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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
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| Spotted My D3, On the front cover of LRM. |
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Hands up all those with there D3 on the front cover of Land Rover Monthly. I got a call tonight from JJ at frogs Island to say that both non stick nick and myself made it on to the front cover of LRM.
I havent seen it myself yet but apperently there is an artical in it about our latest jaunts in the french alps, hopefully i will get a copy tomorrow. CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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 27th Feb 2007 9:07 pm |
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alinton
Member Since: 06 Feb 2006
Location: Waterford, Ireland.
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Oh yes if you look really carefully, there's a very handsome bloke driving!
A.
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| 27th Feb 2007 9:20 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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| 27th Feb 2007 9:37 pm |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 24 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
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alinton wrote:Oh yes if you look really carefully, there's a very handsome bloke driving!
A.
You then I assume  IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
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| 27th Feb 2007 10:03 pm |
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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
Posts: 1168
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alinton wrote:Oh yes if you look really carefully, there's a very handsome bloke driving!
A.
No i think you were driving at this time Andy.  CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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| 27th Feb 2007 10:38 pm |
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Andy4467
Member Since: 25 Nov 2005
Location: Kent - England
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Just read it! Fantastic!
I'm off to Val Thorens in 2 weeks and am interested in the type of chains that failed and whether spacers are needed for the standard 18" front wheels?
p.s. I,m not planning any off road(except on skis) however VT is at 2300m and is currently under 155cm of snow with 40cm to 80cm expected today  Some say the glass is half full. Others that it is half empty. I say 'Are you drinking that?"
Cairns Blue, Ebony Leather, SE
BMW 320d M sport
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| 28th Feb 2007 9:54 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Saw it last night...and the video...Awesome 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 28th Feb 2007 10:13 am |
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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
Posts: 1168
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DG, what video ? CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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| 28th Feb 2007 10:17 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
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The Porn video that Nick has of the groups adventure 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 28th Feb 2007 10:22 am |
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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
Posts: 1168
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Andy4467 wrote:Just read it! Fantastic!
I'm off to Val Thorens in 2 weeks and am interested in the type of chains that failed and whether spacers are needed for the standard 18" front wheels?
I used Pewag chains, non of them failed ?? CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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| 28th Feb 2007 10:22 am |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
Posts: 1333
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Well done lads... good job..
Now Chris ... if you can make the cover of Playboy next i'll really be impressed (double D3's  )
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| 28th Feb 2007 10:58 am |
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Non Stick Nick
Member Since: 02 Oct 2005
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Posts: 772
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Andy
I used the 30mm spacers from Frogs.
I would recomend spacers as clearance between the rims & the suspension arms is tight. If you want you can borrow mine. They are still on the vehicle but I can pop them off if you would like to use them.
Mind you the car went very well on road without chains in the snow, till we crahsed off into a field !!!.
Nick I am a hob nobber.
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| 28th Feb 2007 10:59 am |
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Andy4467
Member Since: 25 Nov 2005
Location: Kent - England
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Thanks for the offer Nick, I don't expect I'll need to use my chains!(RUD) the D3 didn't need them last year - even though other cars did, I carry them as a last resort? your opinion on chain use/requirement would be appreciated.
The pictures and editorial have reminded me of how good the scenery is out/up there! I can't wait.
p.s. Where did you get the spacers? Some say the glass is half full. Others that it is half empty. I say 'Are you drinking that?"
Cairns Blue, Ebony Leather, SE
BMW 320d M sport
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| 28th Feb 2007 11:44 am |
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Non Stick Nick
Member Since: 02 Oct 2005
Location: Reading, Berkshire
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Andy,
The chains I had were medium grade one and came from Polar in Tunbride Wells, speak to Nick there.
They had a ratchet tension mechanism are were very good. Very easy & quick to put on.... 4 chains in 20 mins.
Cost about £300 for 2 pairs.
I doubt they would have been used if we had not have gone off road.
The spacers came from TBR via JJ @ Frogs Island. Good quality & easy to fit as we did this at the hotel in France in the snow.
I can recomend the Cooper St tyres for snow as well. A very good tyre>
Have a good time.
Regards
Non Stick Nick I am a hob nobber.
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| 28th Feb 2007 12:01 pm |
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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
Posts: 1168
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I agree with nick, the D3 performes wery well in the snow and ice. there were some days in France where we did'nt use chains at all. There were other stages were chains were a must.
I used the pewag chains, they cost a bit more but they are well worth it, there were guys there with cheap chains that broke every day.
You really do need to use spacers on the D3 if you are using chains, as nick so rightly said there is only a few mill clearance if you dont. CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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