lee01277
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Shed
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An auto in Manual mode is the best substitute there is to a curry hook, other than a curry hook !
No idea what to do with the Sain's Bugs carrier bags, now that there isn't a manual choke any more !
Coat is got ! ..............Somewhere in-between my old D3 and what's to come next .........
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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I thought the D3 locks the torque converter in low range for off road work, does in mine. It will cut in suddenly though.  Big difference from D2 great to have engine braking in auto.  “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 2nd Jan 2007 9:54 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Auto is better at:
towing
steep & variable traction hill climbs
wet grass (see CrazyDave's thread  )
Manual is better at:
self recovery where the 'rocking' the vehicle is a benefit
hill decent (without HDC to help prevent brake fade)
Fast hill decent
Acending or decending loose or unstable surfaces where wheels are likely to leave the ground momentarily (and cause reverse torque when they land again)
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| 2nd Jan 2007 9:54 pm |
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Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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qzdcg8 wrote: in what situations, in your opinion, would an Auto (in or out of Command Shift mode) have the edge over a Manual?
I can offer this one....
At the dealers at Trade-In time! 8)
There will not be any wear to the leather gaitor, owing to the fact that there is not one
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| 2nd Jan 2007 9:55 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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10forcash wrote:
Manual is better at: Fast hill decent
 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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| 2nd Jan 2007 9:57 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Caver, it can't lock the torque converter if there is no torque (fluid pressure) to lock up... an auto will always 'tip out' if the ground speed exceeds the gearbox final output speed (reverse torque) to protect itself, the danger is when reverse torque is applied suddenly - this can seriously break your gearbox
Is it possible that what you perceive as 'lock up' is in fact TC working?
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| 2nd Jan 2007 9:59 pm |
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Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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10forcash wrote:Auto is better at:
towing
steep & variable traction hill climbs
wet grass (see CrazyDave's thread )
If I had a clutch I would have burnt it out 
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| 2nd Jan 2007 10:00 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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dickgriff wrote:10forcash wrote:
Manual is better at: Fast hill decent
Don't confuse 'fast' with 'uncontrolled'
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| 2nd Jan 2007 10:00 pm |
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DG
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10forcash wrote: 'uncontrolled'
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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| 2nd Jan 2007 10:02 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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Sorry Iain Auto is better I dont have to let go of the wheel to change gear and swig my beer 
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| 2nd Jan 2007 10:04 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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CrazyDave wrote:If I had a clutch I would have burnt it out
how? slipping the clutch doesn't give you traction From my (limited) expriences driving D3 auto's just leave it in drive and let it work out the rest itself 8) It's a excellent auto 'box and the integration with the rest of the D3 makes it all the better
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| 2nd Jan 2007 10:04 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Ken2463 wrote:Sorry Iain Auto is better I dont have to let go of the wheel to change gear and swig my beer
neither do I - that's what the Camelbak is for 8)
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| 2nd Jan 2007 10:06 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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Beer does not taste the same via a Straw
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| 2nd Jan 2007 10:13 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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OK then guys..put it to poll...what's best, Auto or Manual.?
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personally i'd have to go with Auto [in Java of course]. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 2nd Jan 2007 10:24 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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I'm doin my free half day on wednesday PM, anyone else there ?? Duncan
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