Calling D3 Owners

**bigmac** · 25th October 2006, 06:43 PM

Hi all I am looking at buying a new D3 S model with coils.
Has any one got one and any thing to look out for with
them?

Bigmac
03 Disco (could be for sale soon)

**Jamo** · 25th October 2006, 06:55 PM

I think that there are some S owners here.

If you get no joy, go over to www.disco3.co.uk

They've got an Aussie forum and there a few owners who have the coil sprung model.

**drivesafe** · 25th October 2006, 07:05 PM

Hi bigmac, curious as to why you specifically want coils.

Cheers

**PCH** · 25th October 2006, 07:16 PM

The coil version drags it's exhaust on the ground all too frequently. One of the US LR3 owners has fitted King Springs to lift it up to fix the low ride height.

Aussie 4WD mags also have commented that the coiler version is not as good as the air sprung version. Not enough articulation and too low.

If you get an S option it with air suspension and the rear locker otherwise you will need to fit raised springs for reasonable ground clearance however is ground clearance is not a requirement leave it alone. BTW you cannot get the rear locker if you don't have air suspension.
My 2 cents.

Chris

**bigmac** · 25th October 2006, 08:14 PM

Hi drivesafe the reason for coils is the almighty $$$$$

Bigmac

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 25th October 2006, 08:27 PM

I wonder how much the option is for air?

**drivesafe** · 25th October 2006, 08:34 PM

Hi again bigmac, it may be hard financially but if you can afford the extra expense, it is well and truly worth the cost.

The vehicle rides much better on road and has far better agility off road.

Cheers.

**bigmac** · 25th October 2006, 08:36 PM

I didn't ask about the air option yet thought i would find out about the coils as I have not heard anything about them.
PCH ANY IDEA ON THE AIR OPTION COST?
or would it be better getting the SE

Bigmac
03 Disco

**Phoenix** · 26th October 2006, 08:02 AM

From memory, a S TDV6 with the air, TR and rear locker comes in at just over $70,000

**Jamo** · 26th October 2006, 08:09 AM

EAS (which comes with TR) is $3,450rrp
Rear Locking Diff is $1,000rrp

So basically, for an extra $4,500 you can get a better handling and better off-road car.

Personally, after driving an air sprung vehicle over corrugated roads, I'd never go back to coils.

But, as you say, I suppose it all comes down to dollars. Ah, but that's why God gave us credit cards!

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