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Discovery 4 Black Design Pack
I've just ordered up a new Disco 4 HSE in Firenze Red to which I'm adding 20" black turned alloys, and privacy glass as well as a few other goodies.
The Black Design Pack initially seemed a bit steep at around £2k, as I have a few weeks to confirm and having thought about it a bit more, I'm reconsidering this.
Has anybody ordered this option before. and whats the thoughts on it?There are 10 types of people in this world ~ those that understand binary and those that don't.
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9th Dec 2013 10:36 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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I have it on my Fuji white D4. Looks great, the wheels are very impressive, as are the black letters front and rear. AndrewS has red with black design too.
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9th Dec 2013 10:40 pm
dlks151
Member Since: 06 Feb 2010
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Gareth
I hadn't really considered the White, but really looks outstanding !There are 10 types of people in this world ~ those that understand binary and those that don't.
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9th Dec 2013 10:44 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Its a bit tricky to keep clean at the moment, but yes it is a very distinctive car (so I'm told )
9th Dec 2013 10:46 pm
bigcarpchaser
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Reckon you could do it yourself for half that if not less.
Wheels are a rip off IMO, they take £1000 wheels and tyres away and charge an extra £1000 for some different ones (Evoke wheels?)
Buy the parts or spray grill etc, replace existing for new, sell existing. I'm sure that would work out considerable cheaper but you'd have some mild hassle.
I reckon the door handles and mirrors look a bit cack (looks ok on white though) but the black wheels and grill are uber cool
(Mine is Firenze too but standard at the moment)Welcome "Lola"
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9th Dec 2013 10:49 pm
DG Site Moderator
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I'm doing the black pack on the cheap ...cost me £140 so far
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Do like Gareth's wheels though 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
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9th Dec 2013 10:49 pm
dlks151
Member Since: 06 Feb 2010
Location: Auchinloch
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bigcarpchaser wrote:
Reckon you could do it yourself for half that if not less.
Wheels are a rip off IMO, they take £1000 wheels and tyres away and charge an extra £1000 for some different ones (Evoke wheels?)
Buy the parts or spray grill etc, replace existing for new, sell existing. I'm sure that would work out considerable cheaper but you'd have some mild hassle.
I reckon the door handles and mirrors look a bit cack (looks ok on white though) but the black wheels and grill are uber cool
(Mine is Firenze too but standard at the moment)
I had thought the same myself but with the hours being worked at the moment I really wonder if i'd ever get the time to get round to it. I'm already getting earache from SHMBO over the TR6 restoration thats taken 2yrs so far There are 10 types of people in this world ~ those that understand binary and those that don't.
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9th Dec 2013 10:55 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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When you come to sell it on, I reckon the genuine black pack will have a dividend over the DIY, but yes it is expensive, but then again, it is an expensive car, so if only the best will do.............
9th Dec 2013 11:06 pm
sjmw
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How much is a black lettering set as a matter of interest?
9th Dec 2013 11:58 pm
euangibson
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Location: Borders
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Extended roof rails were on the car as were the wheels
I put on the grill and vents the rest is standard....I quite like the mirrors body-coloured so left them....it would cost very little to go the whole 9 yards (apart from the Doo or handles which are aridiculous price)
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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
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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10th Dec 2013 7:46 am
crews control
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All this money, just to make it look like a Landmark.
MY12 19" alloys powder coated black £400
Front and side grilles from duckworths approximate £200 (can't remember exact)
I didn't sell the old grilles but could easily recoup £80+ I imagine
Matt black wrap on alloy strip on sidestep too as it was just too shiney £30
Would live to do the letters but scared ill never get em right again!
Skep'16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
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10th Dec 2013 7:54 am
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
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You can get a template to do the letters, I am going to do mine shouldn't think it would be to bad.
10th Dec 2013 7:59 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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crews control wrote:
All this money, just to make it look like a Landmark.
Have you got that quote saved so that you can just paste it ?...it would save you a lot of time.... "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
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
10th Dec 2013 8:03 am
Farmer Chalk
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euangibson wrote:
Extended roof rails were on the cars as were the wheels
I put on the grill and vents the rest is standard....I quite like the mirrors body-coloured so lest them....it would cost very little to go the whole 9 yards (apart from the Doo or handles which are aridiculous price)
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I'm in love! I think I've just discovered the colour of my next Disco....
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