Miguel
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: Viseu
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Hi everybody!
My name is Miguel, i'm 31 and live in Viseu, Portugal.
I am just 10 days away from beeing the prowd owner of beautiful green 2004 V8 Discovery 3 HSE!
The car is in mint condition, just 70000 km, just one but.. the TR height lever is broken.. can anyone tell me if it is easily replaceable?
And you are all invited to come and enjoy portugal and its fine off road routes (just not all at once please) 
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 1st Oct 2008 6:32 pm |
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Jimbob Squarepants
Member Since: 27 Oct 2007
Location: Miles Away from Home
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Hello Miguel
Welcome to the site. I'm sure you will be pleased with your purchase.
I don't know about replacing the broken switch, but you try sending a PM to The Large One. He works for Yeovil Land Rover and supplies discounted parts to forum members. He will tell you what's available Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
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| 1st Oct 2008 6:37 pm |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019
 
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Welcome to the forum, nice choice having the V8. Do you mean the lever is broken on the switch or it just doesn't work.
If it is the switch, i am sure it is is quire simple and one of the guys can give you some instruction
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| 1st Oct 2008 6:37 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
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Welcome Miguel
Hope you enjoy the permagrin 
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| 1st Oct 2008 7:15 pm |
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Miguel
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: Viseu
Posts: 103
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Thanks for the warm welcome!
James, i'll do just that.
Countrywide, i mean the lever is broken on the switch. Everything else works just like it should, it goes up and comes back down
Tanters I hope so too! Thanks!
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| 1st Oct 2008 8:24 pm |
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Miguel
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: Viseu
Posts: 103
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Just talked with the seller, i'll be getting my new (used) D3 next week!!!! He will change the lever before making the delivery.
Curious thing, though... i seem to be only the 2nd registered user from this part of the world.. ok i know we have little to none shopping power, but .. only 2 registered???!! Truth be said, i do see a lot of RRS, but D3 have only seen one here in my 60000 souls town.
Hope after my green and mean hulk machine goes offroading, more may follow!!!
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| 10th Oct 2008 3:40 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Welcome Miguel
You'll be a trend-setter! 
I'm sure you'll love the car Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 10th Oct 2008 5:04 pm |
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luciogodoy
Member Since: 14 Apr 2008
Location: Windsor - UK
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Hey Miguel, Bem Vindo ao clube 
At last another portuguese speaker  Perhaps it is time to create a "Portuguese/Brazilian" forum 8)
Um abraco
Lucio I'm riding a R1250GSA Triple Back
Previous love: Disco 3 HSE MY07, D4 heated Steering/W, D4 rear cluster, D4 extended roof rack, D4 grille & air grille, D4 rear bumper, colour coded arches + front bumper, side-steps, Webasto timer/ remote control, De-Tangoed Xenon headlights + HID, LEDs all around, reverse CAM (RR hack) + brightness, DLR LEDs, 3-click indicator, SatNav on the move, EGR's done, front/rear antiroll bar Polybush, gearbox pan/filter + oil mega-flush.
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| 10th Oct 2008 6:58 pm |
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Miguel
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: Viseu
Posts: 103
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Hi Lucio! Obrigado!
Won't we feel a bit alone in a "Portuguese/Brazilian" forum?  We can always have a "pagode" and invite everyone over 8) 8)
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| 13th Oct 2008 10:04 am |
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Miguel
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: Viseu
Posts: 103
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Well my V8 D3 HSE finally is in my garage!!!
It was originally bought in December 2004, so it is one of the very first cars around..
I was happy to see thar the rear locking diferential is present, but there is no fridge to keep my beer cold :S
Some questions still need clarification, such as:
- I have the premium HK hi-fi.. but i only count 9 speakers and a subwoofer.. is it possible? I can't find nothing saying logic7 anywhere..
- The 6cd player doesn't load any cd ... is that a known issue? and is there an easy solution?
- Also.. having the premium hi-fi there is a phone button.. but pressed it only returns "no phone fitted".. do i have hands-free or is it not installed? The voice command let's me store names and numbers supposedly to a phonebook...
- Is there no way to get the windows to close when you lock your car?
-Beeing a HSE shouldn't it have rear A/C as standard?
Sorry for all the questions.. despite all these minor issues.. WHAT A GREAT DRIVE!!!
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| 20th Oct 2008 10:26 am |
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AVE
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Nov 2006
Location: First house on the left
Posts: 3097
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Hi and welcome.
I have a June 05 HSE, so have not got the fridge in the cubby box, it doesn't have the phone kit installed and they is no a/c in the rear... I don't think these were standard on earlier models.
I've never had any problems loading cd's unless they have been scratched or copies (of my originals!) But you have to select the tray number before inserting (I think) I tend to listen more to the radio.
There is no way to close the windows when you lock the car. As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
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| 20th Oct 2008 10:48 am |
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Miguel
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: Viseu
Posts: 103
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So it seems I haven't read all that i could ...
Well.. i guess the phone kit can be retrofitted.. I can buy a portable fridge and the front A/C is strong enough to keep the car cool and without any kid messing with it..
As to the "feeding" of the cd player.. that can be more troublesome.. i just can't put them inside.. seems something stuck.. i've tried giving it a go with a credit card.. but nothing happens!.. I'll take it to the stealer and see what they say!
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| 20th Oct 2008 10:45 pm |
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Sapir
Member Since: 28 Jan 2009
Location: Portugal
Posts: 2
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Hello from Madeira Island - Portugal,
I'm lost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean... with my 2007 Discovery 3 V6 HSE (30.000 km) .
I need to buy new tyres to replace the original Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255/55/R19 V111.
Yours opinions, please.[/quote]
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| 28th Jan 2009 4:07 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
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Welcome to the site Sapir
Sapir wrote:
I'm lost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean... with my 2007 Discovery 3 V6 HSE (30.000 km) .
I need to buy new tyres to replace the original Pirelli Scorpion Zero 225/55/R19 V111.
Yours opinions, please.
Just wondering would paddles not be more appropriate 
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| 28th Jan 2009 4:12 pm |
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Sapir
Member Since: 28 Jan 2009
Location: Portugal
Posts: 2
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Well... it's an idea... but my choise is... cruising on shore! .
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| 28th Jan 2009 4:22 pm |
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