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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905   
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I had half promised the Santorini bits to a friend, but not confirmed yet.
The santorini black does appear to scratch quite easily and whilst look great from a far if you look closely they are already quite scratched. See photos below. I'll chase my mate to see if he wants them if not, then L110CDL can have first dibs. I really do want to do something with the wheels, as I really dislike the silver colour. I am delaying spending any more until next year, as I've already spent far too much! I hope I might have made a decision by then also. However I am (pretty much) decided that the new/painted wheels won't be black, I personally prefer Anthracite to get a contract between the wheel and tyre. My idea was then to paint the grille light surround anthracite to match. The beauty is it can be done relatively inexpensively so you can (unlike the wheels) just go back to original if you don't like it.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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4th Jul 2016 8:46am |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720 
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I think that will look quite unique - the anthracite combo of wheels and front end
 Wondering if the anthracite grille would potentially clash with the Orkney, but perhaps it will just give it enough contrast to stand out while keeping with the grey shades. MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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4th Jul 2016 12:19pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Oh no, don't say that JK84! 'Unique' meaning bloody awful!! Colours not my strong point, am I going to have to start again, is this why I've not seen this colour combination before? Oh NO!
  James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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4th Jul 2016 4:45pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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 JOW, trust me, I meant it in a good way, I do think it would look good. Have I said 'interesting', then that would be a reason to worry 
The anthracite sawtooths definitely look ace. There is another member on here with a Scotia 110, 90Andy I think, and he has the same wheels on - very nice. And on your Orkney they will look a treat. You may not need to change the grille though in the end, as the Brunel silver is likely to sit well with those wheels. But so I don't make it easy for you...there are the Bowlers in anthracite too...and the Twisted
I actually remember to have seen a photo of a grey 110 with anthracite 16 inch Twisted on, great combination! If you opt for the sawtooths though, you are keeping it more 'factory'...sorry, I know you have been on this subject for some time! MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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4th Jul 2016 5:13pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Yes love 90Andy scotia Defender, it's one in my 'wheels' folder. Unfortunately most wheels are available in Anthracite!
I've narrowed it down to either, Twisted, Bowler, Manta Argento, Or possibly even Blindo's, either 16" or for those available, 17" would be my preference.  Got until next spring to decide, unless some 17" Twisted came up and I would snap them up! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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4th Jul 2016 9:22pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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I like how you used the term 'narrowed' it down
I've been there, not an enviable position! I feel a free man now I made a decision Having said that, I have to admit I'm thinking of 16'' black Bowlers as a 'winter' set They say it's advisable to have a separate set for winter tyres - any excuse will do... MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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4th Jul 2016 10:16pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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Haha, very helpful Clayton
MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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7th Jul 2016 9:09am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Close up of the stainless steel lower grille
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge L110CDL you have a PM James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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7th Jul 2016 8:41pm |
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| BCdefender Member Since: 26 Oct 2015 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 211  
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I have been going through the same dilemma re what to do with my grill and light surrounds. Nice to see you have confirmed that the grey looks better than the black! 1999 Defender 110 2003 P38 2007 RR SC "And that's why it needs to be celebrated, because when the Defender goes we'll have lost this pointer to where we came from, and we're really going to miss it." My build thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic47750.html |
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16th Jul 2016 3:05am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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I prefer the grey but it's personal taste.
Ps the black grille and surrounds now sold. Thanks L110CDL. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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16th Jul 2016 5:38am |
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| BCdefender Member Since: 26 Oct 2015 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 211
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Personal taste yes. Just seems to be a little more classic. I'm sure there are many that prefer the black! 1999 Defender 110
2003 P38 2007 RR SC "And that's why it needs to be celebrated, because when the Defender goes we'll have lost this pointer to where we came from, and we're really going to miss it." My build thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic47750.html |
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16th Jul 2016 6:52am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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The best mod by far was completed last week....
Visited Pete Bell at BAS for a 170AB remap, new BAS Hi-Flow intercooler and shiny blue silicone hoses. Pete's knowledge is amazing and I had total confidence in his work (useful when you see him take a blow torch to the ECU!). The transformation is truly incredible, total improvement in driveablitily, much smoother power application and just pulls and pulls in every gear, even from low revs. My wife commented how much better it was! I don't think I'll be seeing any improvement in MPG until the enjoyment of having so much oomph has worn off! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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22nd Aug 2016 11:43am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Just a minor purely cosmetic mod, but an improvement in my opinion...
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Very easy to do. I bought some colour coded mirror backs so all ready to go. Unscrew the wing mirror, sit in just off the boil water to warm the rubber and peel it off, swap over the metal and plastic plates in the mirror and reassemble, very easy, even I didn't struggle! James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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22nd Aug 2016 11:49am |
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| Green Machine Member Since: 19 Nov 2010 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1226 
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Looks good! Can I ask where you got the colour-coded backs from? 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
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22nd Aug 2016 12:24pm |
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