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Ryderoo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2015
Location: South Oxfordshire
Posts: 1666

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black

Cake wrote:

It will be at CSK in the new year for at least an underseal; now perhaps powder coated side steps and who knows what else

Also as you have used Urban Truck extensively I can also say that their customer is excellent, despite calling to confirm only small number of things not equating to volumes of money they ensured everything was answered correctly and made to feel welcome. needless to say it all got ordered

Nice one Cake, wheels make a big difference.

Chris at CSK, Dinitrol'd and Dynamat'd mine, great job, top fella.

+1 For Urban, they turn out a top product, nothing too much for them, A1 customer service, well happy with my Truck. Cheers Simon

I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

1990 110 TD5 county, my first Land Rover - gone
2012 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone
2014 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone
2015 Evoque SD4 dynamic - Wife’s - gone
2015 Urban Truck 90 XS Santorini Black Hard Top - Reluctantly gone
2020 Discovery 5 Eiger Grey 3.0 SE - gone March 24
2021 Defender S D250 Santorini Black 110 HT - gone March 24
2023 Evoque P300e SE wife’s current vehicle

26th Nov 2015 10:09pm

Venomator

Member Since: 25 Aug 2014
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 2087

Cake wrote:
Thanks - Not quite in your league yet, an absolutely stunning bespoke defender and done so very tastefully

I was waiting to see how yours hold out on your build thread before I get them done

Yes number one was security and secondly was wheels, which unfortunately sat around a little while before being fitted.

It will be at CSK in the new year for at least an underseal; now perhaps powder coated side steps and who knows what else

Also as you have used Urban Truck extensively I can also say that their customer is excellent, despite calling to confirm only small number of things not equating to volumes of money they ensured everything was answered correctly and made to feel welcome. needless to say it all got ordered

Thank you for the kind words...

I did start with a truck very similar to yours and would have, if I had kept it, attempted to develop it much as you are tackling yours...

I just had a bit of a life game changer and decided what the heck, we only live once and for a very, very short time and was lucky enough to work closely with Urban to itch that spot...

Rog...

The GREEN One...

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26th Nov 2015 10:36pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Grenadier wrote:

Christ Cake, you weren't joking when you said you'd already spent a lot on your 90. Quite a transformation...

Seriously though, what are those hoops like to ride on? They're growing on me, but afraid it would ruin the (exemplary) handing....

In all honesty I was completely shocked at how well it handled, I really would have thought that just turning them would be a struggle but that car drove much better than my standard defender - so much so that I will get a remap at some point.

I don't remember road noise or vibrations from the tyres being an issue and was comfortable as could be - the interior would have helped also.

Chris has at least one of these setup so if you are close enough you could drop by and have a go and see what deal he could get you seems as he has had a few sets.

27th Nov 2015 8:29am

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Ryderoo wrote:
Cake wrote:

It will be at CSK in the new year for at least an underseal; now perhaps powder coated side steps and who knows what else

Also as you have used Urban Truck extensively I can also say that their customer is excellent, despite calling to confirm only small number of things not equating to volumes of money they ensured everything was answered correctly and made to feel welcome. needless to say it all got ordered

Nice one Cake, wheels make a big difference.

Chris at CSK, Dinitrol'd and Dynamat'd mine, great job, top fella.

+1 For Urban, they turn out a top product, nothing too much for them, A1 customer service, well happy with my Truck.

Thanks - hope you are enjoying your UT - guess mine is going very UT style

Glad you are happy with both - finite ok due next year at CSK

27th Nov 2015 8:32am

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Venomator wrote:
Cake wrote:
Thanks - Not quite in your league yet, an absolutely stunning bespoke defender and done so very tastefully

I was waiting to see how yours hold out on your build thread before I get them done

Yes number one was security and secondly was wheels, which unfortunately sat around a little while before being fitted.

