Accessories for Off-Road 31 Awnings & Accessories 9 Camp Kitchen 8 Camping & Accessories 16 Fuel Transmission Service Kit For Land Rover Discovery Series 2 All Discovery models come standard with the 340-hp supercharged 3.0-liter gas V-6, familiar from the LR4 as well as a large number of other Jaguar Land Rover products. It mates to the excellent ZF The Land Rover Discovery is settling back into its badge after a puzzling but brief period in which its predecessor was called the LR4.With seven seats and recognizable family looks, the Discovery The Discovery Series II was no station wagon, but its on-road manners left room for improvement. And that's exactly the aim of the changes Land Rover has made for 2003: a new engine and Over 11,000 parts in stock! Fast Delivery. Best Price Guarantee! Quality & Service. The off road accessories you need for your Land Rover Discovery 2 are here. From bull bars and winch bumpers to rock sliders and jerry cans, the accessories you need to go off roading in your Discovery 2 are available from Atlantic British. Vay Tiền Nhanh Chỉ Cần Cmnd Nợ Xấu. Many of us off-roaders know that Land Rovers are pretty good off-road. Many of us, however, don’t really know much more than that. Even though I call myself a Jeep person I do really like Land Rovers. I loved the Discovery II I owned, up until the engine had a slipped cylinder sleeve. Since so many of us don’t know much about Land Rovers, I figured I would get us all up to speed. So, let’s look at the differences between the Discovery I and the Discovery II. Brief History Land Rover introduced the Discovery in 1989. The Discovery II used the same chassis and engine as the much more expensive Range Rover. Land Rover, however, gave the Discovery I a much lower price point. Early models in the US came equipped with a V8, but Land Rover upgraded later models to the V8. The Discovery I was the vehicle used in the “Camel Trophy” which proved its reliability in all conditions. The Discovery I ended up being a pretty good success and Land Rover introduced the Discovery II in 1999. A Discovery I sits unmolested and ready for the dirt! Both the Discovery I and Discovery II share a similar shape, but Land Rover really modernized the Discovery II. The Discovery II was the first SUV to use airbag suspension and an optional cornering enhancement system known as ACE. Unfortunately, Land Rover killed off some of the features that Land Rover enthusiasts loved such as the center differential lock. In 2004 Land Rover ended the Discovery II, which was replaced by the much less loved LR3. CDL Since the Discovery I was AWD and not 4WD it needed a differential in the transfer box. This can create some issues when off-road since all power can possibly go to only one axle and one wheel. Land Rover fixed this issue by including a center differential lock (CDL). The CDL splits power 50/50 to the front and rear no matter what. This is great for off-roading and can really help the Discovery I get out of sticky situations. Getting muddy outside of Phoenix, Arizona. Unfortunately, Land Rover got rid of the center differential lock on the Discovery II. They did this because they added a very advanced traction control system. This made the CDL obsolete in Land Rover’s eyes. While the traction control system is amazing, the possibility of all the power going to one axle is still there. Luckily this is easily cured since the center differential lock is actually there, but the linkage isn’t. Simply installing a linkage will give the Discovery II a CDL. Due to Land Rover enthusiasts complaining about the lack of a CDL on the Discovery II, Land Rover brought it back in late 2003 and 2004. Suspension Both the Discovery I and the Discovery II have a radius arm style suspension. However, the Discovery II comes with air suspension in the rear. While this does increase ride quality and help it off-road, the air-bags are prone to failure. Many people end up swapping the air-bags out for coil springs which are much cheaper and obviously more reliable. The Discovery II also has slightly stronger radius arm