sideview
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Saturday will be my first venture off-road with the LR3 and I'm feeling a bit intimidated by all the fancy gadgets.
The terrain will be mud, sand, maybe some shallow water, and moderate hills, nothing too extreme. Is it best to set the terrain response and just let the rig handle most the maneuvering or is it better to go the manual command shift route for the most part?
Any tips and advice for a first timer is appreciated.  I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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 28th Dec 2006 4:41 pm |
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Gareth
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I personally let the gears do their own thing. Select mud n ruts and low range, the suspension will raise and off you go. If the downhill bits are not too extreme then switch the hdc off as it can get annoying.
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| 28th Dec 2006 5:21 pm |
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simon
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If all else fails read the book 
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| 28th Dec 2006 6:00 pm |
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ronp
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Guys just a point.... if and when using HDC ..would you not put it into Command Shift to prevent upshifting, or do you just keep it in Auto and let HDC do it's thang? I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 28th Dec 2006 6:29 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
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Leave it well alone, let hdc do its stuff!....enjoy and take your digicam  2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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| 28th Dec 2006 6:32 pm |
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sideview
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Oh good I was hoping that's what you'd say. It's with the manual stuff that I get most confused right now so the least I have to do the better. 
I'll get pics definately! I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| 28th Dec 2006 6:37 pm |
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AndrewS
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If you are auto use the command shift 1st for down hill 2nd for up hill. This is the basic starting point for 80% of 4x4ing don't ask about the other 20%  In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 28th Dec 2006 6:43 pm |
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Slimer
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AndrewS wrote:....don't ask about the other 20%
Which generally involves clenched buttocks and closed eyes The End
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| 28th Dec 2006 7:08 pm |
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DG
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Yes..... it does  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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| 28th Dec 2006 7:10 pm |
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TB
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Don't forget the silent prayer. Arctic Frost RR Sport. TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Tow pack, PTI, Privacy Glass, Tasmods, Mudflaps & a RRSport umbrella in the boot.
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| 28th Dec 2006 7:11 pm |
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DiscoStu
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Slimer wrote:and closed eyes
dickgriff wrote:Yes..... it does
That explains a lot..... Disco 5 HSE Lux
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| 29th Dec 2006 12:00 am |
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10forcash
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let the auto do it's thing - along with HDC. Use momentum where you need to and WALK to check out bits you can't fron the drivers seat, like over the crests of ridges. Spend time planning the route and dont assume the vehicle in front took the best route  - if in doubt, there is no doubt - DON'T DO IT!!!
Other than that - have FUN  and enjoy poking the flat-earthers in the eye with your LR3 8)
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| 29th Dec 2006 12:03 am |
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DG
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10forcash wrote:let the auto do it's thing - along with HDC. Use momentum where you need to and WALK to check out bits you can't fron the drivers seat, like over the crests of ridges. Spend time planning the route and dont assume the vehicle in front took the best route - if in doubt, there is no doubt - DON'T DO IT!!!
....now you tell me 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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| 29th Dec 2006 12:12 am |
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10forcash
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No.... I & others did 'suggest' ....you made the decision - over
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| 29th Dec 2006 12:14 am |
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DG
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Roger 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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