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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678  
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I don't see that you need the two bits of metal, I presume one end is bolted to the existing bolt and the other end has the new location bolt in it (so that you don't need to drill an extra hole in the floor) - but I would have thought that over time this will 'swivel' on the existing bolt through the forces of shutting the door and the 'opening' will reduce back to previous ....
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31st Jul 2012 1:48pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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Ehem... I think you'll find there are some other bits of precision engineered metal in there too, if the pictures are correct 
Seriously though, it's the kind of thing I would do myself but I don't want to drill holes in my floor (probably in the wrong place if stressed) and I don't have time to faff around with bits of flat iron before my daughter's friend arrives, as I'm away from home (and the 110) for the next week. I'm hoping they arrive soon and it really is a five minute job, as advertised. p.s I will, of course report my success or own up to my stupidity as the case may be  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... Last edited by ZeDefender on 31st Jul 2012 1:53pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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31st Jul 2012 1:50pm |
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| quentin Member Since: 23 Jul 2012 Location: on tour Posts: 119  
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Oh & buy yourselves a magnifying glass, The two pieces of kit I've ordered from mulgo come with instructions printed using the smallest font possible, I had to use my jewellers loupe to read them
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31st Jul 2012 1:53pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6091 
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I made one for my 90, using an original discovery inspection plate, 6 self tappers (i used those plastic nutserts too) all from a scrap yard for about 50p Td5 fuel pump will fit up through the hole from an old Tdi tank inspection plate  |
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31st Jul 2012 2:19pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17353 
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Alternatively simply move the existing floor-mounted plates (the ones the check straps attach to at the inboard end) an inch or so towards the door. Same result, no new parts.
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31st Jul 2012 2:36pm |
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| AlpenAndes Member Since: 20 May 2011 Location: Currently Chile Posts: 128  
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Sorry, forgot that you need to be member to see the pics, but the registration is free and easy to understand.
Easier than to put a picture here, still did not find out how. A simple copy/paste would be great... Send me a pm and I send you the pics. BR Oskar
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31st Jul 2012 10:38pm |
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| furianer Member Since: 06 Feb 2011 Location: Coomberdale Western Australia Posts: 27 
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Morning this is the modification we normally do on our cars, a bit of stainless flat, a couple of holes drilled, voila Rusty |
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1st Aug 2012 8:14am |
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| jasong4110 Member Since: 18 Oct 2009 Location: Henley On Thames Posts: 268 
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Quentin, Is there any chance you could provide the measurements of your box please? Thanks, Jason. |
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1st Aug 2012 8:16am |
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| quentin Member Since: 23 Jul 2012 Location: on tour Posts: 119
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Click image to enlarge I'd probably make it 1/2 to 3/4" lower 3 holes in bottom 2 big ones for ecu / abs etc loom and small one for OBD plug Click image to enlarge |
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1st Aug 2012 8:18am |
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| jasong4110 Member Since: 18 Oct 2009 Location: Henley On Thames Posts: 268
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Many thanks,
I have done a drawing and Just need to get it priced, although in 3mm ali I think it will cost me about £80.00 all in.
By jasong4110 at 2012-08-02 Jason. |
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2nd Aug 2012 11:53am |
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| quentin Member Since: 23 Jul 2012 Location: on tour Posts: 119
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Good work,
but I think you need to change the triangle cutout at the front bottom into a rectangular cutout , it is to clear the support gusett above the transmission cutout in the seatbox, Its too hard to see mine for a photo with the seats inplace so Ive circled it on the image below. 3mm thick will be bombproof. Click image to enlarge I also made easy entry into my now empty seatbox using a marine inspection port. Tho if I didnt already have a 50L aux fuel tank under the box I'd have knocked the bottom out and put a 90 tdi tank in there Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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2nd Aug 2012 12:16pm |
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| jasong4110 Member Since: 18 Oct 2009 Location: Henley On Thames Posts: 268
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Thanks Quentin,
I did look at stepping the front over the lip like yours, but then came up with the 'triangle idea' I checked it via some CAD (cardboard aided design) the slope clears the lip and is easier (cheaper) to fabricate, rather than the double fold. I note from your drawing that the front is 1/2 an inch lower than the back is this to allow for the slope of the seat box? I am going to put my Eberspacher D2 under the seat so already have plans to fill it, before it's even been emptied!! Jason. |
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2nd Aug 2012 12:35pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101  
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not sure how big your kids are but mine will fit through the opening with ease! Even i can get in there |
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2nd Aug 2012 1:03pm |
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| quentin Member Since: 23 Jul 2012 Location: on tour Posts: 119
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No problems
Cardboard aided design ... i'm loving that
I'm not sure why it is lower at the front, Possibly to get the angle of the higher cubby box more ergonomic ?? , (is that a word you can use in a Defender??) the cubby is now a great armrest,
wow, I'm doing all I can to make mine cooler inside !!! cheers Q |
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2nd Aug 2012 1:05pm |
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