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Linds Hanson



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Twisted fully independant suspension Defender chassis
So what ever happened to this? Not heard anything for ages? Roadster shop arenow producing a replacement rolling chassis with heavy duty running gear and GM LT power but no RHD.
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hank



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Twisted flogged all their Defender stock and are now focussing on Suzuki Jimny's Laughing

Feels like Twisted 'diversified' when Defender values/interest peaked which obviously put their business model at risk. I would guess the chassis plans got scrapped? > 110 XS Double Cab
Post #1006903 8th Sep 2023 12:47pm
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Linds Hanson



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Post #1007029 9th Sep 2023 6:24pm
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Kev the Rev



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I watched the Johnny Smith YouTube video with a roadtest of the Jimny
It's £80k and not really in the same league as a Defender
I'm a bit worried for Twisted as they seem to be heading down a dead end. Not sure why they don't start modding the new version, it might not suit them but neither does the Jimny
Post #1007052 9th Sep 2023 10:03pm
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LJMARSDEN



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A company which I cannot remember the name has a solution that’s really interesting.

They utilised the original live axle however shortened the tubes while maintaining the standard diff position.

This allowed them to use standard transfer case positions and prop shafts length while making the live axle a part of the chassis.

they provided drive to the wheels with a typical modern CV setup to hubs.

Really cool, was done to a RRC.

obviously had a modern steering rack, anti roll bar too. 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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Post #1007063 10th Sep 2023 12:47am
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Chris86



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Kev the Rev wrote:
I watched the Johnny Smith YouTube video with a roadtest of the Jimny
It's £80k and not really in the same league as a Defender
I'm a bit worried for Twisted as they seem to be heading down a dead end. Not sure why they don't start modding the new version, it might not suit them but neither does the Jimny




I'm not worried about them, they have been selling stuff at top dollar for a long time.

I'm sure they will be fine
Post #1007082 10th Sep 2023 7:51am
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
LJMARSDEN wrote:
A company which I cannot remember the name has a solution that’s really interesting.

They utilised the original live axle however shortened the tubes while maintaining the standard diff position.

This allowed them to use standard transfer case positions and prop shafts length while making the live axle a part of the chassis.

they provided drive to the wheels with a typical modern CV setup to hubs.

Really cool, was done to a RRC.

obviously had a modern steering rack, anti roll bar too.


I've seen an electric converted Range Rover with that system. I believe the primary reason to do it was to retain enough points to keep the vehicles original identity. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #1007085 10th Sep 2023 8:52am
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90 Dreamer



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Kev the Rev wrote:
I watched the Johnny Smith YouTube video with a roadtest of the Jimny
It's £80k and not really in the same league as a Defender
I'm a bit worried for Twisted as they seem to be heading down a dead end. Not sure why they don't start modding the new version, it might not suit them but neither does the Jimny


WTF £80K for a fecking Suzuki ?? They must still be sniffing the same thinners they were when they dreamt up the defender pricing……. Mr. Green
Post #1007093 10th Sep 2023 10:28am
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Linds Hanson



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As much as I love the original Defender and they are my daily bread and butter I just can't see the market growing for £150k plus upgrades, there are new wannabe's springing up every month with leather and wood decking a plenty some of them only a stone's throw away from Twisted.
Post #1007184 11th Sep 2023 9:00am
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Linds Hanson



Member Since: 16 Jan 2021
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LJMARSDEN wrote:
A company which I cannot remember the name has a solution that’s really interesting.

They utilised the original live axle however shortened the tubes while maintaining the standard diff position.

This allowed them to use standard transfer case positions and prop shafts length while making the live axle a part of the chassis.

they provided drive to the wheels with a typical modern CV setup to hubs.

Really cool, was done to a RRC.

obviously had a modern steering rack, anti roll bar too.
Sounds like Chieftain they use a combination of RRC AND D3/4 RRS running gear
Post #1007185 11th Sep 2023 9:04am
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Chicken Drumstick



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Bluest wrote:
LJMARSDEN wrote:
A company which I cannot remember the name has a solution that’s really interesting.

They utilised the original live axle however shortened the tubes while maintaining the standard diff position.

This allowed them to use standard transfer case positions and prop shafts length while making the live axle a part of the chassis.

they provided drive to the wheels with a typical modern CV setup to hubs.

Really cool, was done to a RRC.

obviously had a modern steering rack, anti roll bar too.

I'd think it very unlikely that it would legally have kept its identity.
I've seen an electric converted Range Rover with that system. I believe the primary reason to do it was to retain enough points to keep the vehicles original identity.
Post #1007198 11th Sep 2023 10:21am
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miker



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rioja Red
I was fawning over "the landrovers" electric build with independent suspension and hub motors the other day. Looks pretty conventional overall, obviously not having driveshafts to worry about makes a big difference
Post #1007200 11th Sep 2023 11:11am
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