Member Since: 01 Sep 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 8
tayaste wrote:
And letting the rain in
Mine doesn't leak! Apart from when it rains. And I know where it leaks from.
As for being superior offroad, if a Disco was the same weight as a Defender and didn't have silly tyres on, then given all the fancy extras I don't see why the Disco shouldn't be as good. Not sure where they stand with axle articulation, but I guess it's not really the same when you've got fully independent and adjustable air suspension. It's actually quite surprising how much more capable a stock Defender with no TC or anything on mild 7.50s is than a stock D4 with new Scorpions, locking rear diff, TC etc on a wet, muddy and greasy field. Horses for courses, my mate was driving around with a heated steering wheel whilst I had my elbow out the window
Still, I repaired mine (a tree drove in to me whilst off road) with a big hammer over the weekend, that gave me a big grin!Visiting from Defender2.net
2nd Sep 2015 1:03 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
And welcome to the D3/4 Forum
2nd Sep 2015 1:08 pm
Cupboard
Member Since: 01 Sep 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 8
Plenty of very capable D3s around with MTs etc. - the brakes on a D4 have made it more limited though (min 19" vs 17" on the D3). Articulation is pretty good when it's needed. In practice, a well-driven Disco will probably do 90% of what a Defender can, off-road. All depends on where your happy medium lies. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
If I was to buy one of these would I be able to do all the little dash board mods such as clock, 3 flash dictataters sat nav on the move and reset auto box or am I on the wrong track
3rd Sep 2015 10:38 am
grahamk
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Dumgoyne
Posts: 1473
Not sure about the autobox but the clock on dash and 3 flash it can do3 Flash Indicators
Clock on Dash
GVIF & Reverse Camera
D4 Bluetooth
EGR's Blanked
Yes, it can reset the autobox and calibrate the trasfer box. Updates include the 3 flash indicators, clock on the dash, SNOTM and bluetooth. Follow me home reversing lights and other CCF options can be enabled too. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
They've all been made as easy and safe as possible (they will never be without risk), so yes, they're easy to do. Some flashes carry more risk than others, but, as long as the advice in the manual is followed, there is nothing to worry about. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
Of course it is Thankyou I think I will purchase one. To get all the little mods done by someone else would cost well over £100 and to have the benefit of being able to reset things myself has to be worth it.
3rd Sep 2015 11:07 am
grahamk
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Dumgoyne
Posts: 1473
Yaaas, cant wait for mine so I can enable SNOTM! even though 99% of the time I use google maps on my phone3 Flash Indicators
Clock on Dash
GVIF & Reverse Camera
D4 Bluetooth
EGR's Blanked
3rd Sep 2015 12:42 pm
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
Just remember to have a good power supply connected esp if you are tempted to do the SNOTM upgrade. It takes a loooooooong time for that process, good voltage is an absolute must. Do not be tempted to to do it on battery alone.
3rd Sep 2015 12:48 pm
bellautos
Member Since: 02 Feb 2006
Location: NorthYorkshire
Posts: 2532
We also offer remaps programmed with the IIDTools on our web shop should anyone want to purchase an addon for their new IIDTool.
Last chance to sign up today. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
6th Sep 2015 12:30 pm
grahamk
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Dumgoyne
Posts: 1473
I take it I can tinker with my suspension height, it thinks its a dragster at the moment3 Flash Indicators
Clock on Dash
GVIF & Reverse Camera
D4 Bluetooth
EGR's Blanked
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Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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Thankyou I think I will purchase one. To get all the little mods done by someone else would cost well over £100 and to have the benefit of being able to reset things myself has to be worth it. 
