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leeds



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It has to be on display at a Land Rover main dealers!

Now is that brace bar for the towing equipment look like it is rusting already or is it an optical illusion/my eyes deceiving me?




Brendan
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smb



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I thought Landrover commissioned Bowler to do these. If so, then surely Landrover would have to take up the warranty agreement.

Anyway, I think what you are possibly looking at here is a taster of what the last 'special' Defenders will be Whistle Whistle .
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shaggydog



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whats more amazin tho is the photo's taken with just a potato
which green grocers do you use?


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Now is that brace bar for the towing equipment look like it is rusting already or is it an optical illusion/my eyes deceiving me?


Just the reflection from the floor and the lighting I think. I had a crawl around underneath and its all spotless. (I just wanted to see what a shiney underside actually looked like in the flesh!)
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me@td5.org



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Price of the accessories on their website is reasonable compared to what I expected. A decent markup but not stupid.

The question is though, if you add up what they have added to that 110 and combine it with the base vehicle cost that bowler badge works out pretty pricy! www.td5.org
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Jim_Bean



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
So do i go for a Bowler, BAS or IRB tune??

What are the differences?
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taazzukcb



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Bowler £1,000 is just the remap I think ... no IC. IRB or BAS for £1k could be a map and IC!

I know Bowler maps should be very good to, but either of the other 2 will be just as good if not better Wink. IMHO of course!
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McGeordie



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It looks great...and Loire Blue, which has now been dropped as colour option by LR
Post #357032 10th Sep 2014 1:37pm
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GREENI



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Jim_Bean wrote:
So do i go for a Bowler, BAS or IRB tune??

What are the differences?


I used to visit Drew's place before he went HUGE, when I was in the whole comp safari/ccvt scene, nice bloke.

I have just given my 110 to IRB and I cannot fault him one bit... diagnostics first, fix that, remap, test drive, key mod and an EGR kit (beautifully made), now I'm waiting for an IRB exhaust *cough* !
There's more to IRB's back ground than meets the eye...

I do like the Bowler bumper !
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taazzukcb



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Just wish Ian @ IRB was easier to get hold of ...

6-7 months of trying with very little success. Had brief stints of contact where they always promised to get onto it, but neither Ian or Ada ever came through.

Not putting them down as they are most probably run off their feet 200% of the time as they are considered one of the best, but does get frustrating!
Post #357038 10th Sep 2014 2:13pm
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Funnny Tazza I'm in the same boat,ended up going to Gary @ alive on recommendation of Lorryman100!! 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #357051 10th Sep 2014 3:08pm
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Fabio



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That does look very nice!! Bow down
Post #357053 10th Sep 2014 3:25pm
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Dieselhead



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Theres a Bolwer 90 on the rocks out side Harwoods Pulborough

50k asking price Shocked Chris

2008 XS 110 2.4 Utility. Tonga Green
1953 Series 1 for restoration
1983 Mini Mayfair
2004 VW T5 Camper
2008 Diahatsu Sirion. Thats hers
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
When you go through the options it starts to add up!!

http://www.bowlermotorsport.com/parts-and-accessories/

Lovely kit though!! 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #357523 12th Sep 2014 7:39pm
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diesel_jim



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There's a Bowler white 90 at TH Whites in Wootton Bassett too, looks nice but silly money.

God aweful gearstick too! looks like the Terminators clenched fist.
Post #357529 12th Sep 2014 8:02pm
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Funnily enough Jim my mrs said that's what robocop's gentleman's parts would look like when she saw it one of the racers!! Rolling with laughter 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #357530 12th Sep 2014 8:05pm
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