LR Evoque - now they are on the road, what do you think?

[grand cherokee]

Trommel said:

JE Engineering will sell you stiffer anti-roll bars.

The 2011 L322 with the adaptive dampers is a bit sharper than before although I think the ride is very slightly worse.

thanks very much

the question of ride is interesting - what are your views of 19" wheels v 20" wheels?

i currently have 20" wheels with Dunlop Quattromaxx summer tyres - going onto 19" with Vredstein Wintrac 4 Extremes for the winter

just had a look at the JE Engineering web site - new front and rear anti roll bars - £345 fitted - next on my shopping list

Edited by grand cherokee on Thursday 15th September 12:15

Edited by grand cherokee on Thursday 15th September 12:22

[Trommel]

http://www.jeengineering.co.uk/

I've only briefly driven one on 20" wheels - 19" definitely rides more comfortably.

[grand cherokee]

Trommel said:

http://www.jeengineering.co.uk/

I've only briefly driven one on 20" wheels - 19" definitely rides more comfortably.

thanks

[grand cherokee]

Trommel said:

http://www.jeengineering.co.uk/

I've only briefly driven one on 20" wheels - 19" definitely rides more comfortably.

just spoken to je enginering - not done a 2005 car?

[Isimmo]

We had a test drive invitation to Lewes Land Rover last Saturday, This was a SD4 Pure 4WD.

[Digga]

grand cherokee said:

thanks for making a comment i'm able to understand!

All IMHO of course!

grand cherokee said:

hell, i'm 'old' at 57 but can still fit a FFRR into any supermarket car space

Yes, but can the spasticks parked around you enter/exit their cars/spaces without swapping paintwork.

grand cherokee said:

as to handling/wallow - non of the RR range are designed to corner like a Porsche Cayenne

Watch and learn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99zCe-q--SQ(The driver is a PHer, naturally!)

[RedLeicester]

Saw my first Ewok yesterday on the M40. on the hard shoulder, with an AA van in front.

Some things never change!

As for FFRR being too big for London, I don't agree. I vastly preferred my old L322 and now current Disco in town to my Audi - better visibility, easy to place, and you don't get taxis and vans playing chicken with you. Likewise an utter doddle to park.n town to my Audi - better visibility, easy to place, and you don't get taxis and vans playing chicken with you. Likewise an utter doddle to park.

[jdw1234]

RedLeicester said:

Saw my first Ewok yesterday on the M40. on the hard shoulder, with an AA van in front.

Some things never change!

As for FFRR being too big for London, I don't agree. I vastly preferred my old L322 and now current Disco in town to my Audi - better visibility, easy to place, and you don't get taxis and vans playing chicken with you. Likewise an utter doddle to park.n town to my Audi - better visibility, easy to place, and you don't get taxis and vans playing chicken with you. Likewise an utter doddle to park.

Henry Hill: [narrating] And then there was Jimmy Two Times, who got that nickname because he said everything twice, like:
Jimmy Two Times: I'm gonna go get the papers, get the papers.

[RedLeicester]

[jdw1234]

RedLeicester said:

Just teasing.

I think your IPhone messed up your previous message.

Its a line from the film Goodfellas.

:-)

[RedLeicester]

Ah, Opera being strange again! Only on PH though which is odder still!

[LHD]

RedLeicester said:

Ah, Opera being strange again! Only on PH though which is odder still!

Cheesy one, looky:



This is mine.

[Steve996]

Deal done to trade in my 911 for one of these beasties, picking it up on Saturday. Hope it drives as well as it looks!!!!

Gone for a Black with silver roof 3dr petrol dynamic with a few bits on it, hopefully be a wee bit more of a sensible option over the winter than the porker and will save me pinching the wife's car.

[pb1695]

Picking ours up tonight - White 5 door 2.0 Petrol Turbo Dynamic - cannot wait and will post a picture tomorrow.

[Digga]

Steve996 said:

Deal done to trade in my 911 for one of these beasties, picking it up on Saturday. Hope it drives as well as it looks!!!!

Gone for a Black with silver roof 3dr petrol dynamic with a few bits on it, hopefully be a wee bit more of a sensible option over the winter than the porker and will save me pinching the wife's car.

Please don't take this the wrong way, but I wasn't sure the Evoque would be a "bloke's" sort of car until I actually saw one in the metal. I personally think it's a real winner and, if fuel and taxation continues the way it is, a very shrewd move for LR.

[Steve996]

Digga said:

Please don't take this the wrong way, but I wasn't sure the Evoque would be a "bloke's" sort of car until I actually saw one in the metal. I personally think it's a real winner and, if fuel and taxation continues the way it is, a very shrewd move for LR.

Nah won't take it the wrong way. I think the Beckham thing set folks expectations up in that way. The reviews suggest that its a good car in its own right and I think the more folk see them the more they'll not be seen as aligned to any one sex. I thought the original LRX concept car looked great when I saw it and bottom line is, I buy what I like!

[Robbo66]

Went in to sort deposit on Defender on Friday, saw the Evoque....then I saw the clientele looking at it.

A couple , 50, she with an 18 year olds dress with boots up to her earholes, him with a tank top, ripped jeans, brown pointy shoes and a man bag.

Not saying 'all' will be of this ilk, but would strongly suggest a very good proportion. Both drove off in a RRS with a private plate. No comment.

Close, but no cigar.

[Steve996]

The Handover


300 miles into ownership and nearly home


Well I'm very, very impressed. Fit and finish great, motorway cruising great, b road blast when put into Dynamic mode would give most hot hatches a damn good run for their money, 3 kids fit in the back fine and I think it looks ace.....only getting 28 mpg out of it though! (240 brake petrol version).

[unrepentant]

Robbo66 said:

Went in to sort deposit on Defender on Friday, saw the Evoque....then I saw the clientele looking at it.

A couple , 50, she with an 18 year olds dress with boots up to her earholes, him with a tank top, ripped jeans, brown pointy shoes and a man bag.

Not saying 'all' will be of this ilk, but would strongly suggest a very good proportion. Both drove off in a RRS with a private plate. No comment.

Close, but no cigar.

What's your point?

[jdw1234]

Robbo66 said:

A couple , 50, she with an 18 year olds dress with boots up to her earholes, him with a tank top, ripped jeans, brown pointy shoes and a man bag.

You live in Cardiff what do you expect? ;-)