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A perfect example of using the technology incorrectly for the application. A truck (Defender also) doesn't need primary air-bags, it benefits from helper-bags, which when they fail don't leave you SOL. Edit: I just remembered that many Defenders actually shipped from the factory with such a...

I know it's a film, but is that paint, or did they plow through a dairy farm?

Which tire? I just checked the KO2 and KM3. They don't appear to be offered in any 19" size anymore. The KM2 was, briefly. Queue thousands of threads of owners trying to find tires that are worth a damn. Forget global travel, most the of world doesn't carry any of these sizes. That line of...

Lol @ comment rage on LR Facebook posts lately

A “Defender” that only fits 19”+ wheels? Lol, and you guys wonder why so many people think this thing is lame..

How about this one.. an Overland Experts trainer commenting on new “Land Rovers”

I have a solid understanding the physics involved. All that you've stated is true. We could have a good time discussing the benefits that IS gives track, street, and luxury focused cars. You seem to recognize the importance of articulation and contact pressure, if only at low speeds. You know...

That's OK in this case. If your sway quick-disconnect stops functioning, you're not SOL. I've said it before; where the vehicle's reliability to get you home isn't on the line, go wild with tech, but make it optional (much of it is anyways)! If it's a Range Rover, go wild with tech everywhere...

Agreed. However, context is important, and I'm sure there's some context out there where those damn dinosaur drums are appropriate; probably on vehicles which I'm not familiar. It's a minor point, but I'm getting to something larger here.. I conditionally agree. Conditionally because of lack...

There aren't any. Engineers did their jobs well. They understand the ratio between unsprung-weight and overall vehicle weight; very different on cars, where the effects are greatly magnified. They also understand that axle articulation is unimportant in the application, that NVH and handling are...

It's the whole control arm because the bushing replacement typically labor costs more than the arms, but that's also typical of many repair jobs these days. I just recently rebuilt front driver side end of a SuperDuty axle. The solid axle made it a relatively simple and enjoyable process...

It depends on what criteria you define "superior". Unsprung weight is an important consideration, but not the only consideration. A luxury vehicle, to address NVH, absolutely. A race car, obviously. A utility vehicle, maybe, maybe not. A Volvo, who's reputation is largely built upon the niche of...

No one said it's solely in the realm. Only that it's definitely in the realm, and optional for others. We're still in a transition period. Many vehicles still offer it as an option at the non-luxury market level, even if most do opt for it.

I know it's tongue and cheeck, but I'd agree if there were a disadvantage, some compromise, to disc-brakes, but this is one instance where I can't think of any. I don't think cost is even a concern anymore. Can you think of any?

They shouldn't. Electric windows are absolutely necessary for a luxury vehicle. Manual windows are counter to the definition of luxury vehicles. The compromise of potential repair costs and failures is worth it, in that case. I agree. The RAM Rebel is very cool. Like diesel customers, hopefully...

IS with cross-link is genius, but it's not a complete emulation, and it really sucks when it fails, especially when off-road.

It's only one factor, but it must be mentioned because it exists. I don't wonder. I know why. The compromise varies depending on the particular design and execution of it. On an IFS only vehicle, the complexity disadvantage is less than an LR3/4 for example, which involves 4-wheel alignments...

You are correct. 100%. However, it's not necessary in all vehicles, or that would be the universal case. The Range Rover of course requires this. The Defender is the opposite end of the product lineup spectrum, both historically, and by LR's own PowerPoint slides and description. It would be...

IS certainly does have the less-plowing advantage in snow. It's something I enjoyed on the LR3, until the terrain became uneven, and then its weight, uneven traction, delayed-action traction-control, and teeter-totter effect became troublesome. My D1 with its tall skinny tires and high...

I already stated solid and IS can be engineered to any capacity, but there are compromises. There are reasons that educated engineers at manufacturers don't choose what you've suggested. You're ignoring cost, which is important. This is not a Range Rover, it's supposed to be at the opposite end...