Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
Today I unblocked my sunroof drain, luckily it was the drivers side carpet that was a bit damp, suprised how much gunk came out of the tube but all clear now.
Pete
31st Jan 2016 7:46 pm
adewill
Member Since: 14 Aug 2015
Location: perth
Posts: 50
[yep ..I know what your going through
6 months I've owned it and so far ..
De - tangoed lights
Supercharged grille
Cubby fridge
Retro fit sat Nav /reverse camera
Colour coded bumpers and arches
D4 rear lights
Transmission flush
new wheels
New steering wheel
New gear knob
Mirror cover and door handles colour coded
Black and silver badges
. ... The Mrs thinks I've gone mad ..
quote="D16PJM"]So after approximately 6 weeks of ownership I have been working through my list of things to do, so far I have
DE TANGO LIGHTS
FITTED D4 STYLE GRILLE
FITTED D4 REAR LIGHTS
HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUSHED
EGR BLANK
BAS REMAP
COLOUR CODED HANDLES AND MIRRORS
DAB ADAPTOR FITTED
HEKO WIND DEFLECTORS
it is booked in for the 8th of next month to have the arches colour coded, I have a set of side steps and mud flaps in the garage ready to fit
I know my car is not to everyone's taste but it is only used to cart my kids around and will probably never even see a muddy field
fitted the wind deflectors today and also made a trickle charge lead that goes around the engine bay and has the connector down by the grille so I don't have to keep lifting the bonnet every trip.
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3rd Feb 2016 11:32 am
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
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How it sits now
7th Feb 2016 10:54 pm
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
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All back together and we'll pleased.De tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
11th Feb 2016 4:34 pm
PeteHse
Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202
That looks amazing, quite a transformation.
Can I ask, did you get yours repainted or did you purchase some d4 mouldings and paint them? I've heard mixed reports about d3 arches flexing and cracking.
13th Feb 2016 9:47 am
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
I had my arches painted, if the correct prep and paint is used it will be fine, I have used this painter for years and he has never done me a bad job.De tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
13th Feb 2016 10:03 am
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
Fitted a retrimmed wheel, looks and feels much better but 1 small thing is as it is covered in slightly thicker material the buttons for the horn catch the air bag, will have a look to see if I can adjust them over slightly, much better than the one removed, the previous owner must of had hands like sand paper
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De tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
17th Feb 2016 10:34 am
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
one of my rear door locks wouldn't lock every time so I have replaced the lock today, all I will say is never again, you need very small hands to get the cable back on and the ability to see around corners, all done now and to be honest if I had to do it again it may be a bit quicker but wasn't pleasant.
PeteDe tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
27th Feb 2016 1:56 pm
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
I have bought another set of wheels but after driving it I am now not sure whether to leave it as is or get a set of 20s, my original plan was to put these on so I can get my 22s refurbed
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De tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
17th Mar 2016 7:17 pm
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
I have just done a 200 mile run, brimmed the tank before and after and avaeraged just under 31mpg, I don't think that is too bad for a big old bus.
PeteDe tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
3rd Apr 2016 7:35 pm
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
Another set of wheels, I seem to have a fetish for wheels, I think these look alright what do you think.
Ps car just done 500 miles so not the cleanest it's looked
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De tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
4th Apr 2016 4:36 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
I like them Pete
They seem well suited to the D3 8)
4th Apr 2016 10:04 pm
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
Replaced another door lock today, that is 2 of them that has started playing up so I imagine the other 2 cant be far behind, the fronts are easier to do than the back, first one I did was a nightmare but the drivers side front I did today wasn't too bad.
PeteDe tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
24th May 2016 6:23 pm
D16PJM
Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Posts: 309
I have had an issue with my parking sensors since I have had the car, Geoff tried another module, I checked loom with a continuity test and I now have fitted 8 new sensors with no luck, I thought I had found the problem as when removing 2 of the front sensors they just fell apart.
only other options now is the 2 looms, any other ideas.
PeteDe tango
BAS remap
EGR blank
Colour coded
21" range rover wheels
tinted windows
side steps
3 blink, C.O.D
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