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Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 13, 2007, 12:09:00

done the front , mite as well do the side. after 10 differents of wheelarch flars, wheels, sidesteps , graphics , lifts, paint jobs well u get idea. what makes ur stand out in the car park

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 13, 2007, 12:12:29

i gonna have to find a newer with mud tyres, roofrack with side flood lights on and newer light bar on

Title: disco side looks
Post by: stuntman on December 13, 2007, 15:09:11

Hello chap, why is the working lamp on the back just above the ladders? Maybe illuminating your danglies as you get onto the roof  :lol:

But for me, nothing says off roader like scratches and tree sliders!

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 14, 2007, 13:36:34

nope  :roll:

Title: disco side looks
Post by: muddyjames on December 14, 2007, 16:39:47

I have tree sliders and on the drivers side there is a 5mm surface scratch that goes from the headlight all along the side and over the wheel arches to the very rear!! :lol: Blooming trees down byways :lol:

I will take a photo of mine soon as I havent got a recent photo. The best I have got is this look when I got seriously stuck at the Bristol off road course in December last year.



(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/7090b5283e286e0a53526047d6f640a7.jpg)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: Ja1983 on December 14, 2007, 18:07:21

IMO window tints (not front) look good on a disco, although they make it impossible to park at night..

checker plate on bottom? tree sliders?

Title: disco side looks
Post by: meader on December 14, 2007, 19:32:31

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/maffy32/074.jpg)
this is my toy running on 265/75/16 bronco dirt devils

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mobi on December 15, 2007, 08:02:26

meaders recovery truck! :lol:
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/bristolmudpluggersphotos/DSC00309.jpg)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mobi on December 15, 2007, 08:08:34

Quote from: "Ja1983"

IMO window tints (not front) look good on a disco, although they make it impossible to park at night..

checker plate on bottom? tree sliders?

window tints look good but like you said they are impossible in the dark as for checker plate big no no but in the right places on a defender it looks ok, as for rock/tree sliders i think it's down to the style.
wrong
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/properjob/DISCO/m_IMGP9948.jpg)
right
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/bristolmudpluggersphotos/DSC00049.jpg)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: muddyjames on December 15, 2007, 09:25:19

I dont find the tinted windows a problem at all to park at night with. Mine are dark enough that from the outside to look in you need to have your face right to the window with hands either side of your head to see anything.

also pluss side is it darkenss peoples headlights behind you.,

Title: disco side looks
Post by: thermidorthelobster on December 15, 2007, 10:02:01

Quote from: "mobi"

right
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/bristolmudpluggersphotos/DSC00049.jpg)

Mobi, do you know where that sticker came from?  Not seen one like that before, and I like it!

Title: disco side looks
Post by: L90OOK on December 15, 2007, 11:06:26

Dave

Brookwells sell them  8)

J

Title: disco side looks
Post by: muddyjames on December 15, 2007, 17:10:37

Whilst I had the disco up on ramps to run some wiring under it today I quickly took a photo. Here it is....

(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/9bbb397ad506da638e9af71785a6cc4c.jpg)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: Ja1983 on December 15, 2007, 17:49:08

Quote from: "mobi"

Quote from: "Ja1983"

IMO window tints (not front) look good on a disco, although they make it impossible to park at night..

checker plate on bottom? tree sliders?

.....as for checker plate big no no but in the right places on a defender it looks ok

I beg to differ fellow poster, it is in my humble opinion that a subtle amount, in areas prone to intimate encounters with inanimate objects, (although the wing and rear quarter are an exception!) it looks reasonable, although i have pondered how it would look in black.. (click for a bigger pic)
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v420/yorkshirecruise/pavarotti/th_108.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v420/yorkshirecruise/pavarotti/?action=view&current=108.jpg) 8)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: muddyjames on December 15, 2007, 17:55:10

for some reason I think the colour of the body depends on if chequer plate looks good or ugly.

On your light blue one I think it looks good, where as on a red or green disco I think it looks like someone is hidding a hole and doesnt look right at all.

I have to agree though that on a defender it does look very smart.

