Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
1 reverse camera has arrived Now just waiting for the diode, and got to make sure that I have enough 12v lead to go from the camera to the back of the head unit, although I thought that I would get a hole saw piece with it, but there wasn't. However the reverse camera won't be fitted for at least a few weeks as there is a lot of other things mainly non car related that have got to be done.
7th Apr 2016 5:35 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Don't forget, plug it up + power it with a 9v PP3 to check how it looks on the screen. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
7th Apr 2016 5:43 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Don't worry, I won't go through the pain of installing it properly before trying it lol. I will just wire up with routing the wires to test it before it goes on. I also need to modify behind the dash to make the stereo fit properly.
But for now, the mods apart from the additional indicators are on hold for a few weeks as Spring is here, we have now had it confirmed that moving is not an option until November at the earliest where we will have to put ourselves on a transfer or mutual exchange list, which if the psycho next door goes, I won't be going anywhere anyway, but got to get the broken fencing fixed from the last big storm, as well as install more fencing, get my trailer out of the hedge as it is being used as a fence panel and has done a good job, but now I want to restore it, and got to get all the hedge trimmings and tree branches from when we moved in burnt and cleared up and hopefully get a few cheap plants to go in our raised flower beds. And get the garden ready to start enjoying again.
Once that is done, The Discovery will get some attention again lol.
7th Apr 2016 6:49 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
I am terrible, I keep seeing mods and wanting to do them myself, IF the plugs for the puddle lights are in the rear doors as well, I am thinking about fitting either 3 or 4 white 9w LED Eagle lights in each door card facing down as puddle lights in addition to the 6 9w LED eagle lights that are being installed in the boot area, BUT I am hoping that within the next month, my car will hopefully be going back to the bodyshop who did the last lot of colour coding, and will be getting everything else painted that I want painted.
I need to source all 4 parking sensors for the front, headlights washer jets, fog light and parking sensor loom for the front bumper, parking sensor ECU and speaker to fit in the boot, and a couple of other small bits and pieces.
I am having the bumpers, wheel arches, lower door trims, nudge bar, and possibly rear light guards colour coded. Although not decided as to weather I am going to upgrade to LED rear lights or not. Although I have bought the resistors ready just in case.
The Discovery is now booked into 2 garages for some work, and while it is away from me, I am going to ask if they can drill that annoying bolt out for me.
I am also going to be getting a new clutch and flywheel etc... fitted as well as the circlip while the gearbox is done. But was really pleased when Caffyns told me that my car was in excellent health, and I had NO leaks lol.
The car is getting nice a dirty again slowly too, so will look forward to getting it back valeted in 2 weeks time lol.
10th Apr 2016 12:25 am
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
NOOOOOOOOOOOO I found rust on the bodywork today
The beginnings of rusty metal are starting to appear via the rear arches behind the rear doors.
So this summer, I will be getting right on it and treating it. And I think I am going to get a tin of red oxide for the underneath before painting it with something like hammerite. There is not rotten metal yet, but best be safer than sorry.
And just 3 more days of the handbrake shoes causing me major grief and a headache from the noise.
And while it is in the garage I am going to ask them to drill out the rounded off bolt if they don't mind.
Then on the 23rd I will be dropping my baby off at the main stealer in Lewes and will be driving the D2 GS Auto for the morning. But my baby will be coming back with the land anchor fitted which is exactly what is needed as the Discovery is going to be working hard for me fairly soon.
My Discovery 3 is the first car that still after 14 months of owning it, it puts a smile on my face everytime I look at it or drive it.
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14th Apr 2016 11:13 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13882
Have you ever though that getting a bicycle might be simpler. 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
14th Apr 2016 11:31 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Nah, I would rather run push bikes over than ride one, One of mans worst inventions is things with 2 wheels And they still rust.
14th Apr 2016 11:45 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13882
Mine are titanium and carbon, so I can assure you that they don't rust and I wouldn't even try to run me over - I have cameras streaming to the Cloud in realtime...... 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
14th Apr 2016 11:49 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
I didn't say run people over . Just the bikes
14th Apr 2016 11:53 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Day of doing more bits to the Discovery.
Tried the new LED bulbs which were advertised as amber, but in fact put out a virtually white light, so they have been removed and the Ebay seller contacted. I have now ordered another set from another seller.
I have replace both rear bumper LED lights so the light output is 100% even. The dog guard is now fitted and I took the opportunity to modify the wiring again on the front and rear looms for the additional lights so now the rear lights have a plug so that I can detach them easily when the bumper comes off, and the front lights had 2 double plugs for the DRL's which complicated things as you couldn't tell which plug was meant to be connected to which socket as they are identical on the loom I made, so replaced the 2 double plugs with a single 3 wire plug on each side and tidied the wiring up a bit more.
I also took the opportunity to fit a new air filter, The old one was well past it And the car drove better on the way home.
Ran out of time to do any other work though. But tomorrow the handbrake problem is being fixed and then I will find some time during the week to re-do the stereo upgrade and sort out the fact it isn't sitting right, and at least get the extension wires for the reverse camera installed.
17th Apr 2016 8:40 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Found out exactly what is wrong with my hand brake now, the bracket and springs holding the shoes had snapped and the spring had embedded itself into the shoe and destroyed the inside of my brake disk so now it is having everything to do with the handbrake inside the discs and the discs replaced, plus the garage are removing the rounded off bolt in the nudge bar. But may not get the car back until tomorrow though. But the Mondeo is just about coping with everything I have thrown at it today so far
18th Apr 2016 12:23 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
My car isn't going to be ready for today because the bracket and shoe fitting kit arrived at the garage incomplete but I should be getting it back tomorrow, just glad that my other half is off work this week so I have unlimited access to the Mondeo, but at least the Discovery will be fixed properly
18th Apr 2016 4:52 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Discovery is fixed, £230 later and the handbrake is working perfectly and you can't hear my car before you see it anymore Also the bolt that had rounded off in the A bar is now removed so planning on fitting the new spotlights tomorrow. Although not wiring them up yet.
I have been quoted £500 for a new clutch too, although my car has been given a clean bill of health again lol. Now just to wait for Saturday to come and the new fixed towbar will be fitted. And possibly I may stop and fit the wiring for the spotlights depending on the weather.
19th Apr 2016 9:10 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Finally the spotlights are on
20th Apr 2016 10:33 pm
oor Rab
Member Since: 22 Mar 2016
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 19
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Now just waiting for the diode, and got to make sure that I have enough 12v lead to go from the camera to the back of the head unit, although I thought that I would get a hole saw piece with it, but there wasn't. However the reverse camera won't be fitted for at least a few weeks as there is a lot of other things mainly non car related that have got to be done.
and has done a good job, but now I want to restore it, and got to get all the hedge trimmings and tree branches from when we moved in burnt and cleared up and hopefully get a few cheap plants to go in our raised flower beds. And get the garden ready to start enjoying again.
. Just the bikes 
