Winaje's D3 Build

[winaje]

Hi all. Thought I'd start a thread with a few pics and descriptions of some of the accessories and mods I do to my D3 as an ongoing record, in case others find it useful. I often do things a little differently... Will list suppliers and part numbers where possible also.

First off is a simple accessory, but important in principle; a way to hold my phone and avoid the $433 and 3 demerit points (in Vic).

Brodit/ClicOn D3 specific accessory mount Centre Mount - 05-09 - Discovery 3 - Land Rover - Dashboard Mounts - Device Mounts | HoldMyPhone (http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/mounts/car/land-rover/discovery-3/discovery-3-05-08/centre-mount.html)
Brodit/ClicOn iPhone 5/5S charge holder Adjustable Active Holder- Multiple Skins - iPhone 5/5C/5S with skins - Apple - Phone Holders & Cradles - Device Holders | HoldMyPhone (http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/holders/phone/apple/iphone-5-with-skins/iphone-ipod-touch-fixed-install-adjustable-holder.html)

And this is what it looks like when fitted, cabling runs inside the fascia, currently to a cig lighter 2.1A twin USB power plug. Will hard wire later. I drilled a hole in the fascia behind the clip to run the charge cable through. Replacement fascias are available on ebay for around $60 if ever I need to change it.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/260.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/24258/title/01858297615e07b6b1672a5c18db6dfcf524c70f4a/cat/1342)

[Redback]

Looks good will, how long of a job was it?

Just a friendly tip, use the direct link at the bottom of the photo, then the image tag to post it, gets the photo up and not the thumbnail.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/256.jpg

[winaje]

Thanks Baz. Took about 15 minutes all up including removal, drill, fit, install and wire.

I deliberately used a thumbnail so that the pic was not in-you-face, but could be clicked on if the reader found it interesting. This thread is more of a record, as I didn't expect that it would be all that interesting in comparison to the more radical/serious/expensive build threads around

[sheerluck]

Don't be so negative Will, we all love pics!

[AnD3rew]

Yep put the pics in we all love even the small things, in fact sometimes the small things are the best.

[crawal]

Great way to hold UHF mike !!!!!:)

[AnD3rew]

Great way to hold UHF mike !!!!!:)

Yep I have mine on a pro clip mount

[winaje]

Great way to hold UHF mike !!!!!:)

I have a cunning plan for mounting my Uniden UH8080, if it works (I'll test it tomorrow) I'll post another pic...

[oldsalt]

Mine fits here...when I'm using it - otherwise it "lives" under the floor in the cargo area till I need it.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=79575&stc=1&d=1403762382

[winaje]

Mounted the ARB CKMA12 compressor in front of the main battery using 4 x 6mm rivnuts, which use a 10mm hole. Drilled in 3 stages, not a lot of room to get the rivnut tool in, but neat and firm.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1154.jpg

Final mounting spot, ready to be wired.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1155.jpg

[Redback]

Good job mate, nice and neat, I love those Rivnuts, makes jobs like this so much easier.

Baz.

[winaje]

Have finished the wiring on the compressor, ended up going very simple in it.
Safari snorkel was done a couple of weekends ago, always a nervous time when cutting into nice clean panels.
Also have installed a Labtronx aerial mount (http://www.labtronx.com.au/aerial-bracket.htm).
Photos to follow

[Epic pooh]

Show us the pics ! Nice job on the compressor :)

[ade]

My gme radio is here. Hope the pic works

[winaje]

Well it's been a year since I posted here last, pretty slack I reckon.

Here's an updated photo:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/190.jpg

I've installed:
AULRO sticker
Genuine LR mudflaps all round
New rotors and pads all round
BMW X5 17" rims
Bridgestone D697s in 245/70R17LT
OL D4 winch bar
Fyrlyt 5ks
Aftermarket roof tracks
Rhino Vortex rails
Traxide DBS
Traxide extra earth plate
Optima D34
Labtronix Aerial bracket
Uniden UH8080
LLAMS
D4 Hitch and US sourced Aluminium stinger
US sourced greaseless tow ball

[Redback]

Looking good Will, those BMW rims do look good, very similar to the D4 18s.

4 roof bars, first time I've seen 4, what's going on top!

[winaje]

Looking good Will, those BMW rims do look good, very similar to the D4 18s.

4 roof bars, first time I've seen 4, what's going on top!

Hi Baz, no particular plan for the roof at this stage. I used 4 as I'm slightly OCD and the spacing has to be perfect (it is to the mm both length and width lol). This spacing of 510mm centre to centre gives me 1.6m spread over the 4 bars, and plenty of overhang capacity too.

The bars are rated to 100kg per pair, I'm aware of load rating on the roof, dynamic vs static etc. too. At this stage there will be a couple of Black Wolf Turbo 240 tents going on them in November for 4 days in the high country. Blue Rag, Wonnangatta etc.

[Tombie]

Looking good Will...

[LRD414]

Great setup Will. Some inspiration there. What is the Traxide extra earth plate? I too have one of Tim's DBS kits but haven't come across an earth plate.

Scott

[winaje]

Great setup Will. Some inspiration there. What is the Traxide extra earth plate? I too have one of Tim's DBS kits but haven't come across an earth plate.

Scott
The plate is a big slab of laser cut stainless steel that screws over the existing earth points in front of the battery, and adds a large gauge extra earth point. Best seen here:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/184.jpg

I drilled another hole exactly squarely placed in the bottom right hand corner, and added another stainless bolt, for a spare point

[morpheus]

Looks great Will. Be interested to hear how the 245/70s go. I am looking ahead to what I replace my 18in AT3s with, and am considering 265/65 or 245/70 in 17s. I have a fair bit of tread left on my AT3s but they are cracking between the tread block.