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Old 10-22-2018, 12:52 PM
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Default HSE Lux Rear End Suspension Issues?

Just brought home the 2018 D5 and after a week, it seems like there's a bit of "weirdness" in the back end. Almost feels like the rear suspension sounds like it's bottoming out on really small on-road bumps at normal neighborhood road speeds- and the whole ride seems really stiff on the highway too (all at normal height. I only use access height when I'm trying to sneak into a parking garage...). After having an LR4 for seven years, maybe I just need to get used to the different suspension?

Anyone else have any experience with stiff ride? Is there a break in period?

Outside of that, she's been great. And from my perspective, a good update (outside of the differences in motors) from what I've loved the LR4 for and what the Disco 5 is now (from the context of what/how I've driven the LR4 and my hopeful expectations for the Disco 5). After the first foray in the dirt, the D5 performed adequately- even with the stock 20" pirelli tires. CarPlay performs well, app works, no gremlins (yet).

If anyone has any input or feedback, let me know.

 
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Old 10-22-2018, 01:47 PM
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we have an 18', no weirdness.
 
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Old 10-22-2018, 01:58 PM
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I've got an '18 and don't have any issue with the back end feeling overly stiff or bottoming out.
 
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I had an LR3 for 12 years and now have a 2017 D5. No weirdness, 20 inch tires. Have driven it on both the factory original Goodyears and now on Blizzaks.
The ride is great. Haven't had it in the dirt yet but did pull into a half foot of snow - downhill and uphill it didn't even act like it knew it was on snow.
 
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Originally Posted by bvdave
Just brought home the 2018 D5 and after a week, it seems like there's a bit of "weirdness" in the back end. Almost feels like the rear suspension sounds like it's bottoming out on really small on-road bumps at normal neighborhood road speeds- and the whole ride seems really stiff on the highway too (all at normal height. I only use access height when I'm trying to sneak into a parking garage...). After having an LR4 for seven years, maybe I just need to get used to the different suspension?

Anyone else have any experience with stiff ride? Is there a break in period?

Outside of that, she's been great. And from my perspective, a good update (outside of the differences in motors) from what I've loved the LR4 for and what the Disco 5 is now (from the context of what/how I've driven the LR4 and my hopeful expectations for the Disco 5). After the first foray in the dirt, the D5 performed adequately- even with the stock 20" pirelli tires. CarPlay performs well, app works, no gremlins (yet).

If anyone has any input or feedback, let me know.
My car also feels weird..... steering is vague and off center and it also has been riding rough over all bumps in road.
 
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Old 11-04-2019, 05:25 PM
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I have found the rear a little soft at normal height and seem to bottom out more easily over speed bumps than I expected. Not been a big deal. Actually seems better when it is has more weight in the back.

And it may just be me, but sometimes it feels a bit firmer than other times. I have noticed a big difference in ride quality when I adjusted the air pressure in the tires to light load, actually a few PSI over.
 
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Old 11-07-2019, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bvdave
Just brought home the 2018 D5 and after a week, it seems like there's a bit of "weirdness" in the back end. Almost feels like the rear suspension sounds like it's bottoming out on really small on-road bumps at normal neighborhood road speeds- and the whole ride seems really stiff on the highway too (all at normal height. I only use access height when I'm trying to sneak into a parking garage...). After having an LR4 for seven years, maybe I just need to get used to the different suspension?

Anyone else have any experience with stiff ride? Is there a break in period?

Outside of that, she's been great. And from my perspective, a good update (outside of the differences in motors) from what I've loved the LR4 for and what the Disco 5 is now (from the context of what/how I've driven the LR4 and my hopeful expectations for the Disco 5). After the first foray in the dirt, the D5 performed adequately- even with the stock 20" pirelli tires. CarPlay performs well, app works, no gremlins (yet).

If anyone has any input or feedback, let me know.
Mine had less than 3,000 miles and I started hearing a clunk. 2 X at the dealer before they found a bad rear shock. It felt weird at time as well.
 
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