Member Since: 19 Dec 2009
Location: oldbury West Midlands
Posts: 1224
OOOh thats nice , gotta love the G4 not many mods needed ,love the kit on it 8) !!!
3rd May 2016 9:20 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
RRUK wrote:
Chris,
Lovely D3, I had similar hankerings, I always fancied a D3 for the shooting side of things to help preserve the RR.
I too bought an 08 plate, and am really pleased with it. Weirdly no one seems to care to comment much on it. Hey ho, I'll just crack on regardless!
Looking forward to seeing some interior shots of yours.
Cheers
Adam
Ps: sorry I didn't buy your RR!
People read but not many comment is my guess! I noticed you commented on your thread about talking to yourself, I often feel like that with my thread ( http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic122531.html ) but I'm doing it mainly for myself so I can look back at my progress over the years, not so much to gain comments!
However, Edfors on the D2Boys site is inundated with comments! Different people, different sites I guess!
3rd May 2016 9:37 pm
kirkyworld
Member Since: 01 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 566
Very nice, looks red in the photos rather than Tangiers?
3rd May 2016 9:43 pm
RRUK Site Supporter
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 681
Hey Chris,
We just eyeballed each other across a crowded M6 near the M56. Spotted your D3 a mile away!
I was in my D3 1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
6th May 2016 3:44 pm
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
I thought that might have been you, I was admiring the black grille and badging!
I'm trying to get to Carlisle. Think I may be sat here a while...
Have also just discovered that my wheels are squealing at low speed quite loudly, except when I brake... 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge (1 of 68)
2023 Defender 90 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
6th May 2016 3:56 pm
Criffel
Member Since: 06 Feb 2013
Location: Dumfries / Islay
Posts: 480
Chris, a common issue in my limited experience. Have had it on the D3 and D4. Cause was pads sticking in carrier. Clean and copper grease fixed it. Richard
2014 Discovery 4 Kailkora Stone
2011 Discovery 4 Nara Bronze - Gone but never forgotten
2007 Discovery Rimini Red - thanks for the memories
1994 Defender 300tdi; Rutland Red - money pit
1994 Defender 90 300tdi Hard top, Rutland Red.
No one warned me Land Rover are not cars but an obsession!
6th May 2016 5:30 pm
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
Project G4 Update
Hi All,
Some updates from me as I haven't really posted on here since I bought it. Here's a glimpse of what I've been up to...
Took it green laning in the Lake District:
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Wired in a Blackvue front and rear facing dash camera:
Fitted a DISCO3 sticker:
Got it professionally detailed (WOW):
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Took it off road with some Defender friends (and kept up):
Back to the car wash where it was detailed only two days earlier... Oh dear - looks like one of those nasty rocks caught my alloy...
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Replaced the curved silver centre console trim with the 'two piece' effect piano black square trim from the later 09MY D3s:
Restored it to competition spec - took weeks to get a hold of the graphics and perfect the design but finally all the original G4 Challenge decals have been installed and she's been returned to her former glory 8) :
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And finally, took her to my local indy for a comprehensive health checkup and was told that the following will need done at some point:
1. Fluctuating revs under load - may just need a transmission flush
2. Transmission fault (reduced traction) - replace rear diff motor
3. Alternator starting to whine - will need replaced at some point
4. Front to rear brake pipes quite corroded - need replaced before next MOT
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And that's you up to date.
Got to say, this is my third Land Rover and I've fallen in love with this one. There's something special about the D3 and the G4 combination. It's more than just a car - it's a phenomenal piece of kit. It goes without saying that I'm delighted with my purchase.
Currently enroute to the Spainish Pyrenees
Discovery 3/4 & RRS keys cut and programmed at your home or work
Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto retro fit - see it here
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blanking
Software updates/ enabling
Mobile Servicing & Repairs
28th May 2016 11:44 am
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Brilliant
28th May 2016 11:45 am
oor Rab
Member Since: 22 Mar 2016
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 19
The car is looking very 8) with the decals fitted and came up lovely with a wee polish up.
It was nice to meet you guys at Bathgate .
D3 05 S manual
28th May 2016 2:28 pm
Liam
Member Since: 07 Feb 2015
Location: Rotterdam
Posts: 72
Nice looking G42015 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE - Montalicino Red
2006 Defender 110 TD5 - Santorini Black
1991 Porsche 911 - Guards Red
28th May 2016 8:38 pm
cattini123
Member Since: 04 Oct 2015
Location: xxxxxxx
Posts: 188
I rember that one well didnt do to much work on tne event each to there own......
28th May 2016 9:42 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
That looks fantastic.. 8)"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...
29th May 2016 6:52 am
Radeco
Member Since: 11 Nov 2015
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 16
Really does look good Chris, all you need now is the proper front plaque
From http://www.g4ownersclub.com - once the new committee sort themselves out.
G4 Freelander 2005 V6 HSE Stage 1 Thailand/Laos. HQ Support
29th May 2016 8:45 am
RRUK Site Supporter
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 681
Chris, that's looking really nice. How did you find the Duratracs off road? I've just fitted them to mine on new alloys.1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
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