That was my question, am I better to leave them on as I do a lot of road miles esp towing ? This is my first time doing anything like this and after reading a lot of posts there is a great deal of conflicting information. So I suppose my questions are :- Heavy duty springs y/n, if yes :-...

The anti roll bars are removed to give the suspension more articulation so it handles and performs better when off road, having never done this I am curious if with standard height springs there is much to be gained/lost in everyday driving against gains when off road or is it purely an extended...

Hi all, I've a question, I have a 98 300tdi XS and I'm starting to get it ready to greenlane. I want to refresh the springs front but particularly the rears that look to be sagging a bit. I'm not looking to raise it (although a little would be nice) as it's a daily driver and I tow our...

Hi all, I'd like a quick but of advise please. I'm looking to change my old standard springs and shocks for some new standard ones, I'll be doing some light laneing but mainly road and caravan towing. Are any brands better than any other and should I go for HD given I tow the caravan...

Cheers guys for the advice, I've been given the number for the chap that runs Staffs4x4 club so i'll speak with him about going out with them on a local laneing trip. On the improved road/towing handling side of things am I right that some stiffer standard height springs, possibly 'police...

Ok I'll keep the lift tip in mind, I thought it'd be amust for laneing ? Would standard height but uprated or progressive springs/shocks be enough and still keep my towing and road handling something like ?

Hi, I'm having my 98 300tdi XS head gasket done next week along with getting the engine thoroughly checked over plus ive got a front swivel kit going on, so while its in I'm thinking at what upgrades/improvements everyone recommends ? It'll have a decat pipe fitted and has alteady had the egr...

Thanks Colinl, I'm planning on just topping up a 3/4 diesel fill at first to see how it goes but want to make sure I buy the right stuff and not use something that will bugger it up ! I have read quite a few threads but some seem to contradict themselves and others use abbreviations, it's my...

Hi all, I'm a total new comer to the veg oil thing and have read a few posts but am still a little confused so would like an 'idiots guide' please. 1. Can I just go into Asda and buy regular veg oil? If so what sort is best and what to avoid? (Any tips on the cheapest ;0)) 2. Can it be just...

Well I have had the XS for a week now and am totally hooked ! It drives great and is so comfortable, seems decent on the fuel as well so far, actually better than I expected. I've spotted a few bits that will need sorting (nothing major mainly cosmetic) and a few bits id like to change/add...

Ok a quick update on my disco progress. The xs I'm looking at us getting better, it has had a replacement engine with 68k on it and has service history backed by paperwork plus the chassis and underside has been wax oiled and again has paperwork to back up, there is a service record for the...

I'm happy to hear the mpg numbers esp with the xs model, the one I've seen appears to be a good one and on the surface could be a good buy ( I might live to regret that comment lol ) I really like the extras it comes with, 1/2 leather roof bars, bumper bits etc. fingers crossed.

Hi Ade, I'm in the staffs area so just about as far from the coast as possible. I am looking to use it for 10 miles a day for work and to travel around with my dogs to the local shoots we work on at weekends on and around Cannock chase. Milage shouldn't be a huge issue as I won't be putting any...

Haha cheers guys ! Some interesting views ? So rust is the big point to look for ? I'm looking closer to the £1000 mark now and definatly a manual. I have seen an 'R' reg 300tdi xs in decent condition and no real visible body rust just the odd bubble but only small, I will get a good look...

Hi all, I a new comer to both this site and the world of Land Rovers, I'm looking to get a Disco series 1. From what I can see I'm looking at TDi 300's and manual. I have around £2000 to spend and am asking what must have been discussed many times, I would like pointers at what to look for -...