| Author | Message | ||
     Thomas Kelley (Takelley) New Member Username: Takelley Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2003 |
So is there anyone out there who has thought about putting the new headlight style on their older discovery...??? Anyone know if its possible...????? Case dimensions look similar. HELP!! | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 644 Registered: 10-2002 |
Oh buddy, do a search. | ||
| Thomas Kelley (Takelley) New Member Username: Takelley Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2003 |
Tried... coming up with garbage. I take it the issue has been beaten to death..?? | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 645 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yup, beat to death. The consensus, it most likely can be done. It would be very expensive and what's the point. If you insist, you can get them at Northwest parts. Do a google search. | ||
| Thomas Kelley (Takelley) New Member Username: Takelley Post Number: 3 Registered: 05-2003 |
Good, good... you've cured my curiosity. So tell me about owning the 99 disco II... major problems....?? things you hate, things you like... A cab just creamed my saab 9-3 recently, so this time I'm not going to settle and I'm about to buy a Disco. Just not sure which year...?? | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 646 Registered: 10-2002 |
Here's the link: http://www.northwestparts.com/new_landroverparts.htm Take the five bills and get a lift or new rack. | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 647 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sorry, we were posting at the same time. I love my D2. No big problems. I did have an issue with the SLAB's computer that controls the ABS,etc. I had it repaired under warranty. Try to find a lease turn it that still have some warranty left if you need to sort out any issues. Good luck, they are great trucks. This is my second LR, the first was a 88 Range Rover. I've been hooked for some time. Ask lots of questions here before you buy. This site is a wealth of Land Rover knowledge. -John PS - Don't worry about the lights, If you want them, buy a 2003! | ||
| Dan Armbruster (Dan_armbruster) Member Username: Dan_armbruster Post Number: 143 Registered: 04-2003 |
Thomas- if you're looking for a D1- the later the year the better(earlier discos had more valve issues and many other problems),look for rust,service history- If you are going to take it off road alot- probably better with a D1. For a D2, lr cleared up many problems, it all depends on what options you want. | ||
| Thomas Kelley (Takelley) New Member Username: Takelley Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2003 |
Heh Heh... yeah I think I agree.. Thanks, I really appreaciate it. Can't wait to nab one this summer, and drive it through PA to Buffalo during winter. Fun stuff when it snows....!! | ||
| Thomas Kelley (Takelley) New Member Username: Takelley Post Number: 5 Registered: 05-2003 |
Dan- thanks for the advice... I'm definetly thinking of a D2.. Even though the approach angles are worse, the track is wider on a D2 and I like the suspension improvements made between the models. The engine though is what I'm curious most about. I have experience with disco 1's and the new 03's but not with the 99-2002's. I a little worried they are still as sluggish as the early models with only an increase from 182 to 188 hp. Any thoughts..? I at least want to pass a car on the highway if ever necessary. The 03's are pretty sweet, let me tell you. | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 648 Registered: 10-2002 |
They are not rockets, I didn't buy mine to go fast! Here's another good site for info specifically on the D2: http://www.disco2.com/ I did a good bit a reasearch on that site and dweb before I bought my 99D2. | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 458 Registered: 09-2002 |
If you want a Disco with decent pickup and speed (comparitively speaking), then get a 2003, other wise all previous Discos are generally pretty sluggish. They're not bad if you give yourself a bit of a run. Just plan your passing ahead of time or get used to driving slower than before. I wouldn't bother with the 03 headlights on older Disco's. Just means that much more cash you have to shell out when they break and really all for cosmetic reasons. | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 221 Registered: 03-2002 |
if you want to take it on actual off road adventures, anything after mid-2001 will not be able to lock the center diff (without some advanced mods). you will have ETC on the later models, but most will tell you ETC *and* CDL is what it is all about... if you want to start another post flame-a-thon, (besides will '03 lights fit on an XXXX), post saying ETC is as good as CDL...;) hang around and read...this is a pretty good site. mike ps: don't let carter see your headlights post. please don't let carter see the post. word to the wise...;) | ||
| Thomas Kelley (Takelley) New Member Username: Takelley Post Number: 6 Registered: 05-2003 |
thanks for the point about the cdl... def.. something to consider.. and I have to say, that the people on this site are really helpful. | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 222 Registered: 03-2002 |
one more tidbit...under the resources section and then verdors, there is a wealth of links to suppliers...and under the tech section exists a nice collection of how-to's for many homebrew mods and installs for other purchased items. expedition exchange's website has a pretty good tech section too... mike | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 223 Registered: 03-2002 |
sorry...vendors. when you can't spell, it does not matter if you preview the message or not...it all looks the same. | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 155 Registered: 03-2002 |
"I at least want to pass a car on the highway if ever necessary" ...Going downhill, you can. Offroad you'll be waiting for the others to catch up, if they can  | ||
| Thomas Kelley (Takelley) New Member Username: Takelley Post Number: 7 Registered: 05-2003 |
Nice. |
