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"G4 Black" Overland D3 Project
OK update: The Wheels have been refurbished and painted "Anthracite" Grey and the 265/70 X17 Kuhmo KL71 Tyres are on the car. I have also fitted a short roof rail kit to the roof in anticipation of the Land Rover Expedition Rack with Quad Spotlights being fitted next Wednesday. I have also arranged for a full decal kit including body side and bonnet Wrap panels in anthracite to match and protect the side java paintwork:
Its worth noting that D3 seems to run even smoother and with better gearing on the bigger than standard Kuhmo's and the road noise is really nice but minimal.
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21st Jan 2011 11:56 am
CFB
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Looks good, keep the pics coming 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
21st Jan 2011 12:47 pm
Gazellio
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Thanks recommendations and advice always appreciated
21st Jan 2011 12:48 pm
CFB
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Like the idea of the wrap too to stop the paint getting scratched when off-roading, what sort of design is it going to be or are you just going for a matt finish?2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
21st Jan 2011 1:04 pm
Gazellio
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If you have seen the Black/Orange G4 style D3's on the forum then its the same design but with the Orange replaced by Anthracite Grey....G4 decals remain the same but the grey vinyl protects most of the side of the D3 below the crease line and the bonnet
Like this but grey where Orange Vinyl:
21st Jan 2011 1:10 pm
grzesiul
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mate nicelydone alloys
put the prospeed rack on that beast mantec snorkle for starters and it would be awesome
nice piece of kit
21st Jan 2011 1:16 pm
Gazellio
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Yes the Rack next week and Mantec Snorkel within 2 weeks. Plus Decals/Wrap 4 X LR Spots on the Rack, possible 2X Defender Style Hellas on the front and a hidden winch and ladder in due course
PS: Just checked the Mantec site and they do not appear to do a D3 version so may have to go LR:
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21st Jan 2011 1:18 pm
CFB
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I'll look forward to seeing it on the off-road day in March then 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
21st Jan 2011 1:21 pm
Gazellio
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Yes I will be there but a novice other than LR Experience day so you may be winching me out
21st Jan 2011 1:23 pm
CFB
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Don't worry, the site has plenty of terrain suitable for D3's and novices2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
21st Jan 2011 1:29 pm
tanters
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Nice, wheels look savage A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
21st Jan 2011 1:40 pm
cobblers
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Those tyres and wheels really do look the dogs.
Looking forward to seeing the next set of pics.
Personally I would have kept the Tangiers Orange colour on the stickers, I think the contrast looks great (and corporate colours too). But, I'm sure the anthracite will look good as well
21st Jan 2011 1:41 pm
Gazellio
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Thanks and re the Orange/Grey decision I am still trying to decide which will look best. If Grey I would keep the Corporate G4 Logos standard it would just be the "Back Wrap" that was Anthracite Grey.....
21st Jan 2011 1:49 pm
Andy Foster
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Wheels and tyres look superb. Can't wait to see it at Tong in March.
Andy
21st Jan 2011 2:03 pm
Andy Foster
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A bit off topic but just realised that was 100 not out
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