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Would you meet up to protest at Land Rover?
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will_wonka



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After a somewhat exhausting conversation with LR yesterday and today, their "buzzword" for this issue is that the knockety knock is, and I quote: "a characteristic of the vehicle" and is "an inherent part of the car".

I put it to them that if that was indeed truthful, then all would make the noise. Before making such BS statements, I suggested they use some kind of Dictionary / Thesaurus:

Characteristic - a distinguishing trait, quality, or property It sure is a quality....of bad design.

Inherent - involved in the constitution or essential character of something as above.....a bad character and thoroughly embarrassing for LR

It seems they now require the car in again (6th attempt). There is now talk of replacing the ARC unit completely instead of the repeat procedure of replacing bushes and arm trails which do nothing.

Not that they will give a Censored , but if this fails, cancellation of the 5.0 will be immediate.....enough is enough. Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

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Post #176265 Wed Jul 09 2008 7:50pm
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klm



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"a characteristic of the vehicle" and is "an inherent part of the car".

What a load of BS, why in most cases does it not knock until the car has covered several thousand miles

If this is the case why doesn't it say this in the sales brochure or described to buyers by the sales goon.

Why don't we go to Watchdog as a group so this goes national and see what LR response is to it.

Post #176268 Wed Jul 09 2008 8:08pm
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will_wonka



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klm wrote:
"a characteristic of the vehicle" and is "an inherent part of the car".

What a load of BS, why in most cases does it not knock until the car has covered several thousand miles Thumbs Up Spot on

If this is the case why doesn't it say this in the sales brochure or described to buyers by the sales goon. Laughing Agreed

Why don't we go to Watchdog as a group so this goes national and see what LR response is to it. Thumbs Up


I guess we are still waiting for Wokkaman to come up with the strategy (if any), seems to be a bit quiet. Question L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

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Post #176271 Wed Jul 09 2008 8:55pm
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will_wonka



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We wait with baited breath Whistle L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

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Post #176278 Wed Jul 09 2008 9:43pm
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wokkaman



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Sorry to all.... been very busy. Could tell you, but I would have to kill you Rolling with laughter

Anyway, I am planing and although a tad disappointed only 15 owners can commit to protest, I understand that many of you are very busy too. So as the original thread about "knocking" said strength in numbers I ask that even if you don't fancy a trip to Gaydon please click here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio...port.shtml and submit your RRS knocking problems (and other build issues) as I have done this morning Bow down

I am working on some other avenues too, I will keep you posted

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will_wonka



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Done. Thumbs Up

Considering they normally are baraged with dodgy window company complaints etc I do not hold out much hope from the Beeb. Big Cry

"Other avenues" seems more relevant and direct action, even with 15 cars, is good enough for some press coverage etc. Question

.........Wokka, no pressure, but we are ALL counting on you Whistle Whistle L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

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Post #176399 Thu Jul 10 2008 9:44am
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Leo



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I agree with Will_wonka - even 15 cars strategically placed infront of their main gates will get their and the press' attention.

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just an idea Idea

How much would it cost for some sort of newspaper advert, informing other people who are not forum members about your plans on the protest etc

Might get the numbers up Question

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Japseroony



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I have a number for Kevin Baldwin from LRW who may get the magazine interested in this - will call him and report back.

Russell. "UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.

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Zilch



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shmoogle wrote:
to say the RRS is generally unreliable isn't actually true as this survey points out. It does have a couple of recurring issues, but show me a car that doesn't Very Happy


I would put the RRS in the same regime as the 90's B&Q kitchen in terms of build quality and general irritability Laughing

For a 45K car (100 aussie), you should and get a whole lot more in terms of experience.. Thumbs Up Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

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Zilch



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Zilch wrote:
I would put the RRS in the same regime as the 90's B&Q kitchen in terms of build quality and general irritability Laughing

For a 45K car (100 aussie), you should and get a whole lot more in terms of experience.. Thumbs Up


Apologies to B&Q, i of course meant MFI Big Cry Whistle Whistle Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

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Josh



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I'm afraid right now it's only going to be 14 unless someone replaces me or I get a miracle cure.

Afraid I had a bad fall off a horse on 30th June. Nothing broken thankfully but my lower back and right leg is in muscular spasm...........and I daren't mention the pain Censored

So I'm not going anywhere very far or very fast right now. Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry TDV6 - gone
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Sorry to hear that Josh get well soon mate Thumbs Up RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
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Laughing http://www.break.com/pictures/this-is-how-you-protest534194.html Laughing

See if you can get hold of her and i go down the night before Very Happy Thumbs Up RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
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will_wonka



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Josh wrote:
I'm afraid right now it's only going to be 14 unless someone replaces me or I get a miracle cure.

Afraid I had a bad fall off a horse on 30th June. Nothing broken thankfully but my lower back and right leg is in muscular spasm...........and I daren't mention the pain Censored

So I'm not going anywhere very far or very fast right now. Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry


Jees Shocked , hope you feel better soon...... Thumbs Up L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

5 series for the miles Smile

RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and gone!

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