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mrandmrsh



Member Since: 31 May 2010
Location: Huddersfield
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
My 2012MY 2.2 USW XS - UPDATE took 12 days to break down
Just wanted to open a thread for my new 110. It replaces a Disco3 (TDV6 HSE G4 orange beauty) and has been bought because I like them, the D3 was starting to get expensive, I can reclaim VAT back on the 110, expenses go through the business too.

It is a 2012 MY 2.2 in Santorini Black with standard tow pack and nothing else.

It has the massive leaps forward ( Yawn ) that came with the 2012MY including 200cc less engine, holes in the external rear door handle (to signify a lock change for some euro rules or some blx), a bit of plastic to hold the fuel filler cap when you undo it, alarm battery back up, different stitch pattern on part leather seats with the stitch lines on the seat back and cushion being slightly further apart, EU5 compliance, Diesel Particulate Filter (stand by for warranty claims.....) and 90mph speed limiter rather than 82.

And that's it. Obligatory pictures below.


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Modifications to date: none Smile

In the post to be fitted: screen sucker mount for my iPhone, 5W Cree LED to replace reversing light bulb, Griffin Powerjolt twin USB thingy to charge iPhone and leave a USB slot free

Will be coming:
* some form of hatchbag to keep the boot tidy if I take my gf's dog in the back of the car
* Maybe genuine full height dog guard

Wish list:
* Winch
* Underbody protection
* RAI
* A low profile roof rack and access ladder
* Tree/rock sliders to replace steps
* Wolf wheels and MTRs or similar

So far no problems with it (which is better than the G4 D3 which broke down after 2 days http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic43914.html)
Cheers
Craig 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....


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custom90



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Problem with that plastic piece holding fuel cap is that it will do one thing and that's hang down and rub against the bodywork causing marks and scratches Whistle
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custom90



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Lovely looking 110 though! Mr. Green
Post #125887 22nd Feb 2012 1:00pm
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mrandmrsh



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
konabikes11 wrote:
Problem with that plastic piece holding fuel cap is that it will do one thing and that's hang down and rub against the bodywork causing marks and scratches Whistle

Yeah, that's what I thought as well.

Maybe there's a SNIP coming

C 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....
Post #125892 22nd Feb 2012 1:29pm
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DMAKX



Member Since: 18 Nov 2010
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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Hey, that's my car! Laughing

I am due to pick mine up next Thursday after being without a Defender since the end of last summer.

Mine is exactly the same spec but with the addition of a rear step and the underbody protection bar.

Can't wait. Looking forward to having one again. Thumbs Up

DMAKX
Post #125906 22nd Feb 2012 3:26pm
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bm52



Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
i would also add to your list:
Phillips extreme H4 bulbs
check the steering bump stops are set to max to minimise turning circle
powered sub woofer and speaker upgrade
if you are tall - Mudrails
Nak rear door stay

facial massage to relieve the ache you will get from the constant smile on your face when driving it. BM52
Post #125911 22nd Feb 2012 3:46pm
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Honker



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 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
I like the twin filler caps Whistle

Stu
Post #125920 22nd Feb 2012 4:15pm
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BigRuss



Member Since: 15 May 2010
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Hi mate nice defender Thumbs Up

Just 1 thing, why has the rear door handle got holes in? Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #125955 22nd Feb 2012 6:47pm
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twopoint6khz



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
Weight saving Whistle
Post #125957 22nd Feb 2012 6:49pm
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mrandmrsh



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
To show it has the new lock type that is compliant with new N1 classification lock rules from Europe.

I know, that makes the jokey "weight saving" seem the sensible option.....

C 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....
Post #125999 22nd Feb 2012 8:47pm
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mrandmrsh



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Honker wrote:
I like the twin filler caps Whistle

That's cos it's a TDV8 110 Wink 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....
Post #126003 22nd Feb 2012 8:52pm
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mrandmrsh



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
DMAKX wrote:
Hey, that's my car! Laughing

I am due to pick mine up next Thursday


You will love it - I do

C 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....
Post #126021 22nd Feb 2012 9:45pm
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DMAKX



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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
I, like you, used to have a Disco3 as a company car but was getting robbed every month by the tax man. After having an Audi inbetween I missed having a Landy and I changed to a 90 but found it impractical for the two kids plus dog. It was also a bit on the bumpy side with the short wheelbase.

Had a demo out for a few days and much improved ride on the 110 and quite impressed with the new engine too. Probably won't have as big a wish list as you but I am sure there will be a few mods over time.

DMAKX
Post #126026 22nd Feb 2012 9:57pm
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22900013A



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
Nice machine! They do look nice in black. LPR had a very similar one in last time I was there. The 90mph limit thing is a bit of a joke, I had my 2.4 on the limiter at 82 in France (I think) and it was awful, the engine was screaming, the whole car was not happy at all - I dread to think how one would be at 90!!!
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bpman



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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Couple of suggestions for your wish list

1 tracker
2 waxoyl (or zagged as its known on the forum)

Nice truck !

Bp
Post #126407 24th Feb 2012 2:45pm
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