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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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| This months Land Rover Owner magazine |
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Has a good article about a Belgian D3 which is extensively modified, including a 2 inch lift on air suspension without affecting electronics! No details though. Looks good.
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 15th Jul 2006 9:12 am |
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Gurvan
Member Since: 02 Jan 2005
Location: Germany... Not far from both the US and Hard German rock...
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Well... As it does'nt seem to be possible to buy that one online and as my chances of getting this issue of LROI seems to be nearly nil, I would appreciate if someone "happened" to be able to provide me with some electronic version !
Of course, if there is a legitimate version available for someone living in Georgia right now (And i am NOT talking about Atlanta...), I would really REALLY appreciate !
Thanks... Georgia On My Mind...
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| 16th Jul 2006 3:08 pm |
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Cliff H
Member Since: 27 Oct 2005
Location: Home of the Pork pie and Stilton
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I think it is a coil suspension car Gareth. Zermatt silver 06 reg.
Gone but not forgotten !!!
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| 16th Jul 2006 3:57 pm |
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nwoods
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
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I have been in contact with Geoland about their impressive build-ups on their D3's. They have coilers and air sprung versions. The coilers have heavy duty springs from KingSprings in AUS that provide between 35-40mm of lift. Check the thread here on D3 forum for suspension lifts on the Coil Spung version for more info on that.
They also are rumored to have 60mm springs, but have not tested nor installed them as far as I know.
They did lift their air spring version, but won't say how until they return from their month long expedition (returning in August I think).
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| 16th Jul 2006 5:18 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Gurvan, try emailing john.pearson@emap.com he is the editor in chief and may be able to help you!
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| 16th Jul 2006 6:21 pm |
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AndyJWB
Member Since: 16 Apr 2006
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 176
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My Freelander is on the photo page  Not a D3 owner 
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| 16th Jul 2006 9:54 pm |
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Gurvan
Member Since: 02 Jan 2005
Location: Germany... Not far from both the US and Hard German rock...
Posts: 1089
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Thanks Gareth ! I'll try that !!
Now, why did'nt I think of this myself... Must be Alzheimer setting in...  Georgia On My Mind...
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| 17th Jul 2006 4:21 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Yes, but its secret until proven to work.
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| 20th Jul 2006 8:19 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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Looks like it's got the Front Runner rack on as well 8)
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| 20th Jul 2006 8:32 pm |
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dldisco3
Member Since: 21 Mar 2006
Location: Hasselt
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For more information about the Geoland coil D3, the owner is http://www.adventureclub.be/ (Peter)
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| 20th Jul 2006 9:08 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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Looks like a bit of a bodge on the vehicle - the sump guard appears to be 3mm aluminium riveted together, the hidden winch mount, whilst 'nice' in appearance is next to useless should you have to align the cable on anything apart from a perfect 90 degree pull... and as for the write-up (or more correctly, down) in LRO...
Comments such as " I'm wary of air suspension" and "Coil sprung Discovery 3's don't come with terrain response, but that's not a problem for me. I've got many years of experience driving in the desert - and I prefer to keep control myself anyway" together with "We tracked down the only coil sprung TDV6 we could find on sale at a Belgian dealer as we were concerned about the reliability of the air suspension", the final nail in the coffin "We prefer manuals because we've had problems with auto P38 Range Rovers"
FFS - grow up and catch up! 
What really annoys me is the same issue has an article on suspension, basically saying that LR's 'legendary' suspension is all down to coil springs... well maybe last century it was 
anyway, now that's off me chest, I remember why I cancelled my LRO subscription.... Mrs.10 bought me this months, thinking she was 'doing me a favour' 
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| 21st Jul 2006 10:43 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
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I think leaf springs were used longer than coils, which started in 1970 with RR, but EAS started what in the 80's with the LSE RR? Not exactly that long and EAS has been around a long time and lets face it Citroen have been able to use it long enough As for TR well even for experienced drivers I'm sure it can help DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 22nd Jul 2006 7:07 am |
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