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noworries4x4



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If someone can get me a fiberglass copy shell of this i would love to rebody the bowler like that, it would make a cracking racer. If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.

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Post #87549 4th Sep 2011 8:52am
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Zagato
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Yep thats nearer the mark Thumbs Up
Post #87551 4th Sep 2011 9:04am
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Happyoldgit



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Zagato wrote:
Yep thats nearer the mark Thumbs Up


Agreed. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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Post #87558 4th Sep 2011 9:45am
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jav-uk



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Enjoying following this thread, I just hope LR designers are following the reception of the DC100 on here.
As core owners and daily users this first design appears a long way off what we were hoping for to carry the icon forward. If anyone has found some words from LR to jusify the DC100 (other than a Pedestrian safe design!) can they post the link.

C'mon LR designers, think evolution not revolution, square box, round lights, body furniture, alpine windows, high seat position, to give just a few pointers (as illustrated by some great submissions on this thread). Tweak the DC100 to be a Land Rover not a Gaylander. Change the face to one we instantly recognise of the icon so the heritage is not lost.
Post #87570 4th Sep 2011 10:55am
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Steve B



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Does anyone know what it will be like under the skin? ladder frame, solid axle,full time 4wd (lockable) etc

or

Integrated chassis, independant suspension. etc..

Beauty is more than skin deep Smile 
Post #87571 4th Sep 2011 11:05am
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DG



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Likely to run on a lightened T5 platform... so a bit similar to the D3\D4\RRS Thumbs Up Interloper from disco3
Post #87573 4th Sep 2011 11:35am
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fishrider



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I drove a D4 over the Atlas mountains and sahara. I was told that the D4 suspension was tested with 7 people plus loaded roof rack and they couldn't break it. If they could simplify it and build it cheap I wouldn't complain. Exceptional ride comfort over rough terrain. Definitely don't want push button start though. Had a scary moment in the middle of nowhere where it wouldn't respond. Keys start every time or at least turn over ! 110 HT TD5 - 110 XS SW Puma
Post #87575 4th Sep 2011 11:52am
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Steve B



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fishrider wrote:
I drove a D4 over the Atlas mountains and sahara. I was told that the D4 suspension was tested with 7 people plus loaded roof rack and they couldn't break it. If they could simplify it and build it cheap I wouldn't complain. Exceptional ride comfort over rough terrain. Definitely don't want push button start though. Had a scary moment in the middle of nowhere where it wouldn't respond. Keys start every time or at least turn over !


I suppose proven suspension from the D4 is good, I guess the only people who would disagree are the people who wish to fit 35" plus tyres. Does the D4 have a separate chassis? I would still like the new defender to be truck like but solid axles are a bit old now with diminishing advantages over IFS.

The Mrs cooper s had a ignition barrel failure, needed a new barrel as it would turn but not start the car. Only 5 years old. 
Post #87577 4th Sep 2011 12:12pm
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defender_uk



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daviec1 wrote:
Thought about this overnight.

Opening bank account today with sole purpose of buying a 2014 90 & 2014 110DCPU, as the last of the breed, before this monstrocity DC100 takes over.

One thing is pretty much certain - they will not go DOWN in value.


Fully agree...and doing the same thing.... 2020 First Ed 110.

replaced by 2021 250 110 Commercial

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Post #87591 4th Sep 2011 2:25pm
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Landie Boy



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Steve B wrote:
fishrider wrote:
I drove a D4 over the Atlas mountains and sahara. I was told that the D4 suspension was tested with 7 people plus loaded roof rack and they couldn't break it. If they could simplify it and build it cheap I wouldn't complain. Exceptional ride comfort over rough terrain. Definitely don't want push button start though. Had a scary moment in the middle of nowhere where it wouldn't respond. Keys start every time or at least turn over !


I suppose proven suspension from the D4 is good, I guess the only people who would disagree are the people who wish to fit 35" plus tyres. Does the D4 have a separate chassis? I would still like the new defender to be truck like but solid axles are a bit old now with diminishing advantages over IFS.

The Mrs cooper s had a ignition barrel failure, needed a new barrel as it would turn but not start the car. Only 5 years old.


Yes it does have a separate chassis. Here is 2 pictures of a D3 separated.

Click image to enlarge


Jack

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Post #87593 4th Sep 2011 2:49pm
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It is both TBH Smile ...a monocoque mounted on a ladder frame Thumbs Up Interloper from disco3
Post #87598 4th Sep 2011 3:26pm
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Happyoldgit



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defender_uk wrote:
daviec1 wrote:
Thought about this overnight.

Opening bank account today with sole purpose of buying a 2014 90 & 2014 110DCPU, as the last of the breed, before this monstrocity DC100 takes over.

One thing is pretty much certain - they will not go DOWN in value.


Fully agree...and doing the same thing....


Ok as long as you don't end up with a lemon. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

[Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc]

http://forums.lr4x4.com

I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic.
Post #87614 4th Sep 2011 6:08pm
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Morea



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KarlB wrote:
Good find Morea. Here is the link: http://funrover.com/featured/what-makes-a-defender-iconic/

Cheers
KarlB


Thank you. not because they would not let me put it. So copy and paste it all. http://www.clublandrovertt.org/index.php?a...ype=avatar
Post #87620 4th Sep 2011 6:57pm
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Landie Boy



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Skip to the 1:30, promising Very Happy

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14733595

so it should be a farmers vehicle still...

Jack
Post #87634 4th Sep 2011 8:15pm
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mikelike



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Mad So Land Rover is going to keep the Defender in the same market as they are in now !!!! What the , market is that ?????????? The no blip on a radar market , get some balls and compete . The DEFENDER created land rover/range rover in the utility market , isnt it time to win back the market share they once had !!! Wasnt that long ago a skoda waz a joke like a defender is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rolling with laughter
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