bushings. Swapping air suspension for coil springs. The Discovery II also had an optional sway bar system called ACE, also known as “Active Cornering Enhancement.” This system used a hydraulic pump and hydraulic rams to make the Discovery II corner extremely flat. This system can also completely disengage at low speed to increase articulation. The real differences are the air suspension, radius arm bushings, and optional ACE system. Other than that the Discovery I and Discovery II share the same suspension. They both ride and handle extremely compared to many other solid axle vehicles. Exterior/Interior The exterior and interior differences don’t really matter to the off-road community. So, we’re going to cover them as quickly as possible. The Discovery I is a bit smaller than the Discovery II and has slightly smaller overhangs front and rear. The design is slightly different but they definitely look very similar. The main exterior differences are fender flares, tail lights, turn signals, door handles, and obviously size. The interior got a massive upgrade and more features such as HomeLink. Summary There are plenty of other differences between the two SUVs, but most of them don’t really affect off-road performance. Both trucks are good off-road, but the advanced traction control system in the Discovery II will likely take it further. The small overhangs on the Discovery I make it less likely to take any sort of damage on the trail. Small overhangs can also help the Discovery I climb up extremely steep obstacles. Let me know which one you like more in the comments below! Ogłoszenie nie jest już dostępne! 404 Strona nie została odnalezionaSzukasz Land Rover Discovery Discovery 2 Td5 Automat Off Road? Wyszukaj ten pojazd Chciałbyś sprawdzić podobne ogłoszenia? 26 500 PLN Land Rover Discovery TD5, doinwestowany, zarejestrowany Land Rover Discovery TD5, doinwestowany, zarejestrowany 260000 km 43 000 PLN Land Rover Discovery Land rover discovery 2 TD5 2,5 TDI 2000 automat Land Rover Discovery Land rover discovery 2 TD5 2,5 TDI 2000 automat 302000 km 18 000 PLN Land Rover Discovery Land Rover Discovery 353000 km 32 595 PLN Land Rover Discovery Cudowny Land Rover - Discovery II - 1999 r. - 302 000 km - DIFF-LOCK Land Rover Discovery Cudowny Land Rover - Discovery II - 1999 r. - 302 000 km - DIFF-LOCK 302000 km Read our concise review of the 1998-2004 Land Rover Discovery 2 4x4...Seven-seaters are best, thanks to forward-facing third row (Discovery 1 has side-facing jump seats). Problems with the air suspension are common. Look out for terminal chassis rot, but body rust not such a problem (unlike Discovery 1). the Many have led an easy day use: ★★★★☆Off-road ability: ★★★★☆Spares: ★★★★★Kit & accessories: ★★★☆☆Thatcham ratingsTheft of: ★★★☆☆Theft from: ★☆☆☆☆WHAT TO LOOK FORHere are our top tips on things to consider when buying a Discovery 2. Discuss prospective buys on our message boards and for the definitive view, get an LRO buying guide. See below for cylinder heads. A problem on Td5s with more than 100,000 oil pump bolt. This can work loose and come undone, which means the oil pump sprocket comes off and does considerable damage to the plugs. Check for white deposits on the V8 – could be a sign of cracked cylinder block or leaks. Td5 water pumps can leak, causing coolant level to drop, then overheating occursSmoke. Look for blue oil smoke, black diesel smoke (overfuelling), heavy black diesel smoke (failing turbocharger) or white smoke on starting (water in the bores).SUSPENSIONRear self-leveling air suspension (SLS). Check which type of rear suspension is fitted and, if it is SLS, that the airbags aren’t cracked and the vehicle stands ‘square’ and level as it should be. If there is a problem with the airbags, you can repair the vehicle or purchase a kit to convert the rear to coil warning lights. Are the electronically controlled functions (electronic traction control, active cornering enhancement, electronic brake distribution, Hill Descent Control etc) working as they should be?Fuel injector wiring harness. Can leak and allow oil to