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JustStarting

Member Since: 02 Sep 2014
Location: Dorset
Posts: 146

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black

Urban Truck finally arrives!

Yesterday actually but i have been out having fun

So having been snowed under at work i had to wait for the weekend for the trek up to Milton Keynes to meet Simon and collect the Truck from the Showroom / Workshop

Ironically having been fortunate enough to have purchased some lovely cars in my time the Defender is probably one of the cheapest yet the one that has excited me the most.

I finally got to meet Simon who had until now been a name on text and email and a cheery voice on the phone

So into the offices we went and immediately i spotted the Truck sat there in the workshop ready to go.

First impressions were WOW amazing

Grinning like a cheshire cat!!

Surrounded by the other trucks in the workshop it looked amazing! nice back drop!

The colour is amazing, i have top say once its out in the sun the Red jumps out of the paint

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Simon gave me the grand tour around it and showed me all the little details that until now had been images and choices from the internet

The options i had chosen in addition to the Urban Expedition Spec included Overfinch Alloys, Stainless Steel Bolt Set, Sound Deadening, Full Underbody Protection, Alpine Stage 3 Audio Upgrade, Recaro Heated Seats, Raised padded Cubby with Re-trimmed top Section to match the Recaro’s, Tow Bar, Reverse Camera, front and rear work lights.

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Paperwork sorted, Handover completed, Phone connected and mirrors adjusted that was it, i was ready for the off

Having not driven a new Defender it was a learning experience, the brakes worked, the gears were tight and crisp, there was no wobble in the steering wheel! i could hear my self think

Compared to my 98 110 this was heaven!

The drive home was great, the upgraded audio was definitely very worthwhile. An hour or so into the journey i finally managed to find the optimum setting for the SubWoofer and Crossover point for the Frequencies

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So am i happy?

Hell yes, but then its not even been with me 24 hrs yet !

I know that there are many who feel that there is no place for Blinged up / Modified Defenders and that unless you are going to go off road and under water then why have a snorkel etc

Well its what i wanted and i have chosen the colour / spec and parts that i feel makes the Truck look great

Was it worth it??

In my opinion and of course this is only my opinion i have to say i really struggle to see how companies like Khan and Twisted can justify anywhere near what they charge for their modified Defenders.

The reality was for me that ultimately all of the parts come from the same suppliers and that the only truly Bespoke elements are the Interior Trimming.

Having decided i wanted to buy a New 110 to keep as a long term car, i started planning a project.

I spent a good 6 or 7 months deciding exactly what spec and options i wanted, and where i would source them from

Initially i had it all planned that i would buy a new 110 from a dealer and would then do the work and add the spec i wanted. In the end i started talking to Simon at Urban who made the whole process painless and even though he may not like to say it, he gave me what i consider to be a great deal. This added to the fact that he had availability of a new MY15 spec Truck that he could call off from the dealer ready to go.

All of the work on the Truck has been done professionally, no corners cut and the fitting of the items has been done carefully and the build quality is top spec.

Considering the whole interior of the truck has been stripped back to be sound deadened and half the dash removed there was not one ill fitted panel, no clips or trims misaligned, and no rattles or squeaks!

I am now looking forward to getting a top notch valet and some paint protection applied i will then get some nice exterior shots uploaded.

Hope you like it

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For now a very happy chappy

MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec
2005 Td5 TwinCab
1998 110 CSW 300tdi

5th Oct 2014 8:45pm

grizz

Member Since: 31 Aug 2014
Location: cheshire
Posts: 208

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

very nice

5th Oct 2014 8:49pm

CLCraig

Member Since: 05 Aug 2014
Location: Somerset
Posts: 104

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Stornoway Grey

Congratulations that is a beautiful truck indeed.

5th Oct 2014 8:51pm

captain slow

Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
Posts: 355

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 CSW Corris Grey

truly stunning

enjoy! 2.2 Tdci 110 XS CSW Corris Grey
Prince Harry's D3 (gone but not forgotten)
300 Tdi 110 CSW (gone but not forgotten)

5th Oct 2014 8:53pm

acuss01

Member Since: 27 Jun 2014
Location: London
Posts: 225

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Thanks for sharing, enjoyed following this story. Looks great!

Can I ask whats the reason for the Stainless Steel Bolt Set? Also are these standard sized wheels or has it is been lowered?

Are you happy with the roof rack? Cheers!

5th Oct 2014 9:11pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10380

Re: Urban Truck finally arrives!

