When I take the car to the local pressure wash guy, if there are other cars waiting he nearly always shouts at me to put it into offroad height so he can wash the underneath and inside the wheelarches.......................... he thinks it's great and he never charges me any extra for underneath wash, then I lower it to access so he can do the roof without getting his ladders out! I think we need a Low Rider mode as well - imagine the crowds you would get if the car could do this!

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Yeah I always 'slam it to the deck' as those burberry wearing types would have it. I just wish the bloody thing would stay where you put it. Granted, on anything but a perfectly smooth road it would be a bit of a boneshaker....Probably damage something aswell? Did you know that in off road mode, there is actually another higher setting above that? It activates if you 'bottom out' on a rock or something.

NickM wrote:

A couple of the guys who I met yesterday, told me they leave their cars in Access mode height when parking up - it's a good look so I've been told. Been trying it this morning, and just wondering how many more of you do that.

My 22'' wheels really fill the arches and it does look mean - but perhaps a little too low down for my liking...

It's the only way.......for me, it looks like it is hunting and is ready to jump on some unsuspecting prey......

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just like the good looking women at the show yesterday??? oops sorry that was jay in drag.....good catching up with you - looking forward to the motorshow now...

NickM wrote:

oops sorry that was jay in drag

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EX-X5, if you hold the lowering button down until you get a warning gong then it will be locked into access mode. To get out of locked mode hold the down button until you get the gong again. If you try to drive above 20mph you will get lots of warning bongs until you unlock the suspension.
And the offroad height has super-extended mode but unless you pay a german company Matzker a lot of money, then you have no control over it!
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It is an interesting read because in addition to extended height control you can lower the car at high speed too 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
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Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Is it possible when parking the RRS to have it automatically go into Access Height when you remove the ignition key?

I always use access mode for ease

At weekend I had to change a wheel due to a puncture

So off road height first (needed step ladder), then took it from off road height to access height when finished... It actually changes the width of wheel track and drags the tyres so much I wonder if this contributes to tyre edge wear

In future I will change height while moving.... I thought the tyre was going to come off the rim  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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I think you only see that when the car is jacked up onto 3 wheels. I noticed the same recently after changing a wheel and then lowering the suspension. WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

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I always put mine in access mode, i recently had the car lowered to access mode so it runs at that height full time, but i am now thinking on having it raised again a i find the ride a little harsh

Whenever I leave mine locked in access mode from being in a multiple-story car park and then drive off the ride is terrible. Can't believe you'd want that all the time. It's not like it looks better either, the whole car looks too squat. WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

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RichardM wrote:

Whenever I leave mine locked in access mode from being in a multiple-story car park and then drive off the ride is terrible. Can't believe you'd want that all the time. It's not like it looks better either, the whole car looks too squat.

TheDB wrote:

Is it possible when parking the RRS to have it automatically go into Access Height when you remove the ignition key?

minor hijack

RichardM wrote:

Whenever I leave mine locked in access mode from being in a multiple-story car park and then drive off the ride is terrible. Can't believe you'd want that all the time. It's not like it looks better either, the whole car looks too squat.

TheDB wrote:

Is it possible when parking the RRS to have it automatically go into Access Height when you remove the ignition key?

Hey, noboby listening to you

Answer, no unfortunately is not possible. Probably a safety feature, car does not know where you parked and if it is safe to lower itself. '08 RRS TDV8
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