Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
DWDG wrote:
Nice car, shame about the double yellow lines - BMW’s feel right at home on those.
disco-nut wrote:
Well, I have cleared some cars, and after winning some money on a one off bet on a sport I can't stand, I treated myself to another toy (not for sale ), Bought myself a BMW 5 Series 2.5 Diesel manual.
For now, I have left my Discovery with Dartford Transmissions for some maintenance jobs. And I gave in and scrapped the Fiesta. Still got the Golf though. Still awaiting the outcome of the insurance claim as I put in a formal complaint.
I have a park where I like badge That is my normal space when I go to work
in whatever car I take
13th Sep 2021 2:17 pm
lard
Member Since: 07 Jul 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 143
Just catching up on the Tonga D3 - great that damage will be repaired (but sucks that it happened in the first place!) - got to love wind deflectors, loved mine so much got some for my brothers D4 so we could be all matchy matchy
Wanted to ask - did the de-cat make a difference in performance, economy e.t.c.?
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16th Sep 2021 1:32 am
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
The decat gave a little extra bottom end grunt, and seemed to free up performance at the top end too
However, all that power took its toll and now I have a split intercooler hose But to be fair, the hose is the original one from factory, so not too bad. I have now ordered a silicone replacement.
My car also had new track rods fitted this evening and the passenger sidestep had all but detached from the car, so cut what metal was still holding on to release it properly. Tomorrow it will be getting the tracking done. Then parked up until my replacement hose arrives.
16th Sep 2021 9:31 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Well.... the green tank is off the road again Tracking was attempted by a good friend and not done correctly, got home and would have gone back but the turbo boost hose has gained a massive split, so I have ordered a silicone replacement, and parked it on my drive for now. I will chuck the car into a local garage I have used before for wheel alignment next week and if the weather is ok, I will do the hose next weekend if I also get time after working on customers cars. On the plus side, I only finally got the little Ibiza I bought off of my neighbour ages ago, all fixed and hopefully will get that sold soon. So will be on the lookout for another project soon. (Ibiza is not advertised on here).
18th Sep 2021 7:36 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Silicone boost hose now fitted, but something feels off with the steering, so still not using it for now.
23rd Sep 2021 5:42 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Decided to make sure my car is heard, added this horn to work with the standard horn.
26th Sep 2021 4:47 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Happy to report that my Discovery is giving minimal trouble. A calliper replaced less than a year ago has become faulty so that is being done for free on Friday. Gave it a wash at the weekend, and not covering many miles in it at the moment as I use my BMW for commuting. And thinking about selling my blue Discovery as it has been in storage over a year now.
1st Nov 2021 7:33 am
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
I am cheating on my Discovery 3 this weekend, testing a customers Discovery 4 to try and replicate a fault for the weekend. My Discovery is barely being used at the moment as I have been using my latest ddition to the fleet. A Volvo XC90 in OAP Gold.
Also my D3 is awaiting warranty work on the brakes so don't want to risk making issues worse.
11th Nov 2021 10:22 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Well, my Discovery has been awaiting internal to the company warranty for my faulty brakes for around 6 weeks now, so still not able to use it as my daily. Hoping to get it back from Dartford soon. As much as I am loving the comfort of my OAP gold Volvo, it's not a Discovery. On that note, I am on the look out in the near future for a Discovery 4 commercial Auto 2.7.
And I have decorated the cars for Christmas.
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5th Dec 2021 7:13 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
167 effortless miles on Christmas Eve, got the best view out the living room and bedroom windows for Christmas 😂
Hoping to drive some byways this coming week too.
Hope everyone is having a great Christmas
25th Dec 2021 1:12 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Been all over Norfolk in the Tonga Green beast. Grabbed a bargain trailer, driven through a Ford, driven several byways and explored many historical sites, and saw Seals for the first time in person in my life and still more exploring to do. Definitely don't regret taking this motor out of my fleet for this trip.
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29th Dec 2021 9:34 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Final full day in Norfolk and using the TW2 app, found a green lane right near where I was. I checked to see if it had any restrictions and thankfully it didn't. So I decided to drive through it. I was very sad to see fresh off piste driving damage, but for me, I stuck to the trail and kept it slow in low range all the way. Wish the trip wasn't ending in the morning. But I am sure we will find adventures on the way home.
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30th Dec 2021 4:51 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13881
A great adventure in a great car New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
31st Dec 2021 3:00 am
Bicycle repairman
Member Since: 18 Sep 2019
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 158
One hell of a thread, a year in the life of one man and his Disco chapeau to you for sticking with it through all your trials and tribulations. You've weather a pretty harsh storm it seems but have come through it admirably well. Best of luck with all your new projects and have a Happy new year.D4 GS let the retro fit begin
Heated steering wheel
Aftermarket TPMS
Double Din head unit satnav and TV
Reverse Camera
Cubby fridge
Door panel upgrade
Mood lighting
Digital Dash personalised
Back lit sun visors
4.5 Facelift front, rear and memory mirrors
Stainless bumper tread plate
6 pot Brembo conversion
HSE heated memory seats
Retro fit auto lights and wipers
LR 663 Defender alloys
275 45 20 GG AT3s
quarter of a D3
31st Dec 2021 5:52 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Bicycle repairman wrote:
One hell of a thread, a year in the life of one man and his Disco chapeau to you for sticking with it through all your trials and tribulations. You've weather a pretty harsh storm it seems but have come through it admirably well. Best of luck with all your new projects and have a Happy new year.
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), Bought myself a BMW 5 Series 2.5 Diesel manual.
Tracking was attempted by a good friend and not done correctly, got home and would have gone back but the turbo boost hose has gained a massive split, so I have ordered a silicone replacement, and parked it on my drive for now. I will chuck the car into a local garage I have used before for wheel alignment next week and if the weather is ok, I will do the hose next weekend if I also get time after working on customers cars. On the plus side, I only finally got the little Ibiza I bought off of my neighbour ages ago, all fixed and hopefully will get that sold soon. So will be on the lookout for another project soon. (Ibiza is not advertised on here).
