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Peregrine_White



Member Since: 05 Feb 2019
Location: North West
Posts: 68
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green
"Ernest" the 2.4 TDCI Hardtop
I have actually owned the defender for 6 years now and its the first and only car I have ever owned. For the first 4 years it was pretty much as standard from when I bought it but in the last couple of years I have started to add my touch to it. It's been a slow process saving up for everything but as with most of you I have an infinitely long wish list that I want but as with anything it's going to take some time.

What I have done so far:
Front Electric Windows
Stainless Steel Bolt Upgrade
Front Runner Wheel Carrier
LED Wipac Upgrade & Trucklite Headlights
VGS Panoramic Glass
Roof Colour Re-Spray From White To Santorini, Plus Full Double Layered Sound Proofing
DRL Bumper
Upgraded Land Rover Alloys [Bought From A Friend To Cheap To Refuse]
Plus Multiple Security Layers

What I have planned in the near future:
Soundproof & Carpet Rear Tubs
Exmoor Trim Premium XL Lock Box
Undecided On Whether I Should Go For Adventure Style Grill [Currently Have Standard Grill Recommendations Welcome]
Roof Rack - Undecided On Brand
Paranoid Industries Side Bin Lockers & Shelf
Wheel Arches Santorini

If I Win The Lottery:
Bowler 18" Gloss Black & K02 Tyres
D44 Bumper & Lazer RS4
BAS Remap
Startech
Big Brake Kit & Suspension From Bowler
Ashcroft ATB

Will have to find some photos of what he started like but here is what he looks like now:


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Post #771297 2nd May 2019 9:54pm
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custom90



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Looks good, from your list it looks like you went for quality too which is a really important factor for longevity and final look. Thumbs Up Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes.
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Post #771299 2nd May 2019 10:12pm
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Peregrine_White



Member Since: 05 Feb 2019
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green
Thanks!! I am a big believer of buying quality once and then not having to replace it. The only exception is the wheels but at the price they were I couldn't refuse! I have managed to keep costs down by doing all the work myself with exception of roof respray and panoramic glass as accepted that it was way past my capability.
Post #771300 2nd May 2019 10:18pm
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williamthedog



Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
Nice, looks really tidy Thumbs Up
Post #771302 3rd May 2019 3:17am
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Tdi4



Member Since: 24 Oct 2014
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Netherlands 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Nice ride. Looks very tidy.

And for your wish list.... the more you put on the car, for any reason the wishlist grows even Bigger Laughing a defender from 1984 pretending to be a puma with a touch of Range Rover
Post #771307 3rd May 2019 6:23am
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Peregrine_White



Member Since: 05 Feb 2019
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green
Quote:

Nice ride. Looks very tidy.

And for your wish list.... the more you put on the car, for any reason the wishlist grows even Bigger Laughing



Yeah already found that out the hard way, managed to hold off changing it for 4 years but made one mod and now i'm an addict. Rolling Eyes
Post #771317 3rd May 2019 8:12am
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Peregrine_White



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green
Found an original photo from a few years back - Quite the transformation. Probably not to everyones taste but I couldn't be happier.

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Post #771381 3rd May 2019 6:10pm
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L110CDL



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Welcome, nice 90 you got there with the before and after pic's Thumbs Up Clayton.

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Post #771422 3rd May 2019 9:15pm
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Byamin



Member Since: 28 Apr 2019
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New Zealand 1984 Defender 110 V8 Petrol HCPU Masai Red
Nice 90, that panoramic glass looks great quite modern. Lucy saved from A parts shelf, 1984 110 V8

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Post #771695 6th May 2019 7:18am
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Peregrine_White



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green
Busy weekend but managed to squeeze in some tinkering.

Re-sprayed the front grill in Santorini to match the headlight surrounds and the roof.


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Then started on soundproofing the rear tub. Started off with 2 mm silent coat [I'm aware I don't need full coverage but I'm carpeting over the top so wanted a flat surface.] On top of the 2mm silent coat I glues a 2mm Dodo matt barrier [Forgot photo].



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Over the next 2 weeks I need to tackle a few jobs:
Carpet the rear tub
New Lockbox
XS wiring overlay install
Post #776975 10th Jun 2019 8:37pm
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