Thread: What would you change on your D3/D4, RRS?

The dealers have access to what LRA have referred to in a technical bulletin as a 'Squeaks & Rattle Kit' It is basically the sprays and lubricants used during vehicle production. There is no warranty with the supply of this kit and inside/outside temperature differences and panel removal for various reasons may also contribute. This is why I did not want them to shift my centre console over to the left by 10mm so the cubby box lid when opened doesn't rub on the armrest. They had already pulled enough panels off to locate a fault at 2 weeks old.
In saying this, I went for a drive the other day with stereo turned off to see if I have any squeaks etc... and at 12,500kms old with no off road work yet, all I could hear was wind noise at my right ear and tyre noise. There were multiple very small and short creaks from the dash centre, glove box, centre console, doors and B pillar areas; but these were only heard when I drove over road patches where you could hear a definitive thump/thud as the tyres hit them - so they were typical NT road patches = rough. Even these settled to next to nothing after a while. Other than the first few minutes of each drive when I do hear a couple of small creeks from the centre dash, once all has settled, it is whisper quiet. I have very sensitive hearing and any permanent squeaks/rattles would turn me into that bloke in the S/Cheap advert where he pulls the car apart and then finds the earrings in the ashtray. (Funny ad. My daughter reckons it's me to a tee)
If yours are as bad as you note Nat & Scott than I personally would definitely waste the day or two getting them looked at by the dealer. All they will do is take off panels and check tighten and grease lube etc.., but this may well be the fix.

Originally Posted by Mungus

The dealers have access to what LRA have referred to in a technical bulletin as a 'Squeaks & Rattle Kit' It is basically the sprays and lubricants used during vehicle production. There is no warranty with the supply of this kit and inside/outside temperature differences and panel removal for various reasons may also contribute. This is why I did not want them to shift my centre console over to the left by 10mm so the cubby box lid when opened doesn't rub on the armrest. They had already pulled enough panels off to locate a fault at 2 weeks old.
In saying this, I went for a drive the other day with stereo turned off to see if I have any squeaks etc... and at 12,500kms old with no off road work yet, all I could hear was wind noise at my right ear and tyre noise. There were multiple very small and short creaks from the dash centre, glove box, centre console, doors and B pillar areas; but these were only heard when I drove over road patches where you could hear a definitive thump/thud as the tyres hit them - so they were typical NT road patches = rough. Even these settled to next to nothing after a while. Other than the first few minutes of each drive when I do hear a couple of small creeks from the centre dash, once all has settled, it is whisper quiet. I have very sensitive hearing and any permanent squeaks/rattles would turn me into that bloke in the S/Cheap advert where he pulls the car apart and then finds the earrings in the ashtray. (Funny ad. My daughter reckons it's me to a tee)
If yours are as bad as you note Nat & Scott than I personally would definitely waste the day or two getting them looked at by the dealer. All they will do is take off panels and check tighten and grease lube etc.., but this may well be the fix.

Mine are:

* Lower glovebox
* Speaker on top of dashboard near w/screen
* Speaker covers
* B-pillars
* Somewhere on the opposite side of console where EPB is located (however as stated on the other side).

Given I leave for work at 5:30 and get home at 7:30 each day, including 5 hours of commuting it is difficult to get the time to do this. I don't necessarily want to give up my holidays to get the car looked at.

Originally Posted by ScottD4

Mine are:

Given I leave for work at 5:30 and get home at 7:30 each day, including 5 hours of commuting it is difficult to get the time to do this. I don't necessarily want to give up my holidays to get the car looked at.

5 hours each day driving your D4 with a Permagrin....that's tough

Understand Scott. One outweighs the other.
What about your next service. Just hit em with the lot.

Other than many if the things above:

• shade over nav display
• driver's seat height adjustment that doesn't sink over time
• something to stop the kids slamming the belt buckls in the doors

I would like wheel nuts without the silly pressed metal covers.

Agree with most of the comments so far, not worried about indicators or bonnet release. Fuel tank size, well OK but how about better fuel economy instead, why carry more of the stuff if you can use less? Oh, and something as basic as a trip computer, 15% error, seriously, that's the best LR can do.

Some of the attention to detail in the manufacturing process leaves a bit to be desired, mainly what is called piping and wiring.

So, one of the great things about the D4 is towing, LR do a 80% job with the tow hitch and trailer wiring. All the electronics exist in the car to do a trailer brake controller, run the wire, integrate it into the vehicle systems, not that hard to do. Similarly some external inputs into the satnav screen, even if it was an options package, LR conduct clinics and get feedback about what customers do with their vehicles, they should know.

But, I just love it, 30k in my first 12 months, a lot of it with the van along for company......class act.