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simonpuma90



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disco 3 question
sorry guys cant get onto the disco 3 forum but maybe someone will know might have the option of buying a disco 3 off my parents but im worryed that ill wreck it after having a defender

the disco also has a LR styling pack different bumpers etc does anyone know if I can still fit a winch and goodies like a a frame and underbody protection with the pack ? Thumbs Up
Post #22403 18th Jan 2010 9:06pm
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Higgers



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Simon,

I had a D3 before my current Defender and I did stuggle with damaging it. On the wayfarer and happy vally for example I got 2 punctures and ripped all 4 mud guards off. I got rid because I ended up flapping all the time when off roading, it was just a little too wide for me.

I do enjoy the Defender, but do have moments where I end up costing D4's, but then common sense or rather my wife butts in and tells me to get a grip.

There are plenty of ex D3ers on here who have used them for all sorts - AndrewS, discocuzzy,Ent and willyekerslike for example.

Hope this helps.

Ian Thumbs Up
Post #22406 18th Jan 2010 9:18pm
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AndrewS



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You will be better off taking it all off. Anything above mild off roading will wreck it. A standard D3 struggles to get through most lanes without getting scratched. When I do the navigation challenge we have to cut back 90% of the greenery to get the 'fat boys' through.
Post #22412 18th Jan 2010 9:57pm
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NoDo$h



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Or get both Whistle

I don't offroad my current D3 for shiggles for all the reasons Higgers mentions - happy to bounce the 90 all over the place though. Thumbs Up 

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Post #22413 18th Jan 2010 9:58pm
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Martin
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What problem are you having with the DISCO3 site?
Post #22424 18th Jan 2010 11:30pm
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AndrewS



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I dont think there was a problem he just wants to talk to us Wink
Post #22432 19th Jan 2010 12:11am
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ken



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Mantec wont fit with the styling pack

You could cut the bumper for the Winch but the Approach & Departure angles are trashed
Post #22434 19th Jan 2010 7:24am
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simonpuma90



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I think if I do go for it ill change the front bumper back to a standard one and leave the back end as it is .

I just dont get that excitment to drive it as i do with my defender just love the idea of using all the terrain controlls at the moment
Post #22442 19th Jan 2010 9:51am
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roel



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I use my D3 for the road miles and light greenlaning, for real off-raoding I bought the 90. The D3 is very good off-road but yes I am a little afraid off damaging it. Roel

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Post #22453 19th Jan 2010 12:24pm
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simonpuma90



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yeah your right but its very tempting when its so capable
Post #22456 19th Jan 2010 12:59pm
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RLD



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I have both and go off road in both 130 most of but i do have a winch and other thing on the disco tree sliders and sump plate
 RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear
Post #22464 19th Jan 2010 5:36pm
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simonpuma90



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disco looks good with a winch fairplay I got a Warn xdc will that fit
Post #22468 19th Jan 2010 6:46pm
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RLD



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yes it will and easy to fit to RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear
Post #22469 19th Jan 2010 6:49pm
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simonpuma90



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good stuff got anymore pictures of your disco
Post #22470 19th Jan 2010 6:55pm
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RLD



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yes i hav a lot on the Disco3 site in my Gallery RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear
Post #22474 19th Jan 2010 7:41pm
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