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Co1



Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Most useful mods you’ve done so far?
After 9,000 mine is still totally standard and I’m getting itchy! What are thes best mods you’ve done so far?
Post #1017172 2nd Dec 2023 6:22pm
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LR Nuts



Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
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lots to be found here .....

https://www.defender2.net/forum/modificati...-vf63.html

others are 'integrated' into specialist posts.
Post #1017182 2nd Dec 2023 7:14pm
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
I know nuts, you’ve linked to the same forum I posted in! Wink

I was hoping to collate a list of the most useful in one place.
Post #1017187 2nd Dec 2023 8:19pm
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David007



Member Since: 26 Oct 2022
Location: Angus
Posts: 107

United Kingdom 
Here’s my top three.
1. Fitted extra reversing lights, these are brilliant (literally).
2. Front centre console storage insert, really handy for surprisingly store things in😀
3. Roof light pod, I stay in the middle of nowhere and this has proven to be great on the country roads on these dark winter days.
Post #1017199 2nd Dec 2023 10:02pm
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Kev the Rev



Member Since: 04 Jun 2023
Location: Ripon
Posts: 32

United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green
I fitted LED headlights, about £100 from Ebay, all compliant. I had already fitted new headlights and then changed to LED bulbs. I should have gone straight to full LED headlights, everything else has been a waste of money.
I would say that they are nearly as good as my X5 headlights
Post #1017202 2nd Dec 2023 10:20pm
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Defendit..



Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
Posts: 421

Netherlands 
My mods, all favorite for me.

Interior front.

Deep sided Rubber Mats / Metal pedal covers / Eiger grey doorhandle cover.
USB A crossbeam + USB C console constant live. X-dynamic door sills
Cross Beam & all magnesium parts powdercoated in Noir 2100 YW359F Sablé Dark Grey Metallic
Llams controller knob on console + Carling HR DPDT switch for Aircompressor + Fridge
Speaker upgrade Blam signature and sound deadening doors, dashcam FitcamX
Accesible space from the cabin created under Cargo Floor
Emissions sticker 4 Germany / vehicle protect warning stickers / VIN under window covered up with dark tinting foil.

Interior rear cargo

Flat flooring with extended underneath storage for recovery gear.
Side window & Rear tailgate glass tinted dark.
Rubber diamond liner black for flatflooring rear.
Interior JK/JL cargo rack with customized supports.
12v cigarette lighter charging modified to constant live 30 amps.
Switchable power outlet for ARB fridge. Llams height controller module
Viair 485c compressor with 2 gallon airtank / backlit pressure gauge/ regulator.
Inverter pure sinus 1500w 220v with modified schuko contact and monitoring.
Defender 3d Interior light 3000k
Mudstuff tailgate table
Speaker upgrade Blam signature and extended cabinet with sound deadening.
Footman loops for ARB fridge - Ventilation grit in bulkhead.

Exterior.

Skids, bumpers, lettering resprayed in Silicon silver satin.
Undershield VPLEP0436 powder coated, rescue orange towhook
Full respray with Glasurit serie 22 in Keswick green HFU 799
Union Jack decals in grey/black
Rear skid protective rubber cover.
Doorhandles resprayed in Rallye Black
Rear towhooks rescue orange with Powerfuluk surrounds
Spacers H & R 22mm front, 25mm rear. Fumoto Drainplug.
PREVO S1 Quick release safety air coupling on the rear.
Rear arch wrapped gloss black.
Winch Warn Evo 12s with Reul winchtray, hawse fairlead, smartlink / Relocated Relay and solenoid.
Nolden NCC LED 90mm highbeams with indicator and positioning lights /angel eyes.
Thule Edge Wingbar 9595 lowered. Bestop Cargo rack in between
Roof wrapped between the safari windows with F506 3M Black film & Sharkfin antenna back 1"
Stainless tailpipe covers 60mm / Sparewheel slightly tilted/slanted. Recovery gear

ARB – TRED Pro Recovery Boards
ARB Fridge Freezer 47ltr. + Cover
Winch extension line 90ft., Tow straps 30ft. 2x, Tree saver strap
Snatch pulley / ring, Soft shackles 2x
D rings HD steel 4pcs, Shovel long mounted with Quick fist holders
Shovel foldable, Shovel short with teeth. Gloves, Saw 3x
Hi-Lift off road base, Staun deflators, ARB air pressure gauge, airgun
Airtools & Flexzilla 300psi airhose 17ft. with Prevost safety couplers.

Wheels.
Wheel sets extra all with TPMS
5094 dark grey alloy with Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain plus 275/65 R18 - set of 5 with locks & caps
5093 grey/black steelies with Maxxis Bighorn MT 275/65 R18 - set of 5 with locks & caps

Wheel set original
5094 dark grey alloy with Goodyear Adventure 255/70 R18 - set of 5

GAP tool mods.
ACC / Dynamic / Start-Stop last setting/ WiFi hotspot / Remote release tailgate / Subwoofer fitted ..... No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S MY21 on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..


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Post #1017206 2nd Dec 2023 10:44pm
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Moo



Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1347

Ukraine 
So far -

Boot basket:

https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/new-...ot-basket/


Click image to enlarge


Front sump guard:

https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...663-silver

Side rails:

https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...3-110-pair

Rear bumper protector:

https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...ender-l663

Spare wheel lock (my own design)


Click image to enlarge


Arm rest storage:

https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...663-type-a

Centre console storage:

https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...663-type-a

Rear door table:

https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/2020...able-l663/

Rear door unlock:

https://www.powerfuluk.com/products/rear-d...amp;_v=1.0

Rear boot storage:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325579331334

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic89759.html

Reversing lights:

https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...-all-white

Fixed tow bar and towing eyes.

