Hi everyone, I have a black Range Rover 2.7 Hse 2009 model. I can’t help feeling that it looks very different to other sport models. I know you can get different body kits but my vehicle looks really high up. This could be because the 18inch standard alloys do not help and you therefore see a lot of wheel arch or the suspension is set on the high mode. I have lowered it before and it did make a big difference and give it that more sporty look. Can I keep the suspension constantly in the lowered mode and drive it normally or should I think about bigger alloys?
Can I drive my Range Rover in lowered suspension mode?
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Let it auto-select a suspension height according to speed, OR, lock it in Motorway height unless you are going over rough terrain.
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Lock it in motorway height is fine, do it in access and it will pick itself up over a certain speed (which I cant think of right now) height looks about right in pic for 18" wheels.
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Is nobody actually going to say "are you taking the proverbial." Seriously? Can you drive in permanently in lowered mode, because it doesn't look 'sporty' enough. I mean , seriously!! It might be a Range Rover Sport but it is NOT a sports car, it is a 4x4 with off-road capabilities, a high centre of gravity , and an EAS system , which when calibrated correctly is set at the heights designated...........for a reason.
The 'sport' name was the worst thing to happen to the poor little beast. It brought the people who don't understand that sport doesn't mean sports car, to the dealers to buy , a big sporty hatchback, instead of their little hatchbacks. Not realising that the 'sport' tag was given because it is 'sportier' than usual Range Rover models. Not because it's an f'n sporty hatchback.
FFS!
The incredulity, at the question , and at everyone answering as if it was a normal problem, out of the way.
If there are no fault warnings, chances are there are no faults and your sport is sitting at the right height.
Want to lower it and drive around, go ahead but don't forget to stay under 30mph
Want big wheels and all that comes with them. Why not.
Or here's a thought , understand it is not a hot hatch on steroids, and stop thinking of it as such.
Awaits the incoming and boo hoos, and really doesn't care , because what a bloody stupid question.
The 'sport' name was the worst thing to happen to the poor little beast. It brought the people who don't understand that sport doesn't mean sports car, to the dealers to buy , a big sporty hatchback, instead of their little hatchbacks. Not realising that the 'sport' tag was given because it is 'sportier' than usual Range Rover models. Not because it's an f'n sporty hatchback.
FFS!
The incredulity, at the question , and at everyone answering as if it was a normal problem, out of the way.
If there are no fault warnings, chances are there are no faults and your sport is sitting at the right height.
Want to lower it and drive around, go ahead but don't forget to stay under 30mph
Want big wheels and all that comes with them. Why not.
Or here's a thought , understand it is not a hot hatch on steroids, and stop thinking of it as such.
Awaits the incoming and boo hoos, and really doesn't care , because what a bloody stupid question.
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Bigger alloys are a no for many reasons.
Ride is one biggie..
As for the looks, the last time i was in a sport you could lower it to motorway mode and lock it there..
"edit" seen below posts LOL
Is nobody actually going to say "are you taking the proverbial." Seriously? Can you drive in permanently in lowered mode, because it doesn't look 'sporty' enough. I mean , seriously!! It might be a Range Rover Sport but it is NOT a sports car, it is a 4x4 with off-road capabilities, a high centre of gravity , and an EAS system , which when calibrated correctly is set at the heights designated...........for a reason.
The 'sport' name was the worst thing to happen to the poor little beast. It brought the people who don't understand that sport doesn't mean sports car, to the dealers to buy , a big sporty hatchback, instead of their little hatchbacks. Not realising that the 'sport' tag was given because it is 'sportier' than usual Range Rover models. Not because it's an f'n sporty hatchback.
FFS!
The incredulity, at the question , and at everyone answering as if it was a normal problem, out of the way.
If there are no fault warnings, chances are there are no faults and your sport is sitting at the right height.
Want to lower it and drive around, go ahead but don't forget to stay under 30mph
Want big wheels and all that comes with them. Why not.
Or here's a thought , understand it is not a hot hatch on steroids, and stop thinking of it as such.
Awaits the incoming and boo hoos, and really doesn't care , because what a bloody stupid question.
plus 1 , plus don’t forget they named it sport as it’s a sporty little number getting round the car park, snigger
if someone mentions fit low profiles I’m booking the padded room , lol
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Is nobody actually going to say "are you taking the proverbial." Seriously? Can you drive in permanently in lowered mode, because it doesn't look 'sporty' enough. I mean , seriously!! It might be a Range Rover Sport but it is NOT a sports car, it is a 4x4 with off-road capabilities, a high centre of gravity , and an EAS system , which when calibrated correctly is set at the heights designated...........for a reason.
The 'sport' name was the worst thing to happen to the poor little beast. It brought the people who don't understand that sport doesn't mean sports car, to the dealers to buy , a big sporty hatchback, instead of their little hatchbacks. Not realising that the 'sport' tag was given because it is 'sportier' than usual Range Rover models. Not because it's an f'n sporty hatchback.
FFS!
The incredulity, at the question , and at everyone answering as if it was a normal problem, out of the way.
If there are no fault warnings, chances are there are no faults and your sport is sitting at the right height.
Want to lower it and drive around, go ahead but don't forget to stay under 30mph
Want big wheels and all that comes with them. Why not.
Or here's a thought , understand it is not a hot hatch on steroids, and stop thinking of it as such.
Awaits the incoming and boo hoos, and really doesn't care , because what a bloody stupid question.
I like it when goldie is angry
don’t u dare say low profiles, lol
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LOW PROFILES
LOW PROFILES
&@*@&&*#&@*@#&&@&@&@&#*@&@@*#*=-533/£*#=@/##;;#/#(#))##
u just had to didn’t u , NURSE ,
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I don't really care if they want a Chealsea Tractor, or a school run key fob. Don't care if they want big wheels and rubber bands. Don't care if they like spending money on new tyres, several times a year.. Each to their own. But sometimes, there is such a thing as a stupid question.
This was such a time.
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And I do it so rarely these daysI like it when goldie is angry
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&@*@&&*#&@*@#&&@&@&@&#*@&@@*#*=-533/£*#=@/##;;#/#(#))##
u just had to didn’t u , NURSE ,
You called?
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No idea . Just thought it was funnylol,
it that’s out of “ one flew over a cuckoos nest “ plse
