Ahh yes, ignorance is safety. 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
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Several Discovery 300 TDis
11th Jun 2015 1:40 pm
nighthawk
Member Since: 24 Jul 2010
Location: Malta
Posts: 1163
You will most likely not get stopped by a cop, unless he's having a really bad day.
However, if you ever have an accident, your insurance company might have something to say about it, especially if someone gets injured by the bumper. Considering some of them see tyres that are 2 inches over stock as a serious safety issue, I can see them having a good day with a monster steel bumper.
How many times do you see defenders or pickups carrying people in the rear tub without a seat? I've seen it hundreds of times down here, and I've done it a few times too and passed by cops without issue. However, if I ever crashed with someone back there I would be neck deep in that big brown stuff that comes out our rear end....
Fitting the bumper is your choice. Nobody will stop you and feel free to do it. It does look really great. The fact that many people fitted it does not make it fully legal, it just means many people are risking being on the wrong end of their insurance company Dennis
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Manual Buckingham Blue
11th Jun 2015 2:33 pm
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
Posts: 512
I know it'll push up my payments, but surely declaring it to my insurance company would bypass any issues with payouts should I have an accident?what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
11th Jun 2015 6:27 pm
Mash
Member Since: 24 May 2012
Location: Vale
Posts: 292
On ordering I too had the problem but I was away for 6 months having a tan
The bumper has been fitted and approved in Germany and complies with their Tüv testing so I can't see any issues with legality as that can be stricter than a UK Mot.
Insurance, well I had a few spare quid after my 6 months and added the above front bumper, prospeed rock/tree sliders, kaymar rear bumper, RI duallys,RI 10in light bar and painted rims wrapping them in GG At's oh and the warrior winch..... All written on a form along with previous mods (long range tank etc) and this made no change as they are not performance mods etc.
It is one impressive bit of kit that to me makes the disco look awesome.So far Fiona has:
TRC front winch bumper / GG AT tyres
Warrior 9500s winch / Aux Fuel tank
Mantec sump guard / Kaymar rear bumper w/swing away
RI D2 light pair / de-cat exhaust
RI 10in flood/spot bar / LR puddle lights
Optima yellow top / Prospeed tree/rock sliders
Spilt charge system / Light guards
11th Jun 2015 6:48 pm
nighthawk
Member Since: 24 Jul 2010
Location: Malta
Posts: 1163
There you go, someone with first hand experience. So you should be fine (at least in the UK... seems to differ by country) Dennis
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Manual Buckingham Blue
11th Jun 2015 7:36 pm
Perdi's Dad
Member Since: 04 Sep 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 188
Hi there. I will declare my profession now. I am a traffic inspector in the police. I drive a modified d3 as my every day car with all the mods declared to the insurance company. I would love one of these...and it would be perfectly legal. There do not appear to be any sharp edges on it that would mean a ticket would be issued. Having dealt with
Too many crashes generally the majority of the injury with this type of vehicle is where the head hits the bonnet. I will agree there may be a couple of extra broken bones..... but still all perfectly legal.
CheersUpgrades so far - , rear ladder from prospeed , front and rear light guards G4 style roof rack and 4 lightforce spots on the rack! Xenon lights
12th Jun 2015 7:14 pm
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
Posts: 512
Well, apparently I will get the tracking information for the bumper on Tuesday... it's his last chance, if I don't receive the email on or before the 16th then I'll be starting the process to claim my money back...
The whole experience has been a bit of a shame, as I was very interested in ordering the rear bumper and wheel carrier the guy makes as well, but don't know if it's worth the hassle now
Cheers Perdi's dad, nice to have all the hearsay and posturing cleared up Though I have been thinking about installing six inch steel spikes to my bonnet.... what's the legality on that? I could put tennis balls on them to make them safer what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
13th Jun 2015 1:41 am
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
Posts: 512
Not quite the tracking information I was after, but have been given a delivery date of the 26th... apparently "I send the tracking later. When I have sent him instructions. "
not quite sure who him is, or how there can be a delivery date without the 'courier' having 'instructions'... needless to say I've talked to my bank about the legal procedures to get my money back just in case.
