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Expedition-Spec Matzker D5
Very nice looking Matzker-modded matte grey Disco 5. I've said for ages I can't wat to see one with a full expo rack setup. And I like what I see. The spots embedded in the grille is also a very nice touch - I was wondering about mounting points.
When you look at the frame in the image below versus my avatar up and to the left... doesn't it make my D4 look so outdated!
Although the matte grey is very sexy, my bro-in-law has a matte finish motorcycle and it's a faff to clean apparently - you can't use anything with any wax in it at all. So wouldn't this actually be a bad finish for an exped/off-road biased edition?
Apologies if it's been on here already . I did have a cursory look.D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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1st Sep 2017 11:09 am
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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Im not a fan of that actually. Doesn't seem to be well proportioned.
I think its because its too rounded.
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1st Sep 2017 11:23 am
Grianaig
Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
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Outdated is a word used by some D5 owners to describe the D4 which in my opinion has a functional elegance. The D5 may be full of digital technology but in appearance I personally find the shape both ill-proportioned and bloated.2014 MY Discovery XS Indus Silver. Sadly gone. Second last LR of forty eight years continuous ownership.
1st Sep 2017 12:39 pm
professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
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Quote:
Outdated is a word used by some D5 owners to describe the D4 which in my opinion has a functional elegance. The D5 may be full of digital technology but in appearance I personally find the shape both ill-proportioned and bloated.
Twelve years ago they were saying things like:
"Outdated is a word used by some D3 owners to describe the D2 which in my opinion has a functional elegance. The D3 may be full of digital technology but in appearance I personally find the shape both ill-proportioned and bloated."
(disclaimer, there is no evidence whatsoever the above was actually said by anyone at all. It is not a true story.)D3 07 SE - still going strong
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1st Sep 2017 12:56 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
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Looks good I think, someone needs to figure out a ladder system for it. Notice that hasn't got steps or sliders so getting up to the rack is a question of opening doors and standing on sills or seats.MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
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1st Sep 2017 1:18 pm
Grianaig
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You may or not be correct about comments concerning the D2 twelve years ago but please do not edit my post as a quote to make YOUR point.2014 MY Discovery XS Indus Silver. Sadly gone. Second last LR of forty eight years continuous ownership.
1st Sep 2017 1:19 pm
professorpool
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I cannot edit your post. I am not an admin.
No insult was intended. I will amend...D3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
Jeeps, Lexus, X-trails... Too many to name..
1st Sep 2017 1:32 pm
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
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RDR wrote:
Looks good I think, someone needs to figure out a ladder system for it. Notice that hasn't got steps or sliders so getting up to the rack is a question of opening doors and standing on sills or seats.
Really good point on the ladder. Hadn't considered that! I guess it would need to be on the right now, rather than the left, to avoid obscuring the number plate?D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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1st Sep 2017 1:47 pm
Bello35
Member Since: 14 Mar 2017
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Re: Expedition-Spec Matzker D5
James W wrote:
When you look at the frame in the image below versus my avatar up and to the left... doesn't it make my D4 look so outdated!
When you look at the yellow Defender on the right...doesn't it make the D5 look an inflated balloon!
C'mon, the hunchback of Notre Dame will never be good looking, neither will the swollenback of Solihull...
1st Sep 2017 2:57 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
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The bloated look not helped by the fisheye effect of the lens when near to objects. You can see other things in the field of view distorted too.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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1st Sep 2017 3:51 pm
Grianaig
Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Tyne and Wear
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The same lens distortion exaggerates the size of the rear end in pictures on the forums when taken from the back of the car. IMHO it is still out of proportion in relation to the rest but less so in real life. Pictures of celebs taken by cameras held above them at arms length has the same effect. Big heads tapering to small feet. Or is that jealousy on my part. 2014 MY Discovery XS Indus Silver. Sadly gone. Second last LR of forty eight years continuous ownership.
1st Sep 2017 4:01 pm
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Posts: 3079
Expedition Portal has today published an updated article on this Matzker edition D5
JamesD4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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31st May 2018 11:31 am
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
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clever use of the grey on the lower side seems to make the huge rear end loose some bulk from the back.
The D5 is definitely a Marmite vehicle - If people like it then great, I hope they are enjoying their cars and happy with what they have bought. Im sure its a great car when compared to modern offload focussed vehicles, but I still can't see mr buying oneMust stop buying shiny toys....
31st May 2018 11:41 am
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
still ugly as fuk
31st May 2018 11:46 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
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I think it scrubs up well.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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