Discovery 2017

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  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 323
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Very interesting point indeed, Ajac... especially if you factor in flooding, fires, shed or garage roofs falling in during high winds or heavy snowfall etc.

    A risk that's certainly more relevant to me than some random toerag nicking the Bling Barge anyway... Why didn't I think of that? Laughing

    Atque in perpetuum, frater. Ave atque vale
  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 109
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    Does seem a bit random, if your garage floods your driveway will probably be awash too and garages are always just collapsing aren’t they?🙄
    They may as well argue, “Well Mr Narpy, if you park on the driveway there’s more chance that a meteorite may hit your vehicle than if it’s parked in a garage, which we don’t recommend in case of an earthquake causing it to collapse”😳

    I swear they make up the rules as the game goes on.
  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 323
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Of course they do, they're utter shysters only separated by a couple of generations from snake oil salesmen...They also probably don't cover you for damage to your car caused by acts of god or acts of terrorism... It'll be in the small print somewhere I bet. So you'd better hope that some dodgy chap dressed up as a priest doesn't put some 9mm holes your car with an Uzi Whistle

    When I said 'more relevant to me'...I meant that our island kinda looks like this most of the year...and no, it's not photoshopped Laughing



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  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 109
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    More pointless blingy bits ordered.
    There’s an eBay seller flogging these, genuine JLR too, for little money, much cheaper than the after market stuff. Looks like he’s bought a shed load.


  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 323
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Nice one, a good find that Thumbs Up

    I've still got my door rubbing strip things to fit...and the bonnet vinyl. Waiting for a nice day so I can do all that outside instead of stuck in the workshop Neutral

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  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 109
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    If you do Temu, these are also great value at under £6 and they fit the D5 bars.



    Other companies charge a fortune for these but at that price, you cannot go wrong.
    Not used mine in anger on the D5 yet but on the D4 they were brilliant.
    Can do a link if interested.
    Mmmmmm…….cheapness link
  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 323
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Deffo on the link, the bars are fairly useless without some fittings Thumbs Up

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  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 109
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    They are so good I bought a second set. Roof bar clamps are stupid money but don’t have to be.
  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 323
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Bought 2 sets as well Laughing

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  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 109
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    Temu sells some great stuff but also sells some utter tosh. If you can pick your way thru the crap and go off recommends, there are some bargains to be had.😉
  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 109
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    Anybody any thoughts on this? A step too far or somewhat cool? Chavtastic or fantastic?



    You only need to apply power + ground, the switching is done via a small remote unit.
    I think they look quite good but the £500 asking price kills it stone dead for me. To be honest, if they were half that price, I’d still be reluctant. It would be a purely aesthetic thing as I have no use for the extra lighting but do kinda like the look.
    Thoughts?


  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 323
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Personally, I love the look and for me charging about fields at night during calving time and the like, they'd be fairly useful.

    Same as you though... I'm out with that £500 pricetag.

    Wonder where the power cable would go...down the A pillar and into the car or would they need to have a hole drilled in the roof to tap off the roof console?

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  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 109
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    I’m honestly not sure but would do the necessary research IF I was intending to do the install.

    It’s just too rich for me, simply cannot justify lashing that much cash at that particular mod.
    There’s a few of those listed on eBay but I’ve approached one of the sellers to see if they have install instructions, purely for research purposes of course.🤔
  • Dazz360
    Member Since: 07 Aug 2025
    Location: Walsall
    Posts: 39
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Firenze Red

    Narpy wrote:
    Has anybody considered painting their brake calipers or is that far too chavtastic?🤔
    I can’t quite decide if it’s a good idea or not.


    I was thinking the same but need advice on what paint to use as I’ve tried 2 part caliper paint in the past but it took ages to dry
  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 109
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    Check out what’s available on eBay. There’s a whole host of colours and the paint seems specifically made for brake calipers
    A number of people have suggested that I paint mine black so that’s the colour I’ll be going for but it’s personal choice.




    Make sure you post a pic Dazz if you decide to do it.👍🏻
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