Need some advice from you Gurus... - Land Rovers Only

Discoandaboat · 09-17-2007, 06:15 PM

Ok so IM looking to make my 2003 Disco look a little bit more "non-country club" looking, even though that is a good look. Heres what I want to do:

1.) Def want to go with a snorkel, prob the Mantek cause I dont want all the plastic

2.) Thinking about a 2" lift, what kind I have NOOOOO idea, or even where start. I do know by looking at other pics it looks a little tougher with a lift. I do tow a boat so def need HD springs.

3.) Roof rack, I may try and pick one up used and powdercoat it. Im frequent snow skier/ boater and always need more room.

Already replaced brakes and rotors.. Thanks Discomike and crew.... with DBA and Kevlar pads.. love them when they are warm!
Also have the 18" wheels with Nitto grapplers that I love so I dont want to swap out for 16s.

4.) And prob going to need a new bumper soon as well.

Please give me your input, it is much appreciated!!!! Attached is my ride...

01001010 · 09-17-2007, 08:01 PM

1 - I'm going to be having a Mantec sale soon so look out for that in the classifides section here or at www.terratrekker.com

2 - RTE seems to be the most popular choice for suspension www.rovertym.com

3 - Keep your eye on this thread incase that deal falls through
Discovery Series II Safari Rack and other goodies

4 - Your budget and how you'll be using it will have a lot to do with what you end up with.

01001010 · 09-17-2007, 08:09 PM

One thing I've been suggesting to all the newbies recently is...

No matter how old, well maintianed or new your truck is, take care of all the maintenance first. Its not fun trying to modify your truck while having to fix it at the same time (twice the $ in a shorter period of time..it hurts)

Thor · 09-17-2007, 11:11 PM

Why a snorkel? Modify for a reason. If the reason is to go deeper when launching the boat go for it. I have one for the times when I'm tail gunner on a dusty trail and I'd like my air filter to last more than 6 minutes!

Lift it according to what trails you'd like to do. Find a LR club ride along if you haven't already. Ask locals what works.

Chrome naked lady profile mud flap bling always says 'not totally country club' to me!

Roverhound · 09-18-2007, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor

Why a snorkel? Modify for a reason. If the reason is to go deeper when launching the boat go for it. I have one for the times when I'm tail gunner on a dusty trail and I'd like my air filter to last more than 6 minutes!

Lift it according to what trails you'd like to do. Find a LR club ride along if you haven't already. Ask locals what works.

Chrome nakes lady profile mud flap bling always says 'not totally country club' to me!

He's just going for the look, it doesn't matter why he's doing it.
I have the nekid lady flaps. Best mod ever!

Discoandaboat · 09-18-2007, 06:06 AM

To be honest, I dont know where a LR club around here is. Where would I look to fnd one? Is there a website?

Thor · 09-18-2007, 06:29 AM

Fill in your profile so we know where you're from. Even your license plate in the photo is too blurry to tell.

Go to Boarders or Barnes & Noble and look in the LR magazines available. Some of them listed clubs in the U.S.

Discoandaboat · 09-18-2007, 06:32 AM

good point.. Im from Maryland near Baltimore. I googled LR clubs and all i got in this area was a J**p club. Looking for others Rovers to roll with!

Roverhound · 09-18-2007, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discoandaboat

good point.. Im from Maryland near Baltimore. I googled LR clubs and all i got in this area was a J**p club. Looking for others Rovers to roll with!

Go here. www.roav.org

msggunny · 09-18-2007, 09:49 AM

Spray on mud

Cover it completely in Mossy Oak

Discoandaboat · 09-18-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverhound

Go here. www.roav.org

Thanks... sent them an email!

Discoandaboat · 09-18-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msggunny

Spray on mud

Cover it completely in Mossy Oak

Semper Fi Devil!

msggunny · 09-18-2007, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discoandaboat

Semper Fi Devil!

Woof.

09-17-2007, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Discoandaboat Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 86 Gallery: 0	Need some advice from you Gurus... Ok so IM looking to make my 2003 Disco look a little bit more "non-country club" looking, even though that is a good look. Heres what I want to do: 1.) Def want to go with a snorkel, prob the Mantek cause I dont want all the plastic 2.) Thinking about a 2" lift, what kind I have NOOOOO idea, or even where start. I do know by looking at other pics it looks a little tougher with a lift. I do tow a boat so def need HD springs. 3.) Roof rack, I may try and pick one up used and powdercoat it. Im frequent snow skier/ boater and always need more room. Already replaced brakes and rotors.. Thanks Discomike and crew.... with DBA and Kevlar pads.. love them when they are warm! Also have the 18" wheels with Nitto grapplers that I love so I dont want to swap out for 16s. 4.) And prob going to need a new bumper soon as well. Please give me your input, it is much appreciated!!!! Attached is my ride... Attached Thumbnails

09-17-2007, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,544 Gallery: 15	1 - I'm going to be having a Mantec sale soon so look out for that in the classifides section here or at www.terratrekker.com 2 - RTE seems to be the most popular choice for suspension www.rovertym.com 3 - Keep your eye on this thread incase that deal falls through Discovery Series II Safari Rack and other goodies 4 - Your budget and how you'll be using it will have a lot to do with what you end up with. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

09-17-2007, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,544 Gallery: 15	One thing I've been suggesting to all the newbies recently is... No matter how old, well maintianed or new your truck is, take care of all the maintenance first. Its not fun trying to modify your truck while having to fix it at the same time (twice the $ in a shorter period of time..it hurts) __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

09-17-2007, 11:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thor Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,307 Gallery: 0	Why a snorkel? Modify for a reason. If the reason is to go deeper when launching the boat go for it. I have one for the times when I'm tail gunner on a dusty trail and I'd like my air filter to last more than 6 minutes! Lift it according to what trails you'd like to do. Find a LR club ride along if you haven't already. Ask locals what works. Chrome naked lady profile mud flap bling always says 'not totally country club' to me! __________________ Todd Carpe Rangius Roverum Last edited by Thor : 09-18-2007 at 06:26 AM.

09-18-2007, 06:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Thor Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,307 Gallery: 0	Fill in your profile so we know where you're from. Even your license plate in the photo is too blurry to tell. Go to Boarders or Barnes & Noble and look in the LR magazines available. Some of them listed clubs in the U.S. __________________ Todd Carpe Rangius Roverum

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09-18-2007, 06:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Discoandaboat Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 86 Gallery: 0	To be honest, I dont know where a LR club around here is. Where would I look to fnd one? Is there a website?

09-18-2007, 06:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Discoandaboat Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 86 Gallery: 0	good point.. Im from Maryland near Baltimore. I googled LR clubs and all i got in this area was a J**p club. Looking for others Rovers to roll with!

09-18-2007, 09:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
msggunny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Back on the San Antonio, ship food sucks... Posts: 1,017 Gallery: 5	Spray on mud Cover it completely in Mossy Oak __________________ 77 SIII 88 97 D1 5 speed 91 D1 5 speed (the first, but gone ) the lord is my weapon and i see him shoot pawns woman is the devil your god is a fraud

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