Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 2752
So how do you plot a route off the beaten track on a halfords gps then?
Gaz I'm not questioning your integrity, I know your a good lad but please do us a favour and don't over bake the cake "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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20th Nov 2011 12:46 am
Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
If I was planning a trip that required ofroad GPS then I would buy and take one - simples
I know its the thread title that's eating at you so what do you want me to change it to so we can all get some sleep
20th Nov 2011 12:52 am
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
discocuzzy,
I suggest that you get a good night's sleep and, hopefully, wake up in a better mood tomorrow.
Best Wishes,
PeterThe Bearded Dragon
20th Nov 2011 1:40 am
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6266
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You don't need any mods, standard D3 will do everything just fine Thumbs Up
why would you than need dual battery setup and other you mention for over-landing if you can do Pyrenees in std D3?
20th Nov 2011 4:32 am
chalky
Member Since: 22 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 3145
My word how times have changed !
It's come to something when the competancy of an Overland vehicle is measured by where you purchase your GPS and how many batteries you have got !
And a fridge ?
Does anybody know their history ?
Where was or when was the expansion tank on vehicles derived ?
It's a car for Pittys sake !Only dead fish go with the Flow !
20th Nov 2011 8:40 am
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
Steve - Chill out a bit
Overlanding can take many forms and different vehicles / mods Duncan
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20th Nov 2011 11:07 am
Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2423
Steve,
I know where you're coming from, difficult to put into words but I do understand what you mean. As for the Pyrenees, a standard D3 will cope with it, I'd suggest some ATR's or beefier though, but other than that you don't need anything else. You'd be better of spending money on a decent sleeping bag and stove than roof lights and light guards.
Each to their own at the end of the day, but I don't really see the point in putting all the kit on if you're never going to use it (reasonably regularly) for what it's intended for. Much in the same way that I don't know why people by D3's and only use them on tarmac.
Off Topic
I was in Oldbury a couple of weeks ago and there was a guy in a D3 G4 challenge, so I assumed he would be a forum user and possibly a member of the G4 owners club etc. so I stuck my head in to have a chat, he wasn't interested in taking the car off road, overland or in any of the clubs, or even a forum user. What a waste of a G4. But it's his car at the end of the day.D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
20th Nov 2011 11:41 am
Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
I have a lot of FUN modifying and running all sorts of different cars over the years be it a Dodge Charger Daytona in Lime Green with Black Bonnet, a 2011 RR 5.0 Conversion or a Modified Tonga D3......
I prefer my cars to be a little different and to look good (IMO) but most of all I have worked hard for 30 years and I like to have a bit of FUN with my daily drive cars. Those that think its "over the top" can choose to keep their D3's bog standard.
PS: I have only recently been introduced to proper "Off Roading" and its the most fun I have had in ages so I intend to do a lot more including at least a trip to the Pyrenees when my business gives me the chance to.
For me the choice between Standard & Modified is simple but opinion is a great thing:
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20th Nov 2011 4:54 pm
StaticMotion
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Hoose
Posts: 714
Hmm, my answer is "different strokes for different folks"
And our survey says "Different strokes for different folks" IS the top answer!!!
Yay I've won a powerboat and live in the mountains
To be honest I quite like the look of the motor and as has been said a few times each to their own, either that or we'll all look the same. The only bit I 'personally' am not as keen on is the black wheels but that's cause I'm different.
I'm not going to cause a song and dance about it or go slapping Gaz cause that's not fair, plus ... he might be bigger than me
Now "can't we all just get along?" couldn't resist ending on the cheesiest line possible
20th Nov 2011 5:18 pm
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
Good onya Gaz keep em coming.
20th Nov 2011 6:29 pm
POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
Posts: 2758
gazellio wrote:
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gazellio-still love them wheels
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
club BSS
20th Nov 2011 6:42 pm
Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
Thanks guys and Dunc I think my above D3 Mods would also look super 8) in Silver/Black.....
Go on get a set of Black Zu's and STT's + Tree Sliders....
20th Nov 2011 7:37 pm
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
Yeh Dunc, how about a group buy on the ZU wheels. 8)
20th Nov 2011 8:40 pm
Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
DAMP D3:
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Just testing new Canon G12......
23rd Dec 2011 9:41 am
devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 5224
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you mention for over-landing if you can do Pyrenees in std D3? 
