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A couple of (fairly rubbish) pics.
From last Thursday when I picked it up. The LR (Mantec) bash plate was swapped over by the dealer, but as Ken had it powder coated black, you can't really see it:
The 20" rims will be swapped for my 19" D3 HSE rims and Pirelli ATR's in time for a jaunt on Salisbury Plain this weekend. For once I'm hoping it wont be too muddy 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
8th Apr 2015 11:23 am
Muddy Steve
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Location: Holmfirth
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Nice MY16 HSE Firenze Red Loving it
MY14 XS (Gone and missing it like mad)
Firenze Red
Remote FBH (Beanie)
20" 510 style with Scorpions
19" 704 style with Duratracs (Once the winter comes)
8th Apr 2015 11:27 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Those wheels will be fine on Da Plain, honest!!
Looks very nice, well jeal. Though don't tell my old wagon though.
8th Apr 2015 11:38 am
LT
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Location: South West
Posts: 23866
Yeah you're right Del, no risk of damage or punctures whatsoever, let alone getting stuck. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
8th Apr 2015 11:42 am
Fitzy73
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Looks lovely and fingers crossed Salisbury isn't too muddy!Andy
8th Apr 2015 11:48 am
biskit
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Yeah rubbish pictures, but a great looking D4 you have. Mantec sump guard.
Prospeed tree slider/steps.
Flack duel battery system.
18"Compomotive/AT3 tyres
Brembo 4pot front brakes
8th Apr 2015 11:57 am
Partickpebbles
Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
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Looks lovely! The wheels stand out! Black D4 December 2014
Side Steps
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8th Apr 2015 12:49 pm
steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
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I'd still change the wheels if you before Salisbury. They do get scratched if you find some mud as i found out to my cost down there last year. My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
8th Apr 2015 3:29 pm
LT
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Location: South West
Posts: 23866
Steve, I was being sarcastic in my post to Del. The wheels will most definitely be changed prior to Salisbury Plain.
Whilst the ride quality is still great, I can notice the difference with 20" rims (I did a few hundred miles in an HSE Lux prior to my new D4 being ready) and I prefer 19"s. Most importantly though, the old D3 HSE rims are almost kerb proof and I still think they look good as well.
Given the choice I'd have 18" rims anyday. Great ride comfort and a deeper sidewall for off-roading. I can't justify the cost of a set of Compomotive 18"s though, not whilst I've still got a hoard of 19"s rims and ATR's.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
8th Apr 2015 4:50 pm
DG Site Moderator
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Very nice 8)21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
8th Apr 2015 4:52 pm
euangibson
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Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
No such thing as rubbish photos of a shiny new D4......very nice...enjoy "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
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8th Apr 2015 4:54 pm
rstebbings
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Looks great 8) Cheers Ian
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8th Apr 2015 5:45 pm
steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
LT wrote:
Steve, I was being sarcastic in my post to Del. The wheels will most definitely be changed prior to Salisbury Plain.
Whilst the ride quality is still great, I can notice the difference with 20" rims (I did a few hundred miles in an HSE Lux prior to my new D4 being ready) and I prefer 19"s. Most importantly though, the old D3 HSE rims are almost kerb proof and I still think they look good as well.
Given the choice I'd have 18" rims anyday. Great ride comfort and a deeper sidewall for off-roading. I can't justify the cost of a set of Compomotive 18"s though, not whilst I've still got a hoard of 19"s rims and ATR's.
Yeah, sorry - I was a little slow there. I'd love to blame the jet lag but tbh, I just missed it!
Looks lovely though mate. Great colour My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
9th Apr 2015 12:13 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Looks good Tom. A nice Black D3 SE sat here if you want to swap and get a proper feeling DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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