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alantd

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1513

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

PumaGreg wrote:
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,

Hey PumaGreg - welcome to the club.

SJM - I'd get the dealer to fit the chequer plate. Apart from anything else, it's a PITA to fit without all the right tools so it'll save you time. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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6th Mar 2009 5:58pm

SJM

Member Since: 09 Dec 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 237

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Think that's my mind set then - dealer to fit chequer plate and the underside protection - will then look at aftermarket for 'A bar'/ lamps and Mantec for snorkel if needed - will see how brave I am on the off road training!

6th Mar 2009 7:59pm

110SEB

Member Since: 29 Jan 2009
Location: Essex, England
Posts: 1444

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Good idea on the chequer plate. The steering guard is easy to fit yourself, so think about saving a penny or two there - look at Rebel 4x4 - they're well priced and solid kit, easy to fit. Snorkels - Mantec are the best and well priced but not that easy to fit yourself as a novice i understand. It's up to you. If you can get a snorkel thrown in free then get it, but if you can't then Mantec will be half rpice and then take your time fitting it yourself.

I KNOW you will love your truck, because they are brilliant. Make sure to post some pics when you take deilvery. We ordered ours when the Puma was just announced and waited 6 months for it. I envy your 1 week wait! Good decision. Discos are for wimps!

6th Mar 2009 9:27pm

alantd

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1513

Agreed - I'd personally fit a steering guard/diff guard yourself and save a couple of hundred quid.

Snorkel is a lovely bit of kit but you'll have to be going some to need it. There are heaps of instructions here from people who have fitted them (although it does look a bit of a fiddle). The other thing to consider would be a swing-away carrier for the spare wheel. If you're going to be doing all that off road action then it might be nice to protect those hinges. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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6th Mar 2009 9:53pm

110SEB

Member Since: 29 Jan 2009
Location: Essex, England
Posts: 1444

^^^ Roger that.

6th Mar 2009 9:54pm

SJM

Member Since: 09 Dec 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 237

I've been lucky with this one as it is already on their forecourt - just needs PDI etc.. Also, it's one of two left at ly local dealer where they are paying the VAT, once these two go (and one of them is mine, so just one more left now!) then they are closing the VAT paid offer. They'll still be giving dicounts of some type, but prob won't be as keen as this one.

Thanks for tip re the underbody protection - will check their website as well.

6th Mar 2009 9:55pm

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