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bikermangs

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Back again guys , this may sound strange but pick up my p38 on Tuesday and didn't realise till today told by the dealer , that it has had the suspension conversation done , I've been reading on forums etc about the pros and cons of the air suspension just in case I had a problem some time, I had got used to the idea of raising it for off road and self leveling for towing caravan , now that's gone lol, my question is should I be happy or sad to have springs fitted, what's the pros and cons to both , and will I notice a difference in ride quality, thanks for replying, mick .
 
Its chalk and cheese. The chassis was designed for air suspension, and rides super smooth its also self leveling. You also should inform your insurance company,as its not a standard fitment.
 
The P38 EAS system in my opinion is the reason for the smooth handling of my P38. I would never consider putting either of my P38s on coils [GALLERY=];)[/GALLERY]
 
drive it a bit and see how it feels mine drives great on coils but air would be a smoother ride. it also depends on what needs replacing as in my case i would need the whole lot compressor, valve block and air bags costing ££££
 
danb79 said:
drive it a bit and see how it feels mine drives great on coils but air would be a smoother ride. it also depends on what needs replacing as in my case i would need the whole lot compressor, valve block and air bags costing ££££
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Still cheaper than a full set of springs.
 
See whats left of the EAS system. if the compressor / valve block, tank, etc are there you have the option of getting it back on air for minimal outlay.
 
West Slope Rover said:
I'm a numpty (this I know because I've been told by others and through self examination) but I like my coil conversion.
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Yeah, but you run a Classic from What I can remember unless you changed in which case stop reading........................here!

The RRCL was designed originally to run on coils, and as such the chassis geometry, position of components, weight of vehicle etc etc was designed with coils in mind.....the advent of EAS on the earlier Classics was to test the system before launching it on the P38......it suited the classic well, but the P38 was designed from the beginning to have EAS....hence they could make the vehicle heavier with more toys, posher leather, bigger fuel tank.....etc etc etc....all of which the EAS will happily compensate for......
 
Saint.V8 said:
Yeah, but you run a Classic from What I can remember unless you changed in which case stop reading........................here!

The RRCL was designed originally to run on coils, and as such the chassis geometry, position of components, weight of vehicle etc etc was designed with coils in mind.....the advent of EAS on the earlier Classics was to test the system before launching it on the P38......it suited the classic well, but the P38 was designed from the beginning to have EAS....hence they could make the vehicle heavier with more toys, posher leather, bigger fuel tank.....etc etc etc....all of which the EAS will happily compensate for......
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My Rangie was the first model to run EAS and it's the whopper LSE. I've done 500+ mile trips with 5 people and two chocolate Labs in the car and the roof carrier maxed out in the middle of winter in the Rockies. That's pretty heavy and I've never felt it lacking.
I'm not arguing coils over EAS, as I've never driven a Range Rover on EAS. I'm just saying my coils work satisfactorily.
 
West Slope Rover said:
My Rangie was the first model to run EAS and it's the whopper LSE. I've done 500+ mile trips with 5 people and two chocolate Labs in the car and the roof carrier maxed out in the middle of winter in the Rockies. That's pretty heavy and I've never felt it lacking.
I'm not arguing coils over EAS, as I've never driven a Range Rover on EAS. I'm just saying my coils work satisfactorily.
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Ahhhhhh....didn't know/forgot yours is an LSE......Still a Classic chassis though...just been 'cut and shut' with a few extra inches.....
 
Saint.V8 said:
Ahhhhhh....didn't know/forgot yours is an LSE......Still a Classic chassis though...just been 'cut and shut' with a few extra inches.....
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Someday I'm going to have to see for myself the difference. My other RRC has always has been on coils. It drives like mush.
The LSE in on Bilstein HDs w/ Bilstein dampers, so maybe that's why it works.
 
West Slope Rover said:
Someday I'm going to have to see for myself the difference. My other RRC has always has been on coils. It drives like mush.
The LSE in on Bilstein HDs w/ Bilstein dampers, so maybe that's why it works.
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Yes the Classic coils were very soft, this was to give better articulation and smoother ride off road...and also to help maintain all wheel contact on undulating terrain.
 
I worked on early classic when they had just come out. They had horrendous handling on bumpy twisty roads at speed.
 
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