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Mind you, with a name like Val, she could be a Sheela ..:


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Leo wrote:
You've been asking the same questions since 2007 - have you actually driven one yet?


Well spotted Leo Thumbs Up

27 posts by Val101 and I think 20 of those must be questions of one sort or another. How about you stop wasting everyones time and this forum.

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Re: suspension made from cheese

Val101 wrote:
still not fully decided to buy a RRS or not, ive read loads of posts about the suspension being a weak point on these cars, read how it starts to make knocking noises after a few miles, even brand new cars do this.


The knocking noise affects some cars fitted with dynamic response and is not a 'dangerous' fault or symptomatic of impending failure - it is no different from your engine making a noise when it's working to be honest! It may be irritating to some people of course, but in a way it is reassuring that it is doing its job and working properly if you can hear it!

Val101 wrote:
also read that Land Rover do not like people fitting 22" wheels to the car as this screws up the suspension!! i thought this car was a off roader? it should be able to fly over pot holes, cope with the most difficult of terrains but add and extra 2 inches to the wheels and the car falls over!


Bigger wheels add unsprung weight and increase stress on the suspension components as well (the tyres are considerably heavier even if the wheels may weigh the same). Also, the lower profile wider tyres completely change the suspension characteristics - hence the harder ride: The tyres are part of the spring on a car and if you drop the profile by 30% you also increase the stiffness by at least the same amount - this will transmit much more shock loading to the suspension components - increasing wear and maybe even causing failure in extreme use.

Suspension design is a very precise science and manufacturers spend millions getting the right balance of durability, handling, and ride comfort - why would you want to screw all that investment up for the sake of a bit of frivolous bling?

Val101 wrote:
this doesnt fill me with the confidence to part with my hard earned cash to buy one of these cars.


OK - so go and find the alternative that has as much visual appeal, is as capable on and off-road, and doesn't have any faults...

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just the typical responses i expected from range rover fan boys Rolling with laughter

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What the f Censored did you expect?
That all of us will be persuading you how you should buy an RRS?
I bought it and broke down 4 time in first two weeks. So what?
Still think it is the best car I have ever had...
Make your fCensored mind and stop complaining...

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Val101 wrote:
just the typical responses i expected from range rover fan boys Rolling with laughter


Incorrect usage of a fairly modern term. Allow me to correct you.

Fan boys are people who long for something they don't possess. they will often hang around with people associated with the item of their desire. We're Range Rover Sport owners, not fan boys. Very important difference you seem to have missed.

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Nicely put Wozz Thumbs Up

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As a complete change of topic I am in a good mood cos I am getting my tints tomorrow and 20" wheels on Friday. Many thanks to Hooky for supplying me with the wheels. WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
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