Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: GOT ONE.. just got a D3 hse V8

  1. 24th January 2011, 12:52 PM #1
    Mikes defender
    Mikes defender is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    94
    Total Downloaded
    0

    GOT ONE.. just got a D3 hse V8

    After month of searching i finally found a D3 HSE V8. Its a very early one July 04, im told it was trivetts in sydneys demostator.

    Got it in sydney then drove it back to melbourne. Gotta say it was the easiest run i have ever had. it just ate the Km. so comfy

    Now im madly trying to it get road worthy and sort out the bits and ****s.

    Where is a good place in melbourne to get D3 parts? Are there independant parts suppliers? or just got the dealership.

    I need a glove box lid, center console lid, and spare wheel witch.

    Ill post some photos soon.. can't wait to get it off road.

    might have to change my user name!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 24th January 2011, 01:10 PM #2
    oldsalt's Avatar
    oldsalt
    oldsalt is offline Master
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    831
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Welcome to "the world of the D3 smile" Mikesdefender,
    looking forward to some photos....enjoy your new toy.
    cheers
    This is a good place to start your search for spares Triumph Rover Spares - The World's Largest Land Rover Dismantler... a lot cheaper than the dealers.
    Tons of good advice and help on this forum (and Disco3UK) so just ask away and you will be amazed at the help you'll get.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 24th January 2011, 01:13 PM #3
    juddo Guest
    Quote Originally Posted by Mikes defender View Post

    spare wheel witch.
    Is that a woman to change the tyre when you get a flat?

    Congrats on your purchase.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 24th January 2011, 04:45 PM #4
    Owl's Avatar
    Owl
    Owl is offline Master Subscriber
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    295
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Mikes defender View Post

    I need a ........., and spare wheel witch.

    Ill post some photos soon.. can't wait to get it off road.

    might have to change my user name!

    I presume you mean winch (unless you are after a wheel changing hag on a broomstick). Try Ritters - they "stole" one off my car last week when they fitted my long range tank.

    Congratulations on the purchase and welcome to the other side.
    Ian
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 25th January 2011, 07:13 AM #5
    Graeme
    Graeme is offline Swaggie Vendor
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    NSW SW Slopes
    Posts
    12,030
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I've found TRS is often more expensive than list price from a dealer so be sure to check new prices.
    MY21.5 L405 D350 Vogue SE with 19s. Produce LLAMS for LR/RR, Jeep GC/Dodge Ram
    VK2HFG and APRS W1 digi, RTK base station using LoRa
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 27th January 2011, 09:36 PM #6
    Mikes defender
    Mikes defender is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    94
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Thanks for replies.. my D3's off getting it road worthy. turned out that the victorian aftermarket guys were the same as genuine. So i went with LR parts. Very odd. Not sure if the aftermarket guys are over charging or LR are under charging!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 28th January 2011, 10:36 AM #7
    peterall
    peterall is offline Fossicker Supporter
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Adelaide SA
    Posts
    75
    Total Downloaded
    0
    LR NEVER undercharge.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 28th January 2011, 04:21 PM #8
    oldsalt's Avatar
    oldsalt
    oldsalt is offline Master
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    831
    Total Downloaded
    0
    LR stands for Love Revenue .... although I must admit my local dealer has been very good re services etc - so I don't really mind fattening their wallet. I just find that with a little bit of work I can usually get "parts" quite a bit cheaper on the net ...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 28th January 2011, 06:14 PM #9
    andyrover's Avatar
    andyrover
    andyrover is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    42
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Congratulations, my very same reaction to driving my new D3 from Melbourne to Canberra! I recommend the small enthusiastic dealer who sold me my D3: Deacons. James Deacon is very good to deal with and sent me many parts such as glove box lid and others that I needed. Good luck.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Convoy for Heroes | Bomb Proof Disco 4 »

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!