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mcma1



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Northern Ireland
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So to continue the road to a factory finish exterior I needed to think about the zunsport grille. The Lazer ST4's are just too good to remove so last night took a few measurements and came up with a plan. Found a local mate that had a standard grille so collected this and then carefully started to Dremel the openings for the lights. This took me close to 3 hrs to get the grille to slide over them both nicely. Rather than drill out the filled surround I just added some black vinyl so the white didn't show and then was able to add some small black clips to secure it.


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I also then made some extension brackets so that the Lazers could move out flush with the grille.


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Really pleased with the results, ordered a new LR badge for it and just need to get it painted Santorini and then I can also think about adding the headlight surrounds after the wings get re fitted. Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #813432 3rd Feb 2020 8:25pm
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Enid_Puceflange



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Scotland 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Baltic Blue
Cracking handy work Thumbs Up My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years.
Post #813440 3rd Feb 2020 9:09pm
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Stacey007



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Very neat πŸ‘


Did you consider hiding them under the lower a/c grille


Either way looks factory πŸ‘
Post #813443 3rd Feb 2020 9:19pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
mcma1 wrote:
Good to hear from you Pickles. As a second time I am trying to not rush this one, get over excited but as we are doing it ourselves I want to be sure we get it all running and reliable first. I have already the idea of the Magnuson TVS2300 charger tucked away in my head. You will also enjoy the AP 6pots being used again! Thumbs Up

I am sure that whatever you do will be first class, and yes, I do like the Aps!
The Magnuson is well known in Aussie, alongside Harrop, Eaton etc,....this sort of stuff is very common in Aussie, on our Holden Commodore & Ford falcon V8s etc, but let me tell you, it certainly ain't common on Defenders!!..but there are a few getting about.
I am mechanically hopeless, and always admire owners that will have a go at doing this sort of stuff themselves, and I shall be following this thread with interest.
There is a LandRover specialist in Melbourne that's done a few Defender V8 conversions, named Les Richmond Automotive,....you could have a look if you like to maybe see a bit of what they do. lrautomotive.com.au
Regards, Pickles.
Post #813444 3rd Feb 2020 9:27pm
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mcma1



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Stacey007 wrote:
Very neat πŸ‘


Did you consider hiding them under the lower a/c grille


Either way looks factory πŸ‘


That would have needed a lot more work. This way the lights are still all secure to the zunsport grille and the standard Grille is just sitting over. I could remove the mesh but it’s quite nice in behind and no point destroying the Zunsport grille Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #813449 3rd Feb 2020 9:39pm
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mcma1



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Location: Northern Ireland
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You can really see the wing mis alignment in this picture Big Cry


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 Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #813450 3rd Feb 2020 9:45pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
One of the first mods I did to my 110 was align the wings properly Rolling with laughter 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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Post #813451 3rd Feb 2020 9:48pm
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mcma1



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Even though it’s all coming off soon I think I will get some washers tomorrow just to see the difference, is it just the one bolt you space out? Seen it just behind the aircon rad. Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #813453 3rd Feb 2020 9:51pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Hello again, here is an example of an Aussie conversion I thought you may like.
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You might want to "mute" the music, it's pretty average.

Regards, Pickles.
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Sulisuli



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Location: South west
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
That is very very tidy and looks fantastic Bow down 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #813602 4th Feb 2020 6:25pm
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mcma1



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Thanks,
Out of interest what the best way to host decent quality images now and get them onto the forum? I load them to the gallery and then insert but they seem to drop in res? Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #813604 4th Feb 2020 6:27pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Res is plenty good enough to make me very jealous!! Grille with Lazers look great! 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
Post #813608 4th Feb 2020 6:31pm
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mcma1



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Thanks James, I am in the garage tonight wrapping, had to get some supplies in Thumbs Up Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #813610 4th Feb 2020 6:33pm
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mcma1



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Northern Ireland
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Delivery from Croytec, quality as always top class.


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 Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #813772 5th Feb 2020 5:46pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
mcma1 wrote:
I am in the garage tonight wrapping, had to get some supplies in Thumbs Up


Very Happy Thumbs Up Bow down 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
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