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rrsboy - I think the best advice is to know what your driving into - really that simple

Alternatively, lower pressure in the tryes to dsitribute the RRS weight a little better

Your tyres are for mud.

To help - should have had DSC off, low ratio engaged, mud and ruts on the TR and lower tyre pressures. Driving a D3 or RRS off-road is a bit different from older 4x4s - you have to learn how to let the electronics do their thing. Personally, I find the e-diffs to be much more useful than traditional manual lockers, but this was only after I played around a bit to learn how they work best. Did you see the diffs lock on the 4x4 info screen?

Since you're in the UK, maybe go along to an off-road meet with the D3 lot from disco3.co.uk? I think forum member 'tenforcash' runs off-road training sessions as well. If you do a search, there is an explanation somewhere of what the different TR modes do, which can help you choose which one to use, before you get stuck.

Full marks for getting her dirty though!

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yea if i learnt anything offroading its if your wheels are likely to spin alot dsc needs to be off otherwise the car cuts the power when you need it and you get stuck. WINNER - 2008 Best All New Photograph
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thanks guys. From speaking to a few 'in the know' it sounds like still having DSC on caused most of the problem... with it off then 90% chance of getting out that mess on my own.. we live and learn!

in conclusion, there is no way to manually lock the diffs on the current RRS?

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VA - yes, tyres massively out of balance.. couldnt drive above 40mph!! Kwik Fit kindly removed, cleaned and rebalanced all four for £25.

rrsboy wrote:

in conclusion, there is no way to manually lock the diffs on the current RRS?

The same happened to me one year ago... wheels schratched, mud everywhere... RANGE ROVER, MORE THAN A CAR, LESS THAN A KITKAT

Leo - is there a way for me to find out, without driving back into the mud?

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when I engage some of the TR choices, an open padlock appears in the center of the rear 'axle' (and the diff betweeen front & back)

Def DSC, stops YAW control?

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Leo - is there a way for me to find out,....

Read this: http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic28010.h...+diff+lock

There's a link within that thread that has photos of what to look for.

tbh, your tyres look like slicks in the photos above - when there's no traction at all 4 wheels, you aren't going anywhere. I'll take a guess and say you're on Continental sport contacts?

Also which gear were you trying to pull out of the mud in - should have been 3rd or 2nd, not 1st Low ratio 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Also something to remember for the next time you venture into the wilds - before leaving the hard standing remove the plastic covers that hide the front and rear recovery points.............................. means you don't have to kneel in the mud, getting your hands and clothes really wet and dirty, trying to get the two snap-screws that hold them in place undone after you have got stuck. Also if you have room in the bootspace remove the spare from under the car and secure it to the securing rings in the boot - means you don't have to dig it out from under the car if you get a flat in the mud too. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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