Now try it without ABS, EBD, ESP, EBA ...

[zebidee]

Today’s drivers suffer without high-tech systems

Wonder how drivers of landies would have got on since they don't have ABS, EBD, ESP, etc. etc.

[Thrasher]

Having one vehicle without all of that (well it has got ABS...but..) and one with everything. The difference is ...

You can't tell how fast you are going in the one with all the whizz bang toys. You DRIVE the other one :-) Having said that I still take some corners faster in the Discovery than I do in the RR because I can feel the corner in the Discovery :-)

Now..when I get the next one (black badge anyone?) I'll no doubt be glad of all said technology to keep it ON the black stuff :-)

*Watch this space*

[wibble]

its not driving without that i had a problem with, its with the bloody stuff when not used to it :!:  : :!: think i prefered the old type where it was by feel and fear

http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=17074

[Thrasher]

<giggle>

The difference is that my RR is nothing like my Discovery - so I can't get confused :-)

I know to knock up the height (if required), switch off DSC (if in the slop) and flick the low box switch (if required) or the HDC switch (if required).

In the Disco - shove little lever to the left, and back if required ;-)

DSC is fairly amazing - and only designed for the road! If you use it offroad, it detects wheel slip, brakes and reduces the effect of the loud pedal to help you regain control *on the road*. Offroad of course we don't want our power cut - so we disable said system. Of course I am still in awe of the HDC which won't engage (light on - no system activity tho!) if you are not on a hill ;-) A simple check - but something they thought about in the RR, but not in the Freelander.....oddly.

Oh and it even works out what gear you should be in if you leave it in Automatic mode (as opposed to manual mode) - drop off a descent and it knows 1st is required! Still not 100% trustworthy of it tho ;-)

[Colin 009]

Thrasher wrote

*Watch this space*

mmm...   something stirs in the ether, strange forces are at work.

[V8MoneyPit]

Very strange forces if it's got a black badge  :shock:  :lol:

[Jake]

Now..when I get the next one (black badge anyone?) I'll no doubt be glad of all said technology to keep it ON the black stuff

You tease Neil.
Any clue as to when 'said' vehicle will materialise?
And....Can i have a go at Abingdon please? (keeping it on the black stuff of course)
 

[hingmy]

Black Badge Neil?
You aren't buying a series one are you?

[colintandy]

he he range rover v8 4.2 supercharged ummm nice truck  the only one that comes with a black oval very nice .....so what will you be doin with piglet then neil are you going to move her on or keep all 3  :D  :D

[hingmy]

he he range rover v8 4.2 supercharged ummm nice truck  the only one that comes with a black oval very nice

Wrong

a black oval was standard with any series or 90/110 before defender. and is on both the l322 4.2 sc V8 and the Range rover Sport 4.2sc v8 - oh and the badges are doing a brisk trade on eblag already. Don't do it Neil - its not a nice engine in a 322.

[Jake]

he he range rover v8 4.2 supercharged ummm nice truck  the only one that comes with a black oval very nice .....so what will you be doin with piglet then neil are you going to move her on or keep all 3  :D  :D

If my maths have'nt let me down that'll be 4 on the drive.
 :shock:

[jjsaul]

when i was learning to drive (within the last year or so) i drive my instructors astra (loaded with toys), my mums 1997 rover 200 (no toys) and our 110.
i prefer the 110 the most as you get the most real driving experience, mums car wasnt too bad and the astra was horrible - it didnt feel like you were actually driving it, merely inputting into a computer steering and throttle settings....  :shock:

[jjsaul]

Wrong

a black oval was standard with any series or 90/110 before defender.

thats only cos they couldnt be bothered to add any colour to the background plastic....tight arses....  :twisted:

[hingmy]

Wrong

a black oval was standard with any series or 90/110 before defender.

thats only cos they couldnt be bothered to add any colour to the background plastic....tight arses....  :twisted:

Well you know, a primary colour, or shade thereof, is one of the dearest to reproduce ;)

[V8MoneyPit]

he he range rover v8 4.2 supercharged ummm nice truck  the only one that comes with a black oval very nice .....so what will you be doin with piglet then neil are you going to move her on or keep all 3  :D  :D

Not a B*W then???   :twisted:

[Rich_P]

Wrong

a black oval was standard with any series or 90/110 before defender.

thats only cos they couldnt be bothered to add any colour to the background plastic....tight arses....  :twisted:

Plastic?  :shock:

Well, the black badges on my 2A are pressed alloy.  So there...  :P