Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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That's it .... no more mods !!!!
Five and a half years & 146k mile ago I took delivery of my new Java D3 SE [with silver colour coding].
Through time [and mainly due to this site] the D3 gradually changed - RAI, 'A' frame & spots, Rear Ladder, MTR's etc etc.
Next on my list was an Expo rack & Warn Powerplant.
Then in December it struck me, I travel around the country with my business in a suit, shirt & tie visiting my customers and I'd soon be taking round a full blown off road machine - not really suitable for my business image.
So decision was to change and modernise my D3 [as I couldn't afford a new one - but more importantly, couldn't justify one when mine was still running as good as new].
So I took all my kit off, sold it and started updating my D3 to the current corporate look - no not to copy the D4.
[had I wanted to do that i'd have had the full front end conversion done].
Key was I wanted a modern looking D3 that was unique and still had a bit of the off road agression and looks to it - Tonka toy stylee.
I reckon I've been able to achieve this - Mantec, tyres, light guards & roof bars.
So last mod was completed today with the rear undertray.
[yes I know about compromising the departure angle, but when I off road I always install my towbar - so there!]
I've done too many mods to mention, but you'll see many of them in my sig strip plus maybe spot some in the pics.
So here it is finally finished ...... with no more mods to come.
If you don't like it, tough ... I do and it'll last me for many more years yet.
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All done .....
... for now I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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25th Jun 2010 7:39 pm
Renton
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She's a stunning beauty Ron. It does look like a finished project.CLUB ILLEGAL CAR WASHERS
25th Jun 2010 7:44 pm
devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
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Thats It !!!
Yeah right
Looks the dogs danglies Ron
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25th Jun 2010 7:47 pm
Russell
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Looks 8)MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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25th Jun 2010 7:59 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
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what do you mean no more mods?????
u crazy or somethin'
25th Jun 2010 8:09 pm
Alan G
Member Since: 15 Oct 2008
Location: Lanarkshire
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Re: That's it .... no more mods !!!!
ronp wrote:
So here it is finally finished ...... with no more mods to come.
If you don't like it, tough ... I do and it'll last me for many more years yet.
... for now
Ron, looking the dogs.
Rear undertray has fitted well against the new styple bumper.
And one more mod that may set it off, but down to personal taste.............
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Northumberland
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Looks 8) Ron.
I'm glad you stick with that grill, I think it gives the front end a great look.
Not a big fan of the rear lights (that is just me) but maybe smoking the lenses would help. Not a boy racer dark tint, just a light one to tone them down a notch.
Think the rear undertray also looks good and blends in well with the side steps.
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25th Jun 2010 9:19 pm
MacLeod 313
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Ere Ronp, are they your Exhaust trims on ebay
25th Jun 2010 9:22 pm
geoff.
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i like it
25th Jun 2010 9:55 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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all.
Oh and btw [before someone mentions it] NO, I'm not going to colour code the wheel arches!!
I prefer the rugged plastic look.
Plus it blends in well with the plastic detail on the Rear & Front bumpers, mud flaps and bottom door claddings.
Just thought I'd clear that up I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
looks 8) Ronp As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
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25th Jun 2010 10:46 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Fantastic ronp
No need to do anything else.......but of course you will.......D4 Front seats to replace and match your current leather 8)
That is what I am considering anyway. My lowly cloth needs an entire cow trim, may as well use deeper D4 foam bases Ill let you know how I get on so you can carry on modding .Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
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"Duratrac"
25th Jun 2010 10:54 pm
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As is often said - Wheels maketh the car...
...and those are so cooooool 8)2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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26th Jun 2010 9:59 am
essex4x4
Member Since: 21 Apr 2010
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Ron, your car is a credit to you, looks very suave indeed
However, a mans work is never done with modding haha 2011 D4 SDV6 Auto Commercial
26th Jun 2010 10:44 am
Stu
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Location: Hampshire
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Ron, looks good, but I don't believe you won't make any more mods for years - you won't be able to help yourself! D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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