AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
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so I bought this from here :
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/sale-2014-6...80984.html
and am after some bits for it, so thought I'd ask the collective experts here what's good / bad / avoid
*already got my name down for the cubby fridge group buy 
*Roof bars (so I can put the Thule bike racks on) - there are loads of aftermarket ones on Fleabay, quite like the look of the Thule Wingbar, but have only ever had LR OEM before. What's recommended ?
*Detachable tow bar (this will be ok to put a bike rack on ?)
*Tow bar Single Electrics (only ever taking a bike rack on the car)
*Apple Carplay - had this in my D2, loved it, is there a way to get Apple Carplay with the OEM display / head unit in the D4 ? As it's quite good and I'd rather not replace it.
Do you need the full length roof rails for a roofbox ?
Already bought the faraday cage pouches for the keyfobs, is there any other security that is recommended ?[/list]
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Size medium DiskLock with wheel cover and carry bag Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
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| 20th May 2019 1:11 pm |
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Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1664
 
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You might find that the towbar electrics are enabled already. My MY 2010 HSE has them active, and I don't think that the previous owners did it. 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
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| 20th May 2019 1:15 pm |
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Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1664
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And by the way - you'll love the car. 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
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| 20th May 2019 1:16 pm |
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AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
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Scott #55 wrote:You might find that the towbar electrics are enabled already. My MY 2010 HSE has them active, and I don't think that the previous owners did it.
thanks - complete noobie question - how do I find out if they are ?
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| 20th May 2019 1:47 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10486
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If the car hasn't got one you need a spare wheel protector from RLD as soon as possible:-
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/spare-wheel...pare+wheel
Enjoy your new car.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 20th May 2019 1:50 pm |
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AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
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and what is the spare wheel protector for ?
Never had to protect a spare wheel before  protect from what - when 4x4 ing ?
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| 20th May 2019 1:50 pm |
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AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
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Kelvo wrote:This is the only way I know to get Apple CarPlay on the factory screen https://www.naviplus.com.au/online-store/L...-p96658106
thanks - will check that out, as Carplay was really useful in the Disco 2, but that involved a new Pioneer head unit.
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| 20th May 2019 1:52 pm |
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LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 828
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AzzaD wrote:and what is the spare wheel protector for ?
Never had to protect a spare wheel before protect from what - when 4x4 ing ?
From being knicked. MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
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| 20th May 2019 1:57 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10486
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Spare wheels are stolen every day; not only do you have to replace the wheel & tyre, but the  ruin the spare wheel winch when stealing the wheel, so it's worth having the protector even if you have a "get-you-home" spare.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 20th May 2019 2:13 pm |
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AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
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didn't realise that - the spare is just a space saver wheel & tyre ? Not another alloy full size wheel
so not worth nicking in any way ?
Had a proper full size alloy spare hanging on the back of the Disco 2 that had zero protection on it, apart from the spare wheel cover.
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| 20th May 2019 2:18 pm |
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AzzaD
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: London
Posts: 83
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Kelvo wrote:This is the only way I know to get Apple CarPlay on the factory screen https://www.naviplus.com.au/online-store/L...-p96658106
wow ! How much !! 
1200 AU$, or GBP 642.
I don't love Apple Car play that much
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| 20th May 2019 3:15 pm |
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ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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AzzaD wrote:didn't realise that - the spare is just a space saver wheel & tyre ? Not another alloy full size wheel
so not worth nicking in any way ?
The will still try and steal it, then realise its only a space saver but by then they will have ruined the winch which you will then need to replace.
The detachable tow bar should be fine for a bike rack
As she is a HSE I would imagine it already has the tow bar electrics enabled. If you know a friendly electrician he can test if there is power to the plug. Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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| 20th May 2019 3:24 pm |
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Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1664
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+1 for the spare wheel protector - look on here for RLD. As has been said, the scrotes do not know it's a space saver when they cut the winch to release the wheel.
Don't leave the detachable towbar on the car or the scrotes will also relieve you of that.
You ought to look into a full-size spare if you can afford it - the Disco is a big beast and I wouldn't like to be running on a space saver for any longer than absolutely essential.
If you have a lighting board for an existing bike rack, plugging that in will let you know. If not, a trip to a stealer might let you find one in a good mood who can check it. Just let them think they'll get the gig to activate if it's not live already. 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
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