here it is (wrong) [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

seqfisho

16th March 2006, 10:31 PM

Not a bad likeness either :wink:

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Love ya work IO :roll: :roll:

one_iota

16th March 2006, 11:03 PM

Only following clever Pedro's cues

Bytemrk

17th March 2006, 06:39 AM

Nice work Mahn https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Ace

17th March 2006, 11:58 AM

looks nice and tidy.

and the details? price, km's travelled etc etc. matt

Pedro_The_Swift

17th March 2006, 09:11 PM

GRRRR!

after 27 phone calls to the dealer,
and arranging flights and a Repco inspection
it seems the report
while excellent
tells the dealer the car DOESNT have ACE.

bit of a shock for everyone involved,,
( monumental understatement )
though when the dealer rang me to give me that hidden tidbit,, shock was what I hoped he be sitting thru.

how can someone do that for a living and
NOT know ?

or even take the time to look?

its a really nice car,, its just not what he advertised.

and not what i want.

how do you put a price on NOT having a piece of technology?

GRRR.

incisor

17th March 2006, 09:48 PM

wtf do you want ACE (Ageing Complex Electronics) for mr pedro?

you forgotten how to drive a real 4wd ?

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ :!:

disco95

17th March 2006, 09:58 PM

My neighbours had a D2 TD5 . Theirs also had A.C.E. They purchased a brand spanking new For XR6 just before they got rid of the Disco. They reckoned that the Disco was not far off the Ford for handling. (Probably a bit of an exageration but still a good report).

hiline

17th March 2006, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by Pedro_The_Swift
GRRRR!

after 27 phone calls to the dealer,
and arranging flights and a Repco inspection
it seems the report
while excellent
tells the dealer the car DOESNT have ACE.

bit of a shock for everyone involved,,
( monumental understatement )
though when the dealer rang me to give me that hidden tidbit,, shock was what I hoped he be sitting thru.

how can someone do that for a living and
NOT know ?

or even take the time to look?

its a really nice car,, its just not what he advertised.

and not what i want.

how do you put a price on NOT having a piece of technology?

GRRR.

and i thought you had changed your mind on the ACE 8O 8O

i did check it out myself :oops: :oops:

so whats the go ????

you still coming down Sunday or do we need to find one with ACE ........ASAP :wink:

Pedro_The_Swift

18th March 2006, 05:11 AM

buy that paper!!!!

I wonder if
me +
$20000 +
crown casino +
depression =
a bad thing?

as 4 u Inc----

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I cant see the reason to buy a disco with less articulation than the one I already have.

hiline

18th March 2006, 05:45 AM

i'll get one today for you

i think you are going to need it 8O

disconut

18th March 2006, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by disco95
My neighbours had a D2 TD5 . Theirs also had A.C.E. They purchased a brand spanking new For XR6 just before they got rid of the Disco. They reckoned that the Disco was not far off the Ford for handling. (Probably a bit of an exageration but still a good report).

My ES DII had ACE. Purchased the car new and thought the handling was fantastic. This was going to be the car I kept for a long time. At that time I was a member of the Disco2.com web site. (whats happened to that site?). Well, the ACE stories were not that great, noise problems, sensor failures, burn't oil (it uses high speed pumps), fractured pipes, engine fires, high $$$$ repairs!. Some were apparently ripping the ACE units out and refitting fitting standard suspension. Note: all of these reports were mainly in the USA.
Anyhow, It was not looking good for long term ownership in my eyes. Mine never had a single problem, but then I only kept it for 18 months before purchasing the Defender 90.

Take the standard vehicle and fit some OME gear under it. Unless you are going to drive Nurburgring you probably wont miss it, and you will sleep better at night.

Trev.

dungarover

18th March 2006, 09:04 AM

I agree, keep it simple. Wouldn't by a D2 with ACE, less **** to go wrong in the bush.

I think I like my ol' 87 Hi-line more and more with bugger-all electronics and simplicity these days.

Trav

feral

18th March 2006, 09:37 AM

Yep.....I've still got my horse n' cart in the garage too :wink: :wink:

The ACE is brilliant. It handles like a normal car and just the ability to push through a corner as if it was on rails is amazing. You have to remember you a throwing 2 tonne of car around.
I had a Discovery S1 and nearly put it on its side day when some idiot didn't want to be stuck behind a V8 fwd when merging on an overtaking lane....the swerving was enough. With the ACE you can do what you want and you know it will level out and stick.

I have also read that the ACE gives you more articulation...but this is not my speciality so maybe someone else can answer that one :oops:

Cheers,
Lyndon.

incisor

18th March 2006, 10:40 AM

when it's working.....
which is all fine and dandy....
when it doesnt work when you expect it to work is when the worry begins...
no one says it isnt nice when it is working....

and for the record i was mainly stirring mr pedro in the first place..... :wink:

dungarover

18th March 2006, 11:01 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Yep.....I've still got my horse n' cart in the garage too :wink: :wink:[/b][/quote]

I get your point. I'm just saying that with all these elcctronics, it makes me a bit uneasy going off-road. But technology is here to stay so I may as well get used to it and not whinge https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I suppose that's what road side assist is for, but half of them are idiots who don't have a clue about LR's and bang on about 'a mates mate had one and it always broke down' sor of crap :x :x :x

Trav

hiline

18th March 2006, 12:07 PM

well pedro i've been through all the news papers and trading post https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

but nothing that fits your needs 8O 8O

need to go get the auto trader as well https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ :wink:

one_iota

18th March 2006, 04:13 PM

As a Land Rover Forum Tragic I don't think I have ever come across any issues relating to faulty ACE...other tragics are welcome to a rebut.

