Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2921
Does a D4 bonnet fit into the rear of the vehicle?
Firstly, no inuendo intended - but I realise some may seek it!
Having unintentionally culled a large deer a couple of weeks ago with the front end of SWMBO's D4 I am needing to replace the bonnet (amongst other items ).
I have managed to track one down at a reasonable price in the same colour as the rest of her car .
Bad news is that we are 4 hrs north of Carlisle and the bonnet is in the midlands.
Good news is that SWMBO is visiting her father in Herefordshire this weekend
Simple question - has anyone transported a D4 bonnet in the rear of their car (in one piece)? My measuring suggests it will be tight.
Thanks in advanceCurrently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
29th Sep 2022 7:35 pm
Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
Without measuring it, or better even, trying it, it's a hard one to call. Of course, it'd have to go in diagonally, but I guess you have thought of that in your measuring. Another option (assuming the good lady is going in the offending Disco) is to fit it or have it fitted down there if it won't squeeze in. Or as a last resort, explore ways to get it delivered. After it's been offered up to the car, and it won't fit. But getting it fitted or delivered obviously means expenditure.
So, as you've realised, I don't know. But sometimes it helps if someone lays out your alternatives, even though they could well have occurred to you.
30th Sep 2022 12:10 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
Do you have a set of roof bars? Not ideal for such a long trip but having it mounted forward facing and well secured on the roof will reduce drag... I have a pair of Thule roof bars you could borrow if needed, and some decent strength ratchet straps.... otherwise do you know anyone with a small trailer you could borrow?I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
30th Sep 2022 12:41 am
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2921
Thanks both
In theory it should fit - provided the passenger seat is moved forward and the bonnet is then put in diagonally with the hinge end on the floor behind the passenger seat and the leading edge resting above the windows behind the driver. In theory! It may need to be 'rotated in' as it is a bit squeaky bum - less than 25mm to spare, but time will tell.
We have roof bars and a selection of trailers so they are both a viable Plan B if necessary - I have a lot of work to do in Wales this winter so will be up and down the M6 more times than a tarts drawers.
The current plan is for the breaker to hold onto the bnnet until SWMBO sees it on her way south or north (the crap weather today means she may be running late). If it is OK then she will try to bring it north. If it doesn't fit then the breaker will hold on to it for a few weeks until I can get down and either collect or swap it over myself.Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
30th Sep 2022 9:14 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
Don't forget to put some blankets or old duvets in the car as padding... the one thing I usually forget I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
30th Sep 2022 9:18 am
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2921
She left earlier this morning.........with three blankets in the back Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
30th Sep 2022 9:19 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
30th Sep 2022 9:20 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
Just for reference, I got a roof rack in the rear of my D4 with no trouble.
The roof rack did spit in two, but the long section (D - B pillar) went in with no problem at all and plenty of room left.
Click image to enlarge
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
30th Sep 2022 9:21 am
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2921
As Disco-Mikey will confirm, I am no stranger to getting things into the rear of our D3 and D4 - including various boats, multiple wheels and all kinds of steelwork. I only asked because (a) SWMBO is involved, and (b) it will be a very very close thing!
(that is a full sized load tray on top of the wheels!)
Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
30th Sep 2022 9:27 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
My post wasn’t questioning how much volume you could get in a Disco.
The roof rack is not far off the dimensions of a Disco bonnet, hence posting the pic to help give you an indication.
But top marks in getting all that sh*t in your Disco. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
30th Sep 2022 9:34 am
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2921
Understood - and thanks.
The photos are my equivalent of Del's snow-covered wheely bins or his D3 somewhere in the desert!Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
30th Sep 2022 9:38 am
maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 1267
If is not too late for the analysis I have a D3 bonnet going to auction with seats down in the D3 so will if I get the chance quickly try and fit in………trouble is SWMBO birthday so not really my own time today but I will try D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300
30th Sep 2022 11:54 am
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2921
That wuld be excellent if you could manage it without upsetting SWMBO. It will help me manage expectations with my own!Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
30th Sep 2022 12:39 pm
maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 1267
Yes D3 bonnet in D3 with seats down not a struggle for daughter and myself BUT you will need padding, duvets, blankets etc pics will followD3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300
30th Sep 2022 4:31 pm
maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 1267
D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300
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