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Discodad · Dec 18, 2013

Snorkel and breather kit and then start laning and adding things as you need.
You'll prob end up with a 2" lift and some 265/75 MT's.
Steering guard (ideally with recovery points) and a diff guard and your sorted.

dan84 · Dec 18, 2013

I've got the guards sorted, i made sure the steering guard had recovery points.

Would you say Mts over all terrain? I use the disco for commuting to work, its a massive 10 mile drive!

Discodad · Dec 19, 2013

AT's are good at everything masters of nothing.
I brought them for my old Disco and regretted it, but then it ended up as a toy.
They will be fine on lanes but could limit you on P&P days.

If it were me I would keep the existing tyres and get used to the Disco and see what you want to do with it. Road tyres will work for 95% of the lanes around here.

goonarmy · Dec 19, 2013

dan84 said:
I've got the guards sorted, i made sure the steering guard had recovery points.

Would you say Mts over all terrain? I use the disco for commuting to work, its a massive 10 mile drive!

Get Mts. If your laning locally it'll be clay soil that will block At treads easily. You wont regret it.

wickford90 · Dec 19, 2013

dan84 said:
I've got the guards sorted, i made sure the steering guard had recovery points.

Would you say Mts over all terrain? I use the disco for commuting to work, its a massive 10 mile drive!

Why don't you tag along on the 28th laning day have a chat and see what others have or recommend, but as Nick said breathers, snorkel first, and some recovery straps and shackles.

Discodad · Dec 19, 2013

on the 28th, Dan (my brother) will on stock road tyres on a standard height Disco.

Brian S · Dec 19, 2013

I went stock for ages, they are very capable vehicles.

I would just recommend the recovery points so that you can be helped out if needed.

Drizz · Dec 19, 2013

brian s said:
i went stock for ages, they are very capable vehicles.

I would just recommend the recovery points so that you can be helped out when needed.

corrected

dan84 · Dec 19, 2013

Cheers for the offer of tagging along on the 28th, unfortunately I'm working

although I'm normally about most weekends and evenings so i should be around for the next one if the offers there.

Sounds like I might have to rethink the all terrains then if everyone is suggesting MT. Not a lot of point in buying something that I'm likely to want to change fairly quickly, especially as i will be laning locally. Is there a big difference driving on the road between the two?

Safari snorkel the best bet to go for?

Here she is, looking all innocent and unmodified.

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dan84 · Dec 19, 2013

Drizz said:
corrected

Ha ha

Drizz · Dec 19, 2013

Guys if anyones interested in the following let me know:

Brand New Discovery bullbar, with all fittings and new bolts £150

Boost alloy wheel with brand new tyre £50

And im breaking this 300tdi with knackered head.....

wangie46 · Dec 19, 2013

wickford90 said:
Why don't you tag along on the 28th laning day have a chat and see what others have or recommend, but as Nick said breathers, snorkel first, and some recovery straps and shackles.

Geoff let me know what time your leaving, ill come out for the day ill meet you at yours.

dan84 · Dec 19, 2013

I need an ignition barrel urgently! Just spent 10 mins trying to get the key out, can't get it back in and i left the window down... doh!

Brian S · Dec 19, 2013

dan84 said:
Cheers for the offer of tagging along on the 28th, unfortunately I'm working although I'm normally about most weekends and evenings so i should be around for the next one if the offers there.

Sounds like I might have to rethink the all terrains then if everyone is suggesting MT. Not a lot of point in buying something that I'm likely to want to change fairly quickly, especially as i will be laning locally. Is there a big difference driving on the road between the two?

Safari snorkel the best bet to go for?

Here she is, looking all innocent and unmodified.

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That looks like a clean one.

I wonder how much longer before all the origional straight ones have all been converted for off road abuse...

Discodad · Dec 19, 2013

Brian S said:
That looks like a clean one.

I wonder how much longer before all the origional straight ones have all been converted for off road abuse...

Not long. How many have you killed :laugh:

Co-Pang-Yang · Dec 19, 2013

Brian S said:
That looks like a clean one.

I wonder how much longer before all the origional straight ones have all been converted for off road abuse...

Best thing for 'em!

Brian S · Dec 19, 2013

Discodad said:
Not long. How many have you killed :laugh:

to many, but to be fair they were not exactly mint to start with.

Even my new one has long past its best.

Drizz · Dec 19, 2013

Cheek! its a goodun now!
Literally blood sweat and tears!

Co-Pang-Yang · Dec 19, 2013

dan84 said:
I need an ignition barrel urgently! Just spent 10 mins trying to get the key out, can't get it back in and i left the window down... doh!

Beat me too it I could do with a new one of them lol

As said before Dan I'll take everything for manual gearbox conversion plus the drivers side rear window arm if it's the same as mine.

Drizz · Dec 19, 2013

Awesome. Cant believe im getting £50 for that!

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