Huge thanks to everyone that has made the wait seem shorter than it was and of course to Ryan etc at Lakeland
23 hrs 30 mins till I get to see her in the flesh![/img]2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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15th Dec 2006 10:39 am
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Nice! I quite like the side rub strips as I've ordered the same colour also but without the strips. Might have to contact Yeovil & get me some of those.
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Dr D, Great news indeed!
Though the arrival marks the end of an era for many of us, I hope you will continue to share your experiences of actually owning the new beast in the same vein as you have involved us in the exciting wait for it's arrival Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
Is Java/Alpaca an unusual combination? (Sorry, I'm being lazy, I know I should go and look it up on the LR web site). The loaner I have today while mine is serviced has a black interior and, strangely, makes it feel like a different car altogether: much less spacious interior. I obviously need Trinny & Suzannah to come and explain all about combining colours to me, (while patronizing me at the same time).
The forum has been invaluable to me so if I can give a little back its the least I can do
would have been on the lakes trip in feb if it wasn't SWMBO birthday and our anniversary on the 10th
will leave something with ryan to share out though!2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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15th Dec 2006 11:53 am
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I've gone for the Java Black/Ebony interior as I wanted to try to hide the marks from the kids wellies/football kit/dog etc etc. Don't know if it's more popular or not, but it's what I wanted to have.Bodsys Brake Bible
I think I've just grown too used to the lighter colour interior. I haven't had any problems with the colour - other than the well-known issue of my Levis turning the driver's seat a nice shade of blue. But - on the positive side - it means the leather gets cleaned and conditioned far more often that it would if it were black!
There was an F2 at the dealers this morning with an Alpcaca interior - looked great!
I went for alpaca purely as most of the cars in the past I've had have been fitted with black leather.....however My wife had an X3 for about 18 months and it had light blue/grey leather and as long as its leather, you can clean up the kiddie-mess easily...there will be nowt consumed inside the disco however hungry they are!!2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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15th Dec 2006 12:05 pm
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ibodsworth wrote:
Nice! I quite like the side rub strips as I've ordered the same colour also but without the strips. Might have to contact Yeovil & get me some of those.
92 days!!! to go........
Yep rubbing strips with chrome inserts work really well on dark D3's - nice choice Dr.Derv Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
15th Dec 2006 12:08 pm
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Looks Great,
But..........., no accessories ?? , time to get the cheque book out !!! Duncan
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But..........., no accessories ?? , time to get the cheque book out !!!
I've a set of roof bars here waiting (thanks 10forcash)
a nokia cradle....ebay
mats fitted
flaps fitted
side protection fitted
set of Black badges here waiting to go on
what else do I need??....function is more important than form and the side steps I had on my D1 back in 1992 were a bloody liability causing grounding off road and dirty trousers anywhere else
suggestions ???2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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15th Dec 2006 12:28 pm
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Just light hearted humour, I wasnt having a dig
I do find the side protection tubes and underbody protection usefull though. They have saved my sills a few times. and the seat covers I bought yesterday are very functional
The winch ?, that gets used quite a bit. But as you say, add accessories for functional reasons not for show
Enjoy.....Duncan
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No worries , I will get some sort of seat protection for when we go mud-bound but clean shiny cars are like crappy christmas novelties....UNUSED....while I'd love a winch, I'd never really use it other than for parking protection at the front , my towball will help at the rear
well , now only 20hrs and 30 mins 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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15th Dec 2006 1:34 pm
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Yes, it does have its alternative uses as parking protection. However, if its ultimate parking protection you are after check out the ARB winch bumper..... Awesome.Duncan
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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15th Dec 2006 1:36 pm
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congrats on your new car.
Love the fact you got photos of it on the back of a transporter
just gets you broken in early for when it starts to break down.
Only kidding honest I never had a days problem not really with our D3.
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Just light hearted humour, I wasnt having a dig 
, my towball will help at the rear
