Member Since: 13 Jan 2016
Location: Billingham, Teesside
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MY65 D4 HSE with a few added bits
Hi all,
About time I stuck some photos up! Here is my 65 plate D4 HSE in Corris grey. I love the car, it's a real pleasure to drive, comfortable and rock steady. Needs some Disco4.com stickers though!
As she came when I picked her up from Preston Farm Land Rover, Stockton-on-Tees:
65 plate D4 (6) by Adam Goodin, on Flickr
Ok so what have I done?! Well I put an order in with Andrew at http://www.maverick4x4.co.uk for a Front Runner roof rack, rear ladder, roof tent, ARB awning, ARB awning room and all the bits that go along with this lot. I might just add here that Andrew provided outstanding service throughout and talked me through everything I needed to know, first class service all round and something I will not forget in a hurry!
Rear ladder was first to go on, closely followed by the excellent Front Runner roof rack. I have to say that the installation was very straight forward and the instructions and packing were great.
65 plate D4 (25) by Adam Goodin, on Flickr
Following this I fitted the ARB awning, with brackets supplied again by Andrew at Maverick4x4. Again this was a very straight forward installation and took no more than around 30 minutes give or take.
65 plate D4 (28) by Adam Goodin, on Flickr
65 plate D4 (31) by Adam Goodin, on Flickr
Now the fun part! The roof tent, although quite straight forward once again, requires 'baby arms' when it comes to fitting to the roof rack. My forearms aren't exactly small so I ended up with a few bruises and a few expletives were released. Anyway, despite that, it was enjoyable throughout to put together and fit to the roof rack, and I just couldn't wait to open it out...
65 plate D4 (34) by Adam Goodin, on Flickr
Verdict? Excellent all round and I am very very pleased with it. The one stipulation I guess if I had to pick would be that the ladder, even with the shower skirt fitted will always be on the outside. No big deal though, not to me anyway.
Tyres delivered and fitted are these things: General Grabber AT2's
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Looks 8) to me
What ladder have you fitted frontrunner or LR?
14th Oct 2016 7:56 pm
Snowman
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That looks great what are the plans for protection.
I would fit some lamp guards and a steering guard. Also light bar to the roof rack.
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14th Oct 2016 8:00 pm
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Very nice, it looks great 8) Cheers Ian
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14th Oct 2016 8:25 pm
trainmanone
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nice ships as well
14th Oct 2016 8:41 pm
AdamD98
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Thanks chaps, I'm pleased with the mods so far. Side steps are coming off for rock sliders and I'm unsure what to do with regards to extra lighting... LED bars or traditional spots etc.
GLYNNE wrote:
Looks 8) to me
What ladder have you fitted frontrunner or LR?
Front runner Glynne. Very easy fit like most are.
Snowman, I do plan for underbody protection by way of sump/steering guards etc.
I spotted a custom front bumper at the LRO show too but I can't decide how far to take it as yet.Thanks,
Adam
14th Oct 2016 8:46 pm
AdamD98
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trainmanone wrote:
nice ships as well
Thanks, guilty pleasure when I get chance. I've built trucks and Defender rock crawlers too.Thanks,
Highly recommend both RLD for front/sump guard & Prospeed for same, rock/tree sliders & other stuff. love my Lazer lamps (ST4's at the mo), again highly recommend.Paul.
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14th Oct 2016 9:12 pm
AdamD98
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Thanks Paul, appreciate the compliment and info. I'm swaying towards LED/laser to be honest where lights are concerned but I need to see some up close before I decide I think.Thanks,
Mine due to go back on ready for 17th Nov. Welcome to come & have a look, can view some Prospeed sliders as well.
Suggest contacting RLD for a spare wheel protector sooner rather than later, wheels have a habit of being stolenPaul.
06 Java Black HSE - gone
12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
Club Biscuits, mmmm nice!
Traxide/Luna hybrid & Yellow top
Some Prospeed bits
+ some other stuff
Club N.E.R.D.s.
14th Oct 2016 9:49 pm
AdamD98
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I may just take you up on that, it would be good to see what they are like 'in the flesh'.Thanks,
Adam
14th Oct 2016 10:01 pm
GlosBoy
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Looks good
Showed pictures to swmbo and just got "NO, forget it "
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Looks well Adam. I'll have to keep my eye out for you in Teesside!Bri
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15th Oct 2016 6:56 am
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frontrunner or LR?
