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CyberCharlie

Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: Reading
Posts: 140

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Java Black

Grill replacement or not

Hi guys,

I need your input here. I have a black 2007 - 110 which I love to bits and where I have done several small modifications. Now, as the next DIY/improvement project (i.e. blow some money for my beloved Black Sheep), I was thinking of replacing the front grill and headlamp surrounds with the SVX-style aftermarket replacements. I like the looks of my Defender, but I also like the SVX style.

What do you think, shall I replace it or not? My Land Rover doesn't have problems... it has features to keep me entertained doing DIY

7th Oct 2014 2:08pm

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Personally I'm not a great admirer of the SVX look but of course it's entirely up to you and whatever floats your boat old fruit. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

[Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc]

http://forums.lr4x4.com

I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic.

7th Oct 2014 2:16pm

Tiger

Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Wales
Posts: 2265

SVX front end is an abomination

(Looks okay(ish) on an X-tech though)

7th Oct 2014 2:46pm

Clemmo

Member Since: 03 Aug 2012
Location: Mile Oak
Posts: 1217

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

KBX every time..

great looks and most reasonable cost.
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7th Oct 2014 2:51pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20325

KBX

They've also got a Signiture one which is a little different but more expensive.
New this year, I'm not a massive fan prefer the original premium but worth a look.

7th Oct 2014 3:34pm

Go Beyond

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

SVX front is awesome

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7th Oct 2014 4:21pm

CyberCharlie

Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: Reading
Posts: 140

Ok so now... KBX or SVX? My Land Rover doesn't have problems... it has features to keep me entertained doing DIY

7th Oct 2014 4:43pm

GREENI

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

Standard for the win. It's the face of the Defender. Iconic

7th Oct 2014 5:01pm

mark_d

Member Since: 07 Sep 2013
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 266

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

What he said ^^^ http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/

7th Oct 2014 5:17pm

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

Thirded. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

[Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc]

http://forums.lr4x4.com

I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic.

7th Oct 2014 5:19pm

redzob

Member Since: 16 Jul 2014
Location: St. Peter Port
Posts: 137

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

Nakatanenga heritage grill for me...

Defender Puma 2.2 XS 90
Vespa GTS 300
Way too many racing bikes.

7th Oct 2014 6:44pm

Cheshire110

Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Cheshire/London
Posts: 2751

how can you improve on this?

Click image to enlarge Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.

7th Oct 2014 6:48pm

g-mack

Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
Posts: 1967

^^agreed that's perfect My 109 thread

my youtube channel

7th Oct 2014 7:00pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20325

^^ Is that painted? One of the problems with the OE grille is that it's not glossy and also fades.

7th Oct 2014 7:04pm

Cheshire110

Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Cheshire/London
Posts: 2751

I'm not 100% sure but it's a lot cheaper to sand, prime, paint and lacquer the standard ones than buy a KBX, and you can have colour of your choosing.

The standard ones seem almost textured so I agree with you, those fitted by LR in the black pack must be painted

7th Oct 2014 7:06pm

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