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nbunney

Member Since: 10 Aug 2008
Location: Lancashire
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Gazellio wrote:
Gloss due to lots of glossy powdercoat bits....

Good choice

Same as mine

Can't wait for more pics to see how the Gaz4OP develops

5th Oct 2011 7:48pm

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
Location: Chilterns, UK
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OK busy day to day and completed the following:

1. Had Air Suspension "Rods" fitted achieving a permanent 5.5cm lift in Standard Ride height and ability to access Normal & Fully Extended mode when required. Using the Second available setting I can access all three normal ride heights if required - 5 minute job.

2. Had the Steps removed - They were rusted on and all the bolts holding the steps to the frame sheared so I am afraid they are not available for re-sale unless anyone is handy at drilling out broken bolts!

3. Fitted Steel Powdercoated Roof Access Ladder which is solid as a rock and fully takes my 14 stone weight.

4. Roof Basket/Rack arrived and will be fitted at weekend....

5. Ordered the ZU 18" Rims in Gloss Black and these will be fitted to the Cooper Discoverer STT Tyres tomorrow and then on the car they go...very exiting times

6. Raised Air Intake, Short Roof Rails and Soft Feel 2009 Steering Wheel will arrive from Land Rover Parts tomorrow (Duckworths)

I now need to decide on the roof lights as I have four mounts on the front of the basket and was thinking of maybe 4X Oblong Lamps in Black or something different? My Default with be Lightforce 140 Lance but I am open to ideas (Before I do my own thing )

New Ladder & Guards plus offroad height lift:

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Looking so much better already...

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The Aluminium Two Setting Rods that took 10 minutes to fit replacing the plastic LR ones:

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6th Oct 2011 3:34pm

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
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I have been thinking that Java Black Door Handles would look Good and maybe Java Black Half Mirror covers as the Tonga/Black contrast is great and they would match the Gloss Black Zu's....

Or should I go Tonga......?

6th Oct 2011 7:16pm

nbunney

Member Since: 10 Aug 2008
Location: Lancashire
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I'd wait 'till you get the other bits on 1st, esp. the wheels, and see oe it looks.

6th Oct 2011 7:36pm

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

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nbunney wrote:
I'd wait 'till you get the other bits on 1st, esp. the wheels, and see oe it looks.

Yes I think I can wait until Monday....

6th Oct 2011 7:55pm

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

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Waiting for Citilink and the ZU Alloys:

7th Oct 2011 8:51am

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

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Location: Chilterns, UK
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Waiting over......

I knew I was right to go with the Gloss Black ZU's.........

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More pictures later - so what do think are you as impressed as i am.....?

7th Oct 2011 2:35pm

alanm_3

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2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Chunky looking motor Gary! Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

7th Oct 2011 2:42pm

nbunney

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Location: Lancashire
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Looking good

Seem to think tints might look good?

7th Oct 2011 3:07pm

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

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nbunney wrote:

Looking good

Seem to think tints might look good?

Yes due to light interior TINTS are now on my list. Any recommendations?

Gaz

7th Oct 2011 3:08pm

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

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7th Oct 2011 3:08pm

nbunney

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Location: Lancashire
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Gaz

I think you need to see when the roof rack is on.

Not limo, I think that will be too dark, but a shade that compliments the green of the car.

7th Oct 2011 3:14pm

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

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nbunney wrote:
Gaz

I think you need to see when the roof rack is on.

Not limo, I think that will be too dark, but a shade that compliments the green of the car.

Great Advice thanks I will wait until everything is fitted.

Still need a supplier though....

7th Oct 2011 3:17pm

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7th Oct 2011 3:56pm

Gazellio @ Prestige Cars

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Few more at swimming this morning:

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8th Oct 2011 9:18am

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