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PumaGreg

Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 80

Scotia Grey - on it's way!

Hi all,

It's been some time since I last posted, as I have been Defenderless for the first time in years.

Anyway, I've had a 90 Station Wagon in Scotia Grey on order for a bit, due for build in a few weeks, for March/April 2015 delivery.

Very excited about it, as this I've had quite a few 90s/110/Series over the years, but like so many people on here, this is to be my 'keeper'.

I normally change my cars fairly frequently, so the thought of keeping a Defender long term, it probably needs plenty of waxoyl. Any other suggestions for long term ownership? I'll be storing it undercover, which is probably a good thing...... Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2

2nd Jan 2015 8:55pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

Security ... Tracker, upgrade alarm and mechanical locking systems .. Spend as much as you can on security before bling

2nd Jan 2015 9:48pm

PumaGreg

Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 80

That seems a given these days unfortunately. So I understand there are a few tracker options, but what is the view on mechanical security? Steering locks, pedal locks etc? What is viewed as the best for Defenders? Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2

3rd Jan 2015 9:11am

Josh K

Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 266

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey

There are loads of topics on here giving plenty of advice but the common theme is layers of security to make your truck look like a hard target and stop any opportunist thieves. Don't scrimp, you get what you pay for. Personally I would suggest you get a pedal lock, a tracker and security hinges at a minimum. Plenty of different manufacturers out there and plenty of reviews on here of them all. 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it.

The road less travelled.... is a muddy one!

3rd Jan 2015 9:20am

GUM97

Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555

1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey

Definitely get it rustproofed ASAP! (Scotia Grey is a lovely colour too, nice choice!)

An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"

3rd Jan 2015 11:17am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Worth a read perhaps?

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic27418.html?highlight=layers

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic33455.html?highlight=layers

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30611.html?highlight=layers 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!!

3rd Jan 2015 11:33am

PumaGreg

Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 80

Many thanks to all, I'll get reading! Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2

3rd Jan 2015 7:32pm

Nodrog the great

Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: The kingdom of Fife
Posts: 10

The other thing to have handie is a can of ACF 50. Corrosion protection fluid, great on bolt heads etc and any other metal parts

7th Jan 2015 7:42pm

Venomator

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

^ ^ ^

Absolutely, and don't forget to rub it well into your ball...

Tow Ball that is...

Rog...

The GREEN One...

MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]

7th Jan 2015 8:47pm

PumaGreg

Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 80

Been reading up on ACF50, looks good stuff. Large bottle ordered and some security hardware...... Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2

10th Jan 2015 6:31pm

PumaGreg

Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 80

Hi all,

I picked up the 90 a couple of months ago now, but I've only just got around to posting a pic.....

I'm over the moon with it, looks great, drives really well.

Ordered it with Boosts/MTRs and the dealer changed wheels before handover, other than that, Grille and Headlamps surrounds painted Santorini and black badging.

The photo seems to have squashed in width when posting here - looks like an 80 not a 90!

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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated

Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2

29th May 2015 3:20pm

OldhamLandy

Member Since: 17 Oct 2013
Location: somewhere
Posts: 164

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Looks great - really love that colour 2016 Defender 90xs SW - Santorini Black with Silver Pack
2014 Defender 90xs SW - Corris Grey with Santorini Black Roof

29th May 2015 3:35pm

GUM97

Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555

Looks spot on, superb

An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"

29th May 2015 8:13pm

SS90

Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: Uk
Posts: 372

I like that, very nice, best metallic colour they do Imo and the best thing about it is I doubt you'll see many in that colour.

29th May 2015 8:23pm

Lord Hemming

Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
Location: Kent
Posts: 125

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Adventure Corris Grey

Very smart, congrats!

29th May 2015 8:37pm

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