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| Motoberg Member Since: 01 Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 104  
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I pick this beast up on Sunday, I think my 16 year old son is more excited than I am....but only just
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13th Nov 2015 10:13am |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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Very nice
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13th Nov 2015 10:15am |
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| Motoberg Member Since: 01 Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 104
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92k, its been serviced to death by a lady owner too, a few marks on the outside but inside is absolutely immaculate.
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13th Nov 2015 1:26pm |
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| Enid_Puceflange Member Since: 25 Oct 2014 Location: edinburgh Posts: 1179  
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Hi Motoberg & welcome
I love the look of that front bumper What'd you know about it? What make is it? Never seen one like that before G My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years. |
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13th Nov 2015 11:22pm |
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| Motoberg Member Since: 01 Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 104
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Enid,
Nothing as yet but Its got a service history with every bill ever so I'll have a look when I get it |
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14th Nov 2015 9:14am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Tidy looking truck!
I have seen one. Is it not a winch bumper minus winch that has been adapted to fit the A-bar? If there's an orifice behind the numberplate I think you'll find I may be correct. Looks remarkably similar to a Shadow one to me? http://www.paddockspares.com/pm696-black-w...oCtkTw_wcB 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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14th Nov 2015 10:25am |
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| Motoberg Member Since: 01 Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 104
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So initial thoughts after collecting my 1st defender in about 9 years ( last one was a 300tdi 90 )
The TD5 engine pulls like a steam train, rev counter mod defintely needed ! Can't believe how low geared these things are ! Transfer box mod needed ! Climbing in and out requires a 'technique'  , side steps needed !
Standard steering wheel is uglier than sin itself, Momo desired. Rear window heater works but seems to have the power of a glow worms derriere, not sure how to fix that one. Awesome road presence , many smiles per mile
Need to beef up security, I assume standard alarm/imobiliser is not up to the job given all the upgrades done on here ? Alarm key fob works ok as long as your nose is pressed against the side window when you use it, new battery required but best take care how I do it ( looks easy enough in the manual ) 
Standard audio system is ok at best, best throw a few quid at that as well. KF9, there is indeed a rectangular hole hiding behind the front plate on the bumper
Best get the cheque book out |
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16th Nov 2015 8:00am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Tidy looking (very) for the year.
The only mod you can do for the back window, is throw away your interior mirror.... It saves the frustration 
Happy new truck |
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16th Nov 2015 8:18am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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For the alarm remote range issue you can try the following three options:-
1. On a 90, assuming it's the same on 110 the alarm remote receiver is up behind the drivers side speaker. Just drop it out and you will see 2 plastic boxes screwed to panel just higher than the speaker hole. The aerial for the receiver is an orange wire that just hangs out, it's about 20cm long with about 5mm of insulation stripped off. You can add extra wire to this to extend the alarm remote range. I added about 2ft (60cm) of wire and ran it up the windscreen pillar cover on the drivers side. 2. Put the key fob against your head while activating it. Even better range with your mouth open. You look a right tit, but it works... 
3. Do 1 + 2 for fantastic range... 
cheers simon |
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16th Nov 2015 10:22am |
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| Motoberg Member Since: 01 Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 104
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Cheers Simon,
I've tried 2. already but it didnt help. I'll try 1. as well next time |
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16th Nov 2015 10:25am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826
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Hehe, Opt 2 works great for me, probably means my head is just an empty resonance chamber...
cheers simon |
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16th Nov 2015 10:29am |
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| g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967
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looks lovely
just looked into my crystal ball! mystic mack sees, black boosts and black chequer plate on the horizon!!!! My 109 thread
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17th Nov 2015 9:46am |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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That is a lovely tidy looking motor for the age and mileage...
If you have trouble getting in and out, how did the previous lady owner manage... Rog...
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17th Nov 2015 10:09am |
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