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dont think he lists it on there pm him on here Thumbs Up CSK Automotive
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
KBX Grille Fitted!
Likeomg wrote:
just out of curiosity, do any of the kbx grills match the stornoway grey


I too have a stornoway grey 90 and I did quite a bit of pondering before commiting to buying a grille as I too was unsure of colour. I sought Killer's advice and surprisingly he didn't suggest 'white.' Laughing
He justifiably stated that go for satin black...It's cheaper and if you don't like it get it sprayed rather than go for a more expensive colour then have to shell out to get it sprayed. Sound advice Killer...thanks! I went for 'satin premium' and am personally happy with the satin and it shall remain so. Had to source some longer bolts for the Corsetti lightguards as the lamp surrounds are recessed slightly and are deeper.
As a footnote the Corsetti lightguards are wonderfully engineered but have one of the poorest powdercoat finishes I have seen. Couple of months (if that) on the vehicle and flaking already. Stripped them and four coats of undercoat and another four of top coat of Plastikote and they are now ok.

Found an early picture of my 90......



£12,730 later (not taking into account items removed and sold).....Not sure if it's a good idea keeping a running total....With KBX Grille....


Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #168403 14th Sep 2012 4:03pm
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Gotta love the KBX grilles. IMHO the only decent looking non standard grille out there. Especially the black one Thumbs Up â­ï¸â­ï¸God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 â­ï¸â­ï¸
Post #168418 14th Sep 2012 4:47pm
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Re: KBX grill mod
ibexman wrote:
I have a kbx grill on my 90 which i would like to cut down and make a icon type grill , how do i refinish the plastic where i have to cut the slats out ? Thumbs Up cheers Chris


though that was a saudi spec svx grill type thing?
Post #168437 14th Sep 2012 6:44pm
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Re: KBX Grille Fitted!
K9F wrote:
Likeomg wrote:
just out of curiosity, do any of the kbx grills match the stornoway grey


I too have a stornoway grey 90 and I did quite a bit of pondering before commiting to buying a grille as I too was unsure of colour. I sought Killer's advice and surprisingly he didn't suggest 'white.' Laughing
He justifiably stated that go for satin black...It's cheaper and if you don't like it get it sprayed rather than go for a more expensive colour then have to shell out to get it sprayed. Sound advice Killer...thanks! I went for 'satin premium' and am personally happy with the satin and it shall remain so. Had to source some longer bolts for the Corsetti lightguards as the lamp surrounds are recessed slightly and are deeper.
As a footnote the Corsetti lightguards are wonderfully engineered but have one of the poorest powdercoat finishes I have seen. Couple of months (if that) on the vehicle and flaking already. Stripped them and four coats of undercoat and another four of top coat of Plastikote and they are now ok.

Found an early picture of my 90......



£12,730 later (not taking into account items removed and sold).....Not sure if it's a good idea keeping a running total....With KBX Grille....


Click image to enlarge


when my new lights etc turn up im going black on the front.

looks well Mal
Post #168438 14th Sep 2012 6:45pm
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Thumbs Up Thumbs Up top job looks even better now Very Happy CSK Automotive
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Post #168445 14th Sep 2012 7:18pm
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Alive Tuning wrote:
Likeomg wrote:
Killer90 wrote:
i would colour code it on a grey landy looks best i think, have a look at twisted for ideas Wink


my defender is basically a french 90 copy.. few things from them so far.. (non engine because of my age/ insurance) trying to bring myself to pay the £250 for a 'twisted' steering guard..


Buy an ALIVE steering guard for half the price!


Any pics for info as I'm in market for a Steering guard also -

Sorry for the off topic - Defender 110 County SW

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Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car


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Post #168447 14th Sep 2012 7:20pm
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Re: KBX Grille Fitted!
T1G UP wrote:
looks well Mal


Killer90 wrote:
Thumbs Up Thumbs Up top job looks even better now Very Happy


Thanks for your thoughts....Slightly 'off topic' I know but many moons ago (1998 ish) I had a TDCI 50th Discovery and used to get it serviced by James French, one of the workers there had a 'tricked up' Defender with the registration K10NKY (Obviously looked like 'Klonky') I loved the look of it and was intensely envious. I think that vehicle has been my 'driving force' behind my own. Fourteen years later and I think I'm finally getting where I wanted to be all those years ago. He wouldn't sell it then either......
Wonder if old 'Klonky' is still kicking around? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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