The Simpson Desert in a D3

[matti4556]

Hi All - Before I left I got some great advice from members on this forum about doing this trip, and a big thank you goes out to them!
I have done a write-up (attached) but not about the desert as such, but more about how a D3 goes on a trip like this. I hope this is interesting for some of you.
I added some pictures as well - always makes for a nicer read.

Feel free to ask questions.

Cheers - Matti

[matti4556]

Oh - and the Landrover wave is not dead in the outback - Landrovers 100% success rate. But then again nearly everyone waves to you West of Quilpie.

[Fitzy2011]

Great write up. Thanks. It gives me even more confidence in my d3.

[winaje]

Great write-up, confidence inspiring, thanks a lot.

BTW, how the heck do you get 8l to 9l around town? Is that on the computer or done with kms vs litres?

[DiscoPaul]

great read thanks, is a trip i'm looking forward to doing soon

[matti4556]

Winaje - my "town" has some country roads and stuff. Forgot to mention that bit, so yeah - its better than most - cheers
And that's what the 'puty displays as an average reading.

[Graeme]

A good write-up Matti!

For Llams causing faults when the suspension is being fully extended at slower speeds I suggest enabling fade-out mode. Fade-out progressively reduces the height increase for an affected corner as the suspension extends, more properly aligning height with true height signals but not affecting Llams' extra height when the suspension is not operating at extremes. Fade-out is enabled by pressing the red button while at the medium (+30mm) setting which will then be active at either medium or high and is disabled by momentarily selecting low (-20mm).

[Bytemrk]

Great report Matti!.. thanks for taking the time - I know it will help lots of us

[Trngia]

Fantastic report. Really enjoyed it and good to hear how you got on.

[TerryO]

An excellent report, thanks for taking the time to write it.