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johnnyd

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
Location: Chippenham
Posts: 1006

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

New look grill and headlight surrounds on 90

Hi All, thinking about removing my A bar for a while to see if I prefer the look without, but the owner before me fitted additional spots on it, and has cut the grill to allow for the spot bowl, so I will need to replace the grill, maybe I should try a different look grill and headlight surrounds for a 'new look'. Any suggestions or pics of things people have done here, and any issues? I guess its pretty straightforward?

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW

16th Sep 2018 7:31am

MJN110

Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 380

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red

In my opinion I think the OEM look is the best for your defender.
I f you have not done so change the headlamps to wipac crystals with uprated lamps and a headlamp relay.
This also improves the look of the Defender and also improves the lighting no end. 2016 Defender Landmark 90
2005 Defender CSW TD5 90XS

16th Sep 2018 7:48am

trickster5000

Member Since: 12 Dec 2015
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 502

I would agree with above - the standard Defender grill is the best IMO. Replacement grill and headlight surrounds are available as a 3 part set on eBay for about £30 so much cheaper than a lot of aftermarket grills as well Matt.

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16th Sep 2018 7:59am

Martyn668

Member Since: 17 Mar 2013
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 135

Original is best.

16th Sep 2018 1:56pm

Kit

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 1110

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The twisted style can look quite nice, when done right 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top

16th Sep 2018 3:15pm

johnnyd

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
Location: Chippenham
Posts: 1006

Most of the grills I am seeing on ebay are black? Are they all black from new and need to be sprayed grey?

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW

17th Sep 2018 7:16am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

The Brunel grey ones were standard spec. on XS models. Darren

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17th Sep 2018 7:42am

Oakseywick

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

If you are after a Brunel grey grill and light surrounds I have a fairly new one I could sell you for £35 and am not far from Chippenham

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17th Sep 2018 8:03am

johnnyd

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
Location: Chippenham
Posts: 1006

SOLD

I'll PM you in a bit

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW

17th Sep 2018 8:28am

Oakseywick

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

17th Sep 2018 8:33am

johnnyd

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
Location: Chippenham
Posts: 1006

Like these MJN?

https://www.paddockspares.com/pm678-wipac-...ralia.html

There seem to be a lot of options on ebay LoL

JD

MJN110 wrote:
In my opinion I think the OEM look is the best for your defender.
I f you have not done so change the headlamps to wipac crystals with uprated lamps and a headlamp relay.
This also improves the look of the Defender and also improves the lighting no end.

2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW

17th Sep 2018 9:15am

johnnyd

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
Location: Chippenham
Posts: 1006

Both my surrounds look like this.....rather rusty

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I am assuming that is not part of a new headlight purchase and is some sort of surround I need to order separately? I dont want to undo it to examine it as it might fall apart, is that what is holding the unit secure?

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW

17th Sep 2018 9:45am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3372

ciorrect, thats the retaining ring and wouldnt come with the replacement grilles or a new headlight.

they are only a few quid however and you can buy a new headlight bowl with the retaining ring for £12.

just google "defender headlight bowl"

17th Sep 2018 10:01am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

You can also buy stainless versions of the rings (often called bezels) for around £30. Darren

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17th Sep 2018 10:07am

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2299

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Yes I fitted stainless bezels to mine (black powder coated) - still like brand new.

Out of interest, what a bar are you thinking of removing? If a soft one I may be interested in taking it off your hands

17th Sep 2018 10:28am

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