Others in the pipeline - ladder, solar with three battery split charge, lazer lights, ARB compressor, 18 inch wheels with AT / mud tyres TBC, sliding fridge, soft A-Bar awning and roof tent. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.


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Post #1017209 2nd Dec 2023 11:16pm
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J77



Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3388

Scotland 
Mines have all been standard, only thing I changed on my XS was the alloys, I fitted the steels. Considering fitting them to the 90. The only thing I’ve added to the current 90 is powerful UKs table. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #1017210 2nd Dec 2023 11:29pm
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Co1



Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3670

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Defendit.. wrote:
My mods, all favorite for me.

Interior front.

Deep sided Rubber Mats / Metal pedal covers / Eiger grey doorhandle cover.
USB A crossbeam + USB C console constant live. X-dynamic door sills
Cross Beam & all magnesium parts powdercoated in Noir 2100 YW359F Sablé Dark Grey Metallic
Llams controller knob on console + Carling HR DPDT switch for Aircompressor + Fridge
Speaker upgrade Blam signature and sound deadening doors.
Accesible space from the cabin created under Cargo Floor
Emissions sticker 4 Germany / vehicle protect warning stickers / VIN under window covered up with dark tinting foil.

Interior rear cargo

Flat flooring with extended underneath storage for recovery gear.
Side window & Rear tailgate glass tinted dark.
Rubber diamond liner black for flatflooring rear.
Interior JK/JL cargo rack with customized supports.
12v cigarette lighter charging modified to constant live 30 amps.
Switchable power outlet for ARB fridge. Llams height controller module
Viair 485c compressor with 2 gallon airtank / backlit pressure gauge/ regulator.
Inverter pure sinus 1500w 220v with modified schuko contact and monitoring.
Defender 3d Interior light 3000k
Mudstuff tailgate table
Speaker upgrade Blam signature and extended cabinet with sound deadening.
Footman loops for ARB fridge - Ventilation grit in bulkhead.

Exterior.

Skids, bumpers, lettering resprayed in Silicon silver satin.
Undershield VPLEP0436 powder coated, rescue orange towhook
Full respray with Glasurit serie 22 in Keswick green HFU 799
Union Jack decals in grey/black
Rear skid protective rubber cover.
Doorhandles resprayed in Rallye Black
Rear towhooks rescue orange with Powerfuluk surrounds
Spacers H & R 22mm front, 25mm rear.
PREVO S1 Quick release safety air coupling on the rear.
Rear arch wrapped gloss black.
Winch Warn Evo 12s with Reul winchtray, hawse fairlead, smartlink / Relocated Relay and solenoid.
Nolden NCC LED 90mm highbeams with indicator and positioning lights /angel eyes.
Thule Edge Wingbar 9595 lowered. Bestop Cargo rack in between
Roof wrapped between the safari windows with F506 3M Black film & Sharkfin antenna back 1" Stainless tailpipe covers 60mm / Sparewheel slightly tilted / slanted.

Recovery gear

ARB – TRED Pro Recovery Boards
ARB Fridge Freezer 47ltr. + Cover
Winch extension line 90ft., Tow straps 30ft. 2x, Tree saver strap
Snatch pulley / ring, Soft shackles 2x
D rings HD steel 4x
Shovel foldable, Gloves, Saw 3x
Hi-Lift off road base, Staun deflators, ARB air pressure gauge, airgun
Airtools & Flexzilla 300psi airhose 17ft. with Prevost safety couplers.

Wheels.
Wheel sets extra all with TPMS
5094 dark grey alloy with Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain plus 275/65 R18 - set of 5 with locks & caps
5093 grey/black steelies with Maxxis Bighorn MT 275/65 R18 - set of 5 with locks & caps

Wheel set original
5094 dark grey alloy with Goodyear Adventure 255/70 R18 - set of 5



Jeez you’ve been busy! Have you got a build thread?
Post #1017218 3rd Dec 2023 8:45am
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LR Nuts



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External Anderson high current connector.

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic87796.html



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Post #1017227 3rd Dec 2023 10:01am
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
^^^ I must admit, I did know it was a fake vent!
Post #1017240 3rd Dec 2023 12:01pm
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chpsk8



Member Since: 26 Sep 2023
Location: Midwest
Posts: 42

United States 
But what's the "most useful" of all the mods people have done?

Sure it's different for everyone, but if everyone picked one or two that really made a huge difference, that would be very interesting to hear.
Post #1017308 3rd Dec 2023 7:18pm
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Badeagle



Member Since: 27 Aug 2022
Location: London
Posts: 53

England 
Powerful UK reversing lights, Fitcam X dash cam and deep rubber mats MY23 XS 110 D250
2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Post #1017313 3rd Dec 2023 7:45pm
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pjeski



Member Since: 25 Jul 2023
Location: Michigan
Posts: 106

United States 
Utilitarian useful?
https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...663-type-b

Keeping me from hating my defender, new cars in general, and whichever engineer first imagined an engine that would shut off at stop lights?

The GAP tool. Switching on “remember last setting” for stop/start makes it possible for me to love my defender. The other changes I’ve made with it are just gravy. Shutting off brake hold being a runner up.
Post #1017322 3rd Dec 2023 8:38pm
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LR Nuts



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It wasn't an engineer it was EU Law
Post #1017324 3rd Dec 2023 8:44pm
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