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JamesR202
Member Since: 08 Mar 2009
Location: Marrakech
Posts: 5
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Hi,
I was wondering if someone could help a complete novice. I am about to take a Discovery 3 down to Morocco as I live there for most of the year. As I live down a very off road track and intend on travelling around the country I was thinking of modifying/adding a few extras.
The car has done approx 90,000 miles and is an 05 but in good condition. I was thinking that I need a snorkel, roof rack and underbody protection but was wondering what else?
Also on the things that I want I was wondering what is the best snorkel - Safari??
Does anyone know whether Devon 4x4 are selling the genuine G4 roof racks at the discounted rate as £820 seems very expensive.
What is the best underbody protection?
In fact if anyone can just guide me from the beginning that would be great - I live in the Midlands so I am very sure there are people around here but I just don't want to be ripped off as I know nothing.
thanks for your help in advance.
James James Robbins
Hotel Tigmi - Marrakech
www.tigmi.com
Last edited by JamesR202 on 8th Mar 2009 11:42 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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 8th Mar 2009 10:29 pm |
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NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
Posts: 2466
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Welcome, James.
Look up forum member 10forCash and send him an e-mail. 
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| 8th Mar 2009 10:39 pm |
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JamesR202
Member Since: 08 Mar 2009
Location: Marrakech
Posts: 5
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thank you, I will do James Robbins
Hotel Tigmi - Marrakech
www.tigmi.com
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| 8th Mar 2009 10:41 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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If you are wanting to deal with dust and not water crossings then the LR RAI maybe better than ther Safari snorkel. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 8th Mar 2009 10:52 pm |
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JamesR202
Member Since: 08 Mar 2009
Location: Marrakech
Posts: 5
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Thanks for the advice. Is there a good place to be buying parts like this at a discount to the Retail price of LR as i don't really need them new and £300+ is alot especially when I am looking for a expo rack, ladder, and a couple of other extras.
thanks
James James Robbins
Hotel Tigmi - Marrakech
www.tigmi.com
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| 8th Mar 2009 11:30 pm |
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ayrshiredisco
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: Ayr
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Send TLO a pm, he's parts manager for yeovil LR so you will get a forum discount. As for the underbody protection pm RLD he does some fine goodies If in doubt............flat out.
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| 8th Mar 2009 11:35 pm |
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JamesR202
Member Since: 08 Mar 2009
Location: Marrakech
Posts: 5
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Great. This is my first time using a forum and I overwhelmed with the help people are giving, so thank you.
I have found RLD but I can not find TLO - James Robbins
Hotel Tigmi - Marrakech
www.tigmi.com
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| 8th Mar 2009 11:37 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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 If you're going to pay £800 for a rack you can have mine 
Seriously, don't - you can find them on ebay, or on here second hand, but they're quite rare. Normally below £500 (read £350-400 2nd hand), or new from Yeovil. Front Runner racks are also very good (probably better than the LR rack), but a tad more expensive. 10forcash does Front Runner stuff, and can fit anything you care to imagine
I prefer the LR Raised Air Intake to the Safari Snorkel, but they both do the job. Again ebay/here for second hand, Nick at Yeovil for new.
Underbody kit is Rasta/Mantec or Uncle Ray (a member here).
Personally, I'd speak to 10forcash - he can sort out buying the kit and fit it if required. If it's new LR stuff he'll get it from Yeovil anyway He also has personal Morocco/Tunisia experiance. Disco 5 HSE Lux
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| 8th Mar 2009 11:52 pm |
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JamesR202
Member Since: 08 Mar 2009
Location: Marrakech
Posts: 5
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Thanks DiscoStu,
I have contacted 10 for cash to see what he can do otherwise I will give Nick a call. Thank you for your help.
KR
James James Robbins
Hotel Tigmi - Marrakech
www.tigmi.com
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| 9th Mar 2009 12:19 am |
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DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
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James, consider what you want to carry on the rack before choosing. there is limited length 'within' the LR expo rack.
My thoughts would then turn to tyres, your choice here will be a difficult compromise, depending on your wheel size.
Then I'd be looking into where to store beer & how to power the fridge ... Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
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| 9th Mar 2009 12:41 am |
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disco andy
Member Since: 17 Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 25
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Ive got a brand new expedition roof rack for sale in the classifieds???
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| 22nd Mar 2009 7:43 pm |
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