Title: disco side looks
Post by: Ja1983 on December 15, 2007, 18:01:17

Quote from: "muddyjames"

for some reason I think the colour of the body depends on if chequer plate looks good or ugly.

On your light blue one I think it looks good, where as on a red or green disco I think it looks like someone is hidding a hole and doesnt look right at all.

I have to agree though that on a defender it does look very smart.

have to agree, i think mine carries off the "metal" theme well, really need o wash it and get my winch mount on!! (at the galvanisers now!) :twisted:

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mobi on December 15, 2007, 22:04:33

Quote from: "Ja1983"

Quote from: "mobi"

Quote from: "Ja1983"

IMO window tints (not front) look good on a disco, although they make it impossible to park at night..

checker plate on bottom? tree sliders?

.....as for checker plate big no no but in the right places on a defender it looks ok

I beg to differ fellow poster, it is in my humble opinion that a subtle amount, in areas prone to intimate encounters with inanimate objects, (although the wing and rear quarter are an exception!) it looks reasonable, although i have pondered how it would look in black.. (click for a bigger pic)
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v420/yorkshirecruise/pavarotti/th_108.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v420/yorkshirecruise/pavarotti/?action=view&current=108.jpg) 8)

saying that it does look quite nice on yours, but i think it's the colour :D

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mobi on December 15, 2007, 22:11:29

as for the stickers try http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Total-e-Graphics but if he doesn't have them on ebay in the size just send him a massage. by the way there not cheap  :shock:  (check size)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on December 16, 2007, 11:56:49

Here's my example...

1st view with existing powder coated silver Modulars...
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg26/auf_wiedersehen_pet/URO%20592/garden012mini.jpg)

2nd view with Black Preditor alloys (courtesy of Photoshop - mine are in the loft waiting until I get enough cash for the tyres)...
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg26/auf_wiedersehen_pet/URO%20592/preditorcopy.jpg)

3rd view again with Black Preditor alloys and now black chequer plate(again courtesy of Photoshop - my chequer plate needs trimming by 15mm as my Jap spec Disco has slightly deeper side mouldings)...
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg26/auf_wiedersehen_pet/URO%20592/preditormini3.jpg)

All on the same theme - understated and subtle!

Title: disco side looks
Post by: pux on December 16, 2007, 12:18:37

i love them alloys wish they did 15 inch :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 16, 2007, 12:45:36

Quote from: "pux146"

i love them alloys wish they did 15 inch :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

www.johncraddock.co.uk

do 33/12.5/17pro comp extreme for them alloy . i rekon they look even better than mach 5 ones

Title: disco side looks
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on December 16, 2007, 17:59:18

Quote from: "pux146"

i love them alloys wish they did 15 inch :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

That's the only downside with Preditors - only available in 17".

It reduces your tyre choice considerably - my aim is 265/70/17 BFG All Terrain. They equate to 31.5 x 10.5 which is as big as I want to go. I have fitted plus 2 springs and plus 1.5 spring spacers. I've got castor corrected radius arms and cranked trailing arms in the garage waiting to be fitted when it warms up a bit (a lot)!

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mobi on December 16, 2007, 19:12:41

31.5 might look lost with 3.5 lift

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 16, 2007, 19:39:50

Quote from: "mobi"

31.5 might look lost with 3.5 lift

im going for a 4 inch lift with them on . look alrite too me. looks no worst than 750r16 on a defender with a 2 inch lift on

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 16, 2007, 19:44:55

come to think of it a 3inch  lift looks better than a 2 inch with 32s on just sets the offset of better i think :P

Title: disco side looks
Post by: pux on December 16, 2007, 19:59:49

im running 33x12.5 15s with a 3 inch lift
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/pux146/wheels005.jpg)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 16, 2007, 20:11:11

what does anybody use that bonnet netting for its seems to be getting on more and more

Title: disco side looks
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on December 16, 2007, 20:12:26

Quote from: "mobi"

31.5 might look lost with 3.5 lift

I think they will be fine.  :D

The 265/70/17s (actual diameter 31.6") are only 2.5mm (0.1") smaller than the 235/85/16  (actual diameter 31.7") which are in all of the photos.

