Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
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Spots Fitted
Well this evening I set about 3 tasks. I've been waiting to do them for a while as I've been waiting for the courier network to get some A bar brackets from Ray to me, they got delayed en route.
Anyway I set about doing:
Blanking off the front middle two parking sensors
Fitting LR Spots
Fitting metal A bar bracket from RLD
I've spent that vast majority of the evening taking the bumper on and off and on and off etc. trying to test each possible parking sensor solution. In the end I gave up and just did the spots and bracket. It all went well and was straight forward, but I did realise something tonight. The more bit you stick on the longer it takes to do anything.
I've got a sump guard, light guards, A Bar, Spots and Bracket. Now when you try and stick it all back together you have to fiddle to make sure the cables for the spots are fed through the grill you need to pull the grill forward to get it under the brackets, but the A bar is in the way, the grill does go in easily because the light guards stick out and once you've done all that, you have to put the sump guard back into place, which lying on the floor and lifting it with one leg while you try and locate bolts etc. isn't the easiest thing. Still it's all done and I'm very pleased with the results.
The brackets from Ray are great, I'm amazed at what a difference it makes and really impressed with the quality. Much better than the plastic rubbish that I've seen on some D3's, and much much better than f all which is what I had previously. I just hope I don't have to take the bumper off again, it takes ages to do now.D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
wouldnt it be easier to buy one with it all ready done??
cheers
Dave
28th Jan 2010 10:30 am
Dennisperry
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: Stoke on Trent
Posts: 26
Can you show me a picture?. I have been look around at a Discovery 3 yesterday and one I saw had extra big fog lamps on the front bumper. If they are the same can they come off easy?
28th Jan 2010 10:37 am
BrianT
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: Ayrshire
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Dennisperry wrote:
Can you show me a picture?.
a picture would be good.
Thanks
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28th Jan 2010 10:56 am
Chicken Duck
Member Since: 11 Nov 2009
Location: Italy
Posts: 1387
Thirded. Adn is Ray on here whom you got the brackets from? I may just do thjis.
28th Jan 2010 12:36 pm
Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2423
Ok I'll post some pics, but I'm sure you've all seen D3's with Spots on before, especially as they are standard LR spots and A bar (although the winch version)
Ray is RLD on the forum and makes all sorts of bits to go on the D3, from small brackets etc. like I've just got, to sump guards, tree sliders? (I think) anyway if you want / need something then give him a shout. I've suggest that he has a PDF of all of his products and prices, but I don't think Ray is keen to make it too commercial.D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
28th Jan 2010 12:42 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
The said parts are in the site shop via Martin Parts & Acc
You KNOW you are going to have to take the lights, Bumper, A-bar off when the winch comes through the letter-box
And maybe before then when you take up position as Orange Route Leader, going boldly where SB tries to send Reggie and me
BTW what happened to the GB the GNVP 2 were organising Did someone else pick up the mantec, sorry mantle and run with it
Oh well all I have to do is find a suitable A-bar...................but then maybe not. FORECAST FOR TONIGHT: things have happened out there!!!
The countryside is still OURS!!
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28th Jan 2010 2:28 pm
Stu
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Location: Hampshire
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Group by is dead as far as I know.
Well I'm looking forward to not leading for a change. I seem to be leading quite often, it will be nice to go at the back and watch the others have ago before I decded whether to have a go or not. I've only just got the fog light sorted after Salisbury, so I'm looking forward to a hassle free weekend. (Touching wood)D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
it will be nice to go at the back and watch the others have ago before I decded whether to have a go or not. I've only just got the fog light sorted after Salisbury, so I'm looking forward to a hassle free weekend. (Touching wood)
SB please note the negative attitude and make suitable arrangements for Stu to do some Bala type driving......
It is going to be a lorra, lorra laughs - just make sure Neil Snowden is NEVER within sight with his ing camera when you demonstrate a crash and burn / super extend grounding or other feat worthy of putting on Youtube..... Yes I was the man McStuckie....... FORECAST FOR TONIGHT: things have happened out there!!!
The countryside is still OURS!!
Club 3 Musketeers, Club D3C, Club Midland CB, Club Vertex PMR, Club GNVP Sump Plate, Club GNVP Sliders, Club Uncle Ray Spare Wheel Protector, Club Smooth Steering Wheel, Club McStuckie
07 HSE Z Silver, black leather, Black RRS badges,
19" anthracite wheels - off, 18" Silver / General AT2's - on,
300 TDI Disco 1 - Sheltering the lawn!
28th Jan 2010 2:50 pm
Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2423
i don't think Neil has ever been stuck - to me that just means he hasn't been trying hard enough. No shame in getting stuck, it shows you're living on the edge. If you're not living on the edge then you're taking up too much room. (I think that was on a no fear T-Shirt).D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
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all which is what I had previously. I just hope I don't have to take the bumper off again, it takes ages to do now.
Did someone else pick up the mantec, sorry mantle and run with it 
Yes I was the man McStuckie....... 
