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| JAY BOY Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: Not here Posts: 1706  
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A grand job. looking forward to seeing it in the flesh nest week. |
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28th Dec 2014 1:23pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762 
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Another job I've been doing on it is paint correction. To get it how I really want it looking is probably going to need some attention from a specialist, but it's certainly had a lot of TLC since it arrived and is generally all the better for it.
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28th Dec 2014 1:27pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110 
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Catherine I think you are discovering that owning a Land Rover Defender product is a little bit like when you have a new baby, life is never the same again, and like a new baby they take over your life, drain your bank account and you never stop worrying about them or buying things for them. On the other hand just like with a new baby they give you so much joy and put a smile on your face and you cannot stop showing your new acquisition to all and sundry and never stop taking about it.
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28th Dec 2014 1:46pm |
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| Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501 
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Only when you push a pram other pram pushers don't wave at you ! 2005 Td5 90 XS
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28th Dec 2014 1:56pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 
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Do we get any pictures....? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"
Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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28th Dec 2014 2:25pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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I have posted a pic or 2 of her already on here, but here you go again.
This was obviously before the XS Side steps  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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28th Dec 2014 2:28pm |
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| sweepc Member Since: 19 Jun 2011 Location: uk Posts: 568 
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Very nice
 I do like the all black look!
the big question... What is your favourite modification? The thing that your most happy with? |
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28th Dec 2014 2:57pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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Hhmmm, I think the wheels probably as they have had the biggest visual impact on it.
When I bought her the original order was for the car, plus KBX grille, LED lights and the badging. Unfortunately that didn't last long and even when we arrived to collect, we were making changes. The interior panels (I'm quite a fan of those and do recommend them) and steering wheel were late additions. |
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28th Dec 2014 3:01pm |
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| sweepc Member Since: 19 Jun 2011 Location: uk Posts: 568
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The wheels do look spot on
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28th Dec 2014 3:10pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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Manta wheels were an option and I do like them, but so many people have them fitted.
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28th Dec 2014 3:13pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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The black wheels really suit it
Pete An engine to TDi for! "Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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28th Dec 2014 3:33pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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Guys I'm hoping for your advice.
The exterior is pretty much complete bar minor bits and bobs and general upkeep. 4 Speakers have now been ordered and I'm hoping will be here tomorrow or early next week. So with this in mind it's time to move onto other interior parts as it's pretty much untouched. Originally I was thinking of starting off with the cubby box and leather dash parts, leaving the seat until the very end, but I think in all honesty it would be better to do it the other way around. So I've got 2 or 3 options on new seats (Corbeau's, Genuine Premium Seats or I guess Exmoor's Premium Seats). The question is what to do with the old seats. All the old parts we have sold so far has either been in excellent or in good condition The seats on the other hand are not in great condition, for instance the foam in the drivers side back rest has collapsed in 1 place and the seat covering is either badly worn or is filthy. My current thinking is possibly to sell them just on the basis of being for refurbishment. If that's the case how much would you advertise them for? 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic 2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed) |
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2nd Jan 2015 9:43am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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If you are going to spend quite a bit on new seats is your vehicle going to be a keeper? If so knock the seats on, if you are unsure retain them for a while until you are.
A set of seats needing refurbishment......... I would hazard a guess at £100-£150 the pair maximum? That is only my opinion though based on an 'immaculate' set of 3 cloth ones from a TD5 being advertised for £250. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30637.html?highlight=seats If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd Jan 2015 10:32am |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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I think realistically it's going to be staying for 4-5 years K9.
Edited to say wow the car in the other link is a real beauty isn't it. 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic 2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed) |
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2nd Jan 2015 10:37am |
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