Welcome to the D3/4/RRS Zone.

[drivesafe]

Welcome folks, although this is a section primarily devoted to all things relating to Discover 3s, we will also be catering for Range Rover Sports related issues as well.

If you have a project underway or would like info on getting a project going for your D3, this is the place to post and/or ask.

If you have a problem or know of a solution to someone else’s problem, post away.

Note a thread is note related to the subject base of the section it will most likely be moved to the appropriate section or removed all together.

Last but not least, a big thanks to Incisor for making this area available to the D3 owners

Cheers all and welcome aboard.

[bigmac]

Thanks Drivsafe for getting this site going
hopefully we will get some good info and feed back
from the members.
I am just about all set for our trip to Broome Friday week
have the Bull bar and Snorkle fitted. Get UHF radio on Friday.
Hope to have some good pics when we get back

Cheers
Neville

[RichardK]

I'm here also, will follow this with interest

[ivery819]

Bewdy and thanks.
Next thing, you blokes will start to return wave at us !
For anyone interested re RRS I have had 3 issues fixed under warranty.(free of charge )
Juddering wipers. Gearbox remap (recent tsb) and new instrument panel which fixed some cruise control and speed minder issues.
I have found that some dealers are not up to date with their tsb's so if you have any questions I also have access to the GTR. and will attempt to pass on as much information as I can.
tsb=technical service bulletins.
GTR=Land Rover's on line (by subscription ) manuals...Global Technical Resource
Cheers...Peter

[drivesafe]

BTW folks, just carrying on from ivery819’s post, if you know of other D3 specific sites please post links to them so we can all share the info.

This D3 UK (http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/index.php) site is one of the primer D3 sites in the world and they have an Australian section on the site, so go and wave the flag.

Cheers.

[PCH]

To Drivesafe and Inc,

Thank you for making the D3 Zone for us D3 an RRS owners.

I've had my D3 since April 05 (Build date Feb 05) so it is one of the early shipments from the UK and has had a number of early build problems but nothing that hasn't been fixed.

Here is a US LR3 forum which is okay to get a US perspective on their vehicles (not as extensive as the UK forum but still has some useful info).

http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35

Chris

[WhiteD3]

Thanks Drivesafe. Looking forward to some good insights and info.

[stevo68]

Good work fella's, great idea, look forward to this area growing,

Regards

Stevo

[discomaniac]

Thanks Drivesafe and Inc,
Great Idea having our own section. With still relatively few D3 owners compared to D1,D2,Defender and Series owners, some of our D3 posts could get lost in the huge volume of general LR conversation. Will still use the UK site as well, but this might be better for sharing ideas for the way we do things here in OZ.

My D3 was a May '05 Build, Delivered July '05. Suffered from most of the early problems, over 23 trips back to the dealer for warranty claims, but all fixed and been going well for some time now.

[drivesafe]

My D3 was a May '05 Build, Delivered July '05. Suffered from most of the early problems, over 23 trips back to the dealer for warranty claims, but all fixed and been going well for some time now.

Funny you should post that.

My RR has got to be the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned, and I’ve had some bombs, but the D3 is proving to be one of the most reliable vehicles.

[garryc]

Thanks Drivesafe and Inc,
Great Idea having our own section. With still relatively few D3 owners compared to D1,D2,Defender and Series owners, some of our D3 posts could get lost in the huge volume of general LR conversation. Will still use the UK site as well, but this might be better for sharing ideas for the way we do things here in OZ.

My D3 was a May '05 Build, Delivered July '05. Suffered from most of the early problems, over 23 trips back to the dealer for warranty claims, but all fixed and been going well for some time now.
Mine was January 05, delivered April 05. S TdV6 with air suspension.Only two problems so far:) The coolant bottle because of false "low coolant" msgs and the cable behind the steering wheel because of intermittent then solid SRS indicator on the instrument panel. Did the Simpson last year and the Birdsville races(not) recently. Just going for 48k service.:D

[Jamo]

I've only just realised that this forum had been created!

Mines a June 05 build, delivered in Aug 05.

[Bushwanderer]

Hi All,
As some of you may have already seen from my post to a Marketplace thread, I am now the "very" proud owner of a 2005 D3 S TDV6 manual.

