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.  L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

5 series for the miles

RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and 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.

I guess we are still waiting for Wokkaman to come up with the strategy (if any), seems to be a bit quiet.  L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

5 series for the miles

RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and gone!

We wait with baited breath  L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

5 series for the miles

RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and 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 GONE** RRS 3.0SC Silver fully loaded - 2020 110 loving it
BMW R1200GSA Rallye
GONE** Fiesta ST2 - Mrs Wokka's - AMG35 now
GONE**BMW K1600GTLE Matt Blue
GONE**Disco 4 2014 Firenze Red
GONE**Evoque SD4 Dynamic Coupe
GONE**RRS 5.0 SC
GONE**RRS HSE TDV8
GONE**RRS HSE TDV8 (The Crap one)
GONE**FL Facelift
GONE**FL 1
GONE**D1
GONE**BMW R1200GS Adventure
GONE: Kawasaki ZX10R
GONE: Focus ST2
** Chinook CH47 - 2 x T55 engines 3,750 hp each!! 183mph, 2xM134 Miniguns, 1xM60

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  L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

5 series for the miles

RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and 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. "UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.

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

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..  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

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..

Apologies to B&Q, i of course meant MFI  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

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.  TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
Audi Q5 3.0 Tdi Sline wef 6/11/10

Sorry to hear that Josh get well soon mate  RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
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760Li Alpina
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BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
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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 X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Comedian Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

I love boobies i love boobies i love boobies cuz i'm a big kid now! (Come on everybody sing with me you know the words!)

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.

Jees , hope you feel better soon......  L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

5 series for the miles

RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and gone!