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RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2025

The absolute Ultimate Defender

I'm sure everyone has these thoughts, what would make the absolute best Defender, a one off, a truly unique vehicle that would be remembered in history.

I have mine, see what you think. It's a fantasy in progress, minor details always coming to my mind. No surprises most of mine come from a Range Rover, lots of people have badly bodged V8 engines, auto boxes and old RRC seats over the years, I am talking about the type of vehicle that you'd get LR Special Vehicles to build if money were no option. The fit and finish would be that of a hand built production vehicle.

The basics:

Defender 90 CSW
Orkney Grey
Privacy Glass

4.4 TDV8 from a 2012MY Range Rover
8 Speed Auto taken from 2012MY Range Rover
Evoque steering wheel
Air Suspension from the Range Rover
TFT Dash
Dual view screen with Sat nav TV, DVD, Logic 7, Vision Assist etc
On board camera system
Range Rover air cooled and heated seats, fully electric and seat boxes modified to make it comfortable inside
Full stitched Alcantara headlining with electric glass tilt and slide sunroof or, a full glass panoramic roof as in the Evoque
Bi-Xenon headlights and LED DRLs, LEDs everywhere else
A bucket load of decent sound proofing
Stitched leather and alcantara interior fittings
18" alloys (undecided style yet) with AT tyres

More to come when I can think of the details.

2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

14th Feb 2012 10:53pm

Dave

Member Since: 30 Aug 2007
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 165

2006 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

That sounds like the Range Rover that you have to me

thus lessening the appeal and durability theme the defender has. Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"

I would Reply:
"Duratrac"

14th Feb 2012 10:56pm

pannawonica

Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Clackline Western Australia
Posts: 568

It does sound rather nice, however soon as you set off you can wave good by to your props, diffs, cv's and drive shafts.

14th Feb 2012 11:33pm

The Musketeer

Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 193

Sounds like you want a square range rover mate

Mine would be

110 Utility with an engine that runs on air
Aircon, heated seats, Ipod connectivity, heated windows, mirrors, the works
Full Hannibal roofrack with side and rear awning for working under but mainly for sitting under when watching the queens cup

Ipad mount, GPS mount, handsfree bluetooth through the stereo thing
Heavy duty springs, BFG MTs on Wolf rims
Lightforce spots x2 on grille, those fancy upgraded headlights
Dixon Bate 5t hitch
Superwinch LT2000 winch mounted behind the rear seats
PTO Winch on the front bumber
Extreme Hi-Lift kit

Happy days. Good things come to the wild and free

Last edited by The Musketeer on 14th Feb 2012 11:55pm. Edited 2 times in total

14th Feb 2012 11:47pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

The ultimate defender is a landcruiser

14th Feb 2012 11:47pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10381

A factory fresh, Keswick Green 130 !
That'll do pig....... that'll do.

15th Feb 2012 12:19am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3641

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

base model 90 pickup in keswick green with wolf wheels, AT tyres and locking diffs DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

15th Feb 2012 6:45am

chiefstoker

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Weston-super-Mud
Posts: 897

Re: The absolute Ultimate Defender

RRUK wrote:
I'm sure everyone has these thoughts, what would make the absolute best Defender, a one off, a truly unique vehicle that would be remembered in history.

I have mine, see what you think. It's a fantasy in progress, minor details always coming to my mind. No surprises most of mine come from a Range Rover, lots of people have badly bodged V8 engines, auto boxes and old RRC seats over the years, I am talking about the type of vehicle that you'd get LR Special Vehicles to build if money were no option. The fit and finish would be that of a hand built production vehicle.

The basics:

Defender 90 CSW
Orkney Grey
Privacy Glass

4.4 TDV8 from a 2012MY Range Rover
8 Speed Auto taken from 2012MY Range Rover
Evoque steering wheel
Air Suspension from the Range Rover
TFT Dash
Dual view screen with Sat nav TV, DVD, Logic 7, Vision Assist etc
On board camera system
Range Rover air cooled and heated seats, fully electric and seat boxes modified to make it comfortable inside
Full stitched Alcantara headlining with electric glass tilt and slide sunroof or, a full glass panoramic roof as in the Evoque
Bi-Xenon headlights and LED DRLs, LEDs everywhere else
A bucket load of decent sound proofing
Stitched leather and alcantara interior fittings
18" alloys (undecided style yet) with AT tyres

More to come when I can think of the details.

I dont even know what most of that stuff is

The simplicity and durability of the Defender is its best feature imo 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy

15th Feb 2012 6:58am

JSG

Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2412

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Re: The absolute Ultimate Defender

RRUK wrote:
I'm sure everyone has these thoughts, what would make the absolute best Defender, a one off, a truly unique vehicle that would be remembered in history.