The down side is that I have bought it as a consequence of the death of someone who appears to have been a passionate LR man (Rod Wood).

Rod's wife, Ginny, is a lovely lady & I'm sorry that I didn't get to meet Rod.

Best Wishes,
Peter
PS: MANY questions to come!

[Desert Traveller]

Finally regestered for this forum.
D3 - SE
Oct 05 build, MY06, 91,000 kms. Including Simpson, Fraser, Byfield etc.
White TDV6 Auto, e-diff, colour coded ARB with 9000lb Warn up front, Hella 4000's, colour coded Kaymar (for protection only - wheel carriers can be fitted), AT2's, Safari snokel, tinted windows, iPod, Garmin Streetpilot, fake timber inlays, GME 3400, Optima Yellow Top (Traxide controller), ARB compressor mounted next to main battery.

[drivesafe]

Hi Desert Traveller, good to see you here and enjoy.

[Desert Traveller]

I have moved back to Brisbane from CQ. Might to get catch up with other D3 owners. Caught up with a few Disco3 forum members at Cooma.

[andycapper]

Hi Drivesafe - here I am, as suggested - now I can see why you wear pink fluffy slippers (enhances the chance of getting sympathy?) .....do you use the Disco to tow the Rangie...?

For anyone else, I'm another new arrival, having recently (Feb) taken delivery of my new baby but have been principally "residing" at Disco3.co.uk.

Also just back from the UK where had the pleasure of doing 2 Landrover training courses at Eastnor (Herefordshire) and a factory visit (with more driving) - recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity.

Am currently canvassing interest in a Disco 3 social group (tho from interest so far might need to widen that to include the current generation of "Electronic Landrovers") and shall put details in a dedicated posting.

All the best for now,

Andy

[drivesafe]

Welcome aboard Andy.


Also just back from the UK where had the pleasure of doing 2 Landrover training courses at Eastnor (Herefordshire) and a factory visit (with more driving) - recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity.

Andy

Lucky bugger.

[WhiteD3]

Welcome Andy:)

[paulos00]

Hi All

New to the forum and a new D3 owner (LR first timer) 08 SE Petrol.

I found this site by accident really as I was goggling for accessories, I'm glad I did though as it has pointed me in the right direction twice :)

Many thanks

Cheers

Paul

[WhiteD3]

Welcome Paul.

Have a look at the GCLRO pages, we need some more active D3 owners:).

Cheers.

[norto]

Ive been a member for a while and thought
it was time to say g/day:)

[AndrewM]

Hi all,
I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hi. I've already read many of the threads, added to a couple and learnt heaps including finding a solution for a dual battery setup. My HSE TDV6 is my 4th 4x4 child (Pajero SWB petrol, GQ Patrol diesel, Parejo LWB petrol) and is now a bit over 12 months old with no problems and I am very happy! The buying decision was easy when during a test drive SWMBO just said "Buy it!".
We haven't really run it through its paces yet, but are off camping to the beach and dunes north of Perth this OZ day long w/e.
See you around!

[drivesafe]

Hi AndrewM, sorry mate only just noticed your post.

Welcome and hope your getting all the info you are after and good to see you are posting as well.

You should be able to find some other in WA to organise some trips so you can really get the feel of your D3.

Cheers

[CaverD3]

Welcome Andrew.:D

[wirrah]

Recently registered here having discovered this forum while researching faults in our TDV6 (cruise control, imperial read out etc...)

Anyway we have just purchased an 01/09 TDV6 SE to replace our 03/05 TDV6 at 99000km SE. Surprisingly (or probably unsurprisingly) the '09 was less expensive and came with options we didn't have on the earlier car.

We have had LR in various forms for about 20 years starting with a '73 RR in 1989

Looks like there is a wealth of experience in this forum.

cheers

Greg

[CaverD3]

Welcome wirrah :D

I have noticed the price and specs too. Unfortunately cannot justify a new one at the moment. :( Keeping mine with an extended warranty.

Have you also joined DISCO3.CO.UK - Dedicated to Discovery 3 and LR3 Owners and Enthusiasts (http://www.disco3.co.uk) ? If we can't find the answer here you will probably find an expert there.

