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landys1

Member Since: 04 Dec 2013
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 134

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

mmm, what to do next??

Hi everybody, this is my first post on the forum, just want to say what a great source of info. etc there is here

Anyway, just been outside stroking my new defender (2011 Puma 90 XS, Santorini black) 'cos wifes got a headache (again), and was thinking what mods and upgrades I'd like to do next - I'm sure this has probably been covered a zillion times before but here goes - any comments/advice greatly appreciated!!

Already done - KBX grille/ light surrounds and LED running lights in bumper (bit bling but hey defender is so BLACK at least you can see it now down the leafy lanes on these gloomy winter days!)

Next on list is Wayoyl/Dinitrol treatment - looks pretty good underneath but prevention better than cure...

NAS rear step (I'm crap at reversing in my old age, looks good and will hopefully stop me stuffing up rear cross member.

Seat covers, already ordered from Inka.

Quite fancy a padded cubby box lid, OEM one is just a bit too low for comfortable driving ( anyone know who can do this? Maybe in leather to match the seats?)

And I would like to get a roof rack, only had defender for a couple of weeks, but already need one so bad after trip to Ikea with the missus for new double mattress (she had to sit in back with mattress wedged diagonally across landy, front passenger seat folded down etc.). On the plus side she said rear seats were really comfortable, but she did drop her takeaway all over the rear carpet. Jesus, no respect. And I've got to get an Xmas tree tomorrow, can't see that fitting inside..

Also stereo is pretty crap, could do with something a bit beefier/bassier to over come windnoise from drivers door seal - any ideas for a upgrade? (or to cure the windnoise!).

Think that's about it for now, but sure there will be more money sapping ideas to come...

Anyway, cheers guys, I'm lovin the new defender, any suggestions gratefully received!

Andrew

Will try to get some photos up when i get technologcially (is that a real word?)motivated 1959 Series 2 Ragtop
1989 SWB Stationwagon
1998 300Tdi Hard Top and 2012 2.2 Puma Hardtop (at work)
2011 Puma 90 2.4 XS

8th Dec 2013 12:01am

sweepc

Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Welcome to the forum! The list is endless for me. I too have the drl's and all the kbx upgrades, also got the nas rear step which i love the look of. I really like the tinted windows on the rear of mine too, not as easy for people to see what is in the back. Ive also changed my tyres and colour coded my mirrors. I think in the future id love a set of speaker headlights, a retrimmed cubby box and a few of the fcx covered dash panels.

8th Dec 2013 12:14am

GUM97

Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555

1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey

Matt @FCX (site sponsor here) can sort out the cubby box

An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"

8th Dec 2013 7:44am

Pim

Member Since: 13 Jul 2013
Location: Hluhluwe
Posts: 23

sweepc wrote:
colour coded my mirrors

What's the reason for colour coding your mirrors?

8th Dec 2013 8:03am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

Thanks for the recommendation guys

At FCX we'd be delighted to trim your cubby lid in leather, we can trim lots of other parts as well !

We are also suppliers and installers of the Flatdog DRL bumpers.

You may also like to consider having a Skytag GPS tracker fitted to help protect your pride and joy.

Infact we can help you with most of your wish list (we are also official Alpine UK resellers) except the undersealing which is offered, amongst others, by CSK Landrovers who are site supporters on here.

8th Dec 2013 8:20am

sweepc

Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568

[quote="Pim"][quote="sweepc"]colour coded my mirrors[/quote]

What's the reason for colour coding your mirrors?[/quote]

well i bought the covers some time ago for my old 90 that had faded mirror backs and they were never used so i just decided to see what they were like on the new one as i had various other bits to get painted anyway. To be honest on a black car like mine they have no use really

8th Dec 2013 10:21am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

First welcome to the forum.

We have a 110 USW in Santorini Black

You need to look at protection and security and your budget first.

Waxoyl/dinitrol you have got that covered

Ensure they do door frames etc.

Physical protection from bumps and scrapes, consider rear bumperettes and rock and tree sliders.

Security? A system such as Trakker, if you are going to keep it a lifetime subscription works out cheaper then monthly quarterly fees.

Physical security, consider pedal locks, steering lock, bonnet hinges, ball bearings in door bolts etc.

Then sit back, drive your Defender, get used to it and find out how you are going to actually use it.

The list of possible mods is almost endless.

Do you actually need a roof rack or would a set of roof bars be better? Lighter, cheaper, easier to put on and take off. How often do you move mattresses?

Once you have had it for a while you can prioritise your requirements against your budget.

Brendan

8th Dec 2013 10:27am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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8th Dec 2013 10:33am

landys1

Member Since: 04 Dec 2013
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 134

Thanks for the advice, guys, plenty for me to mull over there.

After the waxoyl/dinitrol treatment, I think first thing is NAS rear step - anyone have a recommendation for a supplier? - would prefer OEM I think, heard a few bad stories about ill fitting copies...

Cheers, Andrew 1959 Series 2 Ragtop
1989 SWB Stationwagon
1998 300Tdi Hard Top and 2012 2.2 Puma Hardtop (at work)
2011 Puma 90 2.4 XS

8th Dec 2013 4:38pm

sweepc

Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568

My nas rear step was OEM and to be honest it was not the best fit, im not sure if it was down to the part or my car

but i have never had an aftermarket one so i could not comment on that. Im sure somebody on here has had experience with both OEM and aftermarket parts

8th Dec 2013 4:55pm

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