I have mine, see what you think. It's a fantasy in progress, minor details always coming to my mind. No surprises most of mine come from a Range Rover, lots of people have badly bodged V8 engines, auto boxes and old RRC seats over the years, I am talking about the type of vehicle that you'd get LR Special Vehicles to build if money were no option. The fit and finish would be that of a hand built production vehicle.

The basics:

Defender 90 CSW
Orkney Grey
Privacy Glass

4.4 TDV8 from a 2012MY Range Rover
8 Speed Auto taken from 2012MY Range Rover
Evoque steering wheel
Air Suspension from the Range Rover
TFT Dash
Dual view screen with Sat nav TV, DVD, Logic 7, Vision Assist etc
On board camera system
Range Rover air cooled and heated seats, fully electric and seat boxes modified to make it comfortable inside
Full stitched Alcantara headlining with electric glass tilt and slide sunroof or, a full glass panoramic roof as in the Evoque
Bi-Xenon headlights and LED DRLs, LEDs everywhere else
A bucket load of decent sound proofing
Stitched leather and alcantara interior fittings
18" alloys (undecided style yet) with AT tyres

More to come when I can think of the details.

Sorry, but that isn't a Defender - the more posts you put up on the changes to your 90, the more I wonder why you bought a Defender as you seem to want the 'look' in a RR or D4.

I bet you're too scared to add up what you've spent on your 90 to date

Please don't take this the wrong way but you could have prob doubled your budget and bought a Puma XS for what your's will end up costing you.

John

http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk

2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS

15th Feb 2012 10:15am

affiliate13

Member Since: 29 Jan 2012
Location: Belfast
Posts: 82

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Sumatra Black

Re: The absolute Ultimate Defender

I think the beauty of the Defender is that it can be anything to anyone with the right mods.
I suppose to be ultimate it will be different for everyone.

Black 90 +
Better comfort for longer journeys (BT Radio/Seat risers) +
Side runners, leaks plugged and unside sealed+
Steering guard in case i get a rush of blood to the head+
Good tyres BFGs probably.

I am easily pleased.

15th Feb 2012 10:19am

Cowpat

Member Since: 11 Apr 2011
Location: Stockbridge, Hampshire
Posts: 12

The Absolute Ultimate Defender

I used to own an Overfinch 90 with a 5.7Hsi 330 hp engine. It had an auto box and the running gear of a range rover. It also had air suspension, fully electric recaro seats with fans and heating, quick steering rack. Lots of toys.

It went like

off a blanket. It was also the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned.

I know have a puma with a BAS Remap and it's the best!!! 1986 Defender 90 County V8
1997 Overfinch Defender 90 570HSI - Pass anything apart from a petrol pump!
2011 Defender 90 TDCI xs
Best 4x4 by Far!

15th Feb 2012 10:58am

stevie d

Member Since: 09 Nov 2009
Location: Bishops Stortford
Posts: 342

LR have already built a vehicle that will be remembered long into the future - its called a Defender!!

I'm afraid that wont be said of your £50k 'Pimp Mobile'!!

Steve

Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 330i Coupe

15th Feb 2012 11:28am

robpenrose

Member Since: 15 Jan 2011
Location: Hampshire or Cornwall
Posts: 338

There isnt an Ultimate Defender... Thats the point! They are brilliant as they are versilite for everyones different needs.

They wiill go down in History as they are. No Ultimate one off limited edition needed. A standard defender and some extra cash will make the perfect defender for whatever use needed. Current:D4 HSE
Gone: BMW Z4MC
Gone: Defender TD5 90 CSW
Previous: Discovery TD5 ES (Gone)

15th Feb 2012 11:42am

JSG

Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2412

I'd agree with the sentiment of quite a few previous posts - for me the 'iconic' Defender is a fairly basic model - rubber mats, steel wheels and functional.

As to which model - not so easy, I'd need two;

1, 90 with full mohair tilt in Keswick Green, and

2, 110 CSW (mats instead of carpets) in white with aircon and winter pack.

I have to admit that I like central locking and electric windows - but the more functional look.

Although I ended up buying a XS as it was a better financial option (and I love it) John

http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk

2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS

15th Feb 2012 12:23pm

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5013

" 4.4 TDV8 from a 2012MY Range Rover
8 Speed Auto taken from 2012MY Range Rover
Evoque steering wheel
Air Suspension from the Range Rover "

Yes missing the point there, buy a Range Rover

My dream Defenders are a silver TDCi 110 XS Station Wagon and a Keswick Green TDi 110 with sand full tilt, oh and an orange TD5 G4

(Personally I can't stand automatics anythings..... The last one I drove was a Freelander Auto...just horrible, hated it

)

15th Feb 2012 12:45pm

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