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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803  
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This is my latest acquisition, a 1996 110 300tdi and very impressed I am with the way it drives, had to spend a bit of money on it but still a bargain really I think (only paid £5k for it).
However it is missing a certain something that I can't put my finger on, it looks 'nice' but I want it to look a bit better/tougher if you know what I mean?? Not sure if the white roof spoils it or maybe needs bigger tyres?  Andy |
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30th Mar 2010 7:21pm |
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| simonpuma90 Member Since: 16 Nov 2008 Location: south wales Posts: 472 
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whats it going to be used for
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30th Mar 2010 7:23pm |
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| Cibit Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 424 
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Mount the spare on the bonnet
 59 2.4 110 XS Utility
55 TD5 110 CSW Special Vehicle |
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30th Mar 2010 7:29pm |
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| Cibit Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 424
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sorry was feeling mischievous
 59 2.4 110 XS Utility
55 TD5 110 CSW Special Vehicle |
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30th Mar 2010 7:44pm |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803
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Off road machine, winch goes on next week
Andy |
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30th Mar 2010 7:45pm |
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| simonpuma90 Member Since: 16 Nov 2008 Location: south wales Posts: 472
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in that case a a new bumper and winch some rock sliders and a steering guard thats a good start but the list is massive
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30th Mar 2010 8:17pm |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803
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As those that know me from Disco3 will confirm, I am not shy when it comes to modifying my cars
all the D3's had winches, sliders etc. Just can't quite put my finger on what is missing from this one. I am thinking maybe wheels first, considering black modulars or alloys (16x8) with some 285/75/16's but the silver chequer plate will spoil the stealth/tomb raider type look I want so that might get painted black and the roof colour coded to the car. Andy |
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30th Mar 2010 8:35pm |
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| alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513 
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I'd go with winch, steering guard and a-bar + lights.
Personally I think the wheels look good but it's your truck One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition |
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30th Mar 2010 11:51pm |
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| discocuzzy Member Since: 16 Jul 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 1200 
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It looks just fine as it is Andy
, white roof is fine, dont waste your money changing it You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things |
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31st Mar 2010 12:22am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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CFB,
For a 96er it certainly looks tidy enough from the photo. Keep the colour scheme as it is. I too dependant on funding and what the prime purpose of the vehicle will be would go down the additional lights, modular wheel route but then again it's not my vehicle....I do love spending other people's money though. Keep us updated.  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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31st Mar 2010 8:05am |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789 
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Bigger intercooler, tubular bumper and winch mount with decent spots, rock/tree sliders. 1 or 2 " lift. rear drawer system, hi-lift jack and carrier, swing away rear wheel mount, Bat wing awning, rear door gas stove. QT guards, rear ARB Diff locker & onboard compressor, dual odessy batteries, pre -heat pump. Mud stuff centre dash, New Exmoor trim seats on mud rails, Rear detachable tow bar and recovery point, rear winch mount, onboard computer and a discocuzzy sound system. ...........Oh and a AndrewS centre roof console.....................and a disco transfer box or GKN overdrive. Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper |
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31st Mar 2010 8:32am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Carrying on from Willy's post.....
"aaaaaaannnnd aaaaa..... partridge in a pear tree!" If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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31st Mar 2010 8:45am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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IPF Lights Terrafirma Alloys
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31st Mar 2010 9:07am |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803
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My budget is somewhat limited unfortunately
 Andy |
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31st Mar 2010 9:15am |
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