RE: Dacia Duster
Discussion
kambites said:
ASR is a £350 option in the UK.
ETA: There's a configurator on their website with all this on.
Had a look, finding the site not so easy to use. I can't see an ASR option on it. There seems to be 4 options packs:ETA: There's a configurator on their website with all this on.
Touring pack
£550.00
£445.00
Adventurer pack
£575.00
Protection pack
£655.00
Styling pack (access)
But despite them looking like links I can't drill down or find out what each pack contains.
The only think I have found is ASR seems to only be optional on the more expensive Ambiance and Lauréate models not the more basic Access
300bhp/ton said:
The only think I have found is ASR seems to only be optional on the more expensive Ambiance and Lauréate models not the more basic Access
Ah, that sounds possible. I just clicked on the diesel that's already configured as 4x4 so I didn't have to faff about selecting it. 
kambites said:
300bhp/ton said:
The only think I have found is ASR seems to only be optional on the more expensive Ambiance and Lauréate models not the more basic Access
Ah, that sounds possible. I just clicked on the diesel that's already configured as 4x4 so I didn't have to faff about selecting it. 
I ordered one in August (Diesel with Silver paint and towing pack Laureate) for just over £15k with extended warranty.
Due 21st Dec. Now been told it will be Feb/March before I get it! The options for the bling bars seem too dear and I will look at retrofitting them myself for much less as previous pages. Just wondering about rustproofing....
THey must have loads of orders because when I tried the "As you are so late with the order, what are you going to give me for being so patient?" - "You can have your deposit back if you wish to cancel as we have a waiting list..."
Not much negotiating room, but I could mabe sell on at a premium..mmmm....
Due 21st Dec. Now been told it will be Feb/March before I get it! The options for the bling bars seem too dear and I will look at retrofitting them myself for much less as previous pages. Just wondering about rustproofing....
THey must have loads of orders because when I tried the "As you are so late with the order, what are you going to give me for being so patient?" - "You can have your deposit back if you wish to cancel as we have a waiting list..."
Not much negotiating room, but I could mabe sell on at a premium..mmmm....
Bill said:
kambites said:
300bhp/ton said:
The only think I have found is ASR seems to only be optional on the more expensive Ambiance and Lauréate models not the more basic Access
Ah, that sounds possible. I just clicked on the diesel that's already configured as 4x4 so I didn't have to faff about selecting it. Scotty2 said:
I ordered one in August (Diesel with Silver paint and towing pack Laureate) for just over £15k with extended warranty.
Due 21st Dec. Now been told it will be Feb/March before I get it! The options for the bling bars seem too dear and I will look at retrofitting them myself for much less as previous pages. Just wondering about rustproofing....
THey must have loads of orders because when I tried the "As you are so late with the order, what are you going to give me for being so patient?" - "You can have your deposit back if you wish to cancel as we have a waiting list..."
Not much negotiating room, but I could mabe sell on at a premium..mmmm....
Dusters were never December, they were always end of Jan for the first pre-orders and then that was revised in December to end of Feb/March.Due 21st Dec. Now been told it will be Feb/March before I get it! The options for the bling bars seem too dear and I will look at retrofitting them myself for much less as previous pages. Just wondering about rustproofing....
THey must have loads of orders because when I tried the "As you are so late with the order, what are you going to give me for being so patient?" - "You can have your deposit back if you wish to cancel as we have a waiting list..."
Not much negotiating room, but I could mabe sell on at a premium..mmmm....
300bhp/ton said:
A bit of a shame for us off roaders, it's like the early Freelanders where the TCS was optional, so most of the cheap L Series diesels don't have it and are comparatively useless off road compared to ones equipped with it.
Even as someone who isn't really an "off-roader" it's useful. I pulled off the road this morning to get out of the way of a tanker and needed* low range in a Disco with TC to get out 
*I could have got out without, but it made life much easier...
kambites said:
I think EU type approval now requires stability control to be fitted to all cars? If that is the case, they'll need to make it standard if they have to re-approve the car for some reason.
I'm not sure how the system works on the Duster, but for off road it's not about stability, but promoting grip. The difference is off road you don't want it to kill power, all you want it to do is brake a spinning wheel to force it to apply load to the one not spinning, but you want to retain control of the throttle.For example:
With an open diff and no TCS the rear wheel off the ground would spin and the one on the ground would not move at all. With an IFS/IRS vehicle with not huge wheel travel picking a wheel up will be common off road.
