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Fellrunner



Member Since: 28 Sep 2014
Location: Wandering
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 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Visited Twisted today
Living in the beautiful North, it was an obvious choice to turn to when looking for a few modifications.

A 200 mile round trip this afternoon to drop off my 110 for a few additions. Certainly not cheap, but what an amazing place. Delighted to be treated to a tour of the workshops; resulting in my additions list getting a little longer Very Happy The workshops are immaculate. The quality of the work (certainly the meticulousness of what I saw) was incredible.

Had a look at some lovely examples; 6 litre chevvie with auto box, Japanese spec '87 (I think) V8 one owner with 19,000 km - sent over from Japan for work before Twisted ship it back over! The list went on ...

So, 2 weeks without my 110 await; but I'm looking forward to going back to collect her.
Post #441451 29th Jul 2015 4:38pm
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CR



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Ireland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
what are doing for you at what cost?
Post #441458 29th Jul 2015 4:53pm
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Fellrunner



Member Since: 28 Sep 2014
Location: Wandering
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 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
It's become quite a list; sound proofing, double din sat nav, reversing camera, front and rear sensors, rear lights, noldens, front bumper with DRLs, steering guard, speaker upgrade and a few other odds and sods.

Price, well yes ... certainly not cheap, but my 110 is a keeper so there's a long amortisation period I'm justifying this by Very Happy
Post #441460 29th Jul 2015 5:06pm
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Darcy Fairfax



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England 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
Sounds great, pics please when done! Thumbs Up
Post #441556 29th Jul 2015 9:52pm
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Dave T



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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Cairns Blue
I had a drive in an early Twisted Puma at the weekend which had been remapped........ wow........ you need a remap as well!!!! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi
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Northernremedy



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Aintree Green
Was there today mate and in the workshop, which was yours? Tidy green 110 td5 in having some work that yours?
Post #446160 14th Aug 2015 5:13pm
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Wangers



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Aintree Green
By his icon his was the Corris Grey one.....
Post #446177 14th Aug 2015 6:13pm
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Fellrunner



Member Since: 28 Sep 2014
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 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Sorry chaps, been away from the forum. Mine's grey. Update picture received yesterday showing rear LEDs and work light, painted cross member and soundproofing underway. Collection arranged for next Saturday.


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Post #446184 14th Aug 2015 6:38pm
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Northernremedy



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Aintree Green
Ah yes I saw it today!!!! Looks brilliant mate you'll be very happy Smile
Post #446231 14th Aug 2015 9:26pm
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Fellrunner



Member Since: 28 Sep 2014
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 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Thanks Northern.

Funny isn't it. I started out thinking that I would keep her completely original. 'Just' a great workhorse for various weekend duties, my shooting bus and, well, because I've always loved them.

Less than a year into ownership and I'm following the well worn path of individualisation Smile

What's more, I'm already thinking about further mods for a return visit next year; remap, wheels, perhaps running gear.

They do get under your skin ...
Post #446302 15th Aug 2015 2:08pm
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Northernremedy



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Aintree Green
Yeah it really is. I'll be honest do a stage one now. Don't wait! Makes one hell of a difference.

They're good blokes there and they look after you, do a proper job. I'm on similar mod path!
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Fellrunner



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 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Dave T / Northern - I'm blaming both of you; stage 1 remap has been added to my job card Very Happy
Post #446999 18th Aug 2015 7:35am
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Northernremedy



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Aintree Green
Good man!

Anthony
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Fellrunner



Member Since: 28 Sep 2014
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 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Update post collection.

I've done a fair bit of driving since collecting Judy from Twisted 2 weeks ago today.

The stage 1 remap really does make a difference. It's subtle, but unmistakably there; just more power and torque throughout the gears and rev range, much more user friendly for day to day driving.

The sound proofing has certainly helped too. I could live with it before; a 1,000 mile holiday trip to Scotland earlier this year demonstrated that, including a 10 hour trip home. But, the sound proofing has just taken the 'edge' off, so now after a drive I don't have the same residual noise in my ears.

The rear camera and front and rear sensors are a big help. I know, they're not needed and many drive without any such aids. But I find they're a nice assistance and just take a bit of the guess work out.

The rear work light is also very helpful. When I used to reverse on to my drive at night I had to be extra careful about a low wall on my neighbour's side. Now I just switch on the light and everything is lit up in a very helpful manner. I honestly thought this may be a bit bling, but it really is helpful for reversing at night.

As for the other bits, well yes they are certainly in the 'just for the hell of it' camp, but I do really like them; the bumper DRLs I think look great, the Nolden headlights are a big improvement, the steering guard finishes off the look of the front end, the NAS rear step looks good and also houses the rear sensors, having the tow socket in the proper hole looks so much better, the interior LED footwell lighting looks great when being used in the dark, the leather dash top trim has really grown on me, the raised cubby box is much much better - I can now rest my elbow when driving, and the rear LED indicators etc I think really suit the Corris Grey colour.

Quality of workmanship is excellent. Very satisfied indeed.
Post #454325 12th Sep 2015 6:42am
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Northernremedy



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Aintree Green
Sounds lovely! Pics?!
Post #454376 12th Sep 2015 9:21am
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