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scwilson



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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 V8 Epsom Green
Do you drop the suspension when parked overnight?

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.

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Luxury4Paul



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United States 2006 Range Rover HSE 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

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

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markyp



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England 2004 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Zambezi Silver

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
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scwilson



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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.


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Mr Tee



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

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Rosco



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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 Rolling with laughter do a search for more useful feedback (than mine) Thumbs Up

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^^ what he said! Whistle Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
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Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

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scwilson



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ok - figured as much - thanks guys.

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Robert



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France 2007 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

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.

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Weegie



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

It also saves the outside edge of my seat from wear sliding out. Wink John
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scwilson



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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 V8 Epsom Green

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.

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RR2008HSE



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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.

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Andy S



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United Kingdom 2015 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Aintree Green

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!

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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England 2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

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

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SKOT



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England 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Bonatti Grey

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. Thumbs Up 2006 4.2 SC
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