Proud Rhino Discovery 5

[Fivespddisco]

Very cool to watch this develop. Some mechanism of relocation or protection of the wing radiators would be very desirable.

I saw them hanging low also. Ill take a better look when we have the bumper off.

 

[Fivespddisco]

If someone got me a scan of the front end, with frame extensions, I could model something up. I might just be a piping designer, lol, but I can also design sheetmetal.

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Sad to say we are not at the scanning level yet.

 

[getlost4x4]

Sad to say we are not at the scanning level yet.

Yeah they are not cheap. I've been looking at some so I can build some range Rover Classic interior parts with a 3D printer.

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[Fivespddisco]

LET THERE BE LIGHT,,,, WELL A LITTLE LIGHT

Now that January is mid way though we can turn off the Holliday E brake and get back to the fun. I should have the final version of the hidden no cut winch tray in hand any day. I am so excited for it to arrive and get some good phots of this fantastic part to share with everyone. I do have some good news on another product. We were able to settle on a design for the no cutting light tabs. I only have a few crappy pic but I will share them.

If anyone has any suggestions were to put the auxiliary light switch I’m all ears.

Until next time....

 

[NASDIESEL]

Homelink transmitter and radio signal relay. Same as I suggested to Scott back when the LR4 was under mod.

 

[rlynch356]

Velcro/3m a spod touchscreen to the dash

 

[Mtanzania]

Since you are investing in a D5, I’m hoping you or another member can help me. My sister recently took delivery of her diesel D5 per my recommendation to replace her D4. The silly thing does not have a tow hitch or even a receiver of any sort! It’s a sad day when a Land Rover can’t tow a trailer!

Are there any aftermarket options for adding a hitch receiver that you’ve come across? My google searches have been fruitless, only bringing up disco sport options.

Thanks and keep up the good work!

 

[NASDIESEL]

http://gear.landrover.com/us/en/discovery/carrying-towing/towing/

 

[Best4x4xFar]

Looks awesome. The D5 is growing on me.

 

[99Discovery]

Yeah, those wing radiators...........Ugh. They actually cross the wheel centerline! Doesn't matter if you *could* design an aftermarket bumper, those radiators totally kill your approach angle and put critical systems directly in the path of an oncoming obstacle. And sadly this is most likely the same design team in charge of the Defender replacement!

By contrast, look at the D2 with it's front end removed in the same photo. Critical systems are WAAAAAAAAAAY out of the way of even the TOP of the wheel arches.

I thought my BMW-powered L322 was stupid for having the transmission cooler at the very bottom of the passenger wheel well wall, but this takes the cake. .

But that's not your fault, 5spddisco, what you are doing is amazing with arguably the best off-roading soccer mom platform on the market. It's just a shame Gerry McGovern and his crew couldn't design a body that the engineers could properly work with, since Rover still *has* some good DNA underneath all this bubbly plastic.

 

[mpinco]

So, what are those "wing radiators"? Argh.

 

[Eniam17]

Late to the game here but what are you running for tires and size. Looks like duratracs on the stock wheels in some of you Instagram posts ?

 

[pdt]

I think they are Atturo Trail Blades. LT285/55R20 (based on the images posted).
I assume a lift was necessary?

 

[DieselRanger]

Very interested to see how these mods go. I love my diesel D5 and it's been flawless through about 20K miles so far.

How does the winch integrate with parking sensors and airbag sensors?

 

[DieselRanger]

So, what are those "wing radiators"? Argh.

Intercooler(s). No NA engines available.