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Greyman110

Member Since: 29 Sep 2017
Location: London
Posts: 327

My Defender 110 (coming soon!)

Ok...I'm cheating a bit as the car I bought has had some work done already. (Cage, winch, roof rack, Nas step, remap, tube steps).

It's a 2009 XS puma in silver and I can't wait to pick it up!

Naturally I have plans for it so here's my short term list:

Window tints
Reversing camera
Window grills
Tree sliders
Roof console
CB
Spot lights
Snow cowl
Wheel spacers & tyres
Storage (nets / boxes etc)

After trawling the mainstream sites, are there any places I might not know about to get things for less or places that will do deals for multiple items?

I have a budget of £1k for now which includes the tints. I know the wheels, spots and grills won't be in that but would like to try and get as much as possible. I'm also happy to have ago at fitting although not keen to try anything that requires me drilling into the body...yet.

As far as the reversing camera goes, are there any recommendations for where to put a screen? I'm thinking maybe up high connected to the roof console some how?

I'll update with pictures as I go

Can't wait to get started!

1st Oct 2017 1:57pm

Tommo

Member Since: 19 Dec 2013
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 830

2006 Defender 90 Td5 Black LE Java Black

Hi Greyman and welcome
I'm the sort of person that likes the defender in good road condition first before any mod ie, serviced using genuine filters and quality oil, brakes good and tyres good.
Then the worlds your oyster as far as mods concerned.
Don't forget that if you sell it the cost of the mods you have added you may not get back as most people prefer a blank canvas when buying.
Anyway be interesting to see how the defender develops with list you have.
Good luck, Tommo.

1st Oct 2017 4:08pm

Greyman110

Member Since: 29 Sep 2017
Location: London
Posts: 327

Cheers Tommo...completely agree with you!

I've only every driven a few defenders but I have to say this one is the tightest one I've ever driven! I was specifically looking for something good as a base vehicle and this was the best one i could find that suited my requirements.

Planning on doing a few trips away which is why I want a 'mission ready' spec'd vehicle.

1st Oct 2017 5:13pm

Tommo

Member Since: 19 Dec 2013
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 830

Sounds good...the 110 is a spot on vehicle for what your suggesting. I often have considered a change to a 110 but have resisted the temptation so far.
You really can make it how you want it, on u-tube there's an Australian bloke who has converted his 110 to travel round Oz using what looks like a 300tdi.
Pictures always welcome

1st Oct 2017 6:30pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1875

Congratulations sounds great, but we need pics

1st Oct 2017 6:39pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Welcome to Def2

sounds a great 110 already, please post pics when you can.

First of all, ensure you have some security, then add a little more! Plenty advice on here if you use the search facility.

Have a look at Site sponsors first, then plenty of others depending on taste and budget.

Other than that just enjoy!

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

1st Oct 2017 7:37pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10866

Welcome

as above had said and get the chassis protected against the winter elements

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

1st Oct 2017 8:36pm

Greyman110

Member Since: 29 Sep 2017
Location: London
Posts: 327

I'll be getting in touch with CSK today.

Already protected and injected...looking forward to winter 😉

2nd Oct 2017 6:58am

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10866

^^^ Nice one

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

4th Oct 2017 9:35pm

Greyman110

Member Since: 29 Sep 2017
Location: London
Posts: 327

Its finally here!

Picked up at the weekend and been enjoying it since then!

Now I need to start on my list!

Click image to enlarge

10th Oct 2017 11:04am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

Looks great! Rather envious on some of the equipment already on it!

10th Oct 2017 11:32am

Greyman110

Member Since: 29 Sep 2017
Location: London
Posts: 327

Thanks

I thought yesterday that I would try and fit a CB...after doing what most people do and turning to youtube, I've now decided that I probably wont try that myself

I have to say there were a few nice touches I didn't take much notice of when I looked at it, but now I've had it for a few days I've seen the previous owner did some shopping at Mud Stuff and picked up a few handy bits for the interior!

In between driving it I've been looking at things I want to do. New rubber is slowly climbing the list so might look at some 265/75/16s along with some spacers.

Since Saturday I've pretty much devoted my life to land rover

10th Oct 2017 1:59pm

Coatesyyy

Member Since: 07 Sep 2017
Location: Knutsford
Posts: 423

Greyman110 wrote:
Its finally here!

Picked up at the weekend and been enjoying it since then!

Now I need to start on my list!

Click image to enlarge

Love the roll cage and rack

10th Oct 2017 2:15pm

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

Nice, enjoy yourself

10th Oct 2017 5:33pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5878

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Very nice. Will look great with the mods you've listed

. As you're London based, here's some info on Tints from a previous post:

"As per Elessar: I can highly, highly recommend Pentagon London for window tinting. They used to be the registered tinter for LR Stratsone before tinted windows became a factory option. By their reckoning they have done a few hundred Defenders over the years. Excellent service, in and out in a day, look great and the guy knew his mustard (re all the niggles associated with Defender window extraction/replacement). Good price too, at just over £300 (cash) for a full SW windows. Yes, £300 for 14 individual windows with a limousine (5%) tint. Lifetime warranty to boot. For that money I wouldn't dream of DIY, barely covers the kit and materials and I am far too precious to believe I am that cheap (my time that is... Rolling with laughter ).

I dealt with Martin, email sales@pentagonlondon.co.uk " Monsieur Le Grenadier

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

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

10th Oct 2017 6:31pm

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