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Pete123 Member Since: 16 Nov 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 20 |
Had a 64 plate SD4 SE on loan yesterday for the second time whilst LR serviced my car. Apart from the fact this was a manual SD4 against my Auto TD4 the difference in the cars ride was very noticeable.
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27th Jan 2015 9:46 am |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Yes, would have been a TD4 and the difference in ride will be the difference in miles on the suspension, I don't think anything was changed in respect of springs and dampers, probably just down to them being newer and tighter. |
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27th Jan 2015 10:09 am |
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Pete123 Member Since: 16 Nov 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 20 |
I bow to your superior knowledge, I thought they were all the later engine, hard to tell with the gearbox.
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27th Jan 2015 10:11 am |
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 |
your car is over 6 years old and has done 60K so there will be a slight difference in handling, etc compared to a new vehicle.
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27th Jan 2015 10:32 am |
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3disco Member Since: 18 Apr 2014 Location: devon Posts: 659 |
as said later freelander auto is SD4. |
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27th Jan 2015 10:41 am |
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Pete123 Member Since: 16 Nov 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 20 |
Well they say you should learn something new every day. As Ive only really been interested in the autos I never noticed they are the only uprated engines.
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27th Jan 2015 11:53 am |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
Autos can have either engine (£1K premium for the SD4), but the manuals are only available with the TD4.
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27th Jan 2015 12:02 pm |
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Offshore1987 Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 496 |
Like said plus bushes will be worn, bearings may be a little less fresh Back when I was converting my defender from road to offroad type, I changed all the bushes and suspension and the difference was shocking Freelander 57 plate XS Blue Auto |
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27th Jan 2015 12:08 pm |
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Pete123 Member Since: 16 Nov 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 20 |
Having looked for federal couragia tyres on the net and not finding them that easy can I assume that these are a budget tyre.
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30th Jan 2015 11:54 am |
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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
Pete, I am on my second FL2. First was a 08 manual SE running on Goodyear Wranglers. Present MY10 HSE auto came to me with Pirelli Scorpions. With both cars I ran/run Avon Ranger Ice over winter. The Wranglers seemed good and lasted well (good for 38-40K per set), although some members report tyre noise @ 4mm & below. The Pirellis seem quieter and hopefully will last as well. My Avons are the best on smooth ride and, as expected, very confident in the wet and ice/snow. Regarding fuel consumption, my averages on the manual were about 33mpg and on the auto 30mpg. If you are getting any better, you are doing well! See the fuel pump icon in my sig for my fuel history. I have not noticed any real consumption differences between tyre brands/types. See the Fuel Consumption thread for more info on forum members fuel usage. The Pirelli Verdes seem to be highly rated for economy so I may try them next when change is due.
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30th Jan 2015 5:38 pm |
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