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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266   
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Bet you can't wait,we couldn't
 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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6th Mar 2009 10:11am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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My advice would be to sit down and think about what you are actually going to use the vehicle for before going out on a spending spree on accessories.
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6th Mar 2009 10:31am |
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| alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513 
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^^^ as above.
Also, you'll spend quite a lot more if you get the dealer to do it than if you go aftermarket (unless they're throwing stuff in for free). Protection is no bad thing. Tyres will make the most difference off road. Lamp guards look good but might not be of any real purpose for the sort of use you're going to get. As suggested, though, think before you buy. I just fitted a steering guard to mine (easy DIY) and it cost me less than �100. Dealer was 2.5x that IIRC. Congratulations on the truck! You won't regret it. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS + New Defender 110 First Edition |
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6th Mar 2009 10:45am |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266
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forgot to say, get it rust proofed as soon as possible. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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6th Mar 2009 10:46am |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 
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Happy Days and enjoy,
As above take yor time and think whot you whont, Mickey Tomson is a good tyre NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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6th Mar 2009 11:10am |
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| Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2110  
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Congratulations SMJ and welcome to the Pumas owner's club!
Take the advice of Miserableolgit, can save you a lot of money in things that really maybe will be not used. Cheers! Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"  Click image to enlarge |
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6th Mar 2009 11:33am |
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| PumaGreg Member Since: 04 Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 80 
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Hi SMJ,
It sounds as if you are in a really similar situation to myself - I'm also as excited as a school boy about taking delivery of my new 90 Station Wagon. The wheels you mention above (from Nene) are also available through Silverline tyres directly (see link http://www.silverline4x4.co.uk/4x4/aluminiumwheels/index.htm) I've bought wheels and tyres through them before (be it some time ago) and they're a really helpful bunch - normally pretty cheap too. Cheers, Greg Currently: 2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon 1991 90 Tdi 2015 Discovery Sport 2.2 |
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6th Mar 2009 12:41pm |
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| SJM Member Since: 09 Dec 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 237 
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Thanks all - wise words re hanging on with some of the accessories. I'll prob just one or two of the cheaper bits for now.
Greg - thanks for that link to the wheels - that's perfect. I think the one ot Nene looks great on those wheels, so depending on the price they will have to go on quite soon! |
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6th Mar 2009 1:15pm |
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| Genis Member Since: 25 Jan 2009 Location: Windhoek Posts: 17  
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Congrats, my 90 SW has only 800km on so far. I can't wait to get it offroad a bit!
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6th Mar 2009 3:23pm |
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| SJM Member Since: 09 Dec 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 237
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Thanks. Well I've dumped the idea of lamp guards already - can add them easily later as mentioned. One interesting point the dealer made is that anything I have added BEFORE I collect the car will all be covered with the 3 yr warranty, whereas anything I get them to add after I've collected it will only get a 1 yr warranty... Having said that, I can't see much in the way of warranty claims on lamp guards etc., but worth knowing I suppose...
I presume it's worth getting dealer to do any chequer plate on the front wings in case that has a bearing on bodywork/ rust claims later on? Grockle - you serious about getting it rust-proofed?!? Anyone got any tips/ experience for someone in Kent please?!?  |
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6th Mar 2009 3:31pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626
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Try these guys
www.rustmaster.co.uk NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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6th Mar 2009 4:15pm |
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| SJM Member Since: 09 Dec 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 237
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Excellent - thanks!
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6th Mar 2009 4:34pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5038 
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Its very true and dont be so sure...rusting, damage paint etc all 3 yrs warranty Mike |
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6th Mar 2009 4:59pm |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266
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Yes deadly serious,get it done before any salt gets to it,we have used J R Classics in Doncaster for our last two,very good price but along way from Kent. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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6th Mar 2009 5:02pm |
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