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DIY Ace
 


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Hey DiscoBen. Saw your D3 in the flesh today in the sunny weather. I must say it’s looking very smart, especially the light bar that looks very professional.

I might add that to my list...!
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https://youtube.com/channel/UCO_u_0D45x9KGfiNstzLJnw 
 
Post #204950829th Apr 2019 2:26 pm
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Ben4
 


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Hello ACE!
Where did you spot me? haven't been in one place for too long today as been a bit hectic!

@Rnclayton - light bar os from Amazon:
AUXTINGS 32 inch 405W Curved Triple Row 7D Led Work Light Bar Spot Flood Combo Beam DC 12V-24V 6000k Offroad Vehicles 4x4 Atvs Utvs
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DJ4...&psc=1

got it wired up this afternoon and gave the engine bay a bit of a tidy up while I was in there Smile
 formerly Disco3Ben

2016 D4, Santorini Black
2007 D3, Black - sold 
 
Post #204951029th Apr 2019 2:58 pm
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DIY Ace
 


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Sunny Marlow High Street. I work here so you’ll see me flying around the town in my D3 most days.

Engine bay looks smart. Mine a dusty coal mine Confused
 2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)

https://youtube.com/channel/UCO_u_0D45x9KGfiNstzLJnw 
 
Post #204951429th Apr 2019 3:18 pm
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Ken
  


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Trust you dont go over the bridge Rolling with laughter
  
Post #204951729th Apr 2019 3:25 pm
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Ben4
 


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DIY Ace wrote:
Sunny Marlow High Street. I work here so you’ll see me flying around the town in my D3 most days.

Engine bay looks smart. Mine a dusty coal mine Confused


I've never been an 'engine bay cleaner' kind of person, as it doesn't make it run any better! - just thought I would give it a go today as I tidied up some wiring.
I was one of 4 black D3/4s parked in a row last week buy the park! wasn't you was it?!

Ken - of course not! that would be naughty Very Happy
 formerly Disco3Ben

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2007 D3, Black - sold 
 
Post #204959929th Apr 2019 7:11 pm
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Ben4
 


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Just been out to test the light bar.

I'm even more impressed than I expected!!
https://vimeo.com/333187987
https://vimeo.com/333188370
 formerly Disco3Ben

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2007 D3, Black - sold 
 
Post #204963129th Apr 2019 8:08 pm
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DIY Ace
 


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Disco3Ben wrote:


I've never been an 'engine bay cleaner' kind of person, as it doesn't make it run any better! - just thought I would give it a go today as I tidied up some wiring.
I was one of 4 black D3/4s parked in a row last week buy the park! wasn't you was it?!


Not me sir, I have a dark Botani Grey one. RWM numberplate. I’ll toot next time I pass you... I would normally flash but I worry you’ll do the same back to me and send me into partial blindness Rolling with laughter
 2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)

https://youtube.com/channel/UCO_u_0D45x9KGfiNstzLJnw 
 
Post #204964729th Apr 2019 9:10 pm
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Ben4
 


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Thumbs Up
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2016 D4, Santorini Black
2007 D3, Black - sold 
 
Post #204964929th Apr 2019 9:15 pm
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Ken
  


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Bisham Hill is a good test of the light Thumbs Up
  
Post #20499501st May 2019 6:04 am
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Ben4
 


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That’s a good idea.
Not sure what I was expecting but for £100 it’s superb so far.
Hopefully the switch will arrive soon and I can finish the install.
 formerly Disco3Ben

2016 D4, Santorini Black
2007 D3, Black - sold 
 
Post #20499511st May 2019 6:09 am
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Grumpydog
 


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Disco3Ben wrote:
Just been out to test the light bar.

I'm even more impressed than I expected!!
https://vimeo.com/333187987
https://vimeo.com/333188370


Blimey that's bright!
 2004 Disco 3 HSE TDV6
2015 Audi Q5 S Line plus
2008 Audi A4 Avant S Line Black Edition. Gone
2005 Chrysler Grand Voyger. Gone 
 
Post #20500091st May 2019 11:16 am
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Beretta
 


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Thats brilliant! 8)

I would hate to be oncoming traffic.
 2010 Disco 4 HSE
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- GAP BT IID 
 
Post #20500101st May 2019 11:19 am
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Ben4
 


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I’m hugely impressed with it so far. Better than I expected and for not a lot of money.
Switch just arrived so I can carry on the install later 👍
 formerly Disco3Ben

2016 D4, Santorini Black
2007 D3, Black - sold 
 
Post #20500161st May 2019 11:35 am
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Ben4
 


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Split charge rear panel done today.


I did make a ply panel to fit behind it all, but decided it didn't need it.

now I've fitted it and tried it I can see that it would eliminate flex in the panel so I may go back and fit it at some point...
Fitted a big inline fuse next to the Aux battery

Sits nicely out of the way and all sockets accessible with the boot tray in place.



All works as it should.
wondering if I should should have included a main switch to isolate the volt meter? Surely it can't draw that much just on it's own, can it....?!!

Another job was to try and protect the bluetooth USB in the rear aux input.
already clearly been battered by one of the kids!

but not surprised with the way it stuck out

so fitted some 90* adapters

a little more protection from the flip down lid, although I still can't get it to shut completely - until the next time one of the kids gives it a kicking Very Happy


Next job is the fit the light bar switch....
 formerly Disco3Ben

2016 D4, Santorini Black
2007 D3, Black - sold 
 
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Roob
 


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Disco3Ben wrote:
another job slightly ticked off today.
The Howling Moon Safari 2.1 awning arrived so I fitted it with some welded box section brackets.

The brackets are a bit rough, but good and strong enough to test for height and location front to back.
Also a good clean in prep for the Overland Show tomorrow Very Happy

As long as it works as it should that will mean the Hannibal awning will be for sale, along with the ProSpeed brackets and custom cover. Thumbs Up


I am looking at this same awning. I don't suppose you could take some close up photo's of the mounting setup could you? I have an older Prospeed roof rack and want to check it will fit, although yours looks to be very similar to mine.

I would have made an offer on your Hannibal awning but I've got the same problem as you!
  
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