OK wise people! Of all the extras we can get for the D3 what are any good? Mudflaps look good but do they handle off road use. Are the protection tubes any good? etc etc. Let me know what I should get done on the D3 for basic offroad use. (and to look good!)Loving the power of the TDV8!
15th Sep 2006 10:33 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Make it look like Slimer's, 10's or Ken's - that'll do for start! Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
I like the metal 'nudge' bar! How much - is it easy to fit or does it involve drilling holes in Mrs VA's new car? Something that might upset her!Loving the power of the TDV8!
15th Sep 2006 10:37 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
AndrewS does good line in alternative p**smudflaps, also check out Nathan Woods' rock sliders 8) other than that, the best 'improvements' are tyres, the standard D3 is supremely capable offroad, apart from tyres and a winch, everything else is not much more than load capacity enhancement or cosmetic...
there is apparently, a embargo on supplying the steel 'brush guard' to UK dealers... If you find on that can supply don't post publicly as 'they are watching'
Now I wonder where I could possibly find one? Such a shame no one knows how to contact me!Loving the power of the TDV8!
15th Sep 2006 10:45 pm
nwoods
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
If you are into off roading, the winch set up looks nice, the elevated air intake is decent (but not as a true snorkle), the mud flaps seem to break off rather easily. The roof rack seems okay, but rather pricey. The running boards (side step bars) are decorative only, and will hamper your off road experience IMHO. I'm having the driving lights fitted this week, so I am hopeful that they are decent. The steel brush bar is reputed on this site to be fairly weak. I haven't quite figured out what the plastic A frame bar is supposed to do. The rear mounted tent thing doesn't have a ground floor, so would not work well in muddy conditions.
I like my Genuine Land Rover stainless steel coffee mug
The mug it is then! Will it enhance my offroad experience?Loving the power of the TDV8!
16th Sep 2006 8:07 am
norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
NW
some one in OZ , ARB i think, is about to
release a fully waterproof snorkle
i have ordered it and they are going to phone me when its ready.
well they were 2 months ago
how are you going with your suspension lift
peter
The best thing you could buy is a second set of wheels & tyres. I think someone was selling a set of 17" with new Coopers on this forum this week. As you know, you don't really need these for grip, but to save damaging the expensive road tyres or scratching the alloys.
I've not had a problem with the mudflaps yet, but maybe one day I'll damage them. For now, I'm glad I've got them.
The side steps are a pain when going off-road, but I wouldn't be without them. They are large enough to use, unlike the ones on other manufacturers. They are particularly handy when parked in a tight parking space (and they are all now!) and it means you can walk back along the car on the step, while squeezing through a narrow opening door. Also, when parked I raise the car up, so neighbouring car doors hit the steps and not my doors. Steps are great for kids and you don't need sill protectors when you have steps.
The rubber door strips are well worth getting. So it is the full set of rubber floor mats and the boot protectors. For boot mats, consider the roll up ones on eBay, as I think they are more practical than the LR ones - and much cheaper. See the Accessories section in my gallery.
The lamp guards have no function whatsoever, apart from making the lights more difficult to clean. Look good though.
Oh yes, and a Disco3 sticker.Matt
16th Sep 2006 9:53 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
nwoods wrote:
I haven't quite figured out what the plastic A frame bar is supposed to do.
Clearly its for gently shoving other small vehicles Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
16th Sep 2006 10:40 am
tlt
Member Since: 02 Sep 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 262
Nudge Bar
I want to get an ARB bumber, so would be happy to sell my brush bar, however, i'm in TX, usa..
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