First off, Happy New Truck.....
It looks nice, glad you're happy with it. I'm chuffed for anyone who loves what they drive.

JustStarting wrote:

In my opinion and of course this is only my opinion i have to say i really struggle to see how companies like Khan and Twisted can justify anywhere near what they charge for their modified.....

That above statement is what will make UT a huge success, good for them. The more I see of them, the more I warm to them.

5th Oct 2014 9:15pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3783

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

Very nice indeed. Apparently a very professional company, who know what they're doing.
You have some great improvements there which will make not only a most unique vehicle, but a more enjoyable one.
I'm really good at spending other people's money, so all I would say is that if those are 18" wheels, then there is room underneath them for a nice set of 6 spot APs?
Very nice, Pickles.

5th Oct 2014 9:22pm

JustStarting

Member Since: 02 Sep 2014
Location: Dorset
Posts: 146

acuss01 wrote:
Thanks for sharing, enjoyed following this story. Looks great!

Can I ask whats the reason for the Stainless Steel Bolt Set? Also are these standard sized wheels or has it is been lowered?

Are you happy with the roof rack? Cheers!

All the Defenders i have seen my old 98 included suffer front rusty bolts on the door hinges, each time you wash the Truck the rust streaks run down from the hinges!

Some people treat them and lacquer them but i thought the stainless steel seemed the safer option and i am planning on keep this for a long time so trying to get it as protected from day one as possible

The wheels are 265/65/18's which are an upgrade from the standard 16" wheels

Haven't done anything to the suspension...... yet

No to be honest i don't hunk it needs it, i am going to try and have a drive in a lowered one to see how much difference it really makes MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec
2005 Td5 TwinCab
1998 110 CSW 300tdi

5th Oct 2014 9:26pm

JustStarting

Member Since: 02 Sep 2014
Location: Dorset
Posts: 146

Re: Urban Truck finally arrives!

GREENI wrote:
First off, Happy New Truck.....
It looks nice, glad you're happy with it. I'm chuffed for anyone who loves what they drive.

JustStarting wrote:

In my opinion and of course this is only my opinion i have to say i really struggle to see how companies like Khan and Twisted can justify anywhere near what they charge for their modified.....

That above statement is what will make UT a huge success, good for them. The more I see of them, the more I warm to them.

Thanks Greeni appreciate the comments

I think its very true, i am not surprised that Simon and Lee at Urban Truck sold 34 Trucks in September, i think they have got the right mix, they know what people want, they understand subtle and they are doing it for a very fair price rather that trying to charge premium prices for goods that the public can buy themselves

On top of all that their Customer Service puts main dealers to shame MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec
2005 Td5 TwinCab
1998 110 CSW 300tdi

5th Oct 2014 9:30pm

JustStarting

Member Since: 02 Sep 2014
Location: Dorset
Posts: 146

Pickles wrote:
Very nice indeed. Apparently a very professional company, who know what they're doing.
You have some great improvements there which will make not only a most unique vehicle, but a more enjoyable one.
I'm really good at spending other people's money, so all I would say is that if those are 18" wheels, then there is room underneath them for a nice set of 6 spot APs?
Very nice, Pickles.

Pickles i am trying to be strong and resist

6 Pots you say no i am not even considering those

MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec
2005 Td5 TwinCab
1998 110 CSW 300tdi

5th Oct 2014 9:32pm

CLCraig

Member Since: 05 Aug 2014
Location: Somerset
Posts: 104

Could I trouble you for a picture of the chequer plate on the wing tops please? As its a upgrade I've been considering with the black on black

5th Oct 2014 9:42pm

jomara

Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 1790

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Lovely motor, wish you very happiness with it

2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
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2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE

5th Oct 2014 9:45pm

JustStarting

Member Since: 02 Sep 2014
Location: Dorset
Posts: 146

No problem at all

Will sort out tomorrow and post them up MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec
2005 Td5 TwinCab
1998 110 CSW 300tdi

5th Oct 2014 9:50pm

CLCraig

Member Since: 05 Aug 2014
Location: Somerset
Posts: 104

Thank you very much again a wonderful example

5th Oct 2014 10:07pm

Venomator

Member Since: 25 Aug 2014
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 2087

A cracking looking truck indeed...

Is that Santorini? Works really well with the black alloys...

But, isn't it about time you updated your profile and siggy...

Rog...

The GREEN One...

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5th Oct 2014 10:25pm

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