Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13597
2011Disco4 wrote:
Finally got around to "blacking" out my Galway Green D4 XS and getting it ready for some proper adventures. First on the list is the NC500 at the end of the month.
Started by plasti-dipping all the silver bits (lettering, grille, handles and vents) black. Was surprised at how easy it was to apply and the results are amazing for the price!
Also added a Prospeed roof rack and ladder as well as some 18" Compo's with 265/65 Discoverer AT3 Sport 2's. I know a lot of people on here aren't a fan of white lettering but I think they look great!
Roof tent will be going on ahead of the NC500 trip and the final piece to the puzzle is getting the Prospeed tree sliders put on. Still waiting on them to be delivered after 5 months on order...
Hi
Really like that , particularly the door handles
One day would really like to do all my wheel arches , door rubbing trims etc
4th Nov 2021 5:21 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13597
Plus must get my other door puddle light fitted
4th Nov 2021 5:26 am
PitVital
Member Since: 01 Nov 2021
Location: Exeter
Posts: 31
They are so cheesy! I am so adding that to my list of stuff I want when I finally get my Disco 3!
4th Nov 2021 10:11 am
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2293
Only covered 930 miles since last MOT Approaching 16 yrs since registration……… The longest I have ever owned a vehicle by far. D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
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4th Nov 2021 2:26 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1205
Decided I wanted a tuff rok power panel on the dash but looks like they’ve stopped doing them recently so went ahead and built my own today. Consisted of a 12v socket and twin usb (left) running off the main starter battery, and a 12v socket and twin usb (right) running off my aux battery with battery monitor showing the voltage of both in the middle. Means I can now leave my phone charging and cb on with ignition off and no worries about flattening the battery total cost came out at around £20 so a third of the cost too bought a single sheet of aluminium and got the supplier to pre cut to the correct size, got the sockets from eBay as usual. Took a bit of fettling with a dremmel to make space in the original ashtray fitting to get the extra sockets to fit but does the job and looks good
2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
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4th Nov 2021 8:55 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1205
Hey, Gstuart, cheesy is good
2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
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4th Nov 2021 8:58 pm
PitVital
Member Since: 01 Nov 2021
Location: Exeter
Posts: 31
Fantastic!
4th Nov 2021 10:33 pm
Captain Crosscheck
Member Since: 03 Sep 2021
Location: Oslo
Posts: 310
Gstuart, where did you her the logo puddle lights? Cheesy or not, I'm getting some
8th Nov 2021 11:11 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1205
Got mine off Amazon Captain, had a set off ebay that cracked after a few months, these have been on a year with no issues.
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
8th Nov 2021 11:50 pm
paul123
Member Since: 22 Mar 2020
Location: norwich
Posts: 230
fitted a new suspension compressor2005 discovery 3 tdv6
1971 200 tdi 2 door range rover
300tdi defender 90 in bits needs lots of work
14th Nov 2021 7:39 pm
PitVital
Member Since: 01 Nov 2021
Location: Exeter
Posts: 31
How did that go?Newbie - 2008 D3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 - Stornoway Grey
14th Nov 2021 8:43 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Today has been a sad day, as I sold my D4. I’m certainly going to miss it, as it’s been the best car I have ever owned and probably the best car I’m ever likely to own.
Of course there has been the Discovery “issues” over the almost 8 years I’ve owned it, but even so, I loved it!
But, there comes a time when the costs mount up, the road tax has always been an annoyance for me and the nagging doubt that one day something might go wrong in a big way.Andy
14th Nov 2021 9:32 pm
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
understand that completely Fitzy.... im sure its something we all live with.... till we can't!
What you changing to out of interest?
It will have a lot to live up to for sure.
edit add on....
im always interested to see where you can go after one of these.... they are so good in so many departments.
I have owned many different cars and our other car at the mo is a Jaguar Ipace...it has been SRT8 Jeep, X5 50d .... Even now I prefer the D4 to all in most ways.
So what you going on to? A mod a week until I have nothing to improve or add.
14th Nov 2021 10:24 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Still very sad it’s gone and the replacement is never going to be as good!
I now have a Volvo XC70, I’d decided it was one of these or nothing as my D4 replacement. So far I’m very pleased and I can’t believe I haven’t really noticed the drop in seat height, which I thought would be something I’d instantly miss.
I do miss the sound of the V6 though, and whilst a lot of people seem to like the 5 cylinder sound of the Volvo D5, I’m not convinced at the moment.
Technology in the Volvo is on another level compared to my 2010 D4, but then your iPace must be on another level again. How do you find the iPace? I have always thought they look great and would love one, but not in a position to do so, we do have an i3 which we enjoy.Andy
15th Nov 2021 8:01 pm
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
Xc70!
Excellent…..
I love all things Volvo hence my tag name….. that was a very lovely car and quite rare. Yes the 5 pot does sound a bit odd but they are truly great cars and beautifully designed and built.
Loving the ipace but it’s ruined cars really…. The electric torque makes everything else seem a bit pointless… even a 6.1 litre Hemi.
Health to enjoy your Volvo….. definitely more peace of mind with any Volvo over JLR….. so reliable….. still love the Disco though but only with full approved warranty and assistance! Lol.
(Thankfully not used….. yet )A mod a week until I have nothing to improve or add.
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but I think they look great!
Approaching 16 yrs since registration……… The longest I have ever owned a vehicle by far. 
total cost came out at around £20 so a third of the cost too 
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