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Hijacked thread (sorry Barn1e)
I'll start a new post in a sec if I cant find an existing one. If someone has a list of sensibly priced spares/fluids/other than obvious tools etc. (not Euro requirements) to take on holidays I'd be interested.
13th Mar 2018 11:18 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
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All cleaned up
Going to a wedding at the weekend so decided to give her the clay bar, polish and wax treatment a bit early. Looks good for her age
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2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
15th Mar 2018 6:30 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Love the old tech numberplate hiding!
15th Mar 2018 6:31 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
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The simple ideas are sometimes the best - especially using phone.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
15th Mar 2018 6:40 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Trip toolkit
Just cleaned the inside and packed the toolkit which is the following plus cable ties and duck tape.
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2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
4th Apr 2018 7:20 am
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Compare and contrast from before my mini RT to Sortland to strip Dark Bluie.
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4th Apr 2018 7:27 am
Sidestick
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Hi Barnie, from 27 to 29 of april a big LR meeting will occur in Castel del Rio, Italy.
From what i see on your trip map this event is not so far, it's a camping weekend plus nice round offroad short trip and tons of beer at night at the camp.
Just let me know if you want to join us - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
6th Apr 2018 12:11 am
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Hi Sidestick, thanks for letting me know. Itinerary is fluid at moment but will be in touch nearer the time. Ready for the departure tomorrow morning.
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2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
7th Apr 2018 7:11 pm
Hot Tub
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Hi Barnie
Hope you have a great time and come home safely. Interested to know how you get on keep thinking about doing something similar while able to enjoy it. Good on you both for make it happen not really jealous hopefully disco looks after you I am sure you have looked after it before leaving.
8th Apr 2018 8:45 am
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Made the 80 mile journey to Dover ok Only another 3000+ miles to go. I am feeding the Disco super diesel and some 2 stroke to help it feel loved. Shame my super clean outfit got dirty on drive to port 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
8th Apr 2018 11:51 am
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I was going to say go over pretty much empty but prices of diesel in France seem to have gone stupid!!
8th Apr 2018 11:55 am
oldskoolskater
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Indeed - It was cheaper to fill up over here than France yesterday - the cheapest basic diesel was €1.35 over there.
8th Apr 2018 12:05 pm
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Just had a look at a few random autoroute prices on the Fuelo app, top (but not by much) was €1.579/£1.38 so on a par with our motorways. Not that I do mway fuel. Will make the most of German (€1.159/£1.01) & Polish (PLZ4.65/£0.965) fuel before Sweden.
8th Apr 2018 12:15 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Should get to Reims on the rest of tank of fuel so can avoid motorway prices. 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
8th Apr 2018 12:48 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Great start. We got pole position on the ferry for the exit
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Warmed up nicely to 27degrees at Guingicourt where we stop for the night beside the Aisne river. Short stroll along river in morning for croissant.
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2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
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hopefully disco looks after you I am sure you have looked after it before leaving. 
Only another 3000+ miles to go. I am feeding the Disco super diesel and some 2 stroke to help it feel loved. Shame my super clean outfit got dirty on drive to port 
