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    Talking Proud new owner

    So as of an hour ago I became the proud new owner of a '98 300tdi Disco, auto, 200,000km, dark blue, absolutely bog standard.

    Aside from a few cosmetic enhancements which are nothing to worry about the fun of building it up begins.

    I've got some cash set aside and the list of immediate enhancements are as follows; 2 inch lift, new rims and muddies, uhf and a bit of recovery gear.

    I've tried a search and can't seem to find a 'how to - where to cut' guide on a camel cut. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers

    Mark

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    hey mate,

    congrats on the purchase!

    I know what you mean about the camel cut. I've been trying to find some more info on it this past week as well, but searching hasn't given me many results.

    This page is probably the best one so far. Pretty good guide on how to do the basic trim
    Trimming for tires

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    Congratulations. Look forward to following the build. What I found with the camel cut was to measure about 6cm back from the bottom edge and get some tape and mark a straight line up until it meets the curve for a nice ark. Use a fine cutting disk in an angle grinder and keep a steady hand. Sounds scary but really a piece of cake.
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    Cheers thanks for that

    While on the topic of mods anyone know a good place to get a suspension lift fitted in sydney where they are familiar with Disco's? Would it be better to source the parts elsewhere such as a kit from SuspensionStuff or just get the mechanics to fit their recommended brand? traveling isn't an issue for me but the right parts and service at the right price are. If needs be i'll travel further a field to the outskirts of sydney.
    Some questions I know but I want to get it right the first time.

    Thanks

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    welcome to the forum markus and the 300tdi fold
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    And you've come back to the landy forum, smart lad

    I'm glad I was able to offer as much help as I could over the phone. You'll love it!!!

    Looks like you've foudn the camel cut. There are a few land rover specialist places around sydney, but at the moment all of their names escape me. Somebody will post themup i'm sure

    And if you didn't already find it, pics of my disco (and radio) are on this page My new Disco, finally!!! A 1994 Discovery TDI
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    Welcome to the fold Markus, your life will never be the same
    we have an absolute guru on here with a D2 who has done an out standing job of doing a cut and shut on his guards this includes his rear doors as well.

    Now to embarrass myself I totally cant remember his name (I am so sorry big fella you will just have to kill me later, I have had a really bad day) as he is on here regularly undoubtedly he will read your post, hate me and help you!!

    Blitz

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    His names Slunnie

    check out his cut and tuck, very very well done

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    Thanks for the welcome guys, in the next few day's i'll post up some pics of my new toy as is when bought and then with updates as the vision unfolds. Although this will be restricted by budget as we all know.

    I've sourced what I think will be a pretty good suspension lift from Ultimate Suspension in Ingleburn just south of Liverpool. I'm no ace mechanic at the moment though eager to learn so i'm happy to pay a few bucks to have some things installed at this time (no room in the garage either full of reno stuff)
    Anyway $1200 for a 2 inch lift with HD springs seems to be pretty good, $95 for brand new black steelies, $290 a tyre fitted and balanced for BFG muddies in 245/75/R16 should sit fairly nicely underneath, not going to big for now

    Already loving the little quirks of the car and i'm sure there are more to come.

    Cheers guys

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    Well done, my favourite version of the D1
    I think that is a good start. Also if the springs are a bit old your 2 inch will probably equate to 3" (ie: 1" of sag on old springs.).

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