Member Since: 02 Dec 2010
Location: Warsaw
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Simon.pl - a little different Base Coiler
Hi All!
As I’m totally crazy about my Disco I’d like to show you my on-going project.
Bought it at the beginning of December 2010. This is November 2006 Base Coiler in Tonga Green.
Originally looked like this (there were standard tires so had to be changed for BF Goodrich AT).
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Ground clearance wasn’t big enough and also considering future winch and protection plate installation I’ve decided to buy Australian Suspension – Lovells Gas Legend Kit that gave 2†lift to the car and stiffer springs – class B (+100kg).
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Replacement took around six hours. Rear coils and springs are piece of cake. With the front ones there was a pain as you need to have proper turnbuckles for the springs. I had only standard ones and needed to use three of them for one spring! You wouldn’t like to see the spring jumping all around or hitting you in the face… But it was worth of the pain.
Performance and handling is just awesome!
Lovells coils are longer than standard ones.
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Here you can see the difference.
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When suspension was ready to hold the load I’ve decided to install the winch. Wasn’t really difficult (except one screw sitting in a place where it is hard to get )! Again – whole operation took around 8 hours. If you plan to mount the A-Bar later, don’t forget to place the mountings while your bumper is on the ground. I have forgotten to do this and had to disassemble everything once again
This is final effect – you can find more pics in my gallery.
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As from the very beginning I wasn’t happy because of the color, and also after finding some scratches on the paint coming back from one of the OffRoad trips I’ve decided to change the look of the Disco and protect the paint with the foil. Was considering many color options but finally decided to pick up one of the first ideas. Yellow and Black looks just great! Hope you like It too
Some picks from the wrapping process.
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And final effect.
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Couple days later there were some gadgets installed – lamp guards, A-Bar and Driving lamps
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I know I am addicted to this car so further modifications on the way!
Thanks for looking!
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15th May 2011 7:31 pm
discocuzzy
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Nice i like it "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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15th May 2011 7:44 pm
bigdave Site Sponsor
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Great project - love the colour!!
Whats next?
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Member Since: 02 Dec 2010
Location: Warsaw
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Thanks!
Well - waiting for the answer from Tim aka Drivesafe regarding Traxide kit to install the second battery.
And than... Well... You know..
Ladder, Roof Rack, wheels, different tires, and so on..
I really love the colour too! It is totally different car now
15th May 2011 7:55 pm
zarnd
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Location: Kent
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zajebiste dampery gdzie takie dorwales i za ile
moje niedlugo beda na wylocie a Twoje wygladaja zachecajaco
pozdro
wypasiony projecik - sprezynki rule
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15th May 2011 8:06 pm
Ent
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Always good to have someone with your high level of enthusiasm for the D3 on the forum Nice project keep the pictures coming.Club Exped trailer
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Club 300bhp
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15th May 2011 8:09 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Location: Off again! :-)
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Looks very nice!! Kind of needs an Expo Rack to finish it off, then it will look fantastic.
15th May 2011 8:10 pm
Hairy Dan
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WOW! what a transformation Looks great
15th May 2011 8:10 pm
grzesiul
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Location: UK
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zdjecie przed zamkiem w Mirowie jest cool keidy to bylo?
jak bedziesz w tamtych stronach pod koniec lipca to mozemy sie spiknac na jakis maly wypadzik w blota hihi
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15th May 2011 8:19 pm
Simon.pl
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Location: Warsaw
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Grzesiul
W Polsce jest dystrybutor Lovells'a - cały zestaw (amory i sprężyny) - dedykowany do D3, kosztował koło 3000PLN.
PracujÄ… po prostu ZAJEBIÅšCIE - jestem nimi zachwycony.
Ent
Can't be other way - I just love the car and its potential So yes - this is just the beggining
DSL
The rack is on my mind - will see which I will grab
Hairy Dan and all
THANK YOU!
15th May 2011 8:21 pm
Simon.pl
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Grzesiul
To była końcówka lutego.
Na początku lipca walimy na Krym, więc nie ma przeszkód, żeby zgadać się na drugą połową miesiąca
15th May 2011 8:23 pm
grzesiul
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Krym fiu fiu ladnie
my smigamy do Rumunii kolo 15go powrot 25go potem kolo dwoch tygodni w Polsce byloby fajniee spotkac podbonego maniaka lol
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15th May 2011 8:25 pm
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I’d like to show you my on-going project. 
)! Again – whole operation took around 8 hours. If you plan to mount the A-Bar later, don’t forget to place the mountings while your bumper is on the ground. I have forgotten to do this and had to disassemble everything once again 
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