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    Rolling Radius.... ?

    Have done a wee search and seems to be conflicting views.. can anyone clarify..? Recently picked up a disco which came with 20 inch RR rims with 275/40/20's ... The front 2 tyres were pretty worn but managed to pick up a couple of 'new' 275/45/20's for a bargain £90 a piece. I put the higher...
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    Dastek or BSI Chip ???

    Nice one.. cheers for that guys, just spoke to Mike, gonna meet up with him next week and he's going to sort it out for me.. result
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    Dastek or BSI Chip ???

    Am looking to improve performance and possibly fuel econ on a '99 TD5.. Was looking at going down the 'upgrade chip' route and have heard that the Dastek chips are the way to go, had spoken to my local 4x4 garage and they said they could supply a BSI chip for me (about £435 + VAT) Just wondered...
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    TD5 fuel Tank Capacity.. MPG Calc...?

    Nice one, cheers for that guys... bottom half as expected dropping off a bit quicker but still looking not bad.. Not looking forward to seeing what MPG she'll do when I hook Up my Mobile Climbing wall.. could get pricey...
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    Looking for a respray... any contacts ?

    Cheers for that guys, some amusing replies.. admitedly the alloys are a touch bling, not the reason I bought it though.. have spent a while looking for one in black, viewed 6 in total.. but nothing as clean as this, full LR history ,low miles, and the guy gave me a good trade in price for my...
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    Looking for a respray... any contacts ?

    Hey, am looking at possibility of getting a respray done on a '99 TD5.. Is currently a sand / silver colour but looking to get it sprayed black. Obviously would like a good job done but dont really want to pay through the nose if I dont have to... Just wondered if anyone had any contacts...
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    Some pics of my Disco :D

    Na.. prefer no spare on the back, mines coming off and filling the void.. :DThats one tasty peice of kit ! very nice...
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    TD5 fuel Tank Capacity.. MPG Calc...?

    cool, will do... Just being impatient trying to calc on 1/2 tank reading... 370 miles - 10.5 Gallons or 1/2 tank -35 mpg - sounds to good to be accurate... Will go for empty tank method I think..
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    TD5 fuel Tank Capacity.. MPG Calc...?

    Am I right in thinking TD5's have 95 L tank capacity ? Gonna have a go at calculating MPG on my new Disco.. Picked up my new ride today from way down south and drove over 400 miles back up the road. First I filled her up to brim (85L worth), reset trip calculator and set off back to Gods...
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    Auto Or Manual ????

    Hey Graeme, sorry bud wasn't ignoring..well not on purpose, been away on a course for the last week, sporadic int access... Got your pics thanks, looks nice and clean !!, Have managed to pic up an older auto, as they took my vectra in as trade, would have liked a newer model but limited funds...
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    New Range Rover Evoque... Marmite??

    Had a sit in the new RR Evoque today.. Still cant decide if I like it or not.. definately a bit 'Marmite' ! Think it comes out on sale in Sept this year, Prices start at £27,955 for the entry level eD4 Pure 5-door 6 Speed manual 2WD model. The 4WD equivalent is £28,705. The top-of-the-range Si4...
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    Auto Or Manual ????

    Hey Graeme.. no probs, can just pop over and have a look when convenient if you like, as I said am just along the road, heading over to knockhill in a bit for a gander at the motor show, think SLROC have got a stand up there this weekend. but can come have a look whenever suits. Any ideas how...
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    LPG Conversion, any thoughts ??

    Yeah, meant Landrover V8 performance... Good to know, worth considering I think, will have to see if I can get a test drive, there's one not far from me up for grabs, anyone had any probs with overheating ?
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    LPG Conversion, any thoughts ??

    As I mentioned in last post, am looking for another Disco to tow a mobile climbing wall, I have considered getting a V8 with LPG conversion as towing a 2Tonne wall with Petrol V8 would likely bankrupt me. There seems to be some reasonably priced ones out there but again don't know much about...
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    LPG Conversion, any thoughts ??

    As I mentioned in last post, am looking for a 'workhorse' to tow a mobile climbing wall, I have considered getting a V8 disco with LPG conversion. There seems to be some reasonably priced ones out there but again don't know much about it.. do they really give 'V8 performance with deisel...
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    Auto Or Manual ????

    Hey Graeme, I'm just along the road in Tilly, drop us a mail (kev.barnard@yahoo.co.uk) with some more info/pics/price, possibly looking for auto but will check it out.. Kev
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    Auto Or Manual ????

    Cheers guys, will keep an eye out for 02/03 auto with reasonable miles/price..
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    Auto Or Manual ????

    Hey, just looking for a bit of advice on whether to go for an auto or manual workhorse.. First Disco was a manual, latest one a TDV6 Auto, but am looking to get my hands on a 'workhorse' for towing an 8m / 2T mobile climbing wall. Been looking at a **** load of discos for the last few weeks...
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    Alrighty!!

    Hey, just a quick intro... Name's Kev, live in Central Scotland, originally from Rhodesia(Zimbabwe), UK for last 20 yrs or so, drive a Disco TDV6, looking for another Landy for a 'Work Horse' at the mo... something to tow an 8m / 2 tonne mobile climbing wall, hopefully able to get some...