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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443   
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I've done a fair few mods to mine over the past 6 years, one of the best has been the Eberspacher but it isn't used all year but invaluable in the winter. I have soundproofed the floorpan and rear seat box, that has been a bonus, extra power sockets all round are usefull but the one I rate the most has been the fitting of the heated front screen. In the winter it is really usefull and through the rest of the year I have been surprised on how many times the thing is switched on, those slightly damp summer days getting in with wet clothes and the windows closed means instant misting up of the windscreen. There's been times when the wading has been a little ambitious getting water into the heater intake which in turn manifests itself all over the windscreen.
I'm hard pressed to think of a poor modification, whatever I have added to mine has been thought out especially when finances are a major consideration. I know exactly where andy---doe is coming from with the wind deflectors, my ex-wife got me to fit a full set to our Disco II, whilst yes it meant the windows could all be cracked open with the dogs in the car no matter what the weather was doing but as I am taller than what she was I suffered no end looking out the side windows at junctions. For the Defender I suppose re-bushing all of the suspension in what I thought was a good deal on metalastic bushes. They looked ok when they turned up in the post, didn't have that blue box company's name on them, in fact there was no name at all. Simple fact was they didn't last five minutes and reinforced the old adage, buy cheap, buy twice. |
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20th Mar 2015 10:37pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10382 
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Best.
Roof rack. Gives versatility, place to put our kayak, bolt lights to, fit awning to. A 'just in case we need to use it' bit of kit. Not used for heavy stuff. I like the look. Worst. Roof rack. Severely restricts your speed, the difference without it is massive. I sometimes don't like the look. Land Rovers....  don't ya just love em. |
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20th Mar 2015 11:07pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Best mod - Agree, head unit with reversing camera.
I have an Alpine double DIN unit in my red hardtop with the reversing camera set up to allow me quick and accurate hook up of trailers. The sat nav and hands free is great too ! Worst mod - difficult one this, depends on your interpretation I suppose, probably the mod I liked the least was the snow cowl on my 130, it was expensive, didnt seem to do anything and in my opinion quite ugly Edit: Just thought of another which I really regretted, swapping my standard aerial for a short fixed one, funnily enough from the same supplier as the snow cowl, that was equally as expensive and simply didn't work ! Edit: Another 'Best mod' after the worst mod above is the electric aerial on my JEE 90. It's one designed for a Jaguar XJS and has a remote motor - works a treat and saves remembering to put it down when in town to avoid having it vandalised ! |
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20th Mar 2015 11:07pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Snowl cowl is an interesting one - given the amount of water that pools on the dummy vent on the opposite wing, and i park on the flat, I'm thinking it is saving quite alot of water from entering the heating intake.
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21st Mar 2015 11:16am |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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Best modification has to be the seats as it's improved the comfort no end.
Worst modification would also be the seats because we now have to change the steering wheel to something smaller because they are so well padded they have reduced the space between your legs and the wheel. 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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21st Mar 2015 11:21am |
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| Lambley Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: Mid Devon Posts: 1435 
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I actually think my wind deflectors are a good mod!
Best mod is probably gearing ratio's in the transfer box, worst mod - not done on mine - is larger 20" wheels with adapters that just don't look right. |
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21st Mar 2015 12:20pm |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1032 
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Best mods , extra large wing mirrors and mud seat raisers
Worst wind deflectors , on for 1 day the straight off |
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21st Mar 2015 12:58pm |
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| Spruce Pirate Member Since: 08 Feb 2013 Location: Stirlingshire Posts: 124  
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Best mod is either the reversing camera or the wheel spinner - brilliant for manoeuvring trailers in tight spaces.
Worst would be those stupid vents above the rear door (not fitted by me) which to very little except let water in when it's wet (most of the time) or dust in when it's dry (the rest of the time) Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap |
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21st Mar 2015 1:31pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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Best, Ali Sport full size inter-cooler much more power
worst, inclinometer, was bought it as a present but could never really see the point I never do any extreme off roading so it just seemed a cheesy gadget  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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21st Mar 2015 1:41pm |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060 
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Best mod?
Still the Recaro CSīs. Because I drove alot of miles in the two previous Defenders, I still appreciate the difference, long after swapping the seats. Lot of money, but worth every penny. Worst mod? The silicone wiper blades. A lot of money for no improvement at all! Bought a set of Speaker Evo IIīs recently, to replace the excellent Wipac Crystals and Nightbreakers upgrade. I just like the dark eyed stealth look of them on a silver Defender and feel that they suit the LED signal lamps better. Not everyoneīs cuppa, I know. Havenīt fitted them yet, but in view of all the sad stories surrounding previous Speaker headlamps in the forums, I do wonder if Iīm going to end up regretting paying big money for the LEDīs. Stephen  Click image to enlarge 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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21st Mar 2015 2:02pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
For me they are:
Best mods: Alive stage 2 remap Alive inter cooler Alive stainless boost pipes Alive stainless exhaust system Alive decat pipe with brackets for OEM heat shield VGS (landyglass) Safari snorkel Snow cowl, it rains a lot on the West coast of Scotland and it also stops the snow blocking the heater air intake. FCX re trimmed cubby lid Eberspacher airtronic d2 Nakatanenga wheel carrier, under cubby heater box, safe , glove box and fuel pipe pick up for the Eberspacher Nolden led head lights Head light light guards Led light bar Entreq bumper, steering guard, fuel cooler protector, aerial , snow cowl , front mudguard extenders and SS rear door trim ORP Safari door hinges QT diff guards Leather RS6 bucket seats Full set of M&M seat covers (up for sale soon) Rear tool box Dog guard Mickey Thomson tyres, 305 AT and 265 MT Scan gauge Alpine H.U and subwoofer Road hawk 1080P evidential front facing camera Worst mods, should read: really regret spending the money and wasting the time fitting them! Terrafirma light bar Rear led number plate light EBC brake pads (when cold) Plastic indicator and side light guards Any other mod that I have done and to embarrassed to mention on here. |
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21st Mar 2015 2:19pm |
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| jerseyman Member Since: 21 Jul 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 279 |
Sorry off topic, but Stephen, that front view of yours is really smart. Naks grill I would guess, but whoseat make is the steering guard?
Brian |
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21st Mar 2015 2:48pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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My list is very similar to Lorryman's....
Best has got to be , BAS Remap, Alive intercooler and stainless turbo pipes, Mach 5 wheels (both sets)...... Worst doesn't even need thinking about......original JW Speaker headlights. 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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21st Mar 2015 2:49pm |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039  
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Best mods:
I am not sure which one is the best: Detroit Locker Ashcroft HD axles SImex 35" x 10.5" tyres. Together they are great. Worst mod Inclinometer (it's out already) You don't look at it when you are at an interesting angle.  Roel
1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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