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| NJSS Member Since: 26 Aug 2014 Location: Catherington Posts: 31  
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I'm very tempted by a 110 but have a wish list of modifications/improvements, that JLR will probably never do.
They include:- Traditional split rear doors to replace the side hung. This would, of course, mean an alternative mounting for the spare wheel. If possible, and I accept probably not, wider access to the rear Seats which really fold flat on the 7 seater. Engine options to include full EV & H2 fuel cell. I could go on; but what would be on your wish list? NJSS 2016 Discovery 4 Landmark 2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230) 1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975. 1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel, none Electric yet. There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t. |
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14th Jan 2021 10:33am |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 1028 
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Manual gear box
Removal of anything touch screen removal of that silly panel removal of auto updating software |
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14th Jan 2021 10:55am |
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| SN Member Since: 29 Jun 2007 Location: SK6 Posts: 729 |
I'm with you on the clamshell tailgate doors having had them for the last 15 years (spare can go back on the bonnet
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But if not, an opening window in the tailgate door (like the Freelander 1) to allow for overlength items to be still carried in the rear (rather than going up on the rack or bars) Also, built-in in fused/switched exterior power for accessories/lights available through dedicated ports (rubber bunged/sealed as-delivered from factory) to the roof and engine bay. Steve N | 21MY Defender  | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history) |
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14th Jan 2021 11:06am |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2747
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On a serious note I’d add...
- 18” wheels available across the engine range - EU/UK approved 2 inch receiver hitch tow assembly That’s about it! (Though maybe I’m biased as I’m buying one!) Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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14th Jan 2021 11:08am |
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| DSL Member Since: 20 Aug 2007 Location: Wandering the wasteland. Posts: 837
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Curry hook, I still miss that bad boy from my D2 days.
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14th Jan 2021 11:32am |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2747
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I think the new defender has 2 in the boot Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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14th Jan 2021 11:34am |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2747
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Ha indeed! Suppose LR probably market the new ones as “theft deterrent” curry hooks then Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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14th Jan 2021 11:38am |
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| SN Member Since: 29 Jun 2007 Location: SK6 Posts: 729 |
From my customised brochure... Click image to enlarge Photo Click image to enlarge Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history) Last edited by SN on 18th Jan 2021 1:08am. Edited 3 times in total |
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14th Jan 2021 11:39am |
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| DSL Member Since: 20 Aug 2007 Location: Wandering the wasteland. Posts: 837
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And infringing my ‘uman rights by forcing me to actually stick to my diet, while busting my diet!  |
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14th Jan 2021 11:46am |
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| SN Member Since: 29 Jun 2007 Location: SK6 Posts: 729 |
Derek if you eventually get off the fence and order one, I'll personally design and 3D print you a curry hook which will fit onto the top of the glovebox door (I think that would be the best place)
 Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history) Last edited by SN on 14th Jan 2021 1:43pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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14th Jan 2021 12:00pm |
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| DSL Member Since: 20 Aug 2007 Location: Wandering the wasteland. Posts: 837
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I quite like it on the fence, best place to be when we can’t actually go anywhere!