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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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Originally it wasn't green leather - was grey green elephant skin so probably why they didn't want to repeat that one again. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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13th Jan 2015 7:48pm |
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not to mention fitting decent engine, lights, tyres etc etc ......remind me why do we love them so much.....oh thats right.....because we can add stuff to make them better/how we want | SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1722
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Very Kind Steve  Think If I had of got one personally which I was very tempted Id of got a hard top but would have had to leave it completely original. (I say that but after about a month I'd of put a soft top on most likely  ) Defender puma dormobile camperLast edited by SailingTom on 18th Jan 2015 8:16am. Edited 1 time in total |
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13th Jan 2015 8:50pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 
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If LR really had wanted to make it "heritage " then it would have had the spare wheel on the bonnet and a sun visor along the top of the windscreen, reduced the engine to 2.0litre low powered petrol or NA diesel and removed the heater system.......they weren't really trying very hard at doing "heritage" we're they?
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14th Jan 2015 2:23am |
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| wildrover Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Notts Posts: 51
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Heritage all sold out. Hope to get a cancelled order.
Defie heritage - you can argue that happened when it became a 90.  |
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17th Jan 2015 6:27pm |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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There was a 90 HT heritage Still available in Stratstone Newport on Thursday.
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17th Jan 2015 6:32pm |
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| wildrover Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Notts Posts: 51
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Thanks decided to order a 90 Adventure - but will switch to a Heritage if it comes available.
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17th Jan 2015 6:51pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Were they going forwards or reversing at a rapid pace at the time? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
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17th Jan 2015 7:03pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3787  
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IMHO, the Heritage is a "special" model, and will always be seen so.
Consequently I believe it should be kept fairly original, and only be fitted with any "O.E." accessories that the owner may wish to fit. That way, it would still be "Factory". Pickles. |
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17th Jan 2015 9:12pm |
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| Avion8 Member Since: 26 Jan 2015 Location: Perth Posts: 281 
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OK to fit an Exmoor Williams Leather Rim steering wheel, very series 1 looking, and maybe a centre seat for the dog, in of course Almond Cloth trim if available? He (the dog) makes a great warm armrest in the series 1, nose gets in the way of 2nd gear sometimes?
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4th Mar 2015 7:25am |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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Totally agree with that Martin and would really love to have the opportunity to include factory, or even dealer add-ons to provide a bit more flexibility on the personalisation aspects...
Although I would definitely replace the standard steering wheel, for what though I am undecided, yet... Rog... 
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4th Mar 2015 9:11am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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7th Mar 2015 12:15pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5114 
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If you pay your money, it’s yours so then it is up to you what you do with it! Personally I think the new Heritage edition is a gimmick and for me because it’s gimmicky I would not bother, that’s just my personal choice; I prefer originality not a modern day copy. The number plate graphic paying homage to the first is also in my opinion gimmicky and certainly not an attention grabber, the general public would not have a clue as to its meaning. So if anyone buys the model and mods its then why not and if it gets up the noses of purists then so be it.
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7th Mar 2015 12:33pm |
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| Vintagepaul Member Since: 20 Jan 2015 Location: Rye, East Sussex Posts: 482 
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I will certainly be adding accessories to my heritage when it arrives, in fact I have already bought some side steps, rear step, load liner and audio system for it. All these I will find useful but can easily be removed to bring back to standard spec.
I'm not sure I would want to make changes that couldn't be reversed but if anybody wanted to do that to their car then fair enough. Has anybody any recommendations for soundproofing and protecting the internal rear side panels of the hardtop as that is something else I would like to do to the car as well? |
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7th Mar 2015 8:10pm |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073
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I think I'll get the rear nas step with tow ball.
Side steps are a must I think. And a spare wheel cover with locking wheel nuts. |
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7th Mar 2015 8:48pm |
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