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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...!2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
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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 formerly Disco3Ben
2016 D4, Santorini Black
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29th Apr 2019 2:58 pm
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 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!)
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Trust you dont go over the bridge
29th Apr 2019 3:25 pm
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
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 formerly Disco3Ben
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2007 D3, Black - sold
29th Apr 2019 7:11 pm
Ben4
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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 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!)
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formerly Disco3Ben
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2007 D3, Black - sold
29th Apr 2019 9:15 pm
Ken
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Bisham Hill is a good test of the light
1st May 2019 6:04 am
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
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2007 D3, Black - sold
1st May 2019 6:09 am
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Blimey that's bright!2004 Disco 3 HSE TDV6
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1st May 2019 11:16 am
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Thats brilliant! 8)
I would hate to be oncoming traffic.2010 Disco 4 HSE
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1st May 2019 11:19 am
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
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1st May 2019 11:35 am
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
Next job is the fit the light bar switch....formerly Disco3Ben
2016 D4, Santorini Black
2007 D3, Black - sold
3rd May 2019 4:20 pm
Roob
Member Since: 28 Jun 2014
Location: Suffolk
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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
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.
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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