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Tony



Member Since: 13 Mar 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 72
United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Many thanks for all your positive comments everyone!

I'm unsure about the heritage grille, I saw some stainless grilles on ebay but thought it'd look a bit strange with the black light surrounds, they'd need painting green like the heritage version, anyway it's staying as it is for the time being at least.

As for the induction noise, thanks for your comment T1G UP, I've not had another Defender to compare it against but it seems to be running fine so I'll leave it and see how it goes - 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' and all that!

Cheers! Thumbs Up
Post #157679 24th Jul 2012 12:08pm
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Pam W



Member Since: 25 Oct 2011
Location: North Yorkshire
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England 1998 Defender 90 Td5 SW Auto Oslo Blue
Forget the 'Heritage grill' - its a Defender, not a Series, so the grill you have is its heritage! Wink Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net
Post #157682 24th Jul 2012 12:21pm
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T1G UP



Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Tony wrote:
Many thanks for all your positive comments everyone!

I'm unsure about the heritage grille, I saw some stainless grilles on ebay but thought it'd look a bit strange with the black light surrounds, they'd need painting green like the heritage version, anyway it's staying as it is for the time being at least.

As for the induction noise, thanks for your comment T1G UP, I've not had another Defender to compare it against but it seems to be running fine so I'll leave it and see how it goes - 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' and all that!

Cheers! Thumbs Up
good man..enjoy! Thumbs Up
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Paul Rover



Member Since: 15 Aug 2011
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Very nice Tony. Like you I went for the traditional look! I did add air con, now the front vents have gone and it's been worth it.

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Tony



Member Since: 13 Mar 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 72
United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Very nice Paul Thumbs Up , thanks for posting the photo! Air con is definitely worthwhile, my last vehicle had it and maybe I'll miss it in the winter when it's getting steamed up inside , but at the moment I'm enjoying winding down the window (by hand of course!) and getting some fresh air.

Cheers! Thumbs Up
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dddddave



Member Since: 04 Aug 2012
Location: Hong Kong
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Hong Kong 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
omg! I found someone with the same thought! I just got my defender and I went for the basic wheel as well. I even go for the white top! Share photo later as I am away at the moment.
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chiefstoker



Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Weston-super-Mud
Posts: 897
England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Zambezi Silver
Cool Cool basic truck

+ what Greeni says, they certainly help with the pushing and pulling action when you are up to the hilt in the mud 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy

Post #159961 4th Aug 2012 8:21pm
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Sta1ker



Member Since: 22 Jul 2012
Location: North Wiltshire
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Brilliant! Love it!!!!!!! Clare
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Bought my monster to take the kids to school
Post #159962 4th Aug 2012 8:24pm
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BigWheels



Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1405
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Very wholesome nostalgic look, clean & no bling. I'd add rock sliders to protect the door sills, so much better than checkerplate. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
Post #162868 18th Aug 2012 10:58am
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WWA



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 197
United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Orkney Grey
Lovely looking Defender. Nice and simple, and a white roof! Top stuff. Also keep the grille how it is. In fact keep the whole truck how it is, looks lovely. Timeless in fact.
Post #162881 18th Aug 2012 12:38pm
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BigWheels



Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1405
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
If I was remaking Doctor Who, the TARDIS would be a Defender/Series looking like yours. Which year & model, hmmmm. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
Post #162926 18th Aug 2012 5:50pm
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22900013A



Member Since: 23 Dec 2010
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 3150
United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
Nice looking machine, very similar to my 110. I must say though, I think in the long run you will regret not speccing aircon - I am so glad I did as now I just cannot live without it, the standard set up does not cool down the interior more or less at all, aircon needs to be on to keep it cool.
Post #163192 20th Aug 2012 8:04am
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superspoons



Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
Location: Herts
Posts: 314
England 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
Splendid. Just the job - welcome to the fold. Cheers,
Superspoons
Post #163203 20th Aug 2012 8:29am
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mrandmrsh



Member Since: 31 May 2010
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 692
United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Cracking motor and another West Yorkshire Def2 member - will keen an eye out for you Smile 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 #163207 20th Aug 2012 8:33am
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BigWheels



Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1405
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
22900013A wrote:
Nice looking machine, very similar to my 110. I must say though, I think in the long run you will regret not speccing aircon - I am so glad I did as now I just cannot live without it, the standard set up does not cool down the interior more or less at all, aircon needs to be on to keep it cool.


This is very true Although AC reduces mpg while on, I find the Defender's invaluable as the ventilation flaps are gone. It is good to have on whwn the windows are shut to keep out flies, pollen, & farmyard stench. Also great for demisting windows quickly.

Is it possible to have AC fitted later on TDCi Defenders, as was the case with TD5s. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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