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:




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