Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: SWANSEA
Posts: 68
1st D3... 2007 Commercial
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Hi folks, been lurking for 3 years after joining whilst looking for a D3 but ended up with another D2. That was written off whilst parked at the end of September so just bought a commercial having first looked at it about a month ago but held on hoping to look at others. It's got a good MOT history with a fresh one last week and I just wasn't getting to look at any decent ones easily and didn't fancy the high tax models. Had a good price for the cambelt change so need to book it in and it has had a recent EPB. Rims are a bit much bling for my liking and newish Falken Wildpeak tyres fitted.
Quick couple of question… the spare is in the back but will a 285/75/17 fit the spare wheel area… I am guessing not ??
I will be connecting up a 2nd battery not sure if it will be in the rear as I have a 105AH AGM and a Victron Orion 20amp dc-dc charger or if I will utilise the under bonnet location but will probably have to get a different battery. Anyone fitted a DC-DC charger under the bonnet and if so has it been OK with the additional heat?
Will have to find a home for the CB, thinking of making a sliding floor and buying one of the roof mount rear shelves.
Fingers crossed for reasonably trouble free motoring
Gareth
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4th Dec 2023 1:01 pm
Bird_2112
Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: SWANSEA
Posts: 68
Sellers other vehicle behind in the photo not mine !!
4th Dec 2023 3:25 pm
loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 699
No chance getting that size underneath, 265/65/17 will fit.
5th Dec 2023 12:06 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14377
Looks good but is that number legal? I thought latest year to fit those was 2005?
Also, get some Xenon headlight units. The difference is well worth it. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
5th Dec 2023 12:30 am
loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 699
All 2.7 D3/4 and 4L V6 can fit 17's.
5th Dec 2023 2:37 am
Bird_2112
Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: SWANSEA
Posts: 68
[quote="Moo"]Looks good but is that number legal? I thought latest year to fit those was 2005?
Hi, those were the sellers photos so blanked the private plate. Now on one of the silly Northern Ireland style plates starting JHZ and numbers
5th Dec 2023 8:43 am
Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
Posts: 394
Yes, looks good!
But what sort of spacers are on there? Mine came with 30mm spacers which took the tyres out to almost outside of the arch and probably into illegal territory and I've since removed them. But these pics suggest that the tyres are well beyond the arch. Must be 35mm or 40mm spacers, surely? If you do nothing else, please check the torque on these spacers asap - there is often an inverse relationship between bling addition and engineering prowess!Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
5th Dec 2023 8:58 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14377
[quote="Bird_2112"]
Moo wrote:
Looks good but is that number legal? I thought latest year to fit those was 2005?
Hi, those were the sellers photos so blanked the private plate. Now on one of the silly Northern Ireland style plates starting JHZ and numbers
Sorry, I meant bumper. I thought those things weren't allowed on cars post 2005?New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
5th Dec 2023 9:46 am
Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
Posts: 394
Oh, well spotted! Not sure how I missed that while obsessing about the spacers! Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
5th Dec 2023 9:49 am
Bird_2112
Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: SWANSEA
Posts: 68
Moo wrote:
Sorry, I meant bumper. I thought those things weren't allowed on cars post 2005?
Where could I find out if they are legal and on what grounds ? Anyone have info ? Could ask sellers I guess and just seen one pic on a supposedly 2009 car.
Thanks,
Gareth
5th Dec 2023 11:22 am
Bird_2112
Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: SWANSEA
Posts: 68
Have just read another thread from a few years ago on here but that refers mainly to A-Bars and also just found this on another forum..
1. The EU legislation distinguishes between a 'bumper' and a 'frontal protection system.' The latter is defined as a separate structure which, 'in addition to the original-equipment bumper is *intended* to protect the *external* surface of the vehicle from damage in the event of a collision.' This includes 'bull-bars' and 'A-bars,' for example.
2. The legislation bans manufacturers (and probably certain other parties) from 'distributing, offering for sale, or selling' such 'frontal protection systems' unless they have been EU-type approved. And, the rules are set up so that it is practically impossible to get such type approval.
3. However, there is nothing preventing someone from owning such a 'frontal protection system,' or installing it on his vehicle. The rules are aimed at manufactures and distributors, not end users. End users cannot be prosecuted.
4. Moreover, the rules don't apply to 'bumpers' and 'winch bumpers', so long as they are not 'intended to protect the external surface of the vehicle from damage in the event of a collision.' In some cases, this may be a bit of a grey area. But, the legislation does define a 'bumper' as 'intended to give protection to a vehicle when involved in a low speed frontal collision with another vehicle.'
So, in simple English, you will have a hard time finding a bull bar in Europe, as a lot of suppliers will be unwilling to sell it to you. However, there is nothing stopping you from installing one, if you happen to come into possession. Moreover, winch bumpers and winch mounts remain perfectly legal to sell and install. This was apparently confirmed in a Q&A by the Department of Transport.
5th Dec 2023 12:16 pm
Bird_2112
Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: SWANSEA
Posts: 68
Hi, thought I would change the cabin filter this week.... it was worth doing !!
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Not sure how I missed that while obsessing about the spacers! 
