Just purchased a D3!

[PaulG]

Hi all,

I have just purchased an 05 Silver TDV6 D3 and am absolutely loving it. It was very well serviced and maintained by the previous owner and this is reflected in the way it drives and looks. It has had the sump upgraded, compressor updated, silicone turbo hoses, and the trans has been regularly serviced. I will post pictures when I get some.

The to do list:
Rhino pioneer platform (short)
Dual battery set up
Tint
Sort out some sort of bluetooth. Possibly double din head unit
Few small cosmetic gizmos from powerfuluk.com
Give the car a good detail

The maybe list:
D4 style grille
Driving lights (depending on how I find the high beams on their own)
D4 tail lights
Would love some black leather seats if anyone wants some cloth ones to swap...
Detango headlights

The camping set up
I will be setting the back of the car up with two wooden boxes on slides (boxes will be sat side by side, about 300mm tall and will extend to the rear seats). One will be empty for storage of recovery equipment, the other will be a fold out kitchen including a spot for a small stove, and an in built 12v drawer fridge (waeco cd30).
There will be a platform extending the boxes to the back of the front seats with empty storage underneath. This will provide a sleeping platform for short trips or times when it is not practical to set up the tent. The Oztent will still be on the roof for when we are staying longer. I am hoping to attach the awning of the Oztent to the rear of the roof platform meaning our car back 'kitchen' is covered. I have been heavily inspired by the Drifta setups.


If you can help out with any of the items listed above let me know, I am looking to purchase most of the 'to do' items in the next couple of weeks.

Very excited to get the car set up and start exploring

I will upload photos soon!

Paul

[carlschmid2002]

Enjoy, I love mine. They have some quirks but the ride and feel make up for it. Great car.

[wbowner]

Congrats Paul

Richard

[Ean Austral]

Well done, enjoy the ride and the job of fitting it out.

Cheers Ean

[~Rich~]

Welcome Paul,
You want to sort of update it's looks like:
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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/525.jpg (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/VSK5/media/D3/35eb90c8-9cf7-4046-9130-94b52e4a6c83_zps86f506f2.jpg.html)

Still love mine.
Cheers Rich

[PaulG]

Looks fantastic! Love the grille. The car is booked in for tint tomorrow so can't wait to see it done.

Next will be sorting out the roof platform.


I am also wondering how to find out the colour of my car? I can't find it on any plate anywhere in the engine bay or passenger front door. It is either zermatt silver or zambezi silver but not sure which. I need to know for some upcoming cosmetic purchases. The car was built in April 05.

[SBD4]

Hey Paul, register on topix:

http:\\topix.landrover.jlrext.com

once done, enter your VIN. Your vehicles full build details will display including the colour.

[PaulG]

Topix came up with lots of details but no colour code... Anyone else have a 2005 silver D3?

Taking it off road for the first time tomorrow, will be doing some easy tracks near Murrundindi near Yarra Glen. Can't wait!

[jonesy63]

Hi Paul - congratulations on the new wheels! They're a great beast.

What model is it - S or SE?

Does it have a single CD player? (Single row of numbered buttons under display and model is CD-400). If so, you can remove it and add a double DIN stereo/DVD/GPS unit if you wish. Let me know if you need more info on this - I upgraded my D3 and know the ins/outs.

Cheers,
Rob

[Wasa57]

Congrads, Paul.

Sounds like a good-un, but keep a few grand up your sleeve for repairs, eg lower control arm bushes, timing belts, etc etc, plenty of info hereabouts.
How many K's? Air suspension or coils?

-Wasa

[huggies]

Paul congrats on the new rig.
How long/how many D3's did you look at before settling on this one? Was it at a dealer or private?
If you can stretch the budget go the drifta setup they are a very nice piece of kit. Your mod list's sounds good.
Will be good to see a photo of the rhino platform once fitted

[~Rich~]

Mines a 2005 and its a Zambezi silver Paul.
Congrats on the purchase. ;)

[NavyDiver]

Love your choice of car and the year:D How many KM on yours?

Think about a reversing camera Paul? I have one plugged into a VMS nav unit but not nearly as good as the integrated one on another car I have. I have a good Camera it is just the switch when I put the car into reverse which is a bit slow.

