TimoTS
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My air suspension is much stiffer and not as boat like as before after replacing a singe front left air strut, what could this be?
Stuff air suspension
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Newer, stiffer rubber in the air bellows not allowing it to 'balloon' each time it hits a pump....if that makes sense.
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Yes
But the issue being a set of P38 airbags are around £180 whereas one single front strut for an L322 is £270+
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Yes
But the issue being a set of P38 airbags are around £180 whereas one single front strut for an L322 is £270+
Which leads to: if you can't afford to maintain , then don't buy the vehicle in the first place. Anyone who does is asking for trouble down the line.
@TimoTS How is your dad? Has he recovered enough yet to drive his Range Rover. Or have you stolen it from him
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Which leads to: if you can't afford to maintain , then don't buy the vehicle in the first place. Anyone who does is asking for trouble down the line.
@TimoTS How is your dad? Has he recovered enough yet to drive his Range Rover. Or have you stolen it from him
Yes but a fair few go in with the delusion they're cheap to run
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Yes but a fair few go in with the delusion they're cheap to run
True, but not if they come on here
You can buy them in half now, either just a strut or just the bellows to reduce running costs (not from LR but a company who makes them for LR, BMW, etc.). Most people needing new bellows before the struts actually fail.Yes
But the issue being a set of P38 airbags are around £180 whereas one single front strut for an L322 is £270+
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Hi Timo,
I changed the Complete OSF Strut a few weeks ago due to a pin hole leak in the bag but the strut had been on for years and the previous owner only replaced the NSF two years ago. The ride is exactly the same as before so it’s possible the the slightly stiffer ride is what you should have anyway. I agree with change in pairs but as mentioned £270 each there may be cause to compromise.
Tricky.
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He is recovering well, it’s an automatic, and his left foot is still hurting, so he can drive it only needing his right footWhich leads to: if you can't afford to maintain , then don't buy the vehicle in the first place. Anyone who does is asking for trouble down the line.
@TimoTS How is your dad? Has he recovered enough yet to drive his Range Rover. Or have you stolen it from him
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Glad to hear his recovery is going well. I hope he is fully recovered soon. Maybe before you steal his car for good
TimoTS
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Ahahaha yea it’s a lot more fun to drive since it got that power, it still isn’t fast, but at least you can take over normally, and it’s not a car you should drive fast with in the first place, he is considering buying a newer model but he doesn’t like that most functions are only accessible via a touch screenGlad to hear his recovery is going well. I hope he is fully recovered soon. Maybe before you steal his car for good
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Those touch screens are the work of the devil. The whole point in a car is that you can reach out without looking and press a button and voilà. Eyes never leave the road and one hand for minimum time. The damn menus get ever deeper and more convoluted.
Using it has to be illegal, no different than touching the screen on your phone mounted on the dash.
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You're not supposed to change anything on it , once you take control of the vehicle.
However, having seen ambulance crew, and police, reading from/using digital information devices, whilst driving. I think they would have a hard job taking it to court should they stop someone for changing radio channels.
Although the idiots who type in new routes, type in non-stored telephone numbers, or type in texts, need their vehicle driven up their smallest sphincter.
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How many cars do you see on the road who seem to be drifting side to side because they are fûcking about looking for something on the screen or Android compatible bo)) OKs....
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If it's part of the vehicle i think it's exempt from the usual rules that cover cameras phones etc and covered by.. you have to be in full control of your vehicle at all times
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https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/3
It covers anything and everything that takes your attention off full control of vehicle. Be that putting your lippy on ( @holidaychicken ) , brushing your hair, changing radio stations, distracted by passengers, or anything else . Simples
It covers anything and everything that takes your attention off full control of vehicle. Be that putting your lippy on ( @holidaychicken ) , brushing your hair, changing radio stations, distracted by passengers, or anything else . Simples
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Does this mean those who think they are more capable and still continue to be distracted because they believe their vehicle is even more safer on the road than ever!!!
