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  • Jemoss
    Member Since: 12 Apr 2020
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Firm up the ride?

    Hi,

    We have recently purchased a 2017 discovery 5 First Edition in Orange with black 22" wheels and we love it. We would however prefer it if it didn't wallow as much on windy roads. I'm sure our disco 4 was firmer in the corners. Is it possible to adjust the firmness of the suspension? If not via the infotainment can the dealer do it?

    Thanks for your help!
    8th Jul 2020 6:26 pm
  • IndusD4
    Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
    Location: Sydney
    Posts: 698
    Australia 

    You could set the suspension in offroad mode but would have to stay under 50mhp. But if that works for you, you could look at suspension rods to get the lift so to avoid it dropping down.

    Ron
    2016 D4 TDV6
    IIDTool BT
    8th Jul 2020 7:29 pm
  • Jemoss
    Member Since: 12 Apr 2020
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Thanks Ron,

    I would have thought putting the vehicle in off-road mode and being sat higher on the road would make the rolling in corners worse? Or does it adjust some of the dampner settings also?

    We'll have a play with the ride hieght this weekend and see. The main issue is the kids are getting car sick and they never used to!
    9th Jul 2020 12:15 pm
  • mordred1973
    Member Since: 08 Jan 2019
    Location: Northamptonshire
    Posts: 758
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    had exactly the same issue, we only have 20" wheels, so ride even softer. We came from a XC60 with ultra low profile tyres and Rdesign suspension, almost no give in the suspension.

    22 months later the kids have got over feeling sick now!
    2023 D300 Metropolitan, Hakuba Silver, Low Range, Solar screen, Deployable towbar, FBH, sidesteps.
    9th Jul 2020 1:43 pm
  • Equilibrium
    Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
    Location: Bristol
    Posts: 754
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Adaptive Dynamics (which is only an option from MY19 on iirc) is the only thing that makes further difference beyond tyre size.

    It’s particularly good at improving the response within multiple direction changes whilst the car is unsettled and gives less uncontrolled rebound over a quick country road. I’ve found that non-AD cars lose composure more quickly - and did ramble on at length in a post when I had a loaner.

    All academic though, sorry, as it’s not a retrofit possibility afaik. But worth knowing if you ever buy another.
    Drives: 2020 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Eiger Grey/Glacier
    Departed: 2019 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Carpathian Grey/Glacier, 440i, 320d, Toyotas, Mondeo, Citroen BX amongst others
    9th Jul 2020 3:40 pm
  • Jemoss
    Member Since: 12 Apr 2020
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Thanks Mordred1973 and Equilibrium.

    Sounds like we've got another 18months of car sick kids then!! Will definately make sure AD is an option when we look for our next one!
    9th Jul 2020 5:40 pm
  • Brownie
    Member Since: 20 Jul 2017
    Location: Singapore
    Posts: 12
    Singapore 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Corris Grey

    Switch to sport mode will firmed up the ride.
    9th Jul 2020 6:27 pm
  • Equilibrium
    Member Since: 26 Feb 2019
    Location: Bristol
    Posts: 754
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    I thought sport mode was gearbox only?
    Drives: 2020 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Eiger Grey/Glacier
    Departed: 2019 MY20 HSE Luxury SDV6 in Carpathian Grey/Glacier, 440i, 320d, Toyotas, Mondeo, Citroen BX amongst others
    9th Jul 2020 7:01 pm
  • Brownie
    Member Since: 20 Jul 2017
    Location: Singapore
    Posts: 12
    Singapore 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Corris Grey

    I do feel that the ride is more firmed everytime I switch to sports mode or at least my wife say so. Everytime she will complain the car feels very "Boaty" till I use sport mode. 😁
    9th Jul 2020 7:15 pm
  • harrythespider
    Member Since: 19 Jul 2018
    Location: cumbria
    Posts: 417
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery TDV6 HSE Aintree Green

    If possible,stay with same tyre diameter but increase tread width and reduce aspect ratio, that will firm up the ride.
    3.0 HSE. climate HUD active diff. elec towbar. FBH and timed climate.Capability plus pack.split TV. surround sound. Intelligent seating. adaptive lights, wade sensing. 360 cameras.pro pack.cooler.advanced tow, auto park,activity key+ more!!!!
    9th Jul 2020 9:37 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    20's make the car more boat like as more tyre wall flex.

    22's meanwhile make for a sportier ride and alot less body roll, and better handling.

    Difference was like chalk and cheese.

    (I did a big post on this way back).

    We too had issues with the kids feeling sick.
    MY17 First Edition - 3L Diesel Td6 - Farallon Black - Roof rails,side steps,tints,tow bar,mudflaps,door strips.
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    9th Jul 2020 10:12 pm
  • Labbix
    Member Since: 05 Mar 2018
    Location: Tanzania
    Posts: 955
     

    So pump the tyres up to minimize flex and boat feeling, is what I did.
    10th Jul 2020 5:02 am
  • IndusD4
    Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
    Location: Sydney
    Posts: 698
    Australia 

    I have 20" wheels and the only times it feels "boaty" is when I do river crossings. Maybe I have too much air in my tyres.

    Ron
    2016 D4 TDV6
    IIDTool BT
    10th Jul 2020 8:07 am
  • mordred1973
    Member Since: 08 Jan 2019
    Location: Northamptonshire
    Posts: 758
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    I agree it is the most wallowy slightly out of control car I have driven in 20 years. even on motorway the other day in the wind it was actually rocking side to side.
    2023 D300 Metropolitan, Hakuba Silver, Low Range, Solar screen, Deployable towbar, FBH, sidesteps.
    10th Jul 2020 9:57 am
  • Labbix
    Member Since: 05 Mar 2018
    Location: Tanzania
    Posts: 955
     

    I agree it’s my most wallowing car as well, but not most out of control, the first Audi A6 was horrible, lifting the front wheels when turning if too much on the throttle, never liked that car, luckily the second and third generation A6 never had this.
    11th Jul 2020 3:39 pm
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