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L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10817

I know that everyone has their own taste grafty99 and if in your eyes its going to look great, then fair do's, but i will never be a 'convert'

as others have said, its spot on as it is

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

12th Jan 2017 9:36pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4788

Well it isn't booked so not committed yet

In seriousness there are a few reasons for the change.
First is the comfort of rear seat passengers which I have been having more or recently.
Secondly is security as the rear quater windows are notoriously easy to bypass without smashing them.
Thirdly is visibility at junctions, when I remove the bulkhead I will be sat much further back so I will be able to look out of what is currently panel at junctions. I think with the front door tops black to blend with the panoramic glass it will maintain its simplistic look just with another colour in the middle.

I must say that most peoples reaction has surprised me

2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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12th Jan 2017 10:07pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10817

Food for thought grafty99

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

12th Jan 2017 10:21pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1430

grafty99 wrote:
I put the spare in the back

Unfortunately that won't work with rear seats

Click image to enlarge

I know your mounting them further back, but still no room

12th Jan 2017 10:23pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4788

Bonnet mounted spare?

12th Jan 2017 10:27pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4788

I might end up putting a wheel carrier on but hopefully I won't have to. A lot of modern cars only have a tube of sealant for a spare so I may just use that all the time and only take the spare wheel if I'm towing and therfore have somewhere to put it... 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton

12th Jan 2017 10:29pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1430

Now that will work with your floating roof, it'll extend the black line

12th Jan 2017 10:32pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10817

Iv'e heard and i dont know how true it is but the tyre sealant when used in your "flat tyre" does not do the tyre any good and then you have to buy a new tyre

I hope someone can shed some light on this ? 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

12th Jan 2017 10:49pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4788

I spoke to our local tyre place about this when I was in getting a mower tyre repaired. He said that the sealant is removable but it makes a right mess and takes ages to remove properly, this makes it uneconomical for the garage to remove to repair the tyre and pass the charge onto the customer. So garages just say to replace the tyre. To be honest I would only use the foam to get myself out of a dodgy situation such as on the hard shoulder. If I was to get a puncture in a 'safe' place then I would probably phone ats or similar and get a roadside repair

12th Jan 2017 11:14pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4788

Another option is the brown sticky string type repair kits. I carry one on my motorbike and have had to use it. Works great for a nail etc. The only time not having a physical spare becomes a major problem is if you get sidewall damage or a big gash in the tyre in which case any repair kit is useless.

Decisions decisions.... 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton

12th Jan 2017 11:18pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10817

Thanks grafty99 for clarifying that

you cant go wrong with extra help

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

12th Jan 2017 11:26pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5208

yeah grafty I do agree with having windows in the sides of these, They are bit of a nightmare sadly with out them. It was the 1st upgrades my parents did to theirs that was fit side windows, and it was one of the 1st things I got the dealer to do for this one.
For the spare get your self a old steelie pretend its a space saver

Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

12th Jan 2017 11:54pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4788

I have lived with it being a van for about 7 years however with the bulkhead removed and sitting further back it will be much easier with a window. I have a huge range or spares to choose from being a 2 defender and 2 range rover classic household lol. I do however have a matching 18inch spare just in case

13th Jan 2017 1:45am

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5208

grafty just buy a dump valve have done with it

Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

13th Jan 2017 1:35pm

Oakseywick

Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Cirencester
Posts: 1000

Hi grafty I like the panoramic glass and plan to put it on my 90sw for better security but also because I really like the van look and always wanted a hardtop but the visibility put me off. Mine is black so will from a distance look like side panels and maybe won't be so obvious. But saying that I really like the look of your hardtop so can understand everyone saying not to change it.

At the end of the day it is what's best for your needs and upto you what you do either way it will still be a great Landy

13th Jan 2017 2:05pm

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