Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1014
Yes the dealer who sold me the faulty V8 refunded me the purchase price. I was out of pocket on the fuel I'd put in it though.
Still it's done and I have a D3. I'm now looking into retro fitting some bits it's missing because of the lower spec.
The "To Do" list so far is:
Fit cruise control switch to the steering wheel.
Fit stereo controls to the steering wheel. I'm not sure if the basic stereo can be controlled by the wheel switch though.
Fit rear PDC. I'll go for an after market kit on that.
Fit N12 trailer socket (ordered)
Obtain a removable tow hook (if I can get one at a sensible price)
Fit a sub woofer and amp to the existing stereo system and install some extra speakers in the boot area.
Otherwise it's got everything I need.
Although the wife wants side rails and some 20" wheels for it.
The larger wheels would allow me to fit the V8 brakes which would be a good idea to.
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16th Sep 2014 11:19 am
stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
Posts: 10147
nice to see another near me get your stickers on -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
16th Sep 2014 11:24 am
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
Nodge68 wrote:
Yes the dealer how sold me the V8 refunded me the purchase price. I was put of pocket on the fuel I'd put in it though.
Still it's done and I have a D3. I'm now looking into retro fitting some bits it's missing because of the lower spec.
Good result - enjoy
16th Sep 2014 11:31 am
ricky
Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: shropshire
Posts: 19
one thing you can expect, as I found out is some major bills still love them
16th Sep 2014 10:18 pm
Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1014
I will do my own spanner work so that will offset some of the cost.
Not least, it gives extra peace of mind when you go for your MOT.
My number one mod for that would be front fogs.
I wouldn't bother with 20" wheels. Go for 19.
I also find the sidesteps make it harder, if anything, to get in and out.Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
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nice to see another near me 
still love them
Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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