An off road TCS will allow the wheel in the air to spin, but by braking it, it'll force the diff to send hp (due to the loading) to the wheel not spinning, forcing it to turn.
Where this is important is, if you had the diagonal front wheel in the air too (common off road, called an axle twister) then each wheel off the ground would spin, while the two on the ground wouldn't move and you'll be stuck.
Even with all wheels on the ground, if its loose or slippery then you may not get all 4 spinning, but rather you'll end up with 2wd, one wheel per axle being driven.
Locking diffs prevent this, but are expensive and potentially break things. They also ruin turning circles and can't be used at higher speed. Off road TCS is a brilliant invention and I'm pleased the Dacia can be had with this feature.
Sorry seemed to have rambled on a bit there...
300bhp/ton said:
kambites said:
I think EU type approval now requires stability control to be fitted to all cars? If that is the case, they'll need to make it standard if they have to re-approve the car for some reason.
I'm not sure how the system works on the Duster, but for off road it's not about stability, but promoting grip. The difference is off road you don't want it to kill power, all you want it to do is brake a spinning wheel to force it to apply load to the one not spinning, but you want to retain control of the throttle.kambites said:
I think EU type approval now requires stability control to be fitted to all cars? If that is the case, they'll need to make it standard if they have to re-approve the car for some reason.
All new models, the Duster has been around, in it's current form, in the EU for many years prior to that ruling, when the replacement comes out it will have to be standard.HTP99 said:
kambites said:
I think EU type approval now requires stability control to be fitted to all cars? If that is the case, they'll need to make it standard if they have to re-approve the car for some reason.
All new models, the Duster has been around, in it's current form, in the EU for many years prior to that ruling, when the replacement comes out it will have to be standard.kambites said:
HTP99 said:
kambites said:
I think EU type approval now requires stability control to be fitted to all cars? If that is the case, they'll need to make it standard if they have to re-approve the car for some reason.
All new models, the Duster has been around, in it's current form, in the EU for many years prior to that ruling, when the replacement comes out it will have to be standard.300bhp/ton said:
Had a look, finding the site not so easy to use. I can't see an ASR option on it. There seems to be 4 options packs:
Touring pack
£550.00
£445.00
Adventurer pack
£575.00
Protection pack
£655.00
Styling pack (access)
But despite them looking like links I can't drill down or find out what each pack contains.
The only think I have found is ASR seems to only be optional on the more expensive Ambiance and Lauréate models not the more basic Access
Go to accessories for pack information:Touring pack
£550.00
£445.00
Adventurer pack
£575.00
Protection pack
£655.00
Styling pack (access)
But despite them looking like links I can't drill down or find out what each pack contains.
The only think I have found is ASR seems to only be optional on the more expensive Ambiance and Lauréate models not the more basic Access
http://www.dacia.co.uk/vehicles/duster/accessories...
Adventurer PACK
Give your car a chunky off-road look with the door protection side mouldings and wheel arch protection.
- 4 wheel arch protection
- 4 door protection side mouldings
£445*
Protection PACK
Protect your vehicle from the perils of the road and the car park with the protection pack.
- Rear parking sensors
- Door locking alarms
- Exterior tailgate protection
- Front and rear mudguards
- Boot liner.
£575*
Styling PACK
A stylish look for your new vehicle. Consisting of styling bars (and front styling bar), 45 mm chrome plated rear exhaust pipe (only for 1.6 110ch / 85 hp 1.5 dci engines) or 50 mm Chrome plated rear exhaust pipe (for 110hp 1.5dci & 2.0 16v 140 hp engines only) and daytime running lights.
- Front styling bars
- Side styling bars
- Chrome plated rear exhaust pipe
- Daytime running lights.
£655*
Touring PACK
Everything you need to hit the open road with your caravan or trailer. Consisting of a standard towbar, a trailer towing fastening device and 13-pin towing electrics with right hand drive module, Cross bars (R90 type) and front central arm rest.
- Tow bar
- Cross bar (to fit longitudinal roof bars)
- Front central armrest.
£555*
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