Newbie Questions (Front Shocks & Tuning Chip)

DaniBo · Jun 28, 2015

Hi all,

I am

)finally

) a first time Land Rover owner and have a few questions regarding my recent purchase.

The vehicle is a 2001 Range Rover County Auto with the BMW Diesel engine. It has done about 72000 miles and has got the following modifications:

Air suspension changed to standard coil spring with increased height
EGR blanking from Allisport
Chip tuning from EPC

The front shocks are in need of replacement, but since the suspension height has been increased I am not sure which shocks to buy. I have attached a few pics, hope you can give me some advice. The current shocks are Old Man Emu N44. I have searched quite a bit regarding a DIY replacement but could not find anything specific. Is there anything I have to be aware of when changing the shocks myself?

There is some sort of tuning chip installed from EPC Tuning that is supposed to increase power and reduce fuel consumption. Engine is running very smooth, pulls great and I get 23mpg (30% motorway). Is this a normal consumption?

Thanks for taking the time...

Regards,

DaniBo

gencybay · Jun 28, 2015

Others will give you chapter and verse but I really wouldn't fancy that at motorway speeds.

I think that the EAS limits that sort of height to speeds under 50 kph, around 30 mph. I'm guessing that the designers did this to avoid falley-over syndrome.

G~

martynv8 · Jun 28, 2015

DaniBo said:
Hi all,

I am )finally) a first time Land Rover owner and have a few questions regarding my recent purchase.

The vehicle is a 2001 Range Rover County Auto with the BMW Diesel engine. It has done about 72000 miles and has got the following modifications:

Air suspension changed to standard coil spring with increased height

EGR blanking from Allisport

Chip tuning from EPC

The front shocks are in need of replacement, but since the suspension height has been increased I am not sure which shocks to buy. I have attached a few pics, hope you can give me some advice. The current shocks are Old Man Emu N44. I have searched quite a bit regarding a DIY replacement but could not find anything specific. Is there anything I have to be aware of when changing the shocks myself?

There is some sort of tuning chip installed from EPC Tuning that is supposed to increase power and reduce fuel consumption. Engine is running very smooth, pulls great and I get 23mpg (30% motorway). Is this a normal consumption?

Thanks for taking the time...

Regards,

DaniBo

Better get a roll cage fitted

tomcat59alan · Jun 28, 2015

Please put in your location, and it's not so we can listen for road reports:welcome:

wammers · Jun 29, 2015

Keep a eye on the front propshaft it will be running at ridiculous angles. Not something i would like to drive on a winding road at any speed. Another perfectly good P38 ruined. More power or economy you can't have both at the same time.

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