Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Posts: 402
I am now hooked
I picked up my D3 yesterday it was quite a trek and a little flight.
But defiantly worth it. I got it to replace my 90 and will use it for some off roading. I got a list of thing I am planning on doing to you.
I believe some may already know about the truck as it's been in the forum for a while it made it back from Scotland with out issue and even managed to take it out for a few little lanes today.
I am now hooked.
11th Jan 2015 7:32 pm
Baz2236
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Posts: 402
Click image to enlarge
Here a pic.
11th Jan 2015 7:33 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
Welcome to the club Quite a trek yeah but oodles of time to appreciate the difference in a 4x4 from the 90 Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
11th Jan 2015 7:37 pm
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6902
I recognise that car enjoy the power!Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
11th Jan 2015 7:50 pm
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
8)
I know the trip ..... I went to Dundee for mine ....
Also from the forum and previous members ownership D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
11th Jan 2015 7:56 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20727
Member Since: 28 Jan 2013
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 82
Baz
I'm a 90 owner who is considering selling to buy a disco 3 mainly due to a baby on the way so thinking more comfy for wife getting in. I do quite a bit of greenlaning so thought the disco would be an ideal replacement, have you got any regrets with the change from 90 to disco?
Cheers Paul
11th Jan 2015 11:30 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
I did the same replaced 90 with the D3 no regrets, wont be laning it though as all the Kent lanes are so tight body damage is a given.
Have got worse this year as no one seems to have driven them.
One Kent lane and yes it is a proper byway!
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11th Jan 2015 11:41 pm
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
Baz2236 wrote:
Click image to enlarge
Here a pic.
Glad you made it back OK
Nice pic... and to think I spent hours washing it for you 1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
12th Jan 2015 12:11 am
Baz2236
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Posts: 402
Yeah Graham got back with ease. Dont worry I will wash it.
I only have the d3 a day and done a couple of tame lanes i know, there are a bit wider then a 90 so i suspect it will get a bit scratched eventually. But had the kids and swmbo with me today on a couple of lanes and we all enjoyed it we could hear each other and the ride is smooth as you like.
12th Jan 2015 12:32 am
Dolpants
Member Since: 15 Mar 2014
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 395
Looks very nice in that colour. Where abouts in Cambridgeshire are you from? I might see you out on the road in it.Tonga Green D3
Raptored 19" HSE wheels
General Grabber X3s
EGR blanked
BAS remap
Rock / Tree Sliders
Prospeed compressor guard
Prospeed ladder Raptored
Prospeed roof rack Raptored
CB Radio
4 x LF140 in front grill
LR sump guard
RAI
Defender mud flaps
12th Jan 2015 7:11 am
Beno2
Member Since: 18 Apr 2009
Location: SE
Posts: 987
nice
Even comes with it,s own forum sticker..... D3 HSE
12th Jan 2015 8:12 am
mcsimmo
Member Since: 08 Aug 2011
Location: North of the south
Posts: 1795
You'll be glad you dont have colour coded wheel arches when you go down narrow lanes! The black ones hide the scratches nicely.Man with no D3 anymore, but cant leave the forum....how sad.
12th Jan 2015 8:35 am
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
The weekend is almost here.... are you planning some more green lanes this weekend?1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
16th Jan 2015 10:08 pm
Baz2236
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Posts: 402
I should think I be going on the rough stuff at some point. Got to sort the 90 out first.
Got the sat nav mounted now and the led interior lights. Also tow bar removed as it was catching off road.
Have booked a few days in wales in March that should be fun hopefully be able to show up my mates 90. I have had it in extended mode and it's got the clearence underneath compare to my 90.
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Quite a trek yeah but oodles of time to appreciate the difference in a 4x4 from the 90 