I put leather on my front seats. Auto trimmer did it for me for a price. Don't think many people will be keen on a swap back to cloth. With more D3--D4 wreaking now keep an eye out.

[SBD4]

Topix came up with lots of details but no colour code... Anyone else have a 2005 silver D3?

Taking it off road for the first time tomorrow, will be doing some easy tracks near Murrundindi near Yarra Glen. Can't wait!

Paul, do you see anything like this under the bonnet?

http://images.esellerpro.com/2133/I/539/7/land%20rover%20discovery%203%20chassis%20plate.JPG

Land Rover Paint Code Locations | Touch Up Paint | AutomotiveTouchup (http://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/land-rover.htm)

Paint Codes For Land Rover
All the paint codes for these SUV's are either located in the driver side door jamb (position 2), or under the hood on the radiator support bar (position one). Highlighted on this Land Rover paint code example is the color name Zermatt Silver, and the color code 798. For a list of touch up paint colors for your Land Rover, please use the following link: Land Rover Touch Up Paint.
- See more at: Land Rover Paint Code Locations | Touch Up Paint | AutomotiveTouchup (http://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/land-rover.htm#sthash.ArWNARn3.dpuf)



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[PaulG]

Hi Paul - congratulations on the new wheels! They're a great beast.

What model is it - S or SE?

Does it have a single CD player? (Single row of numbered buttons under display and model is CD-400). If so, you can remove it and add a double DIN stereo/DVD/GPS unit if you wish. Let me know if you need more info on this - I upgraded my D3 and know the ins/outs.

Cheers,
Rob

Thanks Rob, it is an SE with a single CD unit. A double conversion will be down the track a bit. I'm going to wait until Android Auto becomes more common and a bit cheaper! Do you have a thread on your modifications?

[PaulG]

Paul congrats on the new rig.
How long/how many D3's did you look at before settling on this one? Was it at a dealer or private?
If you can stretch the budget go the drifta setup they are a very nice piece of kit. Your mod list's sounds good.
Will be good to see a photo of the rhino platform once fitted
Private sale currently has 240,000 on the clock. More than I would like but it was well in my budget and the precious oowner was meticulous with his maintenance and service history was extremely thorough.
I'm in the process of building the kitchen in the back based around a Drifta set up. I can't justify the cost of the Drifta set ups, but they look fantastic and very well made.


Mines a 2005 and its a Zambezi silver Paul.
Congrats on the purchase. ;)
Thank you! I think mine is Zambezi as well, just can't confirm it in any way!

Love your choice of car and the year:D How many KM on yours?

Think about a reversing camera Paul? I have one plugged into a VMS nav unit but not nearly as good as the integrated one on another car I have. I have a good Camera it is just the switch when I put the car into reverse which is a bit slow.

I put leather on my front seats. Auto trimmer did it for me for a price. Don't think many people will be keen on a swap back to cloth. With more D3--D4 wreaking now keep an eye out.
I am hoping one comes up for wrecking however I have spoken to a couple 4x4 guys who prefer the cloth as they slide around on the leather when off roading. Just need to find one of those guys with a black set! Both have been beige so far.
oadingSabou305]Paul, do you see anything like this under the bonnet?

http://images.esellerpro.com/2133/I/539/7/land%20rover%20discovery%203%20chassis%20plate.JPG

Land Rover Paint Code Locations | Touch Up Paint | AutomotiveTouchup (http://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/land-rover.htm)


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1058.jpg
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Thank you for the links! I have checked both those areas and can't find a paint code anywhere! I will have a good look tomorrow again and see how I go!


I am also considering a bullbar but still undecided. The car looks fantastic with the tint. I am loving the car. Averaging 12.7L/100 on my daily commute so just experimenting to get that down a bit more.

[jonesy63]

Thanks Rob, it is an SE with a single CD unit. A double conversion will be down the track a bit. I'm going to wait until Android Auto becomes more common and a bit cheaper! Do you have a thread on your modifications?
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/communications-car-audio-electronics/206366-replacing-head-unit-disco-3-help-please.html#post2250420

Note that the steering wheel stereo controls are a LR part, which works with all model LR stereos. You will need to get the steering wheel adapter to suit whatever head unit/DVD/GPS you end up buying. I chose a PAC Audio model but there are other brands available.