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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1032   
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Now that's a meticulous build |
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9th Feb 2015 12:22pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Thanks stanley
Agree. If you want to take a Defender in this direction US ICON is probably as good as it gets. Personally I like what they do, their upgrade quality ethos + design choices look well considered. You clearly need a few $ in your account to hire these guys... but look at the result, i'd be very happy with that in my drive way. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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9th Feb 2015 12:55pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Saw this in the flesh at the SEMA show in Vegas, it is an awesome piece of kit and very nicely put together, I would be incredibly surprised if Nene were involved.
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9th Feb 2015 2:59pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5858  
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Very very nice. Bit rich that a member of the U.S. 'automotive' industry is preaching about build quality. I would like to know how many Wranglers were perfect from the factory and from all generations how many are still going? If he was German I might agree.... But, on the flip side you canot fault his particular attention to detail. Exceptional detailing throughout. Door handles, vents, everything. Off-set light surround?.....brilliant. Not a fan of the landing lights, although I do like the gun-metal grill. Love the new dash. Could have gone two ways, more modern or less modern, so the double dial and simplified vent/tray section is perfect. Also like the side-mounted ladder. Neat design touch. One gripe would be if you spend that much time as well as dollars on a rebuild, it is a shame the seats weren't addressed. Not by replacing with Recaros etc, as the cabin has been kept 'stripped down' but just some quality upgraded internals, and improved leather, with subtle but high quality stitching. Not Khan-esque, just improving on the original as they have done with the remainder of the build. Finally, love the engine.  Still dreaming of shoving a V8 in lieu of the 2.2. Maybe with the U.S. ability to meet their stringent emissions yet still have thumping grunt (and noise) a GM Powerplant or similar might be the way to go. In a beast that handles as badly as a Defender, flexibility from a modern, European V8 would be missing the point. A large, angry US engine such as found in F350s etc, would be fab. And then I could drive my Defender in Paris (and maybe London in the near future?).
All in all, great job ICON US.  Far better than the football stuff ICON UK churn out....  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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9th Feb 2015 3:21pm |
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| need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
Damn Yankees. This was a bitch, that was a bitch, Defenders arent symmetrical blah blah blah. You know, everytime i watch one of these defender build vids where they try to get everything done to a surgical level of detail, i think they miss the point of what the Defender is all about.
If you want something with Rolex build tolerances to polish every sunday buy a Porsche. If you want something rough, tough and easily repaired buy a Defender, then just shut the **** up and DRIVE it... |
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9th Feb 2015 5:29pm |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2664 
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There are a few touches I like but others I don't. Hiding the winch away so you can only see the lever to engage/disengage is a daft idea unless it's for show and never to be used.
Like the twin swing out system on the rear. Like the door handles. Who was the UK supplier of the secure bonnet hinges? 110 D250 SE HT 110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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9th Feb 2015 5:38pm |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947  
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When I win the lottery Mr J Ward will be my first phone call. Everything they do is amazing imo
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9th Feb 2015 6:39pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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I think you've landed in the wrong forum  |
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9th Feb 2015 8:20pm |
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| need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
No no. Im well aware of where i am. Not all Defenders on here are Chelsea tractors... Maybe just 80%
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9th Feb 2015 9:57pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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What's the connection with Nene, if any? 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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9th Feb 2015 10:17pm |
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| need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 746 |
None as far as i know. Both cut from the same cloth though i guess.
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9th Feb 2015 10:26pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hi All
I'v posted this before, more of the same from the US ICON Team. If you didn't like the first one... don't view this one, here's a soft top...(sorry rag top  )
SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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9th Feb 2015 10:38pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Others are clearly trying too...
Here's the long and short versions of JBKs work. No English version available, but do you need it with that engine... 
Short Long SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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11th Feb 2015 3:25pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5858
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Is that the bloke from the Gadget Show with a new career?
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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11th Feb 2015 3:49pm |
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