[wirrah]

Welcome wirrah :D

Have you also joined DISCO3.CO.UK - Dedicated to Discovery 3 and LR3 Owners and Enthusiasts (http://www.disco3.co.uk) ? If we can't find the answer here you will probably find an expert there.

Many thanks, I've now joined there.

cheers

Greg

[drivesafe]

Hi wirrah and welcome aboard.

[brennanmar]

Hi all
Thought it time to say hello as have been member since Feb, also Disco3.co.uk. Great help in deciding on buying a D3. Got my '09 TDV6 S with active rear diff 4 weeks ago. Fantastic vehicle! Previously had Patrols but some years ago. No comparison!!
Using the site to work out what extras to add,(budget permitting) really helpful, thanks.
Cheers
Martin

[chuck]

Any chance of some photos?

Regards

Chuck

[CaverD3]

Welcome Martin.:D
Extra will depend in what you want to do with your D3 where you will take it.

[brennanmar]

Have been on the sand a few times and spent a day in local state forest trying out the different TR modes. Will be repeating that! Going up to the Territory early next year for a few weeks barra fishing, towing a boat. My current thinking is bull bar, snorkel, long range tank, wheel carrier, UHF. to start with!
Martin

[brennanmar]

Have some but not sure how to upload them?
Martin

[steven64]

Hi all i have had our 2005 hse D3 TV6 for 6mths, but its been in the work shop for 3wks so far :( apparently they don't like water in the diesel, so they got to replace all the fuel system injector pump etc. so hope to be back on the road again soon
Steven

[drivesafe]

Welcome aboard Steven, hope your problems are sorted quickly.

Any idea of how the water got where it do?

[steven64]

Hi Drivesafe,
I got a load of water from the service station and pursued them to for them to pay and they admitted fault so all is well,,, back on the road again after 4wks

[NomadicD3]

Hi All, Not long been a member, actually only since i got a D3 a few weeks ago. I've owned LR/RR for alot of years and this is the first one i've owned that is way to hard for me to figure out myself LOL.
Anyway point of this post is to say hi and ask where have ppl been fitting there UHF's in the D3?? I have seen some with the head unit hidden under the dash on the tunnel. Is it hard to get the panels off for access? Is there a trick to it?
I was also told that there is no holes in the firewall for the antenna cable? Is this true { i havne't looked yet} and if it is where have ppl been running the cable?
happy to listen to anyones personal experience.
Thanks all
cyas

[ADMIRAL]

Hi All, Not long been a member, actually only since i got a D3 a few weeks ago. I've owned LR/RR for alot of years and this is the first one i've owned that is way to hard for me to figure out myself LOL.
Anyway point of this post is to say hi and ask where have ppl been fitting there UHF's in the D3?? I have seen some with the head unit hidden under the dash on the tunnel. Is it hard to get the panels off for access? Is there a trick to it?
I was also told that there is no holes in the firewall for the antenna cable? Is this true { i havne't looked yet} and if it is where have ppl been running the cable?
happy to listen to anyones personal experience.
Thanks all
cyas

Hi Nomad- Try a search and also check The 'Good Oil' and the technical section. There are some good examples in there, and several tutorials. Also some good alternatives on where to mount the antenna.

However a few quick points.
If you don't want the hassle of trying to mount the radio or remote radio head somewhere it can be safely seen, do yourself a favour and purchase one of the models with the controls and speaker in the microphone. This opens up your options in mounting the base unit. Some options you will see in your search. Up under the dash on the rh side of the steering wheel. In the coin tray slot. Under the seat. ( mine is under the seat, and moves with the seat to avoid problems with fouling on anything. )
If you check out the large grommet in the firewall, on the upper rh side. From memory it has a cable running through it. There is a nipple or somesuch under the cable, and it can be punctured from the engine bay side to open it up. It will allow a power or antenna cable access. There is another access point up under the sound proofing, below the steering wheel. On the original manual models, it was used I believe for a clutch cable access. It is a bitch to get to, but has a quite large hole available for access. Note, if you have a dual battery setup already installed, this access hole may already have been used.
Hope this helps. Check out the other channels, and try the search.

