Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
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Hidden Extras on My Early S
Over the years since I bought my Discovery in early 2005, I have appreciated that the S badge and all S's are not created equally! Some, especially the early ones had features that became extras in later versions.
Today I discovered that the heated screen washers that I recently bought in the Group buy are not needed - they are already fitted
Heated washers anyone?2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
31st Dec 2014 5:08 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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The original heated D3 washers were famous for not being particularly warm or particularly reliable. Quite a few of us upgraded to the later type when they became available.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2815
Mine had the heated jets, they were rubbish.
Upgraded to D4 heated ones which are much better.
I would fit them regardless.
31st Dec 2014 5:18 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Great, so my group buy was not wasted after all. And there was me worrying about whether my S would even have the wiring
I will fit them tomorrow, that should end the cold spell!2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
31st Dec 2014 5:26 pm
Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3457
Much underrated, the S.
Early ones even had xenon headlamps before Land Rover starting cutting back...
No crappy sat nav to send you off course but with many of the other convenience features of more expensive models.
All hail the S!
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31st Dec 2014 5:44 pm
NellyD5
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Easy to fit?D3 2005 TDV6 7 Seat Zambezi Silver
Tints
19" HSE Alloys
Clear side repeaters
Xenons
LED Everywhere
3 Flash Indicators and clock on dash
Cruise
Roof Rails
Audi A6 S line Black Edition Daytona Grey
Barn1e, they probably fitted them in exchange for your Fuse 17.Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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31st Dec 2014 6:05 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Lost for Words, that swap with Fuse 17 did go through my mind as well!
As for the early S, great value. Yes I have the xenons and heated seats and a few more extras that were standard at the time. Probably one of the reasons I never changed for a new Disco - the extras would have bumped up the price.
So, the early S2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
31st Dec 2014 6:42 pm
Darryl
Member Since: 20 Dec 2009
Location: oldbury West Midlands
Posts: 1207
My last S had lots of extras , glass roof bi xenons , heated seats all round , on my second S just now but noticed that the mirrors used to fold in on my old one when i and pressed down on the mirror angle button is this an extra or a blown fuse
31st Dec 2014 6:48 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Folding mirrors? Not looked for those on mine! Will give it a try tomorrow. Of course in my case, I may have them but no fuse 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
31st Dec 2014 7:02 pm
nearlee
Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
Location: where the sheep are scared
Posts: 1777
Got working folding mirrors on mine, also heated jets, but only one working at mo.
can't beat an early S
31st Dec 2014 7:15 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2815
Early HSE.
All of the above and a little bit more.
2nd Jan 2015 12:38 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13882
I have an early S owned from new (March 05)
How can I tell / test if I have folding mirrors?New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
2nd Jan 2015 1:03 am
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2815
The button that controls the mirror movement should click downwards if it has the folding mirrors.
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Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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