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lambert.the.farmer



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which is more pleasing?
Option 1 https://www.defender2.net/gallery/displayi...fullsize=1
Option 2 https://www.defender2.net/gallery/displayi...fullsize=1

Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
Post #217366 9th Mar 2013 8:27am
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MrFlips



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I'm a big fan of the Stage 1 front, so the metal grill most resembles it and gets my vote! Peter
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Post #217369 9th Mar 2013 8:40am
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Laughing I thought you were asking about the canopy.

Considering the grilles both do the same job and 'looks' is my preference the second metal grille looks a tad 'tinpot' and 'homemade' to me. The first grille is my personal preference. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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238kirk



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I vote the mesh type with you not having the headlight surrounds, looks good Thumbs Up
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lambert.the.farmer



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K9F wrote:
Laughing I thought you were asking about the canopy.

Considering the grilles both do the same job and 'looks' is my preference the second metal grille looks a tad 'tinpot' and 'homemade' to me. The first grille is my personal preference.


Both canopys need to burn for my liking.

But no its the grills . The metal one looks home made because it is as i can't seem to find a sensibly priced stage one one. They are all way over priced. I had thought about fitting a plastic series 3 grill but that is not as easy as it sounds. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
Post #217377 9th Mar 2013 9:12am
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K9F wrote:

Considering the grilles both do the same job and 'looks' is my preference the second metal grille looks a tad 'tinpot' and 'homemade' to me. The first grille is my personal preference.

It looks to me like a BBQ grille Shocked Not my cup of tea Confused An engine to TDi for!
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Option 1 Thumbs Up
Post #217381 9th Mar 2013 9:20am
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Pam W



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Option 1, normal plastic grill, anytime.

I don't have a problem with metal ones, if they are on Series Land Rovers of the right age, or on a Stage 1, but Stage 1's were never badged 'Defender' and were either 109 or 88 inch. Therefore any attempt at a look-alike on a Defender 90 is just wrong to me! Wink Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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Deffo option 1 [And fit headlight trims too ... that 'series' look just doesnt suit 90/110 models] Confused Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
Post #217439 9th Mar 2013 2:32pm
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SteveT247



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Option 1 for me too.
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lambert.the.farmer



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Dave-H wrote:
Deffo option 1 [And fit headlight trims too ... that 'series' look just doesnt suit 90/110 models] Confused


Feel that i have to stand my ground re the lamp finishers as the big plastic jobs look way too heavy and the military finish is too bare. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
Post #217442 9th Mar 2013 2:44pm
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If done with the proper grill then option 2 would look pretty good, IMHO. I've always had a soft spot for Stage 1's though. Darren

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Option 1 - it looks chunky and solid, like the vehicle Thumbs Up
The second one looks like a gaping hole someone covered with an oven grill Whistle Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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