It will be at CSK in the new year for at least an underseal; now perhaps powder coated side steps and who knows what else

Also as you have used Urban Truck extensively I can also say that their customer is excellent, despite calling to confirm only small number of things not equating to volumes of money they ensured everything was answered correctly and made to feel welcome. needless to say it all got ordered

Thank you for the kind words...

I did start with a truck very similar to yours and would have, if I had kept it, attempted to develop it much as you are tackling yours...

I just had a bit of a life game changer and decided what the heck, we only live once and for a very, very short time and was lucky enough to work closely with Urban to itch that spot...

I did see Mamba on the forum when you owned her

Sorry to hear to had something big occur and glad youbhavenppweres through and enjoying your Truck. I father had something similar this year and he ratio used the same way and decided like you that you only live once and got himself a Ducati Panigale. After all we are nothing without or health so while at the very least you have that do everything else!

27th Nov 2015 8:40am

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Forgot my first pictures - an early morning shoot

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27th Nov 2015 9:33am

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

So finally after some winging and wining and Land Rover the corroded windscreen caps and a little on the windscreen frame were approved to be fixed.

Work carried out by Beadles Land Rover in Sidcup and despite a little delay I am extremely happy with their service, attention to detail and most of their quality of work!

Everything fixed plus new rubber and Pillington windscreen fitted

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*sorry it keeps rotating my photos!

8th Dec 2015 5:41pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

New KBX side grill and wing top cents added in Santorini black - thought these had been stopped but found them and come through

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8th Dec 2015 5:44pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Well after the first shoot of the season the performed amazingly but but quite muddy!

I decided I wouldn't be jumping to take her out again and she's sat at the club house for the last 4 shoots - after a lot of stick it was time to take her out again but drive very slowly in the muddy areas

The performed amazingly - coming down a hill a Mitsubishi L200 and Ford Ranger both went completely side ways come down a muddy track off a small hill; I'll admit I was terrified with my little experience off roading - all 4 Defenders drove down without an inche coming off track, they really are great!

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8th Dec 2015 5:50pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

After lots of trial and error and wasted money finally I have Clear rear lights added

Both smaller lights are standard indicator lights.

Indicators were a straight swap.

Brake lights have a replacements LED bulb with 25 LEDs

The fog light light is a standard reverse light, again with a replacement LED bulb with 25 LEDs.

All running perfect and looks cleaner now.

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*sorry rotates again!

8th Dec 2015 6:01pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

So finally my first Defenderism!

Of course it was a leak and this forum instantly provided the answer with a quick search - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic24108....lease+leak

I found water in the drivers footwell only after heavy prolonged rain, in the end it turned out the new windscreen wasn't properly sealed, so back to the dealers and they got a specialist in to seal it; in order for me not to have any more trouble.

Shes now water tight

Also had the driver door seals replaced and rehung as I was getting wind come through at 70mph, which can be quite annoying on the motorway.

She's now perfect

22nd Dec 2015 12:04pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Next up is a new cubby so I can actually rest one of my elbows while driving, I opted for the Exmoor trim premium high top cubby with the XS styling.

This will keep it all looking standard and be more comfortable.

I received it yesterday (following my last one being damaged!) and I must say I am happy with the quality of it.

Also a set of Urban Truck carpet mats for a tidier finish, with the rubber ones for when mud makes its way in.

22nd Dec 2015 12:15pm

w12leo

Member Since: 05 Oct 2015
Location: Farnham
Posts: 85

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green

I'm loving this progress build!

keep it coming!!

great looking truck! Wanting another 💭

5th Jan 2016 11:20am

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Thanks!

Its been expensive and more little bits done that any other car I have owned but its by far the best!

I'm sure you will love yours when it comes

5th Jan 2016 1:12pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Next Defenderism - I took the door wind noise as normal but never knew how passenger could hear so clearly.

I undone and moved in the door catch and it needs good slam but is now silent when above 50mph

5th Jan 2016 1:13pm

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