Thread: Shock absorber for 09-12 L322, VDS really that worth?

I replaced a D4 with a MY12 L322 to get the CVDs as I couldn't get the ride combined with the control that I wanted with various shocks on the D4. I found the L322's ride much better on secondary sealed roads and fast gravel roads and I would hope never to return to standard shocks on any future vehicle. IMO the benefit of CVDs is on rough surfaces rather than smooth surfaces.

If standard shocks are fitted then the CCF can be edited with an appropriate diagnostic tool to disable the CVDs so that no warning message is shown.

Originally Posted by Graeme

I replaced a D4 with a MY12 L322 to get the CVDs as I couldn't get the ride combined with the control that I wanted with various shocks on the D4. I found the L322's ride much better on secondary sealed roads and fast gravel roads and I would hope never to return to standard shocks on any future vehicle. IMO the benefit of CVDs is on rough surfaces rather than smooth surfaces.

If standard shocks are fitted then the CCF can be edited with an appropriate diagnostic tool to disable the CVDs so that no warning message is shown.

Thanks Greame! this is exactly what I wanted to hear. I also read your other post about CVD re-calibration, today I tested DSC off, I felt little improvements on the handling but not that firm. My rear shocks already gave up as extracted all the liquid, front ones no sign of liquid loss, but some visible aging on the air bag, I could change rear shocks and front airbag, but since there is no option buy front shocks without air bag in the future, I better change all four shocks.

I hope LR dealer can re-calibrate my CVD after installation new shocks, as you mentioned calibrate while you driving, should I choose rough road to smooth the ride.

Thanks