I'm glad you said they might look lost - this suggests they dont look lost in the photo!

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg26/auf_wiedersehen_pet/URO%20592/preditorcopy.jpg)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: pux on December 16, 2007, 20:12:51

Quote from: "mentalmoshinaV8i"

what does anybody use that bonnet netting for its seems to be getting on more and more

my winch rope is longer that ideally suited for the winch so it rubs on the bars going across the top of the winch, so before i go out i took about 10ft of winch rope under the net :wink:  :wink:  for ease of getting to it quickly 8)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 16, 2007, 20:16:27

rear arch overhang  cut off and wheel archs do help alot

Title: disco side looks
Post by: pux on December 16, 2007, 20:18:04

Bulli's truck has always been a beaut, im on the hunt for a light pod now 8)  8)  his truck was waht inspired my camo job on my last one :cry:

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 16, 2007, 20:21:32

the xs lower graphic looks great but at 180 quid chequer plate gives more protection . im not a fan of coloured coded chequer plate black or silver looks better

Title: disco side looks
Post by: Steven on December 16, 2007, 23:11:20

(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/affc13f7a645bbfa01c5b4771832f598.JPG)
Can't see no flex with them tyres, and there only 265/70's. Well, I could of drove up something bigger I suppose  :lol:

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 17, 2007, 00:33:52

like these wide flares

Title: disco side looks
Post by: Littledan on December 17, 2007, 13:31:39

Quote from: "mentalmoshinaV8i"

like these wide flares

they my friend are roccia flares!

look for chuggaman on here he makes em!!

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 22, 2007, 18:59:02

heres mine

Title: disco side looks
Post by: corrosiverob on December 22, 2007, 20:58:27

Side views here:

(http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/36971/2450565070101765352S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2450565070101765352grXrhw)

(http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/4500/2570009370101765352S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2570009370101765352mLSzLY)

(http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/34338/2202675180101765352S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2202675180101765352dTpYvK)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: meader on December 22, 2007, 23:34:26

now thats a nice bob tail you have there

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 23, 2007, 16:41:13

rite time for a better pic off me now first one was tiny

Title: disco side looks
Post by: Iain C on December 23, 2007, 17:12:07

Quite an old pic now as she has a snorkel and A bar, but I really like these wheels and big tyres on my truck...

(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8295/1002274xi4.jpg)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: Paul on December 23, 2007, 17:24:37

Here's mine..

(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/1dcfb17487e4e98074352d112b52b698.JPG)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 27, 2007, 11:04:06

gotta show this insane thing

Title: disco side looks
Post by: lee celtic on December 27, 2007, 15:16:18

Heres mine on 235/85s

not really a side view but it's raining so hard I'm not going out to take another. :lol:

(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/05a7fe1531636d3a3d280f9521b712ff.JPG)

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 27, 2007, 15:23:57

looks neat like where the body ghaphic have gone . sliver and black always goes well

Title: disco side looks
Post by: lee celtic on December 27, 2007, 15:37:48

A can of satin black from halfrauds and a 99p graphic off eblag :lol:

I think spraying the bottom black changes the shape of the car and makes it apear higher and less lumpy.

Title: disco side looks
Post by: Mr Alford on December 27, 2007, 16:06:55

Quote from: "lee celtic"

A can of satin black from halfrauds and a 99p graphic off eblag :lol:

I think spraying the bottom black changes the shape of the car and makes it apear higher and less lumpy.

ive done it makes the car look so much better

Title: disco side looks
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on December 27, 2007, 16:17:02

maybe have the roof black  and the centre of the bonnet but keep the middle bit sliver. crossiverob s looks good . thing with all black paint work it shows the slightest blemish same goes for white

Title: disco side looks
Post by: lee celtic on December 27, 2007, 17:12:22

The middle of the bonet is going black but with 5 bar as soon as I get round to cutting it.. :wink:

Title: Re: disco side looks
Post by: chiboy on January 04, 2008, 00:12:38

 :cool: Here,s mine  :cool: