Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
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Disco 4 arriving
Hi Folks,
After much lurking, I've pulled the trigger on a 2012 D4 with 40K miles. Way more than I wanted to spend, but it does look nice. Its also got the rare Irish Water Spaniel option - so will be looking for recommendations on racks, carriers, guards, etc (why is the roof bar situation so complex??). Planning a road trip to Ireland in a few weeks, with 2 adults, 3 kids and Barney - may get a Prospeed roof rack, if they can deliver in time. Otherwise, its going to be a bit cramped back there.
Anyway, good to be officially in the fold.
Cheers,
Paul
Last edited by paulb33 on 3rd Feb 2016 1:59 pm. Edited 6 times in total
3rd Feb 2016 1:37 pm
HughMartin
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 751
Lovely looking car. Well done.
I don't think the Prospeed rack will fit your vehicle as it is designed for the short LR rails. Unless they have produced a new one which is compatible with long rails since last summer.
3rd Feb 2016 1:44 pm
paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
Posts: 74
Yeah: right now working through the complexity of replacing the full length rails to fit a roof rack....sigh.
3rd Feb 2016 1:46 pm
RandomKamikaze
Member Since: 10 Dec 2014
Location: Berkshire
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Very nice car! However, your dog stole the show from the pics above
Depending on your requirements, I'd suggest the Travall dog guard and cargo divider or even better would be a Travall dog guard and dog crate (which is the setup I have) to help keep the dog safe and the cargo in it's place
Apart from the roof rack, what else you got planned?Disco gone
Yeah: right now working through the complexity of replacing the full length rails to fit a roof rack....sigh.
Not the hardest of jobs, you just need to source some short rails & 2 bits of external trim (or fit a cap into the existing trim above driver & front passenger seats)
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3rd Feb 2016 1:59 pm
paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
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I need to use one of the boot seats, so leaning towards the crate option. We tour a lot, so may just throw the towel in and hitch up a trailer.....assuming the kids will get used to traveling in a trailer.
3rd Feb 2016 2:01 pm
paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
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1967jester wrote:
paulb33 wrote:
Yeah: right now working through the complexity of replacing the full length rails to fit a roof rack....sigh.
Not the hardest of jobs, you just need to source some short rails & 2 bits of external trim (or fit a cap into the existing trim above driver & front passenger seats)
Site sponsor Metal Monster Junk worth dropping a PM.
Its more the fact that I have to buy and retrofit the shorter rails that niggles a bit. All this when it would be far simpler to have a rack that secures directly on to the roof.
3rd Feb 2016 2:02 pm
Hairy Dan
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Nice looking car and dog I used to have an Irish water spaniel many years ago, had a lovely temperament Cheers Ian
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Yeah: right now working through the complexity of replacing the full length rails to fit a roof rack....sigh.
Not the hardest of jobs, you just need to source some short rails & 2 bits of external trim (or fit a cap into the existing trim above driver & front passenger seats)
Site sponsor Metal Monster Junk worth dropping a PM.
Its more the fact that I have to buy and retrofit the shorter rails that niggles a bit. All this when it would be far simpler to have a rack that secures directly on to the roof.
I can fully understand that, however if you go Prospeed you'll not regret itPaul.
06 Java Black HSE - gone
12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
Club Biscuits, mmmm nice!
Traxide/Luna hybrid & Yellow top
Some Prospeed bits
+ some other stuff
Club N.E.R.D.s.
3rd Feb 2016 3:25 pm
paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
Posts: 74
Hairy Dan wrote:
Nice looking car and dog I used to have an Irish water spaniel many years ago, had a lovely temperament
Yeah: Barney is only 4 months old, but clearly very bright, well behaved and wonderful personality. I worry he may struggle to integrate with the family.
3rd Feb 2016 3:52 pm
paulb33
Member Since: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Penarth, near Cardiff
Posts: 74
1967jester wrote:
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I can fully understand that, however if you go Prospeed you'll not regret it
They've already been supremely helpful - Ben just now - just as others in this forum have observed. Great service....and I've not even bought from them yet.
Paul
3rd Feb 2016 3:54 pm
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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Very nice dog and car. I want one
3rd Feb 2016 4:33 pm
mcorriga
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Lovely motor and pooch. Disco 4 SE Tech (2015) Corris Grey
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3rd Feb 2016 5:40 pm
Petej2811
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Lovely looking motor, Paul. I'm sure you'll be very pleased.
But... even nicer looking woof! Water Spaniels are lovely, my lab definitely prefers other labs but spaniels are a close second. Mine is eleven months and I am looking for a Disco to house her in the back when we go on our adventures!
3rd Feb 2016 7:08 pm
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