martin4x4
Member Since: 23 May 2005
Location: Norfolk, UK
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I recall someone posting a question about availability.
Visiting a local Land Rover specialist here in Switzerland I found that the owner has designed and fitted one to his Discovery 3.
I have posted one phone in my Gallery, if anyone is interested I can post some more detailed photos of the fixing finish etc.
Best part was I had the oportunity to take it for a run. Can one of you explain the technique to do a hill start and need to 'feed off' the hand break? Discovery 3 XS Auto, Stornaway, Active rear diff.
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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The way to hill start is to let out the clutch and when you feel the car starting to pull... release the park brake and press the go pedal.
Don't use the traditional and incorrect slipping the clutch method.
-s
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| 19th Jun 2005 2:45 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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Buy an auto  DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 19th Jun 2005 3:24 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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...and spend more money on the 'box and the fuel 
-s
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| 19th Jun 2005 4:50 pm |
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martin4x4
Member Since: 23 May 2005
Location: Norfolk, UK
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Pelyma,
Does that mean automatics don't have a handbrake?
Mine will be manual!  Discovery 3 XS Auto, Stornaway, Active rear diff.
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| 19th Jun 2005 5:53 pm |
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Gurvan
Member Since: 02 Jan 2005
Location: Germany... Not far from both the US and Hard German rock...
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martin4x4 wrote:Pelyma,
Does that mean automatics don't have a handbrake?
Automatic do have an handbrake but...
For an hill start and unless the slope is really extrem, the car cannot go backward down the slope... The gearbox, once in D, prevents it...
The solution is :
- Start the engine,
- Release the handbrake,
- Move to D,
- Release the brake...
- Press GO !
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| 19th Jun 2005 6:00 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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If you use the electronic handbrake it automatically releases as you go forward, this is why you cannot use electronic handbrakes to pass your driving test in the UK - they're too easy. You can also release it by putting your foot on the brake and pushing the handbrake button down.
Go on the £1500 for the auto box is a bargain, it is absolutely brilliant particularly if you tow. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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| 19th Jun 2005 6:37 pm |
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Outrageous
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: New Hampshire, USA
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| Re: Expedition roof rack for roof tent |
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martin4x4 wrote:...if anyone is interested I can post some more detailed photos of the fixing finish etc.
Thanks for the photo. Yes, I would be interested in more detailed views of how the rack is attached, especially the forward attachment points.
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| 21st Jun 2005 1:51 am |
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martin4x4
Member Since: 23 May 2005
Location: Norfolk, UK
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Added as requested. Discovery 3 XS Auto, Stornaway, Active rear diff.
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| 21st Jun 2005 9:52 pm |
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Outrageous
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: New Hampshire, USA
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Martin4x4,
Those are great photos for showing the attachment of the rack. Everything seems quite well made and solid, although the overall appearance is rather utilitarian, as is fitting for the purpose. Thanks for posting!
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| 24th Jun 2005 11:05 pm |
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Chris
Member Since: 21 Jun 2005
Location: Switzerland
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Hello outrageous,
where did you get that name?
I am the person who designed and manufactured the rack which Martin pinned in the forum. Yes It is very basic, took a lot of measuring and time to get right, because of the height/width problems, makes no nasty noises and has attracted a lot of attention from Discovery 3 owners. I do not think that there is very much on the market, haven't bothered looking.
You said that our rack appears to be utilitarian, which is what we wanted. We had to go for a lightweight construction with flat bed and no unnecessary "cream on the cake", simply because the maximum manufacturer's weight on a Disco 3 is only 75 Kilos. A average roof tent weighs about 40/45 Kilos, our rack another 24 kilos, and it is mor or less full.
We do have detatchable sides if required.
Chris Elliott
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| 29th Jun 2005 1:16 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
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Hi Chris, did you get my e-mail?
Martin
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| 29th Jun 2005 10:09 pm |
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Outrageous
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: New Hampshire, USA
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Chris wrote:Hello outrageous,
where did you get that name?
Chris,
I am very impressed with your abilities in creating this rack. It really seems quite versatile as well as significantly stronger than the factory expedition rack. I imagine you could sell a fair number if you were so inclined, perhaps to some of the guys on this forum, although shipping such a large item might be problematic. By the way, my screen name originated as an anagram (letter rearrangement) of Touareg (=outrage) on a different forum.
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| 30th Jun 2005 5:11 am |
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Lolli
Member Since: 13 Jun 2010
Location: Kent
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| Detachable NATO hitch for disco 3 |
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Hello, I'm new to this site and saw a picture of your Disco 3 with a detachable NATO hitch. I am looking to buy a sankey and will be grateful if you could let me know where I can get one.
Many Thanks
Lolli
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| 16th Jun 2010 9:48 pm |
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martin4x4
Member Since: 23 May 2005
Location: Norfolk, UK
Posts: 362
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My adapter was made by site member RLD you can check out his gallery, and contact him via the forum.
Doing a quick search on 'NATO' it looks like there are other alternatives out there. I do have a NATO hitch sitting in my garage if you get stuck for one of these. Discovery 3 XS Auto, Stornaway, Active rear diff.
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