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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298   
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I'll have another go at loading the photos onto here but if that fails I've managed to get them into my photo album.
should be picking up my new 110 on Saturday however if you all tell me the panel fit is unacceptable I'll ask them to sort it before I collect. the other thing is can it easily be adusted without the need for surgery I mean paint work, welder, rivets etc is it a case of loosening a few bolts / clamps etc and aligning it a bit better? everything else from the quick look I've had seems ok one thing I would add is the roof gulleys now appear to have a nice thick finish of sealant and paint (give it a few days when it starts to crack etc I might have a different opinion |
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21st Oct 2010 7:13pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707  
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 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 130's have feeling's as well you know  |
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21st Oct 2010 9:08pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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aha.
thanks for that 
what do you think? and how easy would it be to adjust myself post purchase / collection this weekend or should I leave with them to sort? |
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21st Oct 2010 9:14pm |
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take it back and ask them to put it right | Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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phew.
i thought it was probably a simple fix. I've not collected it yet - should be Saturday however my only concern is the muppets might make things worse so I'll probably take as is and sort myself when I get the time - unless you (AndrewS) or someone else recommends othewise? |
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21st Oct 2010 9:26pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707
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The upper part of the body side panel is fixed to the lower via a couple of adjustable fixings, I'm sure that they will have done this alteration a few times.
Its not correct so point this out to the sales person, explain that you are disappointed and concerned that if they cant even get the body aligned correctly what else have they not bothered with. I know its a "defender" and they ain't the best for panel flatness but come on they should at least have made a better job than that. Play on it a bit and you should get a few freebs  130's have feeling's as well you know |
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21st Oct 2010 10:10pm |
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| LESVOSD110 Member Since: 19 Aug 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 241  
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Seems like the newer ones have more alignment issues than the older ones.There must be no pride in the work force.It's a shame for such an icon. Puma 110 SW
90 V8 SOFT TOP |
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22nd Oct 2010 12:13pm |
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| --defender-- Member Since: 22 Apr 2010 Location: South Coast Posts: 90 
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Personally I wouldn't worry about it until you get it and then only if there's a problem. Mine was fine and I've no reason for complaint so far... (speaking too soon!  ) |
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22nd Oct 2010 12:36pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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although I've not collected it the photos are of 'mine' to be collected tomorrow. but I'm thinking I'll ask them to hang onto it until they've improved the fit. I don't expect it all to be 100% but I'd have expected better that this.
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22nd Oct 2010 12:43pm |
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| --defender-- Member Since: 22 Apr 2010 Location: South Coast Posts: 90
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I hadn't grasped that those photos are from you new Defender! Yes, that doesn't look good, what's it doing sitting on some waste ground too, what sort of dealer are they? I'd get them to correct that before you part with your money, or at least keep a retainer back until they do. I'd expect nothing less than 99.999% correct for the price we pay for these... |
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22nd Oct 2010 1:53pm |
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| o4dn Member Since: 08 Jan 2010 Location: South West Posts: 538  
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I see nothing wrong on the pics
If you call that wrong, you should see mine... |
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22nd Oct 2010 1:55pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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oh dear - I hope its wrong cause they've said they're gonna fix it? to be honest the dealer has been really good and it should be ready for collection Wednesday |
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22nd Oct 2010 6:27pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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not only have they fixed it. they've made a damn fine job of it. picked it up earlier today. ok they've not managed to 'find' rubber mats for the back but then they've charged me less for the car than expected! I have to say the car 'seems' perfect (well for a defender anyway). n/s side light wasn't working but turns out it was simply a case of the bulb having falled out. and my first thoughts are the exhaust heat shield is loose so need to look into that. |
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27th Oct 2010 9:55pm |
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| ralton Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Durban Posts: 153 
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yeah, i thought it looked quite good actually!, my panels and doors are beautifuly out of line... www.ralton.co.za |
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29th Oct 2010 7:12am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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This was mine before it was re-aligned
and look at this for a welding job 
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29th Oct 2010 11:22am |
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