travel along the loom and into the ECU, causing poor starting, misfiring and rough sensors. Sensor faults are common and are usually caused by worn brake pads. Check wheel hubs for play to avoid (Active Cornering Enhancement). Pipes are showing corrosion on early models. Can be seen behind the off-side front wheel. The ACE filter should be replaced at 72,000 miles and is located in the bottom of the ACE valve block on the right-hand chassis rail. It’s accessed by undoing the cap and then withdrawing the upturned section of the rear chassis immediately forward of the rear crossmember is prone to rusting. This can be welded but is structural so it’s an important MoT item – check BODYWORK AND TRIMHeadlight theft. Pre and post-facelift models command different prices because of the perceived benefit of the later models, although there has been a spate of thefts of the later headlights from facelifted models as the parts can be fitted to earlier versions – and if yours are stolen, it’ll cost you £600+ to AND INTERNAL STRUCTURESunroof. Awkward to fix if it’s leaking – and it’s probably not just that the sunroof seals have TO PAY£750-7500For detailed pricing info see the latest issue of Land Rover Owner International SPEC■ PERFORMANCEFastest 0-60mph: (V8i)Slowest 0-60mph: (Td5)Fastest Top speed: 106mph (V8i)Slowest Top speed: 96mph (Td5)Highest Power: 182bhp at 4750rpm (V8i)Lowest Power: 136bhp at 4200rpm (Td5)Highest Torque: 250lb ft at 2600rpm (V8i)Lowest Torque: 221lb ft at 1950rpm (Td5)Best Fuel economy: (Td5 manual)Worst Fuel economy: (V8i auto)■ CAPABILITYApproach angle: 31ºDeparture angle: 21ºRamp breakover angle: 156ºWading depth: 500mmTowing capacity: 3500kg■ DIMENSIONSLength: 4705mmWidth: 1793mmHeight: 1940mmWheelbase: 2540mm (100in)Weight: 2020kg (4453lb)Load space: 577 litresFuel tank capacity: 95 litres■ COST OF OWNERSHIP(2000MY Td5 as shown)CO2 emissions: 262g/kmVED rate: £220Insurance group: 13LEZ compliant?: YesGet the full low-down sent direct to you by details email: @ a Buying Guide full of vital advice and tips as a pdf showing the original pages from our world-beating magazine. Cost: £ so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections - read why you should trust us Jesteś na Forum Samochodowe Forum Motoryzacyjne Terenowe | Pick-Upy | 4x4 | Off-road Land Rover Discovery II - opinie Odpowiedz z cytatem Co myślicie o tej terenówce? Jak spisuje się w porównaniu z samochodami japońskimi? Zainteresowało mnie to auto, wydaje się bardziej komfortowe i lepiej wyposażone od większości spartańskich terenówek. A już tak za 15-16 tys. mozna dostać z tego co widze. Jak to jest w praktyce? Travis Posty: 38Miejscowość: Gdańsk Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra 23 Paź 2010, 22:44 Odpowiedz z cytatem Za 16 tysięcy można cos już znaleźć. Obawiam sie jednak, że takie egzemplarze mogą być dosć "zmęczone" życiem. Chociaż zawsze można znaleźc cos ciekawego: [link do Otomoto wygasł] [link do Otomoto wygasł] Ignorance is bliss... pinio124 Posty: 773Miejscowość: Gdańsk Prawo jazdy: 01 01 2001 Auto: Opel Astra III Silnik: CDTi 100 KM Paliwo: Diesel Typ: Hatchback Skrzynia biegów: Manualna Rok produkcji: 2004 Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra 25 Paź 2010, 08:39 Odpowiedz z cytatem disco I (200tdi) - 1989:1994 disco I (300tdi) - 1994:1999 disco II (td5) - 1998:2003 (chyba ) do czego chcesz terenówkę? jeśli masz jeździć 50% teren, 50% asfalt to disco jeśli 90% teren, 10% asfalt to coś mniejszego, lżejszego - typową pompę do gnoju jeśli 10% teren, 90% asfalt to SUV SCARAB TEAM Karson Posty: 2335Zdjęcia: 20Miejscowość: Kielce Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra Ciekawe publikacje motoryzacyjne 27 Paź 2010, 10:24 Odpowiedz z cytatem Dlatego Nissan niezgodził się żeby Patrol był autem Camela, ponieważ to niskobudżetówka była Jedziemy wszędzie gdzie chcemy...bo chcemy.... Jogi4x4 Posty: 1907Miejscowość: PZL Przebieg/rok: >50tys. km Auto: Galloper Pajero Avensis Vito Silnik: TD/DI-D/D4-D/CDI Paliwo: Diesel Skrzynia biegów: Manualna Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra 28 