Thread: ACE is it worth waiting for

Originally Posted by Excesselec

Hi Slunnie
I am looking to buy a D2 TD5 and was wondering if ACE was a good thing , reading about your shocks maybe I don't need it ,what do you think , appreciate your input .
thanks and regards Andrew

Think of ACE as anti-roll bars that respond to cornering forces when on road to keep the body flat, and go soft when required on rough tracks to help articulation.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4opZF1mDjM"]Land Rover Discovery II .Active Corner Enhancement.ns.wmv - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENByJ1-zx6k"]Land Rover Discovery II ACE - YouTube[/ame]

Those who have it on their D2's tend to swear by it, and those who don't can't see the point.

My D2 has it and I would look for an ACE equipped d2 if I had to replace the current one.

cheers
Paul

Originally Posted by OffTrack

Think of ACE as anti-roll bars that respond to cornering forces when on road to keep the body flat, and go soft when required on rough tracks to help articulation.

Land Rover Discovery II .Active Corner Enhancement.ns.wmv - YouTube

Land Rover Discovery II ACE - YouTube

Those who have it on their D2's tend to swear by it, and those who don't can't see the point.

My D2 has it and I would look for an ACE equipped d2 if I had to replace the current one.

cheers
Paul

I second that. IMO best system ever.

Cheers
Kev

ACE & SLS is an excellent combination, even more so when towing.

Worth waiting for

I think a lot of the ACE issues are relating to UK vehicles subject to salted roads and subsequent corrosion of the metal lines, not too much of an issue over here

Hi Folks
I am looking to buy a TD5 03-04 for extended trips , desert Trips and Cape York , I intend using as a daily drive to sort out any problems and prove the vehicle , adding the necessary toys as described in this great forum to bring it up to spec .
My question is should I wait for a vehicle that has ACE fitted , is it reliable , worth having , I also intend doing a 50mm lift and some bigger tyres .

Any comments opinions would be greatly appreciated , there seems a lot to learn ,all good fun and part of it , these cars seem to turn into a hobby as well as a means to an end.

Thanks and Regards Andrew

Whilst i have never driven a non-ACE Disco, i love mine - it corners on rails, well almost. Its still got great articulation off road (i have a coils) and ive never had any issues with the ACE - even after filling the reservoir with brake fluid!!

Id wait for one if you can.

There is no question about it. I would wait for ACE, it is very reliable and most definitely worth having. Better on road and better off road, and even more so with a lift.

As per my signature, I have a hilux, a rangy, and the d2 with ace. Guess which one I like driving the best?
The d2 of course. The ace is fantastic. I have driven a d2 without and there is nothing wrong with them either, but the ace is well worth the wait and if you have to pay a little more for one, the do so, you won't regret it.

Yes, hold out for ACE.