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Doc
 


Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
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Hi Everyone

I have just joined the forum after purchasing my first Disco and I am amazed at the amount of excellent information available within the forum. I come from a long history of V8 110's and later a Defender 2.8i. In my early middle age I required something more comfortable for long trips for and I opted for a 2008 Disco 3 TDV6 S model.

To date I have fitted the LR nudge bar, Bridgestone D694 265/65/17 tyres and have installed a National Luna dual battery box in the boot. Next on the list is a snorkel (probably LR), an African Outback roofrack for my Eezi-Awn, spare water & diesel and Takla air jack with exhaust bung.

What do you recommend in terms of seat covers? The new ARB bull bar for the Disco looks awesome and seems to be airbag compatable but LRSA would probably have a fit about warranty issues.

I look forward to be a reasonably active member of the forum.  
Post #24775619th Jan 2008 3:22 pm
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PierreJ
 


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Re: New member

Doc wrote:
I come from a long history of V8 110's and later a Defender 2.8i. In my early middle age I required something more comfortable for long trips for and I opted for a 2008 Disco 3 TDV6 S model.


Welcome to the forum.

It looks like we are getting soft the older we get. Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?  
Post #24791319th Jan 2008 11:16 pm
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No Pierre - as I'm constantly having to tell the others I'm not going soft - I'm evolving . Rolling with laughter

Welcome Doc - I also have a 2.8 defender which was the best engine option ever IMHO for a defender . And now you have a TDV6 - way to go Thumbs Up  
Post #24796720th Jan 2008 7:29 am
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Doc
 


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Hi Guys
Thanks for the welcome. I got great reliability from my Defender 2.8i over an eight year period covering 240 000 km. I was a bit sad to sell it but the D3 is such an awesome vehicle. I can only hope that it will be as reliable as my Defender.  
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Welcome Doc !!

You will find that quite a number of D3 owners had (or still have) Defenders or series vehicles. I never went for the interim and "jumped" from Defender straight to the D3 - although I will keep the Defender.

I regard the D3 as an awesome off-roader with all the comfort and space of a luxury vehicle at a "reasonable price". Thumbs Up

As far as the Land Rover marque goes - well I believe we are all a bit "strange" in this regard, but convinced it is fanatics like us that will assist LR to become a truly trusted brand ! Whistle

PS - I have no commercial ties with LR whatsoever Exclamation  
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maybe this mob http://www.escapegear.co.za/gallery.html
the D3 one looks nice but check on airbag compatability.  
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PierreJ
 


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catweasel wrote:
maybe this mob http://www.escapegear.co.za/gallery.html
the D3 one looks nice but check on airbag compatability.


They are airbag compatible, and a great alternative to M&M. Very Happy Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?  
Post #24829820th Jan 2008 10:49 pm
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heine wrote:
No Pierre - as I'm constantly having to tell the others I'm not going soft - I'm evolving . Rolling with laughter


You went soft, errr sorry, evolved a long time ago. Had to find the suitable replacement for the BM. Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

D3 fitted the bill. Whistle Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?  
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Doc
 


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Thanks Catweasel, the Escape seat covers look great. Is their quality better than the Taklas?  
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Have had Melville&Moon, LR, various other flavours, and lastly Escape Gear.

Same quality as Melville and Moon. Nothing beats it, not even M&M Thumbs Up

Value for money, it's right up there. Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?  
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Doc
 


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Thanks Pierre - it seems like I should go out and invest in a set of Escape seat covers.  
Post #24839421st Jan 2008 6:58 am
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As they say ; "but don't just take my word for it" Laughing

Start with comparing prices. Laughing Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?  
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