthusing over a V8 seemed a likely fishing experdition!

I only green lane a bit now - have you seen that we are trying to get a green lane day organised at easter for when a few of us get together?
 
Mar 16, 2005
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Hi Clive,

Back to your original question...

There are two issues here. First it's not so much the air suspension that's the problem, so much as the Active Conering Enhancement (ACE)that is fitted as an optional extra on some models with air suspension. ACE tends to mask lateral movement of the caravan making it hard to feel any stability problems that could lead to a 'snake'. No problem if you drive within the speed limits and are loaded correctly.

Secondly, there are several different manufacturers of towbars that will fit a TD5 towbar, but are not compatible with air suspension models. Initially even Land Rover dealers were confused. The towbar suitable for air suspension sits much lower than the one designed to be fitted to coil spring models. This is due to there being no 'squat' or downward movement when the caravan is attached as the air suspension pumps back up to a level position when moving. The first TD5 I had had the wrong towbar fitted with the towball sitting at approx 22" with the caravan attached. I have seen several TD5's fitted with the wrong towbar. This will lead to severe stability problems.

I have towed thousands of miles with two TD5's with no further problems after the initial towbar was replaced.

Hope this helps.
 
Mar 14, 2005
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Ref air suspension on Range Rover LSE. If it's still there go and buy it. The 200hp motor and extra 8" wheelbase make it the BEST towcar.Air suspension is also magic, but sadly mine failed,and I had to replace it with coils.This is a DIY job and costs around
 
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I know !!! - Trouble is emmerson - I have a REALLY nice old 1984 Classic that I have done over 100K in - total miles = 176K.

What to do? Do this up (again) or swap?
 
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Clive,

We all have our likes and dislikes, but it seems as if everybody has had it in for the Land Rover just lately.

Like you, we are great fans of our LR's, past and present, and it makes me wonder whether these people own or have ever owned one.

You can only speak from experience, and our experiences have all been good.

We shall hopefully be changing our TD5 next year for the Series

3 Disco (If we can get a 2nd hand one that is) and can't wait!!!
Mmm don't you just love that Transit Van styling? :eek:D

It really is a love it or hate it look. Our LR club got an invite to go to our local dealer to look around it. While it looks terrible from behind, the technology is absolutely amazing. They had them on the ramps so you could get a good look over and under them. Brilliant evening out for a LR fan.

Having been driven over the dealers test track I was very impressed. The active suspension and traction control plus the super smooth auto box and lovely growling V6 make for one hell of a motor. I believe Carl Rodgerson liked his.

I wouldn't have one though, too much to go wrong and with LR's inadequate warranty (I spoke about elsewhere) it could work out seriously expensive.
 
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The Classic or as I prefer to call it the only proper Range Rover, is a design first hence why it was placed in Le Louvre.

Much as I love them, the late ones are full of electrickery from ABS and Traction Control to Air suspension and Air Bags.

The way I see it, it's a fantastic motor whether you have a 1970 Velar prototype, a CSK or a 1995 LSE Soft Dash but the earlier ones while less plush are ultimately cheaper to fix.

Let's be honest what other vehicle of it's class can you go to the factors and buy front brake discs for
 
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Agreed - It ows me nothing at all - It can still perform brilliantly in the rough, tow all sorts behind it as if there is nothing there, then whisk me to appointments for work at a comfortable 70 mph in absolute comfort.

Main problem is cosmetic - the colour is Solid Red and it has bloomed. A good mopping brings it back but it goes off again in months.

So - options are to have all the little bits of rust done and the alluminium "bubbles" treated (not a lot) and have a respray.

But to do the job properly is more than the car is worth.
 

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