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| Tony Member Since: 13 Mar 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 72   
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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!  |
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24th Jul 2012 12:08pm |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169  
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Forget the 'Heritage grill' - its a Defender, not a Series, so the grill you have is its heritage!
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24th Jul 2012 12:21pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101 
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good man..enjoy! |
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24th Jul 2012 2:53pm |
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| Tony Member Since: 13 Mar 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 72
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Very nice Paul
, 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! |
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26th Jul 2012 3:52pm |
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| dddddave Member Since: 04 Aug 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 7  
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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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4th Aug 2012 6:59pm |
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| chiefstoker Member Since: 11 Oct 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mud Posts: 897 
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 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  |
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4th Aug 2012 8:21pm |
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| Sta1ker Member Since: 22 Jul 2012 Location: North Wiltshire Posts: 48
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Brilliant! Love it!!!!!!! Clare
_________ Bought my monster to take the kids to school |
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4th Aug 2012 8:24pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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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
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18th Aug 2012 10:58am |
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| WWA Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Northumberland Posts: 197 
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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.
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18th Aug 2012 12:38pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405
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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
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18th Aug 2012 5:50pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150 
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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.
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20th Aug 2012 8:04am |
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| superspoons Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: Herts Posts: 314 
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Splendid. Just the job - welcome to the fold. Cheers,
Superspoons |
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20th Aug 2012 8:29am |
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| mrandmrsh Member Since: 31 May 2010 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 692 
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Cracking motor and another West Yorkshire Def2 member - will keen an eye out for you
 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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20th Aug 2012 8:33am |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405
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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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20th Aug 2012 6:32pm |
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