I would not recommend any one to have any dealings with Raul who makes the TRC bumpers for discovery 3s... wish I'd heard some of the horror stories about him before I ordered from him.what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
16th Jun 2015 9:08 pm
DcNexus
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Luebeck
Posts: 207
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16th Jun 2015 9:13 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Hope it all works out for you, but thanks for the tip
16th Jun 2015 9:14 pm
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
Posts: 512
DcNexus, how was your experience with Raul? did it arrive on time? what was the condition of the bumper like when you received it? did you get it straight from him or via the discoveryparts website?what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
16th Jun 2015 9:35 pm
Simon.pl
Member Since: 02 Dec 2010
Location: Warsaw
Posts: 224
I can say the same thing - stay away from Raul from TRC.
The bumper is cheap and when you get it, you know why. It just LOOKS good. But I wouldn't like to winch with it, or hit anything with it, in the shape it comes as original.
Had to spend almost the same amount of money to improve it and makes it useful.
NOT recommended. Wrapped Satin Yellow&Black; Lovells 2" Gas Legend Kit, OME hard springs. ATX 192 17" wheels with Cooper STT M/T tires. ProSpeed Roof Rack & Rear Ladder. Custom made underbody protection, front bumper, rock sliders, spare wheel and accessories mountings, drawer system. WARN 9,5XP Winch. Front and Rear Light Guards, Safari Snorkel. VIAIR X'treme Duty OBA, Traxide USI-160 system, Danhag GSM & IPCU modules, IID Tool BT, James Baroud roof tent and awnings, and air horn for fun
16th Jun 2015 11:37 pm
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
Posts: 512
The saga continues.... I asked for a tracking number for the now supposedly sent bumper and he got very short with me... was not happy so have sent a rather snotty Email back explaining how this whole experience has been less than positive and that I will not be recommending him to any one who asks about my bumper... when/if it arrives.
"his bumper and went, going on TNT and comes the day 26. I'm looking for the tracking and control it. ok? "
None of the hellos, or regards from previous emails.... and if it's already sent, why does he need to 'look for the tracking'?
This man is beginning to make me very upset... no Christmas card for him!what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
19th Jun 2015 10:20 pm
Simon.pl
Member Since: 02 Dec 2010
Location: Warsaw
Posts: 224
This guy is a pain..
I just had a quick view on my history with him.
Started to talk to him January, 25th, 2013. He got the payment February, 11th.
April, 4th I got message: "Simon I apologize, I was away traveling and hard work. Your bumper is being made​​, do not worry. In a week I hope to be sent to its destination. There is nothing to worry"
And there was silence again. In May asked my friend from Spain to call him and introduce herself as my lawyer.
May, 9th I got a message: "thanks for your patience and apologize"
A month later I still didn't get anything, although pictures of the bumpers that were being made were sent to me. My friend was calling him almost everyday.
The package finally came June, 19th. So 5 months after receiving the payment by Raul.
I wouldn't recommend him either. Moreover - I would tell everyone NOT TO do business with him Wrapped Satin Yellow&Black; Lovells 2" Gas Legend Kit, OME hard springs. ATX 192 17" wheels with Cooper STT M/T tires. ProSpeed Roof Rack & Rear Ladder. Custom made underbody protection, front bumper, rock sliders, spare wheel and accessories mountings, drawer system. WARN 9,5XP Winch. Front and Rear Light Guards, Safari Snorkel. VIAIR X'treme Duty OBA, Traxide USI-160 system, Danhag GSM & IPCU modules, IID Tool BT, James Baroud roof tent and awnings, and air horn for fun
19th Jun 2015 10:39 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15254
All this is very bad news.
However, give the guy a chance.
Why don't you give him an open invitation to reply to concerns in this forum.
Would be very interesting to hear how the man defends himself ....
..... oh, unless he's away travelling
(now where's the "tongue in cheek" emoticon before anyone takes me seriously)...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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I could put tennis balls on them to make them safer 