[NomadicD3]

I salute you Admiral, thanks for the tips and i shall, in time do all that you have suggested. Thanks again

[Preacher]

Hi all

Both my son and I have just purchased 05 Disco 3's - his an HSE V8 and mine a TDV6 - both would you believe Bonati Grey

(NOW UNDERSTAND THE WORD 'PERMAGRIN')
formerly an avid patrol owner - I now understand that owning a nissan patrol was a neccesary part of the path of enlightenment to owning a LR

Just been thru the NE floods and living on the river flats in Wang has given me 2 weeks of extensive deep water driving. Maybe coincidental but now have a fuzzy sound from the drive train.
Just dropped the Disco in to Blacklocks Albury for a 05/06 diesal recall and asked them to have a listen - seems like its the 'lower belt tensioner' is crook - much relieved as it could have been a much more expensive noise!

Getting the vehicle ready for some touring and have to date


17" steel Dynamic rims
maxxis bighorns
rooftop tent
'tuned motor'
triple battery setup with 2 yellowtops (waiting on traxside gear)
need a mitch hitch desperately
only have 1 mudflap left
waiting on auto suspension height adjustors
had to buy a new tiny UHF as there wasn't a lot of room for the normal size unit


Recently purchased a 'Regal 4x4 desert series' offroad poptop van. 12' x 6'6" same footprint as the Disco. Rock solid little van built the same as the 'Supreme Getaway' - you literaly don't know its there - ATM 1600kg
Fitted duel batteries and am going to retro fit the inside for just the 'Bride' and I.

The Wangaratta 4WD club has 2 Disco 3's and a Defender as well as a few vans, I hope to go where the camper trailers go and also to use it (the van) as a base camp for weekend away as well as touring.


Is there an automatic way of knowing when this thread has been added to?

regards
dj

[djhampson]

Welcome aboard Preacher, and contrags on the D3s.

It sound like you've got a very nice setup going on there.

By posting to this thread the system should have subscribed you to the thread so you will get an email whenever a new post is made.

[smac]

where are all the D3 pics?

[curryinahurry]

Hi Everybody

I have just joined the forum. I have picked up my first LR new to me D3 end Jan 11.

I have been lurking in this forum and finding out as much as I can about LR D3s and last weekend I took her out to the Watagans along with some friends from a 4WD club there.

I was amazed at what the stock standard D3 is capable of!! Mine is a MY08 TDV6 S model.

After the weekend, I have now made out a Short!! (hehe) list of things to add on to the D3 to make it more suitable for 4WD.

Below is the link for photos from the Watagans weekend.

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e177/p_balag/Bridal/Snowy/?albumview=slideshow (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e177/p_balag/Bridal/Snowy/?albumview=slideshow)

Looking forward to being part of this community! :BigThumb:

Cheers

Bala

[oldsalt]

Welcome aboard, great pics - so what's on your "list" for the D3 ??? - whatever it is you'll have fun....:D

[curryinahurry]

Welcome aboard, great pics - so what's on your "list" for the D3 ??? - whatever it is you'll have fun....:D
Thanks Old Salt!

Currently running road tyres for the 18". So looking at getting some AT's
Got the Snorkel. Will get it fitted during next service
Seriously considering some lift and susp option after the watagan weekend... Surprised that the lowest point in the rear was the exhaust pipes and ended putting a small dent in one pipe!!:(

Mine is the coil spring susp version not the air! (sure you knew that anyways) :D

Not very sure about front bull bars. but will consider putting on some under side protection/front and rear

Cargo Barrier.

UHF.. Already have Sat phone for the last 3+ years..

BTW, my D3 is not my daily drive.... it is more for weekend aways and longer trips.

Cheers

Bala

[Gaviatrix]

G'day all, I've been hanging around here for a while, became a member last month, and thought I should introduce myself.

We've bought a Zermatt silver 2007 (MY08) TDV6 HSE - 45K km, school run special. Despite being bought a month ago, it's still in transit from Melbourne to Perth, having been caught up in the backlog of rail shipments as a result of the line being washed out last month. I'm itching to get my hands on it and start getting it into trim for our Easter holiday trek.

