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Does the D5 have Torque Vectoring?

Yup. The YMMV for Torque Vectoring for Braking. Same with cost. I was referencing the dealer quote but you are right, it could be done for less but I would think the entire package of pads, rotors and sensors would need to be replaced since many are surprised at the short interval. For those...

The Defender may not be out but LR is using "Torque Vectoring by Braking" on other products. The customer feedback after the $1K rear brake quote from the dealer was - ".......Your vehicle is also equipped with torque vectoring brakes in the rear which causes the brakes to be applied when...

Be aware that the "Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking" option will reduce your rear brake life to 12,000 km's or 7500 miles. Plan on a $1000 brake job at those intervals. From the LandRover forum where a person encountered early brake maintenance and received...

I did not say LR should design antennas. I did suggest a package that prewired a vehicle for RF suppressed power (provide isolated power/ground directly though firewall), routed coax and a nice convenient ground plane that already has the grounding issues worked out, with say a NMO mount or...

I'm identifying how LR can differentiate themselves from the masses, all the new vehicles that are targeting the Overland market. Amateur Radio may appear as for geeks only but is really not. LR could create a Communications Package that addressed the complexity by leveraging the already...

You took lots of leaps on those assumptions. Like I said, this is not an argument, simply a discussion how to better the Defender relative to competition. JLR's task is to figure out how to ensure the market perceives why it is better to buy their products. Sometimes small things make a big...

HAM radio is not dying. In fact Technician class is up double digits over the last 10 years as code requirements were eliminated. From some recent numbers: ".......During the period of 2005 to 2015, the US population grew about 9%, which means that the number of FCC licenses is actually growing...

No. I did say that LR should partner to create standards. That turns into Intellectual Property that has protection from commoditization. I'm sure they have thought of that for some of the software that they are creating. I raised the example of communications when you are cut off from...

Ah, no I didn't say "without". I did say early in the discussion of the new Defender that many of the 'new' features will be or already are commoditized as the 'cost' is very low to add them. Have you noticed that many manufacturers are selling into the same space as LR, with the same...

So it is a feature of minimal functionality and for some it will lead to floating Defenders. Got it. I'm not against technology. Just prefer they focus on useful features that would differentiate LR from the crowd.

Packaged in China? Assembly line malfunction! Alibaba.com offers 19 bruder toys products. About 21% of these are diecast toy vehicles, 21% are blocks, and 15% are other toys & hobbies. A wide variety of bruder toys options are available to you, There are 19 bruder toys suppliers, mainly...

You do realize that 'wade sensing' is below the mirrors, roughly 10ft (3m) after you need to know that info. Why behind the front of the vehicle? Because the bow wave would result in much lower fording depths communicated to the driver. In addition it is simply a calculation of the distance...

A good example of how LR is adding useless info center urban functionality ( really duplicates of your cell phone ) that is increasingly dependent on cell service while forgoing actual useful features that work in all areas. NOAA weatherband that was standard prior to LR3's. NOAA WEATHER RADIO...

My LR4 has diff lock display and truthfully I never look at it while negotiating a trail or wheelin. Why would I? You should also have already selected your 'Terrain Response' mode. Your eyes should be on selecting the best path, not watching your technology info. If the trail gets challenging...

A good example of the overuse of technology. That info is mostly useless and should be readily apparent to the driver who is paying attention to the trail. "Wade Sensing"? Really? Shouldn't you walk the trail/river BEFORE your attempt? Well yes! Who is the customer? The useless idiot who buys a...

I fully expect reliability to decline as the industry moves to new architectures in support of electrification. Eventually it will improve as designs stabilize, technology achieves time and mileage while the issues are worked through. This is not a JLR specific expectation, but one for the...

And likely increase the motivation for JLR's relationship with BMW.

Somewhat tangentially related to JLR .............will definitely impact the supplier base. Recall that PSA has been previously mentioned in JLR partnerships discussions. Fiat Surges, Peugeot Tumbles As "Merger Of Equals" Creates World's 4th Largest Carmaker "Italy's Fiat Chrysler and French...

In summary: - Good fuel pressure at rail? 30+PSI? - Spark at plugs - Injectors firing? A simple DVM won't see the 3ms to 9ms pulse - MAF in good shape? (unplug to test) - MAF air leaks? - Any diagnostic trouble codes? - Engine coolant temp sensor at correct value for measured temp? Note that...