I found 17" or 18" much better than larger wheels on my D3.
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30th Sep 2020 11:21 am
AdamRandall
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I've dropped HWB an email asking for availability. Their info seems to suggest i have some early symptoms
30th Sep 2020 11:29 am
nigethecat
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If you are moving to down 18s then you won't be able to fit the V8 brake upgrade...
If you have 19s then you can do the upgrade and be able to stop a 2.5tonne beastie pretty sharpish... it's best upgrade I've done so far...
As others have said... belts, pump and oil changes, that'll soon limit your "extras" budget megaflush is a good idea as is changing the gearbox oil filter (made a huge difference to mine)..I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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30th Sep 2020 11:32 am
ronald.soak
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Not sure if I have understood Nigel correctly but the V8 brake upgrade can be fitted with 18inch wheels, (not17), and is a good one. If not immediately certainly if/when you change discs. Then only extra parts needed are the caliper brackets.
30th Sep 2020 11:52 am
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I don't regret a single modification I've done over the last 6 and a half years My D3 Build Thread
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The only thing I regret so far is calling the damn thing a truck.
It was not received well.
30th Sep 2020 12:13 pm
Sea Raider
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Just edit the post and put geeeeep instead
30th Sep 2020 12:21 pm
AdamRandall
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I can only imagine that would have me banished for life...
30th Sep 2020 12:23 pm
LT
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Just to confirm that the V8 brake upgrade (bigger discs and new caliper carriers) will fit with 18” rims. Will not fit with 17” rims. 👍2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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30th Sep 2020 12:52 pm
Kenny57
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AdamRandall wrote:
The only thing I regret so far is calling the damn thing a truck.
It was not received well.
And you keep reminding us you did it
PS the snorkel will leave bolt holes in your wing and A-pillar... although you could repair with some nice blind grommets
30th Sep 2020 3:10 pm
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30th Sep 2020 3:18 pm
AdamRandall
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Kenny57 wrote:
PS the snorkel will leave bolt holes in your wing and A-pillar... although you could repair with some nice blind grommets
That's not something I'd considered. I doubt that's something I will go for. I'm also nervous about a roof mounted light bar for the same reason. At least I can mount that to a roof rack though.
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megaflush is a good idea as is changing the gearbox oil filter (made a huge difference to mine)..