I've followed all sorts of threads on this site and on Disco3 UK and spoken to quite a few incredibly helpful people. Last night my wife and I went to one of Gordon's seminars (Green Oval Experience - GG Haggis on here) which was great, a real education on the D3/4/RRS' special features and some great tips for us. I really recommend it to you. Our last Landy was a D1 300Tdi and this one is very different! We're hoping to make it to his next drive day later this month - if the car arrives in time.

I've bought a Traxide dual battery kit & Optima Yellow Top battery (thanks to Drivesafe for his advice and posts on here) and sourced some well priced D3 'S' 17" wheels on which I intend to fit some suitable touring/offroad tyres so I can keep the 18"s for best (lots of advice here on that, too). Also booked in for a Milford cargo barrier to be fitted, and will fit a little ARB compressor in the spare space under the bonnet. I've ordered a compressor cover plate and EAS height sensor rods from GOE and a snorkel and various bits and bobs from Duckworth in the UK - can't believe how much cheaper I can get LR OEM parts from them, even with the shipping cost. I'll be adding an ARB bar and some extra lights too once I've decided whether or not to get a winch, and if so which one. I'm not sure our likely usage warrants the cost of a Warn over a Bushranger or Ironman - or even mounting a winch at all - thoughts/recommendations, anyone?

We're planning on becoming regular weekend adventurers out of Perth and on doing some long trips around WA, so look out for us (we'll be the ones that are stuck!).

Best, Gaviatrix

[MelbD3]

I too have been hanging around for quite some months now, and would like to say Hi. I have a 2005 TDv6 SE that the previous owner had specified with e-diff and adaptive headlights. After purchasing the car I developed an affliction of the face that I now appreciate is called a permagrin. The car is an almost impossibly good interstate tourer, makes light work of ferrying groups of children, is a pleasure to drive to the snow and feels great around town too. I have fitted a Traxide second battery to run the fridge and have fitted HID inserts into the driving lights. I am preparing the car for a trip from Melbourne through the Centre to the Kimberly, so am particularly interested in many of the posts.

Today I had a pleasant surprise - I took the car to a well known Land Rover dealer in the inner east of Melbourne for the Safety Recall P017 and was told that the Rotary Coupler would also be fixed free of charge. I feel Land Rover is looking after its product and me well!

[jimmydb]

Hi All,

Wanted to quickly say g'day as a newb on the forums. I am about to pen the ink on an MY08 stornaway grey D3 TDV6 SE. It has less than 50,000k's on it and looks as if it rolled off the lot only yesterday.

From what I've already read here, I'm looking forward to an awesome few years with this LR. Cheers

[daj]

Hello fellow tragics.

My first post after months of lurking and picking everyone's brains on a range of D3 related topics.

A big thanks to all who have contributed their knowledge and experience. It has certainly helped me up that steep learning curve.

Also, thanks to the referrals on this site, I contacted Mike at Southern Cross L/R who gave me an excellent price on my extended warranty and was a pleasure to deal with.

Over the years I have owned two Rangies, a 3.9 Isuzu County, a 300TDI Defender that I had converted to auto, and now a 2008 D3.

The D3 is simply brilliant. It is a pleasure to drive on and off road, economical, and, believe it or not, a tad quieter than my beloved Defender.

About the only thing that I have issue with is the drive train back-lash (clunk). Land Rover claim "They all do it" and "It's normal" but I still have to get my head around that, especially when the auto Defender had no such issues. Apart from that, I can't keep the grin off my face.

Regards,
David

[vbrab]

Hi all,
I'm glad there is place for D3 owners to (perhaps) assist each other.

I'm looking for a hard copy version of a D3 service manual. I have the 3600 page PDF version, but what I am looking for is the more usual "paper" version that will give me quick guides to basic servicing.
I have just taken delivery of a used late 07, D3, 2.7 with 180,000k on it (dealer serviced).
It looks like a new one, and evidently has spent its short life as a "pilot" vehicle, travelling long steady runs up the bitumen with nil 4WD use, so I figure it couldn't be any worse than buying an urban version which has less k's but had stop/start all its life.
HOWEVER.. I do live 1600'ks from the nearest traffic light (far North WA), and if the D3 stops, or needs a basic service then I will have to deal with it...so does anybody know of a "paper" version service manual that I can buy?
Also has anybody bought spares from UK? Any guides as to cheapest and best suppliers? Already had one group charge $80 to send 2 kilos of spares....which took the joy out of the good prices on the spares.
Any suggestions appreciated, vbrab

[101RRS]

Welcome to the site.

