Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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When I purchased my D3 the spare wheel was 'in it's hole' with the outer face of the wheel downwards and I've left it like that.
It occured to me whilst under the car today that the end of the winch cable is not only easier to get to to cut like that, but is also quite vunerable off road.
Should it be that way up?
Thanks
Nasher. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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 13th Nov 2011 5:32 pm |
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dsd1036
Member Since: 27 Feb 2010
Location: Surrey
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Hole upwards as the winch pulls it into the bottom of the boot floor,the way you have it as you said makes it even easier to cut the cable,although both are relatively easy to cut without a protector 
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| 13th Nov 2011 5:35 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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It should be outer face up  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 13th Nov 2011 5:36 pm |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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Thanks Guys, looks like I need to reverse it in the garage after work tomorrow and swap it over.
Oh, and I'm working on a Stainless anti-theft plate of my own design.
Nasher. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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| 13th Nov 2011 5:39 pm |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
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Spare wheel theft has been recognised by LR as a potential issue and a improved winch cable is available 
See http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic69261.html Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
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| 13th Nov 2011 9:25 pm |
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