Learning to 4WD, in a Discovery Sport

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Originally Posted by TB

Hi G

Well, you see, there came to be a bit of friction between my wife and I regarding how much I was nicking off in her car. Especially since our other car is a manual and she isn’t licensed to drive it.

So just over a week ago I took delivery of the 2010 D4 that’s now added to my signature [bigwhistle]

I managed to get back to Bribie a couple of weekends ago in the Sport. Tyres on 20psi weren’t low enough, I had to go to 15 for some of the softest stuff. Now I’m not sure if I’m going to be allowed to take the Sport out especially on the rougher tracks. I’m heading to Levuka in a couple of weeks and honestly I’d rather take the Sport to see how it goes, but current indications aren’t very positive that I’ll be able to do that.

Still I have no hesitation in saying that if you want to do more driving like what you described, you’ll enjoy the extra clearance from a lift. The tyres are a must.

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Hay TB

thanks for getting back to me :)

Sorry to hear about the friction there, its a shame as the DS is really proving to be a great allrounder and so far is really soaking up everything I've managed to dish out. (which isn't a lot yet but has impressed so far)

have worked out how to get the best out of the throttle and found that the lag described by some members is non existent when driven in a specific way :)

Yea ive started taking the car out around here more often and its really nice to be able to actually explore the area with more confidence.

have had a quote for $990 to get the springs installed.

Also looking at slightly wider General Grabber AT2's LT275/65R18 just need to get a test tyre fired to make sure it sits well and doesn't rub.

still waiting on the quote back for the GG.

really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

catch you around the forum.

""Cheers
G

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Originally Posted by velocity08

have had a quote for $990 to get the springs installed.

Also looking at slightly wider General Grabber AT2's LT275/65R18 just need to get a test tyre fired to make sure it sits well and doesn't rub.

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Be careful, G. Depending on which state you're in, these two things in combination might be illegal. In Queensland, on a vehicle which is equipped with electronic stability control you're only allowed to lift the vehicle by altering suspension *or* tyres, not both. 275/65/18 is 32.1" tall – more than 3" higher than the factory tire size.

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Originally Posted by TB

Be careful, G. Depending on which state you're in, these two things in combination might be illegal. In Queensland, on a vehicle which is equipped with electronic stability control you're only allowed to lift the vehicle by altering suspension *or* tyres, not both. 275/65/18 is 32.1" tall – more than 3" higher than the factory tire size.

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Thanks for the heads up TB :)

we we don’t have the active dynamics pack just standard shocks and springs, really can’t
complain the handling is still quiet good for a car that weighs 1800 kg, at the end of the day it’s not a sports car but performs super well which I’m very impressed with.

Aparently the new 2018 model due to be released has 220ml ground clearance from factory, what would be really impressive is having the Disco sport in an svx badge with all the proper off road mods from factory, now that would be very nice! :)

ill check out the rulings here in Vic before I go making any changes.

thanks again.

””Cheers
G

G,, we'll be up in Albury over Xmas,, might have to go out for a drive one day 😏

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Originally Posted by Chops

G,, we'll be up in Albury over Xmas,, might have to go out for a drive one day 😏

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Hi TB

for some reason I don’t get notifications when someone posts a reply (need to look into this) please accept my apologies for the late reply.

yep I’ll be around no plans to go anywhere at this stage and happy to meet up if the planets align for a drive :)

PM me when you know the dates your in the area and I’ll shoot you back my details.

””Cheers speak soon.
G