I recently enquired about workshop manuals and the result is that a paper version does not seem exist - unless someone has printed one off from the Pdf.

Shipping from the UK is normally pretty expensive.

[ADMIRAL]

Hi all,
I'm glad there is place for D3 owners to (perhaps) assist each other.

I'm looking for a hard copy version of a D3 service manual. I have the 3600 page PDF version, but what I am looking for is the more usual "paper" version that will give me quick guides to basic servicing.
I have just taken delivery of a used late 07, D3, 2.7 with 180,000k on it (dealer serviced).
It looks like a new one, and evidently has spent its short life as a "pilot" vehicle, travelling long steady runs up the bitumen with nil 4WD use, so I figure it couldn't be any worse than buying an urban version which has less k's but had stop/start all its life.
HOWEVER.. I do live 1600'ks from the nearest traffic light (far North WA), and if the D3 stops, or needs a basic service then I will have to deal with it...so does anybody know of a "paper" version service manual that I can buy?
Also has anybody bought spares from UK? Any guides as to cheapest and best suppliers? Already had one group charge $80 to send 2 kilos of spares....which took the joy out of the good prices on the spares.
Any suggestions appreciated, vbrab

I would also look at a Faultmate or a Hawkeye.....being so far away.

[CaverD3]

So are you getting the 3.0 L from Bisvegas?

[shelbyjet]

So are you getting the 3.0 L from Bisvegas?

The one from Southport - one sleep to go...

[CaverD3]

:banana::banana:

[Mr H]

A friend and also a D3 owner like myself ask me for some advice yesterday about Locking/Unlocking issues on his 2006 D3 S.

It would appear that every time the vehicle is parked out in the sun (Central QLD +35 degrees C) the driver side door will not unlock or lock until the vehicle has cooled down.

My 2008 D3 SE has never done this even when parked next to his in the sun for the same period.

Anyone experienced this before? or Have some advice to offer?

Regards

H

[jimf]

Just about to buy a 2005 HSE LR3 - have a D4 and love it - had Isuzu 3.9 County and TDi Disco and TD5 Defender 130 (nuts hey?)

Anything I should look for in the HSE LR3 before I take the final plunge?

Jim.

[Mr H]

Has anyone fitted these tyres instead of the 255/60/R18's and if so did the new spare fit in the under body recess without modification. It looks like it would be a tight fit on my 2008 SE

[frenchy_555]

Hi Mr H,
My D3 has the 265's on it and yes a little squizey for the spare but it does fit with or without the towbar on...

[~Rich~]

I'm sure it will fit!
Your 265 / 60 R18 = 775mm OA
My 285 / 60 R18 = 799mm OA and I can sqeeze it in (Alas deflated)

[scarry]

The 265/60/18 is same size as OEM,255/60/18......give or take a few mm.(diameter)

265/65/18 is the bigger tyre,around 25mm bigger,will only fit in spare wheel place deflated,but is available in LT(BFG).

[oldsalt]

Finally realised "we" had our own little dedicated section ...
http://files.myopera.com/veedub5/albums/10876562/LR%20copy%20small..jpg

My 2007 TDV6. cheers.

[furax]

Hello

I'm french and english is not my first language so I being your pardon for my mistakes.

I lives in the alpes (mountain) near the town chambéry. I have a discovery tdv6 for the trip all road.
I have go away with my D3 in algeria

Your forum will be good. Thanks for all......
Perharps I'll answer questions............

[CaverD3]

Welcome furax. :D

Check out: DISCO3.CO.UK - Index (http://www.disco3.co.uk)
They even have a French language :BigThumb:section.

[Banjo_pluker]

bump- soon to pick up my first D3:banana::banana:

[rb30gtr]

Hi All,

Brief intro. I am a previous rev head, hoon etc etc, you get the picture I am sure. Living in Western Sydney.

