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Au Revoir mon ami! Look forward to see ing your offroad pics. Do Safari do a snorkel for the Cayenne?Clubs Mantec, Tasmods, LEDS, AT2s on 18s, Maxxis Bighorns on 17s, Remote FBH, BAS. ReMap, BSS., RLD Personalised SWP., Safari Snorkel, Faultmate, Three Musketeers & MUD
6th Dec 2009 3:35 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Glad you'll still hang around Jamo.
Let us know how you go.
Porche did something to the peppered pig for a trip accross Russia. The air intakes are very vulnerable (but that was the turbo)“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
No, no-one does a snorkel. The air intakes aren't that vulnerable. Porsche quote a fording depth of 550mm.
The Transyberria Rally cars have a detachable snorkel and a detachable winch. These are not available from Porsche, but I'll be making enquiries to see who supplied them and if it's possible/feasible to acquire them. Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
7th Dec 2009 12:04 am
Jonty
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: On the beach
Posts: 417
Jamo wrote:
No, no-one does a snorkel. The air intakes aren't that vulnerable. Porsche quote a fording depth of 550mm.
550mm is less the height of the tyre - if the air intakes are in a similar position to a Tuareg then be careful when wading, I know of a few Tuaregs that have drowned out here.....
The D3 has a wading depth of 700mm which is also less than the depth of a tyre!
Thanks for the tip, but I know enough about water crossings to avoid drowning.
It's more the electronics that are of a concern to me. I don't yet know where they are.
My main approach to water is to avoid it! I really want a snorkel for dust!Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
7th Dec 2009 2:45 am
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Jamo Oil powered Cayanne great choice dont listen to these peps they have no idea just how capable those things are trust you have Low & Air
Even though I've never met you in person we have certainly covered some ground together with the D3 journey in cyber space.
Best of luck with the Porsche, I'm sure it will be a different experience.
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Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
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7th Dec 2009 10:02 am
Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
Jamo,
Enjoy the new machine, keep on the forum as I do, its one of the best
Still dont know what to replace the D3 with, but haveing fun with the project vechle,
Its basically finished now but there is alwayse something to mod
Cheers
RobMY05 TDV6 SE, dirt colour, Now cremated !!!!!!!
Best of luck with the Porker Mate. I hope it meets all of your expectations. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
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Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 920
Jamo, since I got my D3 in Jan 2006, I have followed your travails (trials and tribulations) in your D3 with interest. Back then there weren't many Aussie D3s registered on this site. You have had an interesting time with yours I hope the Porsche gives you as much pleasure. Being happy with your choice is sometimes more important than driving what others think is "the best". Please stay in touch through DISCO3.CO.UK as promised. We would love to hear of your adventures with the new car (even if it doesn't have the LR badge).
Naturally, I wish you all the best, and thanks for your many contributions to the forum.LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
remember to post loadsa pics when you get it stuck
Duncan, I can safely say that I have never owned a vehicle that I haven't managed to bog! I'm just hoping I can get a winch tray on the front somewhere as I am too lazy for a hand winch.
(I just wanted to add that I am not changing because I was unhappy with the D3. On the contrary, although it had it's moments, it is a great car and undoubtably the best 'out of the box' 4WD money can buy. 8) )Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
14th Dec 2009 6:09 am
JR
Member Since: 23 Jul 2009
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 76
Jamo wrote:
(I just wanted to add that I am not changing because I was unhappy with the D3. On the contrary, although it had it's moments, it is a great car and undoubtably the best 'out of the box' 4WD money can buy. 8) )
Interesting! For various reasons, I'm considering a Mercedes GL as opposed to the D4. What were your reasons for the change?
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Au Revoir mon ami! Look forward to see ing your offroad pics. Do Safari do a snorkel for the Cayenne?
