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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Must say, I do like the look of he side wheel carrier. Have been thinking about it as a mod on any future DC if I get a full external roll cage. Thoughts? Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #511665 7th Mar 2016 4:06pm
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Mash



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
The Wolf side carrier is able to swap to either side depending on where you are, also the side with the wheel has an extended mirror arm. It does increase the blindspot and also when driving narrow roads you need to think of the overhang, living in Guernsey I take the spare off as the roads/lanes can be tight. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #511666 7th Mar 2016 4:32pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Cheers Mash. Let's be honest though, we Defender drivers accept many difficulties, hurdles, faults, incoveniences etc, as long as we like the look!! Otherwise most of use would t buy a Defender in the first place!! Whistle Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #511670 7th Mar 2016 4:38pm
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Mash



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That is very true, you do get used to it after a while. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #511674 7th Mar 2016 4:52pm
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theorangebandit



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Shamefully I worked on this project, the level of workboutput is shocking, those hole covers disgusted me. Hated building them to the insisted spec. One of those 90s roll cages split my cheek open, a lasting memory of the project lol they're riddled with bodged closed holes on the body panels the rear tailgate is modified to swing open and not fold down, avoiding the slamming against the nato hitch when lazy people couldn't be bothered to secured the retainer straps.
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
So what is the reason to the moving of the lights? Does the wheel carrier fowl them? 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #511728 7th Mar 2016 6:58pm
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theorangebandit



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Browny90 wrote:
Mash wrote:
That rear crossmember plate is looking a little dodgy.


You would thing they would have touched that up when fitting the carrier..


They were all repaired /overhauled before the REMUS fit, they all got a respray and full chassis protection. But despite the arguments us contractors put forward, coat had a profound over ruling. Many of the chassis work required was simply sprayed over. Very typical idle ABRO build quality.

These motors were left sitting for almost 2 years before they all got collected(not sure what went wrong in the comma for that to happen) lots were returned for more works and refused receipting for shody tyres (a huge argument between an inspectors opinion and genuine MEI standards) we tried to put out good work honestly we really did, but we were swimming in some one elses pool
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theorangebandit



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Mash wrote:
So what is the reason to the moving of the lights? Does the wheel carrier fowl them?


It was due to the tail light being modified into a stop/tail, the other light became redundant We attempted to argue simply fitting extra lighting in the holes but got shot down
Post #511737 7th Mar 2016 7:07pm
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Supacat



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theorangebandit wrote:
Mash wrote:
So what is the reason to the moving of the lights? Does the wheel carrier fowl them?


It was due to the tail light being modified into a stop/tail, the other light became redundant We attempted to argue simply fitting extra lighting in the holes but got shot down


If it was for this then the grommet would have gone into the now redundant brake lamp fitting - lower right.

Instead, the fitting of the wheelcarrier necessitated the indicator light being moved to the outer position to ensure that hazard lamps would be visible from the rear with the swingaway carrier open.

Basically to ensure compliance with UK law.
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Thumbs Up cheers for the input, had wanted to mug off the lighting side of this mod if I ever got it for mine, now I know the reasons as long as I keep the door/swing away shut I can get away with it. Either that or a new rear panel will be sourced because those rubber bungs look Censored 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #511970 8th Mar 2016 11:33am
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Supacat



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I haven't checked but is there a reason the brake light and the indicator could not have just been swapped with each other?
Post #512017 8th Mar 2016 1:30pm
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