[Biddy]

Hello, I just bought a 2000 Land Rover Discovery. I am assuming it is a II and am unsure because i got it through an auction.

It has 40,000 miles and and is a maroon/burgundy color. so far I really like it. (needs tinted windows badly :drive: )

anyways, ive been lookin on the net for a real good land rover accessories website where i can find LR floormats, maybe that front grill and like a tire cover or something.

also i just figured out it has a 6 disc changer and it is VERY well hidden under the passenger seat, but there is no magazine in there.....anyone know what/where i can buy a replacement mag? (radio shack?)

anyways i live in florida and if anyone knows of a accessories site that is based in America I would appreciate it.

I hope i posted this in the right section

 

[01001010]

Welcome to the Rover Fam Biddy...Where in Florida are yoy? I'm Miami...you can find the mag for real cheap on ebay... www.roverparts.com and www.roversnorth.com are real good. Check the classifieds on this Forum for parts and accessories and the forum on www.DiscoWeb.org ...I'm sorta new to Roverin as well but if i ever hear of any events ill let ya know and we can meet up or something ...you might also want to check out www.floridalandroverclub.com ...once again WELCOME and Happy Roverin!

 

[Biddy]

thanks for the speedy reply....i live over in naples, FL. have you purchased from that site out of britain? was shipping outrageous?

 

[01001010]

haha..no no, its called Atlantic British but its based in New York..they have Genuine Rover parts for way below retail prices, and other brands as well. Yes i have purchased from them before and they are wonderful. OH MAN NAPLES!!!..i have Fam over there and i go about once a month, but havent been on or heard of any trails over there, though im sure there must be TONS!...its about an hour 1/2 drive for me. My relatives live near Imocklee (I'm almost sure i spelled that wrong). Have you been of road over there yet or is this your first 4x4 to have fun with?...It is in my case....i know Big Cypress Preserve has a 26 mile trail with some shallow water crossings (I've only heard and seen pics, havent witnessed for myself...yet )

 

[01001010]

Oh by the way...your Disco is a Series II..it doesnt have a Series II badge on the back??..not being sarcastic or anything just curious...should be on the tailgate right after "Discovery"...you got yourself a great Truck!

 

[Biddy]

heh...this is my first 4x4 but my 4th suv. i haven't even started looking for offroading spots yet....that 26mile trail sounds cool...is it open to the public?

mine is the SD...it doesn't have heated seats or the elevation thingy or the hardon karmon (sp?) speaks...but i have a bunch of audio stuff im gonna dump in there :O

it has a cracked windshield and one tire needs replacing (on the side its ripped kinda)....i am pretty sure they are the 16" tires.

so how good is this thing in offroading? i have been reading alot of reviews and stuff about these trucks but really...what kind of stuff can i get through

 

[01001010]

Well... here's one for ya...i was on a trail off Okeechobee one night with TONS of mud (it had rained the night before)...i engaged the low gears and put the main gear selector on 1, i got through a HUUUGE puddle where the water/mud came up over my hood and before the nose of the car was completely under, i started to come out of it and i got through that JUST fine..ON STOCK TIRES (Michelin XPCs)...so i let my buddy drive a bit and what happens...you guessed it, he got us stuck..the front right tire was almost completely submerged in mud...and the truck was on an incline. I take over the wheel and start to tap the accelerator while on Reverse (while still on Low Range Gears) and get us out, then put it back on 1 and drove right through where the truck had been stuck....that was a crazy night...i would suggest that you NEVER go out alone when muddin....the truck is VERY capable!...it has Fantastic Axle articulation, great suspension system, one HEK of a tough engine and i mean that in every sence...it can handle lots of physical stress but try to avoid that.

 

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[Biddy]

haha some good ol okeechobee mud for ya :clap:

sharp truck...i like that tire cover im definitely getting one of those...

i saw the sport package (front grill plus the tail light grills) for like 720.00 on that one site.....not ready to drop that yet but me loves the look of those grills.

 

[Carlos]

Biddy:
Serg might want to move this thread to "Discovery", anyways, welcome aboard. :drink1:
If you are in Florida try the www.roversland.com website in case you need some extra used parts/accesories for your Disco.Hope this helps.
Carlos