Paź 2010, 08:12 Odpowiedz z cytatem Bo ten ostatni to był "SUV Edition" Jedziemy wszędzie gdzie chcemy...bo chcemy.... Jogi4x4 Posty: 1907Miejscowość: PZL Przebieg/rok: >50tys. km Auto: Galloper Pajero Avensis Vito Silnik: TD/DI-D/D4-D/CDI Paliwo: Diesel Skrzynia biegów: Manualna Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra 01 Lis 2010, 18:57 Odpowiedz z cytatem Hej! Mam pytanie do wszystkich posiadaczy Disco II, czy jesteście zadowoleni z tego auta? mieliście jakieś już poważniejsze naprawy/awarie itp? Ja mam disco z 2000r przebieg ok200tyś km, kupując go wiedziałam że miał stłuczkę, niestety teraz wychodzi że bardzo poważną, bo co chwilę mam z nim jakiś problem i coś się w nim pieprzy :/ ciężko mi nawet powymieniać co już miał robione bo było tego bardzo dużo. ostatnio "odkryli" że ma cały przedni most do wymiany. W LR mówili mi że taka porządna naprawa go może przewyższyć wartość samochodu. Sama nie wiem czy mam ładować w niego kasę, czy kupić inny samochód. Prawdę mówiąc podobają mi się tylko disco i bardzo lubię to auto, ale mam teraz małe dziecko i nie chce ryzykować że na trasie mi stanie i nie wiadomo co dalej :/ chciałabym kupić inny disco, troszkę młodszy ale jest mały wybór np na allegro, może wiecie gdzie szukać takich aut? pozdrawiam paulagajos Posty: 3Miejscowość: Warszawa Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra 01 Lis 2010, 22:53 Odpowiedz z cytatem a mówili czemu masz most do wymiany? coś mi się wydaje, że Cię wkręcają... tym bardziej, że most to max 2kzł... gdzie serwisujesz auto? jedź może do sprawdzonego serwisu LR, choćby celem zweryfikowania pomysłów Twoich mechaników. jakby co, to mogę Ci polecić ciekawe warsztaty. SCARAB TEAM Karson Posty: 2335Zdjęcia: 20Miejscowość: Kielce Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra 02 Lis 2010, 10:10 Odpowiedz z cytatem właśnie o to chodzi że przestałam już ufać większości mechanikom :/ dlatego oddaje samochód już tylko do Land Rovera na Bokserką (Warszawa) i tak mi tam powiedzieli. Ale jeżeli znasz jakieś inne warte polecenia warsztaty to chętnie bym posłuchała innych opinii o moim aucie! Bo jestem teraz w kropce, nawet nie mogę się wybrać w jakąś dłużą trasę bo się boję że coś się spieprzy po drodze :/ dzięki za odpowiedź! paulagajos Posty: 3Miejscowość: Warszawa Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra 02 Lis 2010, 13:26 Odpowiedz z cytatem prywatny warsztat - Diffland z Wesołej pod Warszawą właściciel to miłośnik LR-ów, zna się na rzeczy i.. uczciwy robią tylko autka ze stajni Land i Range Rover na priva wysyłam Ci jego numer (Grzesiek). powołaj się na mnie SCARAB TEAM Karson Posty: 2335Zdjęcia: 20Miejscowość: Kielce Wyślij odpowiedź Odpowiedz z cytatem Góra Tagi: Discovery, Rover, Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery, auto, samochód, rodzinny, wymiana, most, patrol, przebieg, suv, Nissan, td5, tdi, allegro, warsztat, komfortowe, koło, kupię Terenowe | Pick-Upy | 4x4 | Off-road PATRONAT Drogi użytkowniku, aby dalej móc dostarczać Ci coraz lepszej jakości treści którymi możesz być zainteresowany potrzebujemy Twojej zgody na lepsze dopasowanie treści marketingowych do Twojego zachowania. 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Wyrażenie zgody jest dobrowolne i możesz ją w dowolnym momencie wycofać zmieniając ustawienia w polityki prywatności na stronie Moje zgody. Przejdź do ustawień prywatności Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - Traction Control (TC) - Hill Descent Control (HDC) The Land Rover Discovery 2 comes with ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), TRACTION CONTROL (TC) and HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) as Standard. This content was developed by and owned by Paul Sinkinson, Xplorability owner. Paul is a 4wd Defensive Driver Training Consultant/Trainer and Programme Developer. Some EARLY Discovery 2 Models came with the CENTRAL DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (CDL) fitted as standard but there was a period when firstly although the inner workings for the Transfer Box CDL were installed, Land Rover for reasons