Recent content by DonA
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Hitch Question
With weight distribution systems you not only have the tongue weight of the trailer putting load on the hitch but the cargo weight behind the rear axle in the vehicle as well. I think it was etrailer.com where I read a good explanation of this Considering the wimpy design of the LR3 hitch (I... -
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Accelerator Pedal
I find the pedal box to be quite nice but like richpike I am also used heel toe downshifting in a sports car. For safety sake I would be very apprehensive about modifying anything to do with the pedals. -
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What's in your garage?
The GC8 is a fun car I have owned the following FHI products 99' Impreza RS 00' Outback Wgn 02' WRX 04' WRX STi (sorely missed traded for the LR3 :frown: ) and now the 08 Tribeca -
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What's in your garage?
2005 LR3 SE7 2008 Subaru Tribeca 2007 Triton 20x2 w/ Mercury 225 ProXS -
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Child Safety Seat
If you have only one child seat it is recommended you install it in the middle seat because of better protection from side impact. Obviously installing on one side or the other gives the child a 50/50 chance of being on the same side as the hit and closer to the impact area. :ahhhhh: I've... -
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Child Safety Seat
It sounds like you have your mind made up on the Graco and that seat sounds great. My kids are 4 & 8 when I bought my kids seats Britax was the seat to have hands down and I can vouch for the quality of construction having owned 5 of them. The B- rating in Consumer Reports article was the... -
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Child Safety Seat
I only put my kids in Britax seats. There is plenty of info about them online. The LR3 LATCH connectors are the easiest I've seen to snap into. http://www.britaxusa.com/ -
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Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
I've been on the Kumho Road Venture APT 18" for about 5,000 miles. No real signs of wear yet. They seem good as far as sound and ride quality, off road about as good as the GY's. I just hate the way they look. They have to be the ugliest sidewalls ever made. I bought them from tirerack.com for... -
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My driving habit. Is it good or bad?
I recall reading in the LR3 owners manual, a recommendation of placing the trans in neutral at stops like you describe to help conserve fuel. -
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What is the beep?
Ahhh Yes the 39 deg. "ding"....wish there was a shut off for that. Here in NJ were the avg daily temp is 35-45 the "ding" grows old fast -
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Thinking of buying an LR3.
I tow a 3500lb. boat. and it's fine. The air susp is neat in that the rear end compensates for the tongue weight so there is no sag. Also when uncoupling the trailer the susp drops down, saving a few cranks on the jack. My dad couldn't get over that :cool: This is my first and last Land Rover... -
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Cooler weather = lower MPG
Wishfull thinking, just ask anyone that owns a Diesel if a less refined fuel is cheaper. -
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Poll: LR3 Reliability
It's more the little annoyances than poor reliability. ie: the intermittent steering wheel radio buttons, random engine idle fluctuations, e-brakes locking up at highway speeds :hmpf: But it did leave me stranded once in 31,000 miles, which is why I give it a below average, a $45k+ vehicle of... -
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Trailer Towing
Not sure on the brake controller, but I did install the LR Harness, was very easy. My trailer has surge brakes and the LR3 is prewired for the reverse lockout for that. If you have LED lights on your trailer it can be a problem. When I plugged my boat trailer into the LR3 the trailer tail... -
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Hesitation / Miss on acceleration
I would be happy to do something like that but they do not offer loaners. LRNA said it’s up to the dealer they do not have to provide loaners or rentals. The service manager spoke over my wife on speaker phone and was condescending to the point she hung up on him. My wife is a business...
