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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816   
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I have the original from new. It indeed makes a world of difference as far as light in the cabin, alone for that I would always take it.
Sofar after 3,5 years no leaks. Twice per year I will properly lubricate the rubber seals, that's all. However I do not really open it too often for ventilation purposes, opening the windows will take care of that  You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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17th Apr 2012 3:54am |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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If I had not brought the demo I would def have gone for it It's good to be back from the dark side
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17th Apr 2012 5:44am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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just make sure you drill some holes in the floor
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17th Apr 2012 6:29am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5012 
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 Less holes in the roof the better 
I wouldn't bother with one,...........The one in my 5 year old TD5 leaked as they don't seal them from new and the water leaked into the headlining destroying that, the rubbers perished and their was corrosion where the hole had been cut. The worse part was the condensation that forms on the glass dripping down your neck. In very cold weather the drips would be frozen on and drip all over you ten miles down the road when they had melted 
Plenty of ventilation and light in the cabin anyway |
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17th Apr 2012 6:42am |
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| DavidITGuru Member Since: 15 Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 99 
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Mine hasn't leaked the entire time I've owned my Defender...
But it's only been 3 weeks  |
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17th Apr 2012 6:47am |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6088 
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Mine have never leaked,
However..... the condensation drips you get off of them is unreal! keep a rag handy! |
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17th Apr 2012 6:54am |
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| Lishlandy Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 941  
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Amen to that!!!! It's like it's raining indoors when you go over a bump too fast in the morning....drenched! ===================================
Steve 90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold 110 USW X-TECH |
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17th Apr 2012 7:21am |
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| Odin Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 237  
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We are prone to a little bit of condensation up here, and not too much by way of high temperatures (despite recent reports in the media)!
Are the sunroofs just tilt, or can they fully open? I've yet to be in a Defender which has one fitted (see comments above) less a VPK/Snatch and at that time there was plenty of high temperatures. |
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17th Apr 2012 8:29am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5012
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It's difficult to tell it's leaking because the water can run straight into the headlining, they are not sealed from new so.........the water ingress guide points out how to seal
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17th Apr 2012 8:36am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I've had Defenders with and without sunroofs and while they make the cabin appear airier they are just another potential source of leaks and breakage - I had one go in spectacular fashion on the A14 some years ago, the implosion resulting in cuts and bits of glass embedded in me noggin! Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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17th Apr 2012 8:52am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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What git said. There is no way I would have a sunroof in a Defender. I think those boys in solihull just laugh when they have to put one in whilst slapping each other on the back and saying "yeah mr customer, good luck with that"
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17th Apr 2012 9:44am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5012
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[quote="Odin"]
Are the sunroofs just tilt, or can they fully open? Tilt or take out altogether...the knob on mine used to rattle away as well when open  |
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17th Apr 2012 9:54am |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947  
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100% Perfect zero leaks,
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17th Apr 2012 11:53am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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so what's it to be then Odin ? with or without ?
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17th Apr 2012 5:43pm |
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