Member Since: 22 Oct 2009
Location: Arezzo
Posts: 113
...forget D3, step in a D4!
Hello guys,
i am a long time member, years ago i was so close to buy a D3...but then i went for a Jeep.
After years of mods and upgrades i sold it, now with a 4 months old "son" i need a spacious and comfort car....so i sold the Jeep and bought a D4.
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...so we've got this D4, 3.0 245cv SE, 10/2009 full of stuff and already started to "get it ready"!
- First: make space for a second battery (future yellow top 55Ah)
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Before...
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...after with test battery (normal 62Ah)
- Second: instal RAM mounts for iPad mini (maps & TV) and iPhone (road book)
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Double support to gain stability in OR
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Firmly attached to the front seat base
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Very clear when nothing is installed, not impacting the passenger side
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View from the driver seat
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View fron center
iPad mini with maps and TV and iPhone for road book steps.
Looking now for a 4 port USB charger hi-output to be installed on the panel behind the cups holder.
26th Jan 2015 9:19 am
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
Love that ...
Great Pics .... the second one would be good for next years calender D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
26th Jan 2015 9:22 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Nice job,and totally agree with Bobs,the second photo is a cracker "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
26th Jan 2015 9:27 am
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
+1 for Bobs comment - great photo!MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
26th Jan 2015 9:49 am
Toni Filosa
Member Since: 22 Oct 2009
Location: Arezzo
Posts: 113
Thank you guys!
Any advice for a good CB antenna? I have the Alan 42 Multi with in car antenna connection...i'd like to put it on the roof in the original DAB antenna location (back).
I need something capable and flexible, easily removable.
Thanks!!!
26th Jan 2015 12:43 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73082
Nice ipad & iPod mounting combo. Got similar but they are side by side.
26th Jan 2015 12:45 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
where is the picture please
26th Jan 2015 9:45 pm
Toni Filosa
Member Since: 22 Oct 2009
Location: Arezzo
Posts: 113
The picture was taken in Sardegna (Italy) in a wonderful morning!
27th Jan 2015 8:07 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8226
Good colour choice, my favourite It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
27th Jan 2015 8:47 am
Toni Filosa
Member Since: 22 Oct 2009
Location: Arezzo
Posts: 113
Hello everyone, back on "modz mode"!
Doing some upgrade:
- snorkel with fully sealed airbox and air pipe
- hidden winch (13000lbs) "pressurized"
- hidden hi-flow compressor
- hidden solar/AC/battery charger and regulator
- roof rack with integrated 500W led bar
i'll post pics while "building"
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21st Oct 2015 11:42 am
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Best colour as wellMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
21st Oct 2015 11:46 am
Biosbill
Member Since: 28 Jul 2015
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 37
Looking very nice already! I like subtle but practical modifications.
Winch and Snorkel totally transform the looks of these I think!
William
21st Oct 2015 12:13 pm
Toni Filosa
Member Since: 22 Oct 2009
Location: Arezzo
Posts: 113
Waterproofing the airbox....
While installing the snorkel i realize that the air inlet pipe is "breathable"...so i decided to trow away the "Chinese" one i've got with the snorkel kit and to install a much better one
I've also made a simple steel adapter plate just to avoid drilling the Disco, with this solution i can swap the original side vent and the snorkel without major modification.
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21st Oct 2015 12:17 pm
Toni Filosa
Member Since: 22 Oct 2009
Location: Arezzo
Posts: 113
Yes William, i do agree!
...only installing the necessary stuff, getting ready for "Iceland 2016" 8)
21st Oct 2015 12:20 pm
Toni Filosa
Member Since: 22 Oct 2009
Location: Arezzo
Posts: 113
Winch hidden base welded, need some finish and painting but it's here!
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Welding
Welding slomo
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WinchMAX 13000lbs
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Final result
Plus i did some work inside: air compressor with external tank, second battery charger / load managed (220AC, alternator, solar panel)and some switch in the center console....
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