About to step into my 30's, yes I know, I am extremely mature now..?

Anyway, getting serious with life, looking to travel a bit and get out into the bush a whole lot more, and I want to be comfortable at the same time.

So I am in the market for an LR3 TDV6, preferably in HSE form, and looking very much forward to joining the LR Fraternity. Still searching for the right car, I am up to month 3 with my search...

Id like to say thanks to all the wonderful forum comments and topic posters, there are some brilliantly helpful lads and lasses on here and tons of awesome information to assist with my decision making process!

[wingman]

Hi Folks,

I am new to LR D3 and residing in Hong Kong. I like to do DIY on my D3 and this site is great. There are many SMEs here for me to learn from.

I will try to chip in my 2 cents whenever I can!

thanks guys!

[oldsalt]

Welcome Wingman - what area of Hong Kong do you live in ? - some pictures of your D3 in it's local environment wouldn't go astray :)
cheers

[martin69pf]

HI :-)
i am from germany and looking fro Discovery 3/4 friends alover the world..
we design a frontbumper from Aluminium to fit a winch on this car.. what is your opinion for this?
for all those wich dont seen this very often.. this white on the ground is not white sand or cocaine.. is only german snow.. ;-)
nice greetings to Australia !!!

[ADMIRAL]

HI :-)
i am from germany and looking fro Discovery 3/4 friends alover the world..
we design a frontbumper from Aluminium to fit a winch on this car.. what is your opinion for this?
for all those wich dont seen this very often.. this white on the ground is not white sand or cocaine.. is only german snow.. ;-)
nice greetings to Australia !!!

It looks like the lower half of a typical Aussie bullbar, with a LR centre bar grafted on. Interesting, but does it comply with your euro safety rules ? It would have to comply with our local regulations.

A thought though..........If you can manufacture this bar to fit onto a RRS, you would win a few friends in OZ. We have a couple of options for bullbars for the D3/D4 here, but nothing for the RRS.

[CaverD3]

OEM Land Rover 'A' bar, more usually in black though.

[martin69pf]

It looks like the lower half of a typical Aussie bullbar, with a LR centre bar grafted on. Interesting, but does it comply with your euro safety rules ? It would have to comply with our local regulations.

A thought though..........If you can manufacture this bar to fit onto a RRS, you would win a few friends in OZ. We have a couple of options for bullbars for the D3/D4 here, but nothing for the RRS.
Hello Admiral,
thanks for your answer. Yes we produce this for european regulations and yes it fits the same for a RRS (3/4).
And another yes for the bullbar in PURIM for human protection system is original from LR. But not for Discovery. It was for Freelander and we got the better results for head shocks with this bar. But now it fits perfect to our frontbumper.
maybe you have a picture for me from a typical Aussiebumper, because i never see one. Only this from ARB and this is totally different to ours. We have a Front underbodyprotection integrated and ARB has nothing.

[ADMIRAL]

Plenty of pics in this thread of D4's with bullbars. ( or do a search ) The Opposite Lock ( OL ) version is much the same as the ARB bar, and also has no integrated undercar protection. The ECB bar is more rounded, and 'ugly ' ( IMO )

I wonder if Gordon has seen this post. An option for his RRS.

Martin check the posts under Bull bar information (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/169996-bull-bar-information.html). About 15 threads lower under new posts.

[hutchbb]

Thanks for the chance to join this group as a new D3(2006) HSE owner.
Looking forward to all the post that come through in the future and also past ones. I will put a photo on later/

Regards to all
Hutchbb

[Nomad9]

HI Richard,
I'm with you.

[SBD4]

Thanks for the chance to join this group as a new D3(2006) HSE owner.
Looking forward to all the post that come through in the future and also past ones. I will put a photo on later/

Regards to all
Hutchbb

Welcome Hutch! hope you enjoy your new ride - looking forward to seeing your pics..

[AxelR]

Hi
I'm new here and even though I do not live in Australia I find your forum very interesting and packed with very useful resources and great adventures.
I'm French and live in the US. I drive a 2010 LR4 (D4).
Axel