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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
gazman wrote:
I know the one your on about John. It wasn't too bad really, I hit it at 60 and came up it at 45 but overtook some hgvs near the top.
Unfortunately it did highlight a problem I've had for a while. My landy over boosts then goes into a safe mode, it did this half way up so I just dropped down to 3rd and let rip
I suppose the disco transfer box didn't help with progress up the hill as any hill at 50 was a struggle in 5th as it couldn't pull it. 4th was fine for everything else though just noisy!
I think my 90 has been remapped though as it really does fly but as said it does have a tendency to overboost under lots of load ie towing at speed or 80 plus solo. TBH I don't do that much of either and it accelerates like a rocket (for a defender anyway!)


Before the Disco T/C went in I could make it all the way up in 5th (ok, I was making sure I was at 60mph+ at the bottom of the hill) now I can get part way and then 4th the rest, but its noisy in 4th at 50mph. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #466942 27th Oct 2015 10:19am
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Venomator



Member Since: 25 Aug 2014
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 2087
United Kingdom 
ian series 1 wrote:
Thanks Rog

I would be interested to see how they work.
Never seen one up close.
Thumbs Up

So Ian, I finally dragged myself up and out to the Special with the Defendoor in hand... Whistle

First of all, some indoor detail pics to show the general idea not normally seen when fitted or photographed... Thumbs Up


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You can clearly see the thickness of the item and the little indentations top and bottom that do the clipping (and unclipping) actions... Cool

To fit is really simple, just offering it up, top first in my case, and then clipping in the bottom of the door, simples... Laughing

I was quite surprised at how much it sits proud of the vehicle surface, perhaps that helps contribute to their occasional loss... Idea


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To remove is simply the reverse, by gently lifting from the slight cut away in the bottom the Defendoor just unclips and comes away... Wink


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The door seems to clip in with a firm click and should be good to hold it in place, although I have heard of some users, whether true or not, having lost them in transit... Rolling Eyes

Although this could be either poor fitting, or the item becoming less rigid after constant use... Question

Either way, after painting mine, I am going to fit a tether strap to ensure it does not get lost, one way or the other... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...

MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]
Post #467039 27th Oct 2015 4:47pm
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gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
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seems to clip in with a firm click and should be good to hold it in place, although I have heard of some users, whether true or not, having lost them in transit.


That’s the most comprehensive review of a fuel cover I have ever seen Thumbs Up

Good idea about the tether, as I have lost a few by leaving them on the top of the fuel dispensing pumps on filling station forecourts then forgetting to put the cover back on and driving off Embarassed For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #467044 27th Oct 2015 5:04pm
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6772
England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
I used some fishing wire tied around the filler neck and through a small hole made in the lip from the top curve on the defendoor. It's stayed on for a year or two now and you don't have to keep hold of it while filling up. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #467045 27th Oct 2015 5:08pm
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Merlin



Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
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I lost one, but to be fair I got a replacement free. Now it has a strap on it. Oddly it still gets some mud in it from greenlaning.

Merlin

PS the strap is chain, that once held a light up, and I covered it with heat shrink without the heat. A simple pop rivet holds it to the car and another through the top of the plastic, the other end. It is long enough to allow it to be 'parked' on the roll cage when fuelling.
Post #467047 27th Oct 2015 5:17pm
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bluebottle



Member Since: 08 May 2015
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Went to Land Rover Experience Solihull to go round the Defender Celebration Line...
Saw where mine was actually assembled!



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Post #467115 27th Oct 2015 8:47pm
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gazman



Member Since: 17 Aug 2015
Location: Liverpool
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Alpine White
excossack wrote:
gazman wrote:
I know the one your on about John. It wasn't too bad really, I hit it at 60 and came up it at 45 but overtook some hgvs near the top.
Unfortunately it did highlight a problem I've had for a while. My landy over boosts then goes into a safe mode, it did this half way up so I just dropped down to 3rd and let rip
I suppose the disco transfer box didn't help with progress up the hill as any hill at 50 was a struggle in 5th as it couldn't pull it. 4th was fine for everything else though just noisy!
I think my 90 has been remapped though as it really does fly but as said it does have a tendency to overboost under lots of load ie towing at speed or 80 plus solo. TBH I don't do that much of either and it accelerates like a rocket (for a defender anyway!)


Before the Disco T/C went in I could make it all the way up in 5th (ok, I was making sure I was at 60mph+ at the bottom of the hill) now I can get part way and then 4th the rest, but its noisy in 4th at 50mph.


I think solo I could manage 5th, will let you know. I can start easily in 2nd with no clutch where as I've heard other people say they need slip in 1st.
With something the size of that van though I've no chance.

I really need to get this rolling roaded or similar to get this one sorted. I think a boost guage to see if it's too high as the waste gate was wound right in. 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r
Post #467125 27th Oct 2015 9:05pm
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Sphere



Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Midlands
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Keswick Green
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Drove through a west coast of Canada forest.
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Just seen your location super place and I can't get enough of Nanaimo bars
Post #467129 27th Oct 2015 9:18pm
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ian series 1



Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
[quote="Venomator"]
ian series 1 wrote:
Thanks Rog

I would be interested to see how they work.
Never seen one up close.
Thumbs Up

[color=green]So Ian, I finally dragged myself up and out to the Special with the Defendoor in hand... Whistle

Thanks very much for taking the time to photo the door Rog.
Much appreciated Thumbs Up 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #467186 28th Oct 2015 7:06am
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SailingTom



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On mine Ian and Rog ive riveted a stainless hook on the inside of the door (very defender in-keeping!) and have a cord that goes through the gap in the top of the fuel filler panel work. Reason being im on my fourth, but should be my last now its tied on Thumbs Up

Love the detailed post Rog Laughing
Post #467190 28th Oct 2015 7:38am
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SailingTom



Member Since: 19 Nov 2013
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On mine Ian and Rog ive riveted a stainless hook on the inside of the door (very defender in-keeping!) and have a cord that goes through the gap in the top of the fuel filler panel work. Reason being im on my fourth, but should be my last now its tied on Thumbs Up you can just about see in the pic.

Love the detailed post Rog Laughing

Post #467191 28th Oct 2015 7:39am
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GREENI



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I must be the only person who think they're ugly. Laughing
Post #467199 28th Oct 2015 8:18am
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Cetane



Member Since: 27 Nov 2012
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Galway Green
TBH I don't get them???

I think they are a solution for a problem that doesn't exist.
Post #467202 28th Oct 2015 8:45am
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SailingTom



Member Since: 19 Nov 2013
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GREENI wrote:
I must be the only person who think they're ugly. Laughing


Unlike the defender? Does it ruin the fine design details like the exposed hinges for you Laughing
Post #467212 28th Oct 2015 9:35am
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GREENI



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I suppose it adds to the aerodynamics Mr. Green
Post #467216 28th Oct 2015 9:48am
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