After a somewhat exhausting conversation with LR yesterday and today, their "buzzword" for this issue is that the knockety knock is, and I quote: "a characteristic of the vehicle" and is "an inherent part of the car".

I put it to them that if that was indeed truthful, then all would make the noise. Before making such BS statements, I suggested they use some kind of Dictionary / Thesaurus:

Characteristic - a distinguishing trait, quality, or property It sure is a quality....of bad design.

Inherent - involved in the constitution or essential character of something as above.....a bad character and thoroughly embarrassing for LR

It seems they now require the car in again (6th attempt). There is now talk of replacing the ARC unit completely instead of the repeat procedure of replacing bushes and arm trails which do nothing.

Not that they will give a , but if this fails, cancellation of the 5.0 will be immediate.....enough is enough.  My Gladiators:

RRS S/C HST - respect of the highest order
Freeloader 2 SE with all the toys - my baby RR
Merc SL55 AMG - Tarmac ripper!

Disco3 - Gone
Defender 90 TD - Gone
FFRR Vogue - Gone
BMW X5 4.4 - Gone
LR Defender 300Tdi - Gone
LR Defender 2.5 PETROL - Gone

"a characteristic of the vehicle" and is "an inherent part of the car".

What a load of BS, why in most cases does it not knock until the car has covered several thousand miles

If this is the case why doesn't it say this in the sales brochure or described to buyers by the sales goon.

Why don't we go to Watchdog as a group so this goes national and see what LR response is to it.

klm wrote:

"a characteristic of the vehicle" and is "an inherent part of the car".

What a load of BS, why in most cases does it not knock until the car has covered several thousand miles Spot on

If this is the case why doesn't it say this in the sales brochure or described to buyers by the sales goon. Agreed

Why don't we go to Watchdog as a group so this goes national and see what LR response is to it.

We wait with baited breath  My Gladiators:

RRS S/C HST - respect of the highest order
Freeloader 2 SE with all the toys - my baby RR
Merc SL55 AMG - Tarmac ripper!

Disco3 - Gone
Defender 90 TD - Gone
FFRR Vogue - Gone
BMW X5 4.4 - Gone
LR Defender 300Tdi - Gone
LR Defender 2.5 PETROL - Gone

Sorry to all.... been very busy. Could tell you, but I would have to kill you

Anyway, I am planing and although a tad disappointed only 15 owners can commit to protest, I understand that many of you are very busy too. So as the original thread about "knocking" said strength in numbers I ask that even if you don't fancy a trip to Gaydon please click here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio...port.shtml and submit your RRS knocking problems (and other build issues) as I have done this morning

I am working on some other avenues too, I will keep you posted

Regards ** RRS HSE TDV8 2008.5, Java, Black, Privacy Glass, TV - Side Steps - LR Sills - Clear Side Lens
GONE - RRS HSE TDV8, Java, Black, Privacy Glass, TV - Side Steps - Tasmod Sills - Clear Side Lens
** Kawasaki ZX10R (05) - green of course! - Ohlins Damper, R&G Spindles, Kwak Hump
** Focus ST2 - Blue, side stripes
** Boeing Chinook HC2 - 2 x T55 engines 3,750 hp each!! 183mph, 2xM134 Miniguns, 1xM60 Machinegun

Done.

Considering they normally are baraged with dodgy window company complaints etc I do not hold out much hope from the Beeb.

"Other avenues" seems more relevant and direct action, even with 15 cars, is good enough for some press coverage etc.

.........Wokka, no pressure, but we are ALL counting on you  My Gladiators:

RRS S/C HST - respect of the highest order
Freeloader 2 SE with all the toys - my baby RR
Merc SL55 AMG - Tarmac ripper!

Disco3 - Gone
Defender 90 TD - Gone
FFRR Vogue - Gone
BMW X5 4.4 - Gone
LR Defender 300Tdi - Gone
LR Defender 2.5 PETROL - Gone

I agree with Will_wonka - even 15 cars strategically placed infront of their main gates will get their and the press' attention.

just an idea

How much would it cost for some sort of newspaper advert, informing other people who are not forum members about your plans on the protest etc

Might get the numbers up

I have a number for Kevin Baldwin from LRW who may get the magazine interested in this - will call him and report back.

Russell. Gas, grass or ass - nobody rides for free!!

shmoogle wrote:

to say the RRS is generally unreliable isn't actually true as this survey points out. It does have a couple of recurring issues, but show me a car that doesn't

Zilch wrote:

I would put the RRS in the same regime as the 90's B&Q kitchen in terms of build quality and general irritability

For a 45K car (100 aussie), you should and get a whole lot more in terms of experience..

I'm afraid right now it's only going to be 14 unless someone replaces me or I get a miracle cure.

Afraid I had a bad fall off a horse on 30th June. Nothing broken thankfully but my lower back and right leg is in muscular spasm...........and I daren't mention the pain

So I'm not going anywhere very far or very fast right now.  MY08 RRS TDV8 HSE, Stornoway Grey, Ebony and Zabrano, sunroof, hybrid tv, premium ICE, rear E diff, privacy glass, side steps, mud flaps, S/Grey mirror covers, Venture shield,tasmods, smoked indicators, Larini sports exhaust, etc, etc.

Sorry to hear that Josh get well soon mate  RRS TDV6 Gone but still around

SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
Shaguar Hard Type (know you all miss her but she's gone)
And A Van For Rex!

Oh and i love the girlzzzzzzzzzz!!!

http://www.break.com/pictures/this-is-how-you-protest534194.html

See if you can get hold of her and i go down the night before  RRS TDV6 Gone but still around

SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
Shaguar Hard Type (know you all miss her but she's gone)
And A Van For Rex!

Oh and i love the girlzzzzzzzzzz!!!

Josh wrote:

I'm afraid right now it's only going to be 14 unless someone replaces me or I get a miracle cure.

Afraid I had a bad fall off a horse on 30th June. Nothing broken thankfully but my lower back and right leg is in muscular spasm...........and I daren't mention the pain

So I'm not going anywhere very far or very fast right now.