Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 982
Oh damn, you noticed
I'm curious to see the difference. I picked up these de-tangoed halogens from a forum member who lives in the same town so I thought I'd see how they look on the Disco and compare brightness etc. If they're noticeably poorer I'll use the time to stick the Xenons in the oven and rid those of the orange vomit.
Should I expect much difference in performance? The Xenon glass is so yellowed that I'll need to change out the front glass at the same time, if I reuse them.2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)
Member Since: 18 Sep 2019
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 188
You've now got a spare set of lens covers just swap them over when you detango your xenonsD4 GS let the retro fit begin
Heated steering wheel
Aftermarket TPMS
Double Din head unit satnav and TV
Reverse Camera
Cubby fridge
Door panel upgrade
Mood lighting
Digital Dash personalised
Back lit sun visors
4.5 Facelift front, rear and memory mirrors
Stainless bumper tread plate
6 pot Brembo conversion
HSE heated memory seats
Retro fit auto lights and wipers
LR 663 Defender alloys
275 45 20 GG AT3s
quarter of a D3
15th Jan 2023 3:46 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4544
Fitted my analogue oil pressure gauge, just to check.
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Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
15th Jan 2023 3:57 pm
maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 276
Did some MOT prep - threw a curveball with top tailgate not opening. New switch, still not opening though opens using the lock/unlock buttons.
Always some way of testing your patience
8th Feb 2023 5:13 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1049
Beefed up security on my lights.
Surprisingly chunky headlight theft protection.
Less chunky but hopefully still effective. Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
10th Feb 2023 6:41 pm
sarumlight
Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
Posts: 1597
Fitted new replacement tailgate struts from SGS. Five minute job including cleaning up the mounts and checking they weren’t loose. Very happy with the result.
New cable stays on order for the lower lid too, as one of them doesn’t rewind properly any more, and it’ll annoy me more now I don’t have to duck to avoid banging my head on the top tailgate!
16th Feb 2023 10:56 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1278
DIY tactical storage
I’ve been interested in the idea of using the boot side window space for storage for a while, however, the available option are expensive (the below are £200 a pair) and they all seem to block easy access to the side top storage lockers, so sort of defeats the object of adding storage…
SOOOOOOOOO……..
was in IKEA today and saw their range of office storage that works of a slotted board and hookable add ons, it’s in black, light weight MDF style wood, and comes in sheets of 76cm x 56cm, so bigger than the side window, and the best bit, it’s £15 a sheet
I took a sheet home, sorted a cardboard template out for the rear left windo, and after checking twice (for once) cut the board to match the window size plus a few mm….
…and fitted it to the window. The board is thick enough that it’s “stiff” but thin enough to get behind the rear pillar trim and 2nd a pillar to hold it in place, no fixings needed. Used the IKEA straps to secure some kit and all done!
Personally, think it looks good, and does the job, and cost £25 in total with the fancy straps from ikea.
THe light /dark pattern is from my UJ decals on the outside window
2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
17th Feb 2023 5:35 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2942
Cancel that Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
17th Feb 2023 5:44 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1278
Yeah waterboy, pressed submit instead of upload a picture done now lol2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
17th Feb 2023 5:45 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2942
Out of interest - why did you go for the left hand window? It is the one I sometimes look out of when pulling in from an overtake/reversing etc.Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
17th Feb 2023 5:47 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1278
Not sure suppose it’s habit to put stuff kerbside so I’m not in the road when accessing kit
I might slash out and do the same on the right side later 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
17th Feb 2023 5:49 pm
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 23 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2346
Then you’ll need to install a ‘Blind Spot Monitoring System’ D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
18th Feb 2023 2:24 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4252
Up here we call that a trailer I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
18th Feb 2023 2:35 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2942
Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
18th Feb 2023 2:36 pm
TomSallis79
Member Since: 02 Jan 2022
Location: Surrey
Posts: 9
Replaced the drivers door lock actuator. Took 3 hours in total, following the Powerfuluk guide on youtube.
Should really be quicker than that, considering it's the third actuator I've replaced in the past year!D3 2.7 TDV6 HSE
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