Master
SupporterWell new to us anyway. MY07 TD2.7
Now done 4000klms in this so 92000 on the clock. Drove it back from Brisbane to Cairns, the rest of the mileage up and down the Kuranda range, + one trip full length of Black Mountain road all dirt or gravel.
Pretty impressive piece of kit (came from a 4.5 petrol Cruiser) so much more drivable power (I guess read torque) the one big difference that we still notice is the quietness, virtually no road or wind noise.
Does not handle on the dirt and corrugations quite as well as the Cruiser did, but that did have Koni's on it that I played with to suit.
Far faster vehicle up and down the range road by a long way, the boss and the grand kids can be susceptible to feeling a little car sickness in a softly riding car so we were worried about that, but this is the first car that she has been able to read in and not feel off !
Vehicle has a slight "knock" when going across the driveway gutter at an angle, but have been told it will be the front bushes, no real problem won't cause any hassle, when it worries us get them changed, not concerning at present.
The ride is a bit firm in the front over speed humps etc. rear is fine, I have read on here somewhere that is probably suspension travell. ? Will fit either rods or probably Llams at some stage does that help ?
Did work out fuel mileage but don't have it with me - probably not much use as we are still enjoying the extra power - very slow to get off the mark compared to a petrol but unbeleivable when we pull out to pass !
Took it for a test run with the van on probably 2.5 tonne, just to check the brake set, you understand. Pulls the van up the long hill just down the road easier than the Cruiser used to go up without the van on, but that was caught between gears, but very happy with that test.
DD
ChatterBox
Thanks for the report! The rods/LLAMS are primarily for providing additional lift, rather than adjusting the shockie valving or the air-spring compliance (although it obviously does affect the latter). With LLAMS you can lower the car slightly (-20mm), which may change the ride handling - PM Graeme on here for advice.Originally Posted by Glynhouse
Cheers,
Gordon
LordRover
SupporterI drive my RRS around with LLAMs set on -20mm. I must admit I cannot tell any difference in the handling between this setting and onroad height but it does make it a bit easier for me to get in and out of the car.
Not sure as yet if there is any difference in tyre wear - haven't noticed any yet - I am running an old set of tyres to see what happens before I put a new set on and maybe chew them out.
Garry
REMLR 243
2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
1977 FC 101
1976 Jaguar XJ12C
1973 Haflinger AP700
1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
1957 Series 1 88"
1957 Series 1 88" Station Wagon
Swaggie
If I can, I drive diagonally across speed-humps as even a slight angle makes a significant difference.
MY21.5 L405 D350 Vogue SE with 19s. Produce LLAMS for LR/RR, Jeep GC/Dodge Ram
VK2HFG and APRS W1 digi, RTK base station using LoRa
Wizard
SubscriberDon't know about the lowering/handling side of things, but raising improves the ride immensely. We have nasty speed humps in our street and offroad v normal Ht is a difference of 10 to 15 kph and still more comfortable... Really wanna get llams!
Now 2016 D4 HSE 'Leo' and Steve the Triumph Speed Twin
Then 2010 D4 3.0 HSE 'James'
Then 2010 RRS TDV8 'Roger' w traxide DBS, UHF, Cooper Zeons, Superchips remap
Then 2010 D4 TDV6 'Jumbo' w traxide DBS
First love 2002 D2 TD5 'Disco Stu'
Master
SupporterThanks Stuart I knew I had read that somewhere else on here, I guess Llams goes on my list as well sooner the better.
DD
Master
SupporterSorry to be late but the ave fuel consumption over the 4000 klms has been 11.1 l/100 klms. A bit more than the car tells me.
Easter weekend went to Obriens creek out from Mt. Surprise round trip of 675klms. From home at Kuranda.
Vehicle told me I averaged 14.8 but the fuel pump said 16.2 l/100. Had a van on the back around the 2700kgs. All towing bar about 50klms. Of very rocky off road work most high but a bit of low range work. Happy with that. Some long climbs on that track that the cruiser used to struggle on between gears at 70 - 80 kph. The Disco held 100 on most no trouble.
When off road The front end, mainly drivers side really rattled and the steering kicked a lot more than I am used to. Since returning no noise from front at all on sealed roads but I take it that I need some bushes ?
Good trip and the vehicle met expectations, but the DSR did cut in a couple of times on short hard corners that I probably went into too fast ! Noisy blighter you can't miss it !
DD
Master
if the car still has some factory warranty left get those bushes sorted out. Mine cost me about 2k to replace.
Master
Trobbo,if they replaced both upper and lower arms, both sides, wthen the $2000 isnt that bad. Mates Turbodiesel Bumbruiser just cost $3500 to replace the front IFS system ,it cracked the suspension to chassis mounts as well !
Master
no that cost was just for lower control arms. the part cost for lower control arms is $1700, then add fitting and wheel alignment and hold your breath if the stealer also suggests steering rack and ball joints.
the 100 series ifs cruiser is know for cacking lower control arms. reinforcement early can save significant cost caused by failure.
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