So blinding drivers coming in the opposite direction isn't dangerous? That's exactly the type of driver who should have their licence taken away.
No. If the vehicle is clearly unsafe to other road users, it should be removed from the road, and the driver fined or banned.
Not at all, but 35 years of time served automotive engineering experience says it's potential unsafe. An unsafe vehicle is an unsafe vehicle, regardless of what the owner /operator or some video on the internet said.
I did on post 16.
. Sometimes reasons we don't fully understand. But then clever ****s get a work around and tout it as great, don't make it safe as per the original vehicle or other road users.. Apparently cleverer than some MOT testers...I personally would stick with what you have, as you know its history/maintenance, The grand scheme of the tax cost is minor to ending up with somebody elses non maintained vehicle/problems.
As for removing **** dont, its there for a reason
Part of the reason for liking some LR product is the EAS, it is very clever
Why people insist on cutting corners on maintenance when they own a luxury car is beyond me.
You come down the road with dipped headlights still in my face and I might show you the full force of mine
Your welcome and have a good evening
J
The difference is the D3 EAS system is integrated into and controlled by multiple electronic systems, so removing the EAS will upset the vehicle's complex dynamic safety systems, which the D2 simply doesn't have.
The EAS maintains the vehicle at the correct height front and back, so keeping the headlamps in constant correct aim, so there's no need for driver control.
Absolutely. Service it annually and it's pretty trouble free.
That's pretty accurate too.
I understand fully. You think you know better than the vehicle manufacturer, which I'm pretty sure you don't.
If it was safe, LR would provide an official spring conversion kit, which they don't.
I'm retired.
.Have you had any problems with yours? Our 2011 (L322) has no issues.
If and when, to us its a maintenance cost simple. What about DPF?
If you are worried about what the sandal wearing brigade are "forcing" you to drive then maybe you should think about a classic car
J
What I find so sad is that the stuff they keep forcing on cars costs money, effort and materials to maintain and I am sure that the net effect to the planet is worse for it. You wait in a few years there will be a huge cry that they dont know what to do with all the batteries in these useless electric cars.Have you had any problems with yours? Our 2011 (L322) has no issues.
If and when, to us its a maintenance cost simple. What about DPF?
If you are worried about what the sandal wearing brigade are "forcing" you to drive then maybe you should think about a classic car
J
I understand fully. You think you know better than the vehicle manufacturer, which I'm pretty sure you don't.
You do what you like though.
If it was safe, LR would provide an official spring conversion kit, which they don't.
I wonder why.
I'm retired.
But I will say, having owned many LRs over the last 20 years, including the D3, in my experience, its best left alone, and simply maintained when needed.
Remember it was a £45k vehicle when it was new, and will continue to have maintenance and repair requirements of a £45k vehicle.
The difference is the D3 EAS system is integrated into and controlled by multiple electronic systems, so removing the EAS will upset the vehicle's complex dynamic safety systems, which the D2 simply doesn't have.
The D3 uses an integrated control network, which governs what goes on and when, like if the vehicle starts to loose traction on a corner, then the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) works in conjunction with the EAS to maintain vehicle in a safe and controlled condition throughout. Also the suspension is cross-linked, so when the vehicle is driven at speed around a bend, the suspension on the outside is raised slightly, to reduce lean and maintain control. For this reason, the D3 can get away with anti-roll bars much thinner than would otherwise be the case, for a vehicle of its weight and height. This gives a benefit of supple suspension off road, maintaining grip, but keeping it firm enough for fast driving on the road.
The EAS maintains the vehicle at the correct height front and back, so keeping the headlamps in constant correct aim, so there's no need for driver control.
If EAS is removed, then the headlamps can't be kept in constant aim, so when the rear is loaded, the headlamps blind oncoming road users, which is an offence and an MOT fail.
Absolutely. Service it annually and it's pretty trouble free.
That's pretty accurate too.
I understand fully. You think you know better than the vehicle manufacturer, which I'm pretty sure you don't.
You do what you like though.
If it was safe, LR would provide an official spring conversion kit, which they don't.
I wonder why.
I'm retired.
But I will say, having owned many LRs over the last 20 years, including the D3, in my experience, its best left alone, and simply maintained when needed.
Remember it was a £45k vehicle when it was new, and will continue to have maintenance and repair requirements of a £45k vehicle.
Driver headlamp control became mandatory in the mid 90s, after which all cars had either manual headlamp height control, or self-levelling if HID lights were fitted.
I don't actually know of any D3 owners who would clip its wing's, so to speak.
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