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discoBizz
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Jean-Paul how long have you had the car?

The first week I had my D3, I wouldn't consider any turn at more than 30-40kph too (mind you my other car is a Cooper S - talk about extreme opposites!)... but then I drove from London to Athens and never looked back on the matter.

I guess it's a matter of habit and getting used to the car, and the more you push the car's and your limits, the more comfortable you are going to feel at speed. I think it will take a considerable amount of lateral G-force to tip the D3 over on flat tarmac (I good friend's guess is doing over 100kph and attempting a sharp ->45degrees- turn). I drive the D3 regularly at over 150kph Embarassed on the motorways and it's probably the most comfortable and "I-feel-safe-now" car I have experienced. Other than wind noise (don't forget you are effectively shooting a box on wheels through the air) which I find annoying (but then again 14 speakers help on this 8) ), I can't really fault it.

(clearly the above applies assuming no problems exist - happy to meet if you want and check things out if you're in the area)

edit: haven't noticed the lowering at over 160kph, is this a fact or our feeling? It's hard to visually notice at that speed though anyway...
  
Post #53789921st Oct 2009 6:01 pm
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Jean-Paul
 


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Greece 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Miguel wrote:
I seem to recall that the suspension of the Discovery 3 does lower a bit after reaching the 160kph and remains lowered if you don't drop below 130kph.

I find my disco quite stable at relatively high speed on motorway when I drive it (not so much when SWMBO does), I think the word to describe the way to drive it is "finesse" 8) , without sudden moves and always antecipating what is in front of you.

Also note that the added weight of 4 will make it more unstable! The correct pression in the tires for carrying 5 persons should improve your experience though.

Cheers,
Miguel Batista



can someone confirm that in regards to the lowering above 160 km and staying there if you don't drop below 130 ? that would be the answer to my problem. Also getting used to the way the car handles of course. I have had the car only some months now and haven;t been able to go to highway besides yesterday. maybe i need to spend more time with the car...
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Post #53793021st Oct 2009 6:55 pm
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JF Lux
 


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Luxembourg 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Quote:
If the vehicle exceeds 160km/h for longer than 5 seconds the suspension lowers by 20mm. Ride height will retirn to normal when vehicle speed remains below 130 km/h for at least 30 seconds


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Post #53796821st Oct 2009 7:46 pm
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Jean-Paul
 


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Greece 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

I will try it !! thank you !!! i think it is a very nice option !!
 J.p  
Post #53800321st Oct 2009 8:12 pm
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Roel
 


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Netherlands 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Tangiers OrangeDiscovery 3

I drive my G4 regulary above 130 km/hr. Normally around 140km/hr and a little more in Germany.
I think the car is very stable even at 195 km/hr. Or with my whole family plus camping gear at between 140 and 150 km/hr.
Yes it is not a sports car and it rolls but it can do more then most people would expect.

Maybe that my back ground is a little different, a Camel Discovery 300TDI without anti-roll bars gives a good 2CV feeling.

If you have strange feeling changing lanes I think you have to get you suspension checked.
 Roel

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Post #53800521st Oct 2009 8:13 pm
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dick dastardly
 


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Switzerland 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

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Post #53861522nd Oct 2009 8:41 pm
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caverD3
 


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I would think the D3 may feel more wallowy when it lowers (try driving in acces height).
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NoDo$h
 


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Nope, it tightens up nicely. If I'm on a long run in the dead of night I'll wang it up to 100mph / 160kmh to get it to lower, then set cruise control at just over 80mph /135kmh.
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thorgal
 


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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyLR3

Yes, guys it is a fact that D3 lowers one inch after reaching 160 kph.Our car has seven ,yes,seven suspension modes.
-transportation mode(bumps stops)witch is only accessible via dealer's computer
-access height mode
normal on road mode +2 "
-off-road +2"
extended mode +2 electronic
super extended mode +2 manual
high speed mode-suspension lowers one inch for better handling,less drag.
  
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aquasurfer
 


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Ireland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

is there an alert tone to let you know that the car is lowering when it reaches 160kmph ? or does it just happen in the background ?
  
Post #53920824th Oct 2009 6:14 am
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Ken
  


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It just does it no fuss no noise just accept it Thumbs Up
  
Post #53921224th Oct 2009 6:58 am
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tangiers OrangeDiscovery 3

My previous car was 2.7t Audi Allroad and when I got the D3 the roll was a bit offputting. Now I am used to it though I find it's actual capabilities amazing. Yes it leans but on country roads where I am very familiar I can really punt it round the bends and find mine very stable on the motorway at 100mph or so. I would find a new or nearly new similar example at a dealer and compare it on a high speed test drive. I also would wait a couple of months and get used to your car before spending loads of cash.

We had a Grand Cherokee on hols this year and I found it much less stable than my D3 though the hire car was a bit tired.

Wonder how close to production spec this one was

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Ollram
 


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Jean-Paul

i guess you've heard of "Spyros suspensions"! These will definetely solve your problem
and you could definetely change lanes, even on 150km speed without even feel it......
give em a try and you'll be amazed!
  
Post #53954324th Oct 2009 7:58 pm
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Germany 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

The suspension should lower itself for just a bit when driving over 160km/h for some time to redure drag, IIRC.
It´s in the manual.
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Roel
 


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I tried it this morning at 3:30 am. I went above the 160 km/hr Whistle and looking at my 4x4 display I didn't see anything. TBH I even think the front was higher then normal. I continued for a few km but I didn't see it lowering and also not coming back up below the 120 km/hr.

Is this a feature after a curtain date? mine is from 2005.
 Roel

1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT

Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate

Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny. 
 
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