Just wondering, since I am fairly new to this forum and purchased a 2003 RR 4.4V8 Autobiography last month, but do you press the button on the drivers door when parked so the suspension drops a little? I know you can do the same with the suspension control dial in the centre to lower it but I'm curious as to whether people actually make use of this or just park with the suspension level in the middle/default.

Nope. Only drop it when getting the dogs out of the back. Otherwise it sits in regular ride height.

Leave it at normal hight, only lower mine so it's easier for my grandson to climb in and out of the car. 2004 vogue
1978 Pontiac Firebird
2010 Fiesta

ok - makes sense. I think that's what I'll do to save it lowering every night and then raising again in the morning, no point really unless there is some other reason, like strain on the suspension etc. if it's not lowered?

I am also assuming that if there is a problem with the suspension in any way, it would be displayed on the dash? I haven't gone around yet and checked whether all corners are lowered correctly as I don't know what height they should be. I guess it also depends on the level of the ground that the RR is parked on. My driveway for example, is a double driveway, higher in the middle and is lower on the left and right hand sides for water run off etc. so when I park my RR, it always looks on the wonk as if it's tipping to the right but it's the driveway.

Last edited by scwilson on 3rd Jan 2015 8:05pm. Edited 1 time in total

Access height every time I park, cause I'm rather fat!

SC, welcome to the forum, don't worry, if there is a problem with the suspension the RR will not hesitate to tell you in all sorts of ways do a search for more useful feedback (than mine)

^^ what he said!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

ok - figured as much - thanks guys.

Hardly ever lower it, only for my mother, 92 and not even 5 foot high. Otherwise I have to lift her in. Think I should get some sidesteps, but I don't like them to much. The question is; would it be better to lower the car when parking? I really don't know.

I always lower it when parking/parked. Easier to reach the ground. Otherwise I have to dreep to the ground.

It also saves the outside edge of my seat from wear sliding out.  John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

At the moment, I come home from work, park on my drive and then press the little button on the driver side, it all lowers. I was looking at fitting side steps but after having a Discovery many moons ago, I chose not to go for them since they used to get slippy and certainly muddy. Each to their own I guess.

I was only worried if by not lowering it each night that it adds extra strain on the suspension of some sort.

I'm with Weegie.

When I left it in Off Road height for washing so I could get better access to the wheel wells, I was very surprised at the difference in getting out. I almost always put it in access, usually when reversing into the drive so that it's done it's thing by the time I'm parked.

Always drop the suspension when parking up. Did the same on my previous RRSs too. Makes entry and exit so much easier. Love the way the steering wheel moves out of the way too!

Always drop mine as it saves the wear on the outside of the seat & I'm 6ft 3"...

I never used to. I was always worried that it might not come back up again!

I now have a different view and feel that mechanical things should be used or they are more prone to failure, so to "excercise" the EAS air bags and regularly use "off road mode" keeps everything working. I am also making a point of selecting low range every month for the same reason.

The added benefit of "access mode", is that it makes it much harder for lowlife to go underneath and nick your catalytic converter or transfer shift motor.

Additionally, the EAS does less corner calibrating and thus saves battery life when in access?

Just my 2p.  2006 4.2 SC
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