Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Towcester
Posts: 1002
I ordered mine in August with an advised build date of October - given that mine is a Commercial, I was told that the car would then go to Special Vehicles to be converted and that delivery should be mid- to late November... this was then changed to 'sometime in January'!
I had a long and somewhat tense conversation with a chap from Land Rover Corporate Sales who told me that Commercials are done in batches and that the next availability would be the January vehicle.
However, he did also say that they have far outperformed their expectations on the D4 and simply can't get engines quick enough (therefore, as above, a supply issue rather than a quality issue...) and that they would, potentially, be diverting factory time to delivery of D4's at the expense of RRS.
He commented that they make more profit (!) on RRS than D4's (given that it's virtually the same under the skin...), to which I was less than sympathetic.
I think that the engine supply issue is genuine - 'just-in-time' is now not quite on time and it's slowing the entire output.
Of course, what's stopping you negotiating for the last little extra that you might need (full size spare possibly?) to counter your disappointment and inconvenience at the delay...
Hope this helps
17th Oct 2010 7:27 am
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
Well looking good now! Landrover must have found some engines Just had a call Yey the discovery is at the dealer in bradford Yep it has arrived at last, covered in wax though so need to wait while the 4th for pickup Need to get new reg number oh and tell Churchill to get ready for a new quote
Taken all kit off D2 Inc tow hitch
So next post will be after Thursday at 4;00 Disco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
30th Oct 2010 6:00 pm
LiftedDisco
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Towcester
Posts: 1002
Discobailey wrote:
Landrover must have found some engines
Yeah... heard that they'd done a deal with Briggs and Stratton to tide them over until Christmas...
Should be OK, hope you can cope with the small petrol tank though...
Sorry... jealousy is a terrible thing!
Hope all goes well... look forward to your posts of utter joy on Thurs...
30th Oct 2010 8:27 pm
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
Well it's 2-11-10 and I went in to sign for the new reg today!! Oh and had a look at the new car. Bloody he'll, it looks the biz!! Big, long and wider than the D2. I sat inside with dealer watching me, god the leather upgrade is ace.... an extra 3 cows were needed I think. So with Foot on brake I pressed the stop/start button oh my god, the dash lit up like blackpool illuminations, computer checks and then into life it went!!!! It sounded like poetry in motion! 600Nm of torque ready for take off....but wait, no reg or insurance... Crap, engine off.
Churchill bloody crap! Can insure straight away, can not drive my D2 though!!! Great, so how does one tax it then?
So back home and one call to Landrover for a FREE 7 day cover, car will be ready for Friday 3:00! Disco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
2nd Nov 2010 8:14 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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2nd Nov 2010 10:57 pm
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
Its mine now Its in the garage waiting for it's tow hitch to be fitted. It is the best discovery I have ever had Power!!! Have not even used half of it and it's still quicker than the D2
Kids love all the room Bluetooth setup for iPhone Can not wait to get caravan on the back
Anyway I am off it's time to set up the radio, you should see the size of the book that came with the disco Disco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
6th Nov 2010 10:31 am
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
Fitter the towbar It took about 1 hour Only to find out it had to go to the dealer to get the computer setup to tell the car it is fitter rang them £90 + vat Well hit the roof and got it for £40.
Anyway I got the disco cleaned and checked After 113 miles. I do not know, what is the world coming to? They have to check it though.
Anyway just fitted the arm rest to the car on the drivers side So that's me set now, well apart from finding a live feed of 12 volts that does not turn off with the ignition. Hence the other thread to find out the wire colours under the seat!! Thanks to mr x for the wiring diagramDisco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
11th Nov 2010 8:40 pm
bellautos
Member Since: 02 Feb 2006
Location: NorthYorkshire
Posts: 2532
Glad you like your new car mate, if you get chilling in winter dont forget the Timed climate option i offer
PS, what armrest did you fit ?
Pete
11th Nov 2010 9:09 pm
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
I got the armrest foc with the D2 This was to calm me down after a cock up with the order. Made a bracket on the lathe Then pulled up the leather and fixed it to the seat frame. It looks top notchDisco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
12th Nov 2010 7:22 am
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
Well a couple of weeks have passed No problems so far, one done 218 miles too and from work And the computer says I am getting 19 to the gallon Its all that rush hour traffic.
Any way finished my bike rack, plenty of mig welding needed for that. It fixes to the top holes on the multiple height tow hitch Roof rack done as well. Welded up a frame for the roof box Used miller to make some T bolts for the roof rails on the disco's roof So yet another top job
Ready for France next year now Disco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
20th Nov 2010 3:39 pm
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
Sat at the lights the other day Foot ready to hit the gas Good god the acceleration was amazing Well I was on ice and packed snow facing uphill! I tell you the D4 is just the best, I am sure rear Diff lock kicked in, must have done because after 15 seconds the car behind me was a dot in my mirror
Thinking of ordering a D4? Well what you waiting for get one
Warm up time is very quick even at -6 outside
Love it Disco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
7th Dec 2010 7:52 pm
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
well car has done 2200 miles now no problems so far Getting about 25 to the gallon since I purchased it. Not reset the trip B on the computer yet!!
Anyway sick of getting into a cold discovery so ordered the Remote heater fob that will be ready on Thursday for them to hook up the testbook and program the computer.
This will be an ace option when in the caravan Just point it out the window and it will soon be nice and warm
Can see the car through the window at work so when ready will press the button Disco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
29th Jan 2011 4:22 pm
SHARKYSHARKS
Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
Location: Saddleworth Oldham
Posts: 1954
Are you taking your D4 to the Stealers for your Remote heater mod ??MY18 D5 HSE LUX😎
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Club skip ya lockers !!!
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29th Jan 2011 4:28 pm
Discobailey
Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Leeds west yorkshire
Posts: 43
Yep it's going into Bradford main dealerDisco 4 Difflock on rear, side running bars, leather upgrade! tow hitch 7 & 13 pin electrics oh and roof bars
29th Jan 2011 4:41 pm
SHARKYSHARKS
Member Since: 20 Dec 2008
Location: Saddleworth Oldham
Posts: 1954
Go on then Disco Bailey Wot are they charging for that then ? are they screwing your cap on ?MY18 D5 HSE LUX😎
MY12 Freelander SD4 HSE
44 Tonne 12 Litre 6x2 Scania T cab (Current)
Freelander 1 (Wrote off 😫)
Ex D1
Ex D2 GS
Ex V8 D2 GS
Ex D3 S
Ex D4 GS
Club skip ya lockers !!!
Club BAS remote heater !!
Club Duratrac
Club Phillips DRL
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 1
Club Prospeed Rack Mk 2
Club Sankey
Club RLD spare wheel protector
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Just had a call 
Yep it has arrived at last, covered in wax though so need to wait while the 4th for pickup 
Need to get new reg number oh and tell Churchill to get ready for a new quote 
Oh and had a look at the new car. 
Bloody he'll, it looks the biz!! 
I think. So with Foot on brake I pressed the stop/start button 
Crap, engine off.
