I have seen the phrase "Adaptive Dynamics" used throughout FFRR literature but have never been able to find a clear description of exactly what it is. I wondered if it is linked to the selection of Sport Mode, maybe stiffening up the suspension or using the EAS to reduce body roll?

Does anyone know what Adaptive Dynamics actually does? 4.4 TDV8 Vogue Baltic Blue MY11

from landrover,

ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS

Adaptive dynamics continuously monitors the current road conditions and driving style, and automatically adjusts the vehicle's suspension settings accordingly. Adaptive dynamics also detects rough road and off-road conditions, and adjusts the suspension settings for greater ride comfort.

If an adaptive dynamics system fault is detected, the instrument panel displays a message and may also illuminate the general or critical warning lamps. See CRITICAL WARNING MESSAGE (RED) and GENERAL WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGE (AMBER).

In the event of a detected adaptive dynamics system fault, some reduction in ride comfort may be experienced. The fault may be temporary, but if the fault persists, consult a retailer/authorised repairer. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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AD's is full time AFAIK and irrelevnt to mode or gearbox range. You will know if it stops working!!. It will feel like a very rough ride (bit like an X5 sport) ie on house bricks not air bags.

Adaptive Dynamics faults often occur as a result of the small cables off the tops of each suspension strut splitting. Easy fix thou.

Hope that helps.  405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

Thanks chaps. Bit like an invisible friend then. I imagined the suspension reducing body roll when I selected Sport mode but I guess it is just that, my imagination.
Cheers  4.4 TDV8 Vogue Baltic Blue MY11

Do we know what suspension settings it actually changes? I assume it's just shocks.... or does it do air bag pressure? 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Just the shocks Mark,

Increasing the airbag pressure would raise the car.....  There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
Fiat 500x 1.4 multiair Lounge 2015
2010 LR D4 Commercial 2.7 TDV6

Ok, so what does Dynamic Mode do then?  Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: http://bit.ly/22l8YHh
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: http://1drv.ms/1nNpJeM
Range Rover/Sport Workshop Manual: http://bit.ly/2iH7jgG

its active all the time... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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naks wrote:

Ok, so what does Dynamic Mode do then?

I sort of figured increasing air bag pressure might stop it rolling on corners...but there is no way it could act fast enough. I really miss the ACE on my Disco 2....

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

GraemeS wrote:

naks wrote:

Ok, so what does Dynamic Mode do then?

It uses suspension articulation frequency and travel as detected by height sensors and fore, aft and sideways movement using data from accelerometers and data from other sources such as ABS to apply logic to allow shock fluid to bypass the fixed valving to varying degrees to soften shock bump and rebound for a more comfortable ride without compromising handling.

Wow. Probably the most comprehensive answer i have ever read here.  405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

probably cut and paste from the workshop manual..  ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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I went through a sequence of sharpish bends twice today, once in Drive and again in Sport. I'm convinced the car rolled less in Sport so either I have a very convincing imagination or the shock damping is increased when Sport is selected. What say the experts? 4.4 TDV8 Vogue Baltic Blue MY11

stan wrote:

probably cut and paste from the workshop manual..

so, if I understand this correctly, Adaptive Dynamics is always on, and Dynamic Mode just makes it sharper when you want to drive it like you stole it?

GraemeS wrote:

No, but the vehicle having CVDs was my reason for moving from a D4.

what is CVD now? Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: http://bit.ly/22l8YHh
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: http://1drv.ms/1nNpJeM
Range Rover/Sport Workshop Manual: http://bit.ly/2iH7jgG