Advertise on DISCO4.COM
Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors
  Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Groups · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In  
DISCO4.COM > Africa

Getaway show this weekend
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054

South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3
Getaway show this weekend

Spoke to BRS this morning re the skid plate . Karl was unavailable so I couldn't get any pricing or availability but they did mention that there would be a fully kitted D3 at the show . Probably worth a visit  
Post #19404224th Aug 2007 8:37 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
AP Moller
 


Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 246

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Arctic FrostDiscovery 3

Heine,
see my reply with all the details: http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic13941.html
Enjoy the show.  
Post #19412524th Aug 2007 10:51 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054

South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

Thanks Alwyn

Will go pick Karl's brain on Sunday re ARB bullbar as well  
Post #19419924th Aug 2007 1:40 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
AP Moller
 


Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 246

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Arctic FrostDiscovery 3

Thanks Heine,

Any response from Karl re the Mantec plate? Whistle

Does the ARB bullbar include any under body protection?
How does the ARB bullbar work with the Mantec plate(s)?

Lastly, how was the show?  
Post #19541127th Aug 2007 10:13 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054

South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

The show was about the same as always - I only really went to see BRS (very nice display BTW)

Karl can do both the Mantec skidplates , but he was too busy so we didn't really discuss pricing.

Front Runner had a D3 there with an ARB bull bar and winch combo . Not sure how that will tie up with the skidplate though . Maybe you should give Karl a call and pick his brain  
Post #19541827th Aug 2007 10:22 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
Baben
 


Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

BRS stand was easily the best IMHO, at least if you were looking for D3 stuff.


The silver D3 that was at Front Runner's stand was the one that we accompanied to Angola. It belongs to Eugene at Nandos. That thing has been roughed-up, that's for sure. It is the one with the first long range tank fitment (mine is 2nd). According to Eugene he used the winch constantly on the skeleton coast part of the trip (ie. before we joined them) so if it hasn't broken something yet, it probably won't. If I am not mistaken, Front Runner did the winch & bar installation.

Interesting fact - those STT's that were on the vehicle were not the tyres he used for the Kingsley trip. He actually used HT's - they went OK, but I reckon he threw them away after he got home. My STT's (as you witnessed on Richard's vehicle) lived on to serve another day. And they were much better in the sand because of the increased flotation  
Post #19542227th Aug 2007 10:29 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
AP Moller
 


Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 246

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Arctic FrostDiscovery 3

Baben wrote:

Interesting fact - those STT's that were on the vehicle were not the tyres he used for the Kingsley trip. He actually used HT's - they went OK, but I reckon he threw them away after he got home. My STT's (as you witnessed on Richard's vehicle) lived on to serve another day. And they were much better in the sand because of the increased flotation


Re STT's, I thought they would dig in on sand. However, I can understand that they would "float" better due increased footprint.

What is their speed rating (on long haul to get off tar)?

The extra rim set special with LRSA: still on? LRCT is quiet or do not (want) to know.  
Post #19543327th Aug 2007 11:06 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054

South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

AP the rim thing was from LR Sandton. I got the impression it was pretty much at the DP's discretion as to what they will offer . Why not just buy a cheap aftermarket rim as a 2nd spare  
Post #19544527th Aug 2007 11:57 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
AP Moller
 


Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 246

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Arctic FrostDiscovery 3

Thanks Heine,
I have six rims already, so I'm looking for a second set.
I saw someone on this forum got a second set aftermarket rims at a reasonable price.
Any ideas where/ what?

Better to go for 17inch?  
Post #19546327th Aug 2007 12:53 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054

South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

That could have been me . Details below

STW154 Gun metal paint 17x7.5 5/120 pcd et35
R 4452 incl for set of 4

I bought 6 from Autosport in Midrand . They are X5 knockoffs and are a bit bling but not too bad  
Post #19546727th Aug 2007 1:01 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Post Reply
Display posts from the last:  
Post Reply Back to top
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  
< Previous Topic | Next Topic >


Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



DISCO4.COM Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DISCO3.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums
DISCO4.COM is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.
Switch to Mobile Site