Member Since: 22 May 2010
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expedition modifications & general info
Hello,
I am new to this forum, but i am reading and searching it already for a few months. I already found a lot of information.
I have a few questions about a D3. I now have a defender 110 for my vacations and expeditions. I would like some comfort for these long trips... and i am considering to change my defender for a D3. But I still need some information.
1. Is the original radio/cd player/navigation sahara sand proof of do I need to take is out?
2. Is there a nice place to put a second batery?
3. Is a suspenion lift kit whit big tyres een good investment for offroad or is the standard air suspension whit good all terrain tyres (max tyre size 265/70/17) good enough?
4. Do the "se"and "hse"model have the terrain respons system whit the 3 diff lock's?
thanks in advance for the information.
Greetz Han
7th Jun 2010 12:56 pm
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Welcome Han
Plenty of members on here ahve been tunisia/morocco and no radios have stopped working because of sand
Second battery will fit in the Aux Battery slot which already exists as std in all D3's (you need a LR battery clamp & bolts for about £10). The Optima YellowTop D34 fits perfectly.
Anything above a base model will have Air and terrain response.
No lift kit generally needed although it can be done by replacement suspension height adjuster rods or by a Faultmate or similar changing the height settings (note extreme use of this may cause excessive wear on your CV joints.)
1. Don't know
2. Yes, there is a second battery compartment under the bonnet. Many of us have fitted Optima Yellow Top D34 batteries here, either with our own split charge systems or the ready-made "Traxide" system
3. If you put on bigger tyres and increase articulation you risk breaking CV joints - a weak point on the D3 in extreme conditions
4. The e-Diff is an optional extra on UK spec cars. You'll need to make enquiries with your local dealers on what spec/build your home market cars are.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
1. Is the original radio/cd player/navigation sahara sand proof of do I need to take is out?
Take a paint brush and brush out the sand... (honest... )
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Yes, the D4 has an auxillary battery box like the D3, but unlike the D3 it is already full of bits - specifically the Brake Master Cylinder / ABS unit and a few other bits electricery
TFC and I are currently investigating potential solutions to this issue for the D4 as I need to get it sorted for several camping trips planned for this year and definitely before October's Tunisia outting - can't have my Beer getting warm
7th Jun 2010 2:20 pm
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7th Jun 2010 2:24 pm
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Agree with what the peeps above say, with a few pics of D3s in the sand:
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7th Jun 2010 2:36 pm
Han
Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Asten
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Hi,
Very nice picture's !! So disco's do have sahara experience....
Are there any posibility's to use a hi jack on a D3 or is the only possibility to place a arb front and back bumper....?
Anybody tried the Hi-lift adapter which you can stick in your rims??
Air Jacks seem to be the way forward for the Disco I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
7th Jun 2010 3:58 pm
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Deffo airjacks, have used a Takla twice changing punctures in the desert. However i don't use an airjack inflated from the exhaust, use a compressor instead. Much more sensible!
It might not LOOK like the desert, but Lawrence of Arabia is buried 200 yards from where I took that picture, so close enough I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
7th Jun 2010 4:34 pm
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Mind you we did try and lift Rescue01's car last year at the RV & it wasn't playing!! Way too much beer.
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and i am considering to change my defender for a D3. But I still need some information.
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