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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: philwelch820 on November 05, 2006, 20:29:32

Title: Off roading with auto box
Post by: philwelch820 on November 05, 2006, 20:29:32: i own a 300tdi manual discovery which i love off roading in but have to hold back the enjoyment just in case the unthinkable happens as its also my daily transport.

ive recently bought a cheap 3.9 rrc auto for off roading and before i go and spend the cash on big tyres 2" lift ect, ive suddenly got doubts about the fact its an auto.

any experience or advice on my problem?
any problems i should be aware of?

cheers
phil
Title: Off roading with auto box
Post by: beast5680 on November 05, 2006, 20:33:03: auto will give you better power delivery as in you dont need to clutch if you get the gearing wrong on climbs etc as its constantly in gear
Title: Off roading with auto box
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 05, 2006, 20:33:12: autos are better than manuals,keep it sweet on clean oil & filter :wink:
Title: Off roading with auto box
Post by: redneck on November 05, 2006, 20:35:21: Just remember to stick it in 1st rather than D for the steep downhill bits or the auto will change gear and you won't get engine braking :shock:
Title: Off roading with auto box
Post by: andygod on November 05, 2006, 21:03:54: Ditto to all of the above, I off road in a 200 3.5V8 Disco with an auto box without any problems. Its a different driving style that of a manual but no less capable.
Title: Off roading with auto box
Post by: Skibum346 on November 06, 2006, 10:08:30: Phil... see my response to this post in the RRC section!

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Title: Off roading with auto box
Post by: philwelch820 on November 06, 2006, 20:00:46: thanks everybody for all your help i think ill take the plunge and spend the cash on the rangie, after all if auto isnt for me ill just take it all off and put in on my disco

thanks again for all your help
phil
Title: Off roading with auto box
Post by: redneck on November 06, 2006, 21:03:28: it's easy peasy off road with an auto :wink: