smitht2
Joined: 19 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 11
 
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| Hi all, getting my Disco on Saturday! |
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Hi all,
I have been reading this forum lots in the run up to a decision to get a Disco, so thanks to all for the vast amount of information that you have collected.
I am getting a 56-plate SE, and am looking forward to Saturday morning when I drop off my current XC70 and drive off in the Disco.
My one regret with the 55k miles I did on the XC70 is that I didn't get it re-mapped, as I believe even the Police do this on their vehicles for the performance/mpg that it can give.
So, I am part-way through reading all the posts about re-mapping the Disco - I am leaning towards finding a friendly local dealer who I can re-visit if necesssary should I lost the re-map through a dealer service.
Cheers, Toby.
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AndrewW
Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 1453
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Sure makes a difference to the D3!! 
..and to the grin!  06 TDV6 SE Tonga Green
Mantec Plate (with three "dings"), BCB rope, Hidden winch (hidden in garage...), Webasto timer (in box), TorqTuned ((tee hee)²), Origin b2 (in case), Traffic master jam warner (in expectation), FT8800, Motorola GM360, INTEK H-520+ (in a tangle)
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| Tue Aug 19 2008 1:34pm |
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Fozzy 222
Joined: 21 Aug 2008
Location: STOKE ON TRENT
Posts: 3
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HI all im on here to ask if i should go back to having a landrover.
I had a p38 rangerover 3 years ago and it was a pain in the ass lol.
There was something wrong with it every month so it has to go, but i loved the bloody thing 
I have recenty been looking at the D3 and would like to know how they have inproved them and if the dealers have got any better!!!!!
Love the D3 but not driven one yet.
Please advise.
Thanks
Paul
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| Thu Aug 21 2008 7:57pm |
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Ken
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here & There
Posts: 5015
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HI and welcome buy a white one they are the best you know .. / -.. --- -. - / --. .. ...- . / .- / ... - ..- ..-. ..-.
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| Thu Aug 21 2008 7:59pm |
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Fozzy 222
Joined: 21 Aug 2008
Location: STOKE ON TRENT
Posts: 3
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I bloody hop so mate, i think ill go and test drive one.
Am i right in saying that they are bringing out a V8 D ???
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| Thu Aug 21 2008 8:08pm |
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Slimer
Site Moderator
Joined: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Nanny State
Posts: 12424
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No plans unfortunately to put the TDV8 in the D3 (it's in the RR & RRS) as far as we know, slightly bigger (3litre) TDV6 due at some point in the not too distant future    
Xenons, Bumpers & other D3 parts for sale
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| Thu Aug 21 2008 8:17pm |
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chalky
Joined: 21 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2
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I,m new on here i,ve jumped across from the DEFENDER forom as i,m looking to buy a Disco 3........
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| Thu Aug 21 2008 11:11pm |
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Fozzy 222
Joined: 21 Aug 2008
Location: STOKE ON TRENT
Posts: 3
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Same here, but not sure yet dont want all the crap i had with the RR.
What model are you looking at??
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| Fri Aug 22 2008 6:44am |
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cortezone
Joined: 25 Aug 2008
Location: Tunis
Posts: 3
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Hi all,
After disgracing my disco3 in the Tunisian desert I thought I should go back to basics and here I am. Thanks for the opportunity to share. About my desert experience. I took my family out in my disco3 7 seater and as the temperatures were in the high forties (47 C), I had the AC on. There was this sand dune called ong jmel (which means the camel's hump). One is supposed to climb this and down the other side and drive on to the star wars set below.
Having never driven in the sand be4 I put on diff lock select low and tried at full blast to climb the hump. First try I got part way and stalled. I reversed down the slope and tried again only this time I got a bit further along and got stuck in the sand. As I tried to reverse the disco 3 sank deeper in the sand until the spare tyre, and engine were sitting on the sand. In the meantime tourists in rented Toyota land cruisers were zipping past.
Finally I cleared some sand off around the tyres, laid down some desert shrubs and was able to reverse out of trouble. I hung my head in shame and took one of the ruts back to the star wars set. Then I realised that I should have put off the AC to generate more power. But was I right to put the disco in low drive train? I plan on doing this again and redeeming the disco 3 and can use some tips. The only saving grace was the splendid sunset in the desert.
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Rescue01
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Aberdeen
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Maybe select the sand setting next time   Its not the height of the fall but the sudden stop at the bottom that hurts!!
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| Mon Aug 25 2008 10:41am |
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RLD
Uncle Ray
Joined: 18 Jul 2005
Location: lancs
Posts: 3413
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: and drop the tyre pressures is it me your looking for i am back now but for how long is anybody's guess
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2151
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And switch off the DSC. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Mon Aug 25 2008 1:14pm |
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cortezone
Joined: 25 Aug 2008
Location: Tunis
Posts: 3
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Thanks for the tips. Will report back on success 
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