tony bennett
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
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AndrewS wrote:DiscoStu wrote:Don't forget the curry hook from the D2! I miss it.... 
here here
Where Where? regards
tony
05 "Battlestar Galactica"
In 7 years ownership
09/13 New Battery (I did that)
11/13 new alternator. (I did that)
2 x EGR Blanked. (I did that )
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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Hook in the front passenger footwell for hanging your carrier bags on. It would have saved the annoying bong from the passenger seatbelt warning too! Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 11th Sep 2006 7:08 pm |
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Gareth
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Location: Bramhall
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Overhead map pockets in the front for me, and the rear roof nets were useful too.
I also wish that an auxiliary electrical system, with a second leisure style battery to power all the accesories we all seem to have. This could be an optional extra.
The Terrain response system is excellent, especially the way it automatically selects raised suspension etc., but I do find it a fiddle to cancel everything and return it to road use. You have to turn the dial to the left, then select neutral to select high range, and then lower the suspension. Could we not have a simple CANCEL TR button that would set everything to road?
Some extra voice commands also, how about "Navigation - Screen OFF" to blank the screen at night.
Just a few ideas in case anyones watching.
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| 11th Sep 2006 11:29 pm |
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Slimer
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Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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It will lower it back to normal if you haven't manually adjusted the suspension, or just drive faster and it'll lower  The End
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| 11th Sep 2006 11:37 pm |
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dflo
Member Since: 04 Jul 2006
Location: Wading in and out of it...
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Gareth wrote:Overhead map pockets in the front for me, and the rear roof nets were useful too.
I miss these from D2 days too -  "Funny, mine doesn't do that......."
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| 11th Sep 2006 11:42 pm |
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Gareth
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Yes, maybe its because I usually raise the suspension before selecting anything else.
On the manual gearbox, do you have to select neutral to change transfer ratio to low or high, or can you just dip the clutch?
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| 11th Sep 2006 11:47 pm |
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Slimer
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You have to put it in Neutral The End
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| 11th Sep 2006 11:50 pm |
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Gareth
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I still think a cancel all function when in neutral makes sense. Should'nt be too difficult to engineer either as its all electronically switched.
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| 11th Sep 2006 11:52 pm |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
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In 7 seat models, a means of lowering the spare without having to unload the back would have been nice! Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 12th Sep 2006 12:28 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
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Jamo wrote:In 7 seat models, a means of lowering the spare without having to unload the back would have been nice!
Jamo, wasn't this the reason why you fitted the RWC 
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 12th Sep 2006 3:48 am |
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nwoods
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
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I can confirm that Land Rover does indeed see this site, and many others, including personal blogs like mine. I was a little discomforted when I found that out, but the more I think about, the more I like it. I am a fairly atypical Land Rover owner. I have a decent job, live comfortably, and love to get my truck dirty, but most importantly, I like the plushy things in life, and didn't want a Toyota.
I posted a detailed list of "Suggestions" for Land Rover to consider when upgrading the LR3/Disco III in future model years:
http://blog.nextstepdesigns.com/?p=21
I welcome your comments as well.
Regards,
Nathan Woods
www.nextstepdesigns.com
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| 12th Sep 2006 4:20 am |
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DG
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DiscoStu wrote:Hook in the front passenger footwell for hanging your carrier bags on. It would have saved the annoying bong from the passenger seatbelt warning too!
The handle hooks are now in the boot Stu 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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| 12th Sep 2006 9:10 am |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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That's no good when you're on a flying visit to the offie and the Indian!  Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 12th Sep 2006 5:42 pm |
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DG
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Lazy git 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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| 12th Sep 2006 6:07 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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 Its a long way to the back door......
 Anyway usually I've got the kids in the boot. They'll only sit there, or the middle seat of the middle row. Disco 5 HSE Lux
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| 12th Sep 2006 6:18 pm |
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