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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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Sweep - http://4x4overlander.com/catalogsearch/res...&q=Gas
Or contact Brendan on here, it's his and Barbra's company and they are site sponsors too. Thumbs Up If you do order mention that I recommended him. Very Happy
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JWL



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443
England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Apart from the led interior bulbs, especially with an extra one over the 2nd row of seats and the eberspacher air heater in my 110 station wagon, by far the most used mod on mine would be the heated screen. Even in our wonderfull summers you'll find the screen misting up with wet clothes when you all pile in, keep the windows closed to keep the rain out and fill the interior with condensation.
Post #320618 31st Mar 2014 7:49pm
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roel



Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039
Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
mrd1990 wrote:
Love the mix of colours Laughing Thumbs Up


On going project, but I want to keep driving it so it goes slow. Embarassed Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)
Post #320643 31st Mar 2014 8:22pm
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lukev01



Member Since: 24 Mar 2012
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 412
England 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Best mod Dinitrol. At least it will then be around long enough to enjoy any others 1970 Series 2A 88"
Post #320654 31st Mar 2014 8:46pm
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munch90



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
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sweepc wrote:
^^^^ hmmmm ideas......i think i need a rear door gas strut Thumbs Up


yes gas strut is good mod , but a little warning they are a bit urgent when opened , I got a another gas strut with less push then there better !
Post #320655 31st Mar 2014 8:46pm
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bear100



Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1953
Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
I have a spare nakatanenger gas strut I may part with Whistle had one for Christmas but the swimbo didn't realise i had one at the last show Shocked
Puma version 2023 Defender L663 V8
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 (gone)
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)
Post #320671 31st Mar 2014 9:16pm
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Lambley



Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435
United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
Best mod I've done is swapping the transfer box gearing, makes it more lovely than ever Very Happy
Post #320675 31st Mar 2014 9:23pm
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sweepc



Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
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2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Thanks custom90steve and bear100 i am considering the gas strut, but cant buy just yet, i have been given a challenge not to buy anything for the defender for a month Big Cry but on a positive ill have more money saved to buy something nice next month Rolling with laughter
Post #320679 31st Mar 2014 9:33pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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The strut force is strong at first but rapidly calms down.
Post #320694 31st Mar 2014 10:18pm
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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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Also down to how the door is opened!

Have seen people just open the door and let the gas strut extend in an uncontrolled manner.

The correct method is to release the door latch and then CONTROL the door opening by placing a hand on the door so it has a small amount of resistance.


Brendan
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Exactly what I do. Thumbs Up Puts massive strain on the strut fixings too.
Post #320696 31st Mar 2014 10:29pm
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andy-c



Member Since: 21 May 2012
Location: loch lomond
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Scotland 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Zermatt Silver
Just so has to be the Mach 5s


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Higgers



Member Since: 08 Apr 2009
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 668
United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
Breakdown cover Laughing
Post #320703 1st Apr 2014 4:46am
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jimbob7



Member Since: 06 Jul 2013
Location: uk
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Soundproofing,with rubber sheet,rad haz kit,inch thick felt and camping mats (Heath Robinson, eat yer heart out!) or DIY Dinotrol. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #320710 1st Apr 2014 6:38am
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Grey110



Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: Delft
Posts: 35
Netherlands 
Best mod I did was installing a Raintracker rain and light sensor. Puts a smile on my face everytime it does it's work Very Happy

- Automatically switches lights and windscreen wipers on and off
- No longer forget to switch the lights off

Martin Martin

Previous 2003 Defender 110 Hardtop TD5
2004 Defender 110 Station Wagon TD5 - Libyan Sand
2005 Discovery 3 - V8 - Black
Post #320747 1st Apr 2014 9:08am
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