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| toby9946 Member Since: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Hampshire/London Posts: 96   
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Could put a couple of USB sockets in there... Always useful! -2015 Defender 90 XS Landmark-
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7th Sep 2016 1:16pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804  
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^^^Well, if I go with a V8/Auto configuration, you've got a sale if you can make any copies!! 
Just got out of my DC and was guesstimating your CAD dimensions, and was wondering where you see the diff lever going or can WC make that an electric function as well? Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey Last edited by Grenadier on 8th Sep 2016 9:36am. Edited 1 time in total |
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7th Sep 2016 1:23pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2892 |
Thats the easy part
Dave Ashcroft has suggested the usual setup: HD shafts HD CV’s HD drive flanges Supply and fit limited slip diff to my diffs Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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7th Sep 2016 1:55pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784  
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mcma 1,..I did ask about instrumentation. Will you be using your standard Puma insruments/dash etc with your LS3.
And I agree that "Auto" is the way to go,...it will be MUCH smoother, and the LS3 will love it. Glad you're going with AP brakes, can't beat 'em,....6 spot front & 4 spot rear? Pickles. |
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7th Sep 2016 10:15pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2892 |
Hi Pickles,
Yes the wildcat install uses the original instruments so keeps the factory look which I wanted. BBK is 6 pot front and 4 rear, most of the components are machined to order, definitely an essential mod I think for this install Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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8th Sep 2016 3:09am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298  
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I think this is going to be awesome however I've not one significant flaw in this proposal - I doubt you'll get 40mpg unlike with the 2.4 tdci
I'll still be pulling up my most comfy chair |
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8th Sep 2016 6:32am |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3749
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Andy
Its going to be great  Are you thinking if not already of a roll cage?
Even in my std car I am mindful if 'making progress' it's not that safe... Great centre console, |
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8th Sep 2016 8:32am |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2892 |
Yes mate, a roll cage is planned but it will be my only design. I am going to removed the third row seats ( never been sat in ) and design a more GT like cage internally. At that point I would likely put utility panels on the back. Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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8th Sep 2016 9:51pm |
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| psimpson7 Member Since: 20 Nov 2013 Location: Gold Coast, Qld. Posts: 221 
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I'm currently doing basically the same project myself. 2015 l77 (6.0 ls2) with 6l80 auto, lt230, Ashcroft U/D, into my td5 Defender.
I am running a more traditional shifter assembly to try and make it difficult to notice the difference when the std tunnel and dash is back in. I will be running the tapup/tapdown aswell on a separate switch box. I don't think paddles are a practical solution for my application. Loom will be standalone setup from Speartech.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated 2001 90 HT 6.0LS/6spdAuto.
2003 90 td5 soft top. 2014 90 XS SW 2.2. |
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9th Sep 2016 1:08am |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784
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Aaahh Mr Simpson, Hello from sunny downtown Aspendale,....looking good,....I would expect nothing less from Aussie, the land of V8s,....keeping us posted would be good.
Pickles. |
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9th Sep 2016 4:00am |
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| psimpson7 Member Since: 20 Nov 2013 Location: Gold Coast, Qld. Posts: 221
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Will do Pickles!
2001 90 HT 6.0LS/6spdAuto.
2003 90 td5 soft top. 2014 90 XS SW 2.2. |
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9th Sep 2016 4:27am |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2892 |
Great to see another big Ls lump getting used
Call from the insurance today so happy to nail down an agreed value. Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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9th Sep 2016 7:58pm |
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| Dfrs Member Since: 03 Oct 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 91 |
This looks like an amazing build, one of the best builds on the forum
Will you make the console yourself ? I thought your 90 was excellent but the 110 is a new level Denis |
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12th Sep 2016 9:39pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2892 |
Thanks Denis,
Wildcat are giving me their GRP console un fitted, I will then either modify it or just make up my own. Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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12th Sep 2016 10:24pm |
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