Member Since: 02 Aug 2020
Location: Dublin
Posts: 2
Gentle upgrades for an 05.
Evening all,
Owner of a Dublin based '05 Disco. Originally a dealer car so an SE but with glass roof etc. Would have been one of the first cars and it does not have any crack in the seat leather after 155k miles!
Great family car. Tax at €1809 a year is punchy!
Decision has been made to keep the car so I thought some light upgrades may be in order.
I crashed into a gate this week ripping off the side step trim.
Thinking:
New side steps;
More modern lights (are these a straight swap?);
Snorkel;
Rear ladder.
Any thoughts or other upgrade ideas? Grill?
2nd Aug 2020 9:37 pm
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
Lights - D4 rears will be a straight swap, just need resistors to ensure they flash correctly. Fronts can be de tanged, lots of threads on how to DIY this mod. D4 front lights need wings altered or D4 wings to fit.
Beanie grill, other makes are available
Unless you plan on serious off roading I wouldn't bother with snorkel or ladders - but it's your motor so feel free to do as you wish.
Android Infotainment system would see a good idea if you want to to upgrade the interior.
I like steps or sliders, but they tend to trap the crap and rust out, so I didn't bother in the end.
£325 RFL in UK. € 1800 is robbery, unless you get perfect tarmac and no yellow lines.
Have you done: The sunroof drains, TB, MAF, PV valve etc?
Enjoy your V8
3rd Aug 2020 7:55 am
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
Posts: 1815
Nice motor!
Since the xenon version of these D3 headlight shape are the best around in the D3/4 series, regarding performance/output, i suggest you go for that... if you do not have them allready.. May be the addaptive one’s? That can Be an upgrade.. You will need tho edit the CCF anyway... otherwise straight swap as far as i know..
Personally i think “upgrades” towards D4 lights, grille and rear units are actually down grades on a D3..really.. i do not understand why people like that.. Taste? or trend? Anyway not my taste..
I am from a classical/vintage background , the mark 1 in original condition is always the most wanted And expensive One in the end.... Maybe to keep that in mind for a V8... And above an early one.. it could become an collectors item in time... (maybe Even soon)Best regards
Harold
Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year
Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc.
3rd Aug 2020 8:13 am
gareth71
Member Since: 10 Apr 2016
Location: North-east Wales
Posts: 547
Re: Gentle upgrades for an 05.
DublinV8 wrote:
Tax at €1809 a year is punchy!
Fecking hell! And I thought £570 in the UK was bad...
3rd Aug 2020 12:30 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23333
I think the original D3 styling is the best and starting to become desirable.
Keep the original rear lights but for LED bulbs, the improvement is worthwhile, particularly the reversing bulbs.
I fitted replacement led bulbs in the interior as well.
A newer smooth leather steering wheel was one of my best modifications on my D3.
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
3rd Aug 2020 12:53 pm
Steve17
Member Since: 08 May 2016
Location: Essex
Posts: 422
If you do upgrade the lights dibs on the light guards
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