unknown to me and others, did not install the Lever Mechanism to operate the CDL. Eventually, for a period they also removed the inner mechanism. Later, they added the CDL again or it was available as an extra. The CDL internal mechanism/transfer case and also the necessary operating levers etc. can be Retro-Fitted if required by specialist companies or they can be supplied as a kit for self installation. Check out ASHCROFT TRANSMISSIONS in the UK. For Land Rover Discovery 2 Owners this should be read in conjunction with the Xplorability document on Crossing Ditches with Traction Control Central Differential Lock and use of rear air suspension if fitted. Information coming shortly! Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) The Discovery 2 ABS or any ABS System doesn’t mean that the vehicle will brake any better. WOW! That’s a statement you didn’t expect to read, I’m sure. What is ABS? ABS is an Anti-Lock System that is designed to detect the wheels independently should they lock up under excessive braking. When a wheel locks up, the system releases it with a pulsing braking system that allows the wheel to unlock and lock and unlock and lock many times a second and that both stops the vehicle sliding over the road surface while at the same time allowing steering input so the driver can avoid obstacles. Without that, although the driver may be able to turn the steering wheel, the vehicle would just continue to slide straight on and a collision may be unavoidable. The System requirement for the ABS to operate is for the Driver to be braking. (Usually heavily). The Discovery 2 uses the ABS System to provide Traction Control (TC) and also Hill Descent. Control (HDC) – Clever stuff that no doubt some clever technical electronics bod could go into greater detail on. Discovery 2 being driven by a colleague on hand controls Traction Control (TC) How does TC work? Traction Control works in conjunction with the ABS System in both High and Low Range and it works independently on each wheel as required. However, it ONLY works if the system recognises that the driver needs it and it does this ONLY if the driver has his/her foot on the Accelerator/Gas Pedal. (In simple terms it says HEY! They need something and they haven’t got a foot on the Brake but they have a foot on the Gas pedal so they cant be wanting ABS or HDC so it MUST be TC they’re after.) If a wheel now slips, the power will move through the transmission system and the differentials within that and the wheel will now receive all the power which in turn takes that same power from the other wheels. When the slipping wheel rotates sufficiently for the TC System to recognise this the System applies the Brake on that wheel pulsing the brake on and off slowing it down until all the wheels are receiving the same amount of power. When this happens, traction on all the wheels is now regained. BUT a Wheel has to slip and loose Traction before it is recognised and this can happen. To understand what is happening you need to know that the Discovery 2 has THREE Differentials. One in the Front Axle, One in the Rear Axle and then a Centre One that is between the front and the rear axles. Because in Permanent 4 Wheel Drive IF a Wheel looses traction the power is transmitted through those three differentials to the wheel that is slipping as that is the one offering least resistance. (OK SO THAT BIT WAS TECHNICAL) So we have for instance, FOUR Wheels – We have 100% of Transmission Power with 25% of it going to Each Wheel - 25%+25% on the Front Axle and 25%+25% on the Rear Axle. Because the Central Differential is what they call running OPEN, if a Wheel slips then a % of the power from each of the other wheels goes to that slipping wheel and in fact eventually it would receive the FULL 100% which means the other THREE Wheels Stop. IF you slow down that Spinning wheel back to it’s 25% then the other 75% is distributed back 25% to each remaining wheel and traction is regained. PHEW What a mouthful. I hope you now understand that IF the Slipping Wheel is braked sufficiently then power becomes