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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383  
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Thanks!
The steering wheel is as it came, the earlier version doesn't wear very well. I'll be keeping this steering wheel as is, I don't mind them, it'll make driving the V8 feel even more sporty  |
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13th Mar 2018 2:13pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1291 
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I do like that one, especially as in the first picture.
I don't go for modern Defenders and really like the good old 300Tdi's of that era. (Pleeeeease don't pimp it!  )
I've only recently cottoned on to the fact that mine is a County version. It's the word County on the side decals that tipped me off! 
I thought they all had a sunroof and Alpine lights! 
I think yours and mine are "Arles Blue" (called Windjammer Blue on a Discovery). What is your view on the Boost Alloys?  Click image to enlarge |
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13th Mar 2018 8:05pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1875
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Personally I like - even though they are not period correct of course
Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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13th Mar 2018 8:39pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Pimp it? Moi? Define pimp? Even the v8 is anti-pimp... Hence branded the scumbag.
As much as the first pic looks very nice, in reality the skinny knobblies are just dangerous on wet twisty roads, even at speeds that slow others. I know it's brought it up to modern steels, they're still steels. I have a set of freestyles, (well, 4) but as mine isn't the county, I decided stick with the wolfs. The county is nice and does benefit from alpine lights and a full headlining. Boosts on yours, Slidey? Looks fine to me. It is Arles, Ginjez called it Windjammer, but I'd not heard of it before. So, as much as it needs to stay original, it is my daily and needs to be practical. Plans are: Headlining nets. Done Soundproofing. 75% done already. Stereo.. I have a stomach-rattling system, but no head unit yet! Rear drawer... For when we go shooting. Cubby box. Hands free kit. Tint rear windows, to keep nosey peepers out. And that's it! So exterior will stay as is, totally. |
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13th Mar 2018 8:41pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109 
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Looking nice
 imo Defenders don’t look good pimped just the odd subtle bit in places is ok. |
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13th Mar 2018 9:04pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1978
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Looks really straight, great find
300tdi is where it’s at!! |
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13th Mar 2018 9:18pm |
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| ginjez Member Since: 18 Sep 2011 Location: huddersfield Posts: 1767 
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A quick google shows Windjammer and Arles to have same code lrc424. Never knew that - I just remember the discoveries from 1990 era being windjammer.
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13th Mar 2018 9:29pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Looking very tidy Greeni
the list of upgrades sound good, is the midbox gone yet? That does make a difference on the 300tdi (not that they are in anyway sporty). 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............ |
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13th Mar 2018 10:00pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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I'm not going to be tempted to be honest, Mash.
Being mates with a few guys who sell tdi performance parts, they've already offered me their wares, but I can't see much point in making something very slow, just slow. 
It's very stress free driving, especially as you're at the front of the line
Tdi's for the win! (Except anything to do with speed). |
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13th Mar 2018 10:34pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Less is more.
The Wolfs will be coming back off, the original steelies going on with Continental tyres (thanks Ginjez for collecting and an RV to meet me with them  )
So this is the after before, before photo. Click image to enlarge If any series owner wants a fresh set XZL or ZXL (whatever they're called) tyres, let me know. |
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22nd Mar 2018 10:02pm |
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| Profyaffle Member Since: 03 Oct 2016 Location: N Yorks Posts: 527
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What a looker !!
I love wolf wheels... Standard steelies look  too  Maybe one day I will get some Wolfies for my Alan... 1993 200Tdi Defender 90 |
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23rd Mar 2018 5:04pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Mods so far...
Steel wheels back on, with Conti tyres on Rear headliner, full soundproofing Gun drawer Big Focal sound system Tinted rear glass. I don't think this will be a keeper though. The v8 ticks all my Land Rover needs and I'm about done with spannering, so if anybody asks if it's for sale, I'll smile politely and hold out my palm. I need a big Audi from the RS family again. Click image to enlarge |
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25th Apr 2018 6:01pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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That looks very nice just as it is, too many proper vehicles have been pimped, so last year !
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25th Apr 2018 6:11pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1875
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Greeni, you have it all wrong - keep the tdi and sell me the V8
 Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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25th Apr 2018 6:31pm |
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