McSteel Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Does anyone know when air suspension was introduced into the classic? I am interested in an SE that was first registered early 1994 and would rather that it didn't have air suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 The LSE had it first from 1992. SE as std for 1993 model year and as an option for lower trim level. However as with everything there are exceptions to the rule so best ask the question of the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 It should have it at that age. Why do you prefer not to have it? IMHO it is an excellent system that works very well. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSteel Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks for both comments chaps. I suppose that if anything goes wrong coils and shocks are easier and cheaper to replace. If the air suspension works without fault for years then I'll be a happy bunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 You can always replace the air suspension with coils if it goes wrong..... http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/RANGE_ROVE...er_Classic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Air suspension isn't any harder to work on than coils (if anything, probably easier). Assuming you aren't using el-cheapo sag if you look at them coils it's much the same cost to maintain, and as Jon says even the classic version really works quite well. It takes a lot of the compromise out of the vehicle - with coils you always have the same ride height and suspension stiffness, so if you use the vehicle on and off road then it can't be set up ideally for both. The classic system gives a much harsher ride than Land Rover's later efforts, though. Emergency field repairs are perfectly possible (many faults can be circumvented with a bit of wire and a pinout of the controller connector). It's one major fault is that there's no reset button, so if anything breaks it dumps you on the bump stops and refuses to play until it's plugged into a diagnostic computer. You can manually inflate the springs and get home (I ran mine like this for ages - just topped the air up once a week) but you can't just press a button to tell the controller that the fault is fixed, so you'll either need to pay someone to reset it or have invested at least a grand in a diagnostic computer of your own. If you're buying a car which will only ever be used for one job then go for coils and set the suspension up for that job. Otherwise air is good - and much better than it's reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 With a laptop, couple of bits of wire, and a bit of freeware you can download off the net you can diagnose the system yourself for free. On that basis I can see no reason not to use it. There was a thread on here a while back about it, and I have used it successfully on mine to re-calibrate it so it sits level after changing a couple of height sensors. (Height sensors were changed cos the rubbers on the linkages had perished and split, not becasue they'd failed). IMHO air gives much better handling on the road, and the load levelling on it is simply brilliant! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I would just add my support for the air suspension. Had it on my LSE and was fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 With a laptop, couple of bits of wire, and a bit of freeware you can download off the net you can diagnose the system yourself for free. On that basis I can see no reason not to use it. That's new since I had mine Is this the one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yup thats it. Says its only for a P38, but there are insructions on the download to make up a lead that will work with a classic. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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