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Sweetpea
Member Since: 25 Mar 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 130
  
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| Servicing & Modding Advice Needed. |
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My Disco has the walnut dash fitted and I'm looking to either replace or cover/spray it, do you think it's be better to just remove the walnut and sell it or have it painted/wrapped? I've seen a company that sells a black gloss dash package for £130, does anyone have a rough idea what the walnut dash would be worth?
As per my wanted thread, is there any forum members that have changed up from 19"s to 20"s and been pleased with the results? I understand that, by definition, 4x4's can be soft and wobbly, but I'm hoping to 'stiffen' the motor up a bit.
Bought a pair of side steps at the weekend, so they're going to be fitted Friday along with a service.
It's done 126k and when I buy a new (to me) vehicle I always have a full engine service done, is there anything above and beyond the usual that I should look for?
Thanks again, I've found this forum very good for advice and plenty of previous threads have helped me, no end.
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 30th Jul 2012 3:26 pm |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
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If its the newer walnut dash that comes as a complete replacement along with the air vent covers then you will be able to sell it quickly as the price for these shot up a few years back. If its the older type that simply sticks to the original "H" trim and air vents then you will not get as much for it, even though it cost £420 back in 2006  
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| 30th Jul 2012 3:39 pm |
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Sweetpea
Member Since: 25 Mar 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 130
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Unnecessary quote removed
It's on a 2005 HSE. I've not been able to suss out how to upload photos just yet to show you.
It's the dash around the radio/control buttons and the side vents.
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| 30th Jul 2012 3:43 pm |
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Sweetpea
Member Since: 25 Mar 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 130
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I've seen a set of Overfinch Tiger(?) alloys on the bay of e, they are 22" though, did they make them in 22s because all the others seem to be 20s?
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| 30th Jul 2012 10:41 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20786
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Be very wary of replica wheels. Not all, but a lot of them are made with sub-standard alloy, and they may not be as strong as they need to be.
It wouldnt be the first time I have seen buckled/cracked wheels. Bigger wheels also tend to accelerate wear on suspension components My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 31st Jul 2012 6:39 am |
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Hess
Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
Location: Highlands
Posts: 1533
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| Re: Servicing & Modding Advice Needed. |
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Sweetpea wrote:
It's done 126k and when I buy a new (to me) vehicle I always have a full engine service done, is there anything above and beyond the usual that I should look for?
Check whether the 105K service has been done and the belts have been changed.
I believe you bought a forum members D3 so it probably has been done, but
always good to make sure.
Perhaps previous owner could confirm even.
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| 31st Jul 2012 8:11 am |
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Sweetpea
Member Since: 25 Mar 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 130
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It was the D3 owned by Dutchgeordiez, the cambelt was done at around 100k iirc.
I think I'll just give the car a full engine service, then at least I know it's all been done.
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| 31st Jul 2012 9:11 am |
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pinhead
Member Since: 20 Dec 2010
Location: yorkshire
Posts: 877
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I would probably change diff and transfer box oils while I was on
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| 31st Jul 2012 9:19 am |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
Posts: 277
 
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You can easily pull off the walnut and wrap it, cheap and easy.  *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 31st Jul 2012 11:04 am |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
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Quote:You can easily pull off the walnut and wrap it, cheap and easy.
Not so easy if its the older stick on style
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| 31st Jul 2012 11:27 am |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
Posts: 277
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Mine was the older stick on style. Just takes a bit of patience! *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 31st Jul 2012 11:29 am |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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| 31st Jul 2012 11:36 am |
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Brian GOG
Member Since: 10 Feb 2011
Location: Leeds
Posts: 71
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You can get the Overfinch tigers in 20" or 22". Personally I prefer the 20" wheels because they are a good compromise between external looks and driveability. I agree with Disco Mikey the 22" can cause premature where of the suspension and crack very easily. Do you plan on using the vehicle for anything other than the usual motorways and normal roads?
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| 31st Jul 2012 8:49 pm |
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