Off road at low speeds it "disconnects" allowing normal articulation.

So if that is the case then ACE is the way to go.

Hold out for it Pedro

Pedro_The_Swift

19th March 2006, 12:24 AM

Inc , as always, :wink:

OI,, you are my er, um, flashing yellow roadside beacon 8O

gawd all I want is a 99 to 01 v8 auto thats not white blue or green, with ACE , preferably with a cd player,,

must be hundreds around,,,,

you should see the rust coloured one I'm NOT buying because it has 18" wheels--
:roll:

incisor

19th March 2006, 06:46 AM

chin up mate....

took me two years to find mine https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

1 year, 11 months and three weeks of that was talking the missus round ....

i dont play that game anymore....

i have to fly to melbourne after the games, some guy from down there wants to buy me out it seems...

Pedro_The_Swift

19th March 2006, 06:48 AM

hmmm
early retirement!
8) 8)

Pedro_The_Swift

19th March 2006, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by hiline
well pedro i've been through all the news papers and trading post https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ :lol:

but nothing that fits your needs 8O 8O

need to go get the auto trader as well :lol: :wink:

oh well,,
its a nice day for a flight anyway--- :roll:

incisor

19th March 2006, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by Pedro_The_Swift
hmmm
early retirement!
8) 8)
i wish.....
i get to manage it.

Pedro_The_Swift

19th March 2006, 06:59 AM

oh goodie,,,
sick pay , holidays, stock theft,
it all sounds wonderfull,,

your good name MUST be worth a fortune,,

after all, their not buying computers are they?

incisor

19th March 2006, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by Pedro_The_Swift
oh goodie,,,
sick pay , holidays, stock theft,
it all sounds wonderfull,,
doesnt it......

Pedro_The_Swift

19th March 2006, 07:04 AM

hmm, no arm twisting going on?????

incisor

19th March 2006, 07:12 AM

i swear i havent touched him...

he owns about ten shops in melbourne and wants to have a go up here....

he has a mate in harvey normans and asked him if he knew of anything.... and the mate just happens to buy most of his hardware here.... so pointed him in my direction.

oh welll will see where it leads, could be all smoke and mirrors just trying to get info out of me...

hiline

21st March 2006, 04:31 PM

ok boys Mr Pedro is on his way home with a Disco https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

but not the 1 pictured in thread

noddy

21st March 2006, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by hiline
ok boys Mr Pedro is on his way home with a Disco https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

but not the 1 pictured in thread

But does it have ACE?

hiline

21st March 2006, 06:09 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>But does it have ACE?[/b][/quote]

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

one_iota

21st March 2006, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by hiline
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>But does it have ACE?

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss[/b][/quote]

Did the Beard suggest that he would be stopping off for a beer in Sydney on the way back?

hiline

21st March 2006, 06:37 PM

he did mention he wanted to get home ASAP https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

he needs to show off the new toy :wink:

fernockulated

21st March 2006, 08:32 PM

details hi-line ,details,like what color blur should i expect to see going along the hwy :roll: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ 8)

LandyAndy

21st March 2006, 09:19 PM

Hi Pedro
I know we are a long way away in WA.
Try the guy I got mine from,he was very helpfull and as far as car salesmen go pretty good to deal with,push for free delivery,plenty of empty car carriers driving around the country,car sellers use them all the time so they get rates we can only dream of.
Contact
George Little
Southern Landrover Cannington WA
ph 1300 368 007
Goodluck
Andrew

Ace

22nd March 2006, 11:43 AM

He's got one LA.

Stuff the details, where is the freaking photo? Matt

Redback

22nd March 2006, 12:11 PM

Look at this
http://www.drive.com.au/used_cars/land+rov...1&pp=1&d=0&nv=1 (http://www.drive.com.au/used_cars/land+rover/discovery/sydney/detail.aspx?id=2606681&pg=1&pp=1&d=0&nv=1)

or

http://www.drive.com.au/used_cars/land+rov...4&pp=2&d=0&nv=1 (http://www.drive.com.au/used_cars/land+rover/discovery/sydney/detail.aspx?id=2666965&pg=4&pp=2&d=0&nv=1)

MickG

22nd March 2006, 01:03 PM

I traded a 2004 Holden Commodore for my '99 TD5 Disco with ACE and 90,000 on it and the disco handles FAR better then the holden ever did. Brakes on the disco are leagues apart from the holden as well!!
I have heard also that the ACE gives more articulation although I have nothing to compare it to.
If the ACE goes wrong in the bush, surely you can just disengage it and drive as normal?

Aye, Mick

Quiggers

22nd March 2006, 01:58 PM

ACE must be very busy, I thought he was in Lithgow.....

boomtish,,,,, GQ

hiline

22nd March 2006, 02:40 PM

sorry guys but i will not supply any details of the said car https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

but i will say its niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :wink:

fernockulated

22nd March 2006, 10:25 PM

:twisted: BLOODY SPOILSPORT :twisted: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

come on pedro,fess up with some pics and details,
as said,"it didnt happen without pics"

congrats on the purchase https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ 8)

one_iota

22nd March 2006, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by fernockulated
:twisted: BLOODY SPOILSPORT :twisted: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

come on pedro,fess up with some pics and details,
as said,"it didnt happen without pics"

congrats on the purchase https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ 8)

Well all that I can say at this stage confirms Ray's comments.

It is a very nice unit.

Pedro took some photo's with DZ's camera tonight.

But if I can get up earlier than an ex Newsagent (DEFENDERZOOK) I could have the scoop posted early tomorrow from my mobile phone.

Oh.....it has ACE https://www.aulro.com/afvb/