evenly distributed to each of the wheels and you regain traction. That’s how TC works when you have the OPEN Centre Differential. What happens if I have CDL? IF YOUR Discovery 2 is fitted with a CENTRAL DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (CDL) then the system works slightly differently IF the CDL is Engaged which involves a simple movement of the Lever Sideways to the LEFT of the Vehicle Centre. NOW, IF there is Slippage on a Wheel, because the CDL is engaged, that Slippage only affects the other wheel on the Same Axle. Because the CDL is locked, the other Axle will not be affected and so although the Slipping wheel will receive the other 25% of Power from it’s opposing Wheel on the same axle it will only increase to now have 50% of the Power. The other 50% will be still available 25% to each of the wheels on the other Axle which will still have traction and drive the Vehicle forwards or backwards whichever way you were moving. So I hear you ask. What happens IF the CDL is engaged and NOW we get a Wheel on EACH Axle Spinning? WELL FOLKS Initially you are STUCK in what is termed as a CROSS AXLE Situation. (This has nothing to do with the Vehicle’s temper). With the CDL engaged, if a wheel looses traction on one or each axle then that wheel will take all the power away from the other wheel on the same axle. If it happens on BOTH Axles then each slipping wheel will be receiving 50% of the power and its opposite number will be stationary. NOW, IF you increase the throttle setting with the accelerator/gas pedal, the TC System recognises the fact that you are requiring it’s services and as you increase the power it will in turn apply the brakes to the two spinning wheels, ONE on EACH Axle. When the system slows those spinning wheels down to their 25% the other 25% of the power will move back across the transmission via the Axle Differentials to the opposing wheel and you NOW have 25% power again on each and you regain the Traction on all four wheels and the vehicle will move. The MISTAKE that drivers make is not to continue increasing the power gently and sufficiently until you have that required result and regain the traction. What happens is that they feel some movement of the vehicle, they hear the brakes being applied (which sometimes sounds dramatic with the TC “Burping” away) so they back off the power and the vehicle stops again. You DO NEED TO PRACTISE this until it comes naturally and onlookers will be most impressed. You can benefit from your TC system for all ascents and or normal mixed terrain conditions whether or not you have the Central Differential Lock facility on your Discovery 2. If you do have the CDL installed then it is usually wise to engage it well before it may be needed as long as the terrain allows for some wheel slippage (IE NOT Solid Tarmac or Similar). By using the CDL it will limit the slippage and loss of traction as described earlier and the unaffected axle will either push or drag you through an obstacle with less stress on the transmission components. Once a Wheel leaves the terrain and loses traction without CDL Engaged usually 100% of power is transmitted to it. Traction Control (TC) Brakes the spinning wheel and redistributes power back to the other wheels – regaining traction. If Centre Diff-Lock is fitted and Engaged and a wheel loses traction, only the opposing wheel on the same axle will stop. The other wheels will usually push or pull you through an obstacle. Hill Descent Control (HDC) Again, often better to engage the system once you are in Low Range on varied terrain. HOWEVER – REMEMBER – HDC does NOT WORK on short sharp steep descents as you will not have built up sufficient speed for the system recognise it is required even with your feet off the pedals. SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO on Short Steep Descent? Discovery 2 AUTOMATIC VEHICLE - Short Steep Hill Descent on Rock without the HDC THIS TAKES PRACTICE – FIRST TRY THE SYSTEM ON LEVEL GROUND AND WORK UP TO A TRYING IT ON A SLOPE Engage LOW RANGE FIRST GEAR – IF YOU HAVE CDL ENGAGE THAT AS WELL. Using your LEFT Foot on the BRAKE Pedal, apply the Brake. Now GENTLY Apply Throttle until you feel the vehicle trying to move against the Braking Resistance. Once you feel this then maintain a constant throttle while you release the brake fractionally. The Vehicle will now move slowly. If you want to stop, apply more brake pressure. If you want to move release some pressure. You now have control actually using the the Brake this time as the system of Stop or Go. So, as you descend a short rocky, firm or undulating surface you are able to manage it. SLOW IS GOOD! By using this system, with the brake being applied, you also limit suspension movement and this stops the vehicle shock absorbers bouncing on the terrain. As I said, it takes Practice. Discovery 2 MANUAL VEHICLES - Short or Steep Rock or Hard Terrain Descents or Ascents For Descents LOW Range First gear with CDL Locked if fitted. Just like the previous information for the Automatic Discovery in a somewhat similar manner BUT instead of Throttle and Brake balance you can use the Brake and Clutch Balance for slow positive control on such descents. Put the footbrake on firmly. Engage 1st Gear Low Range with CDL Locked if fitted BUT NOW, use the balance between releasing the clutch so that it engages the transmission while you release the brake pressure to allow forward movement. As with the Automatic, because you have the brake pressure applied the suspension travel will be limited so that it will not “Bounce” as much as usual over the terrain. You can use exactly the same system for such an Ascent under Slow Control when “Momentum” is not required. Normally, with the Manual Gearbox, you may not need to do this as the engine torque is sufficient to slowly take you over such terrain. However, try this and practice it in case you ever need it. Discovery 2 HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) So that leaves us with HDC - What does that do? Up on the facia panel to the left of the steering wheel are “Buttons” for you to play with. The Yellow one with the picture of a vehicle descending is the one you’re after. That’s the HDC Button. Press it in when you are in High Range and ALL you get is modern Jazz as it goes Bong, Bong etc. That’s to remind you that it ONLY works on the Discovery 2 when you’re in LOW RANGE. So, engage Low Range and you will see a Green Light on the Dash Panel with the image of a descending vehicle. ALSO, it ONLY WORKS if you haven’t got your feet on any of the other pedals. IE If you have your foot on the brake the ABS system will think it is required and likewise if you have your foot on the throttle and not the brake the system may think you need TC. So once you are descending a hill take your feet off the pedals and just rest them flat on the floor to avoid the temptation as if you touch any pedals then the system will cut off and you go down steep hills with that “Tally Ho” feeling of uncertainty. When that happens, you may then hit the brakes, skid, turn sideways on a slope and the next thing you know you are upside down. BE WARNED – Keep your feet off the pedals and TRUST THE HDC SYSTEM. It’s always a good thing if the track allows, to speed up a few yards from the crest of a descent and then back off as it will wake up the HDC System and it may operate that bit earlier as you go over the edge. What does it do? Well, IF you are descending a slope in low range with the HDC button pressed in, once you have achieved a descent speed usually in excess of 6 or 8 mph the HDC will cut in independently on each wheel and control the wheel speed limiting it usually to 4 or 5 mph so you have a controlled descent when you back off the power. Excessive overuse for LONG periods on steep descents may of course cause brake fade and when this happens the indicator light on the dash panel will turn Yellow – So, turn it off and let it cool down until it goes green again. Previous Article: Ascending Hills and Slopes Next Article: Descending Hills and Slopes Check out other work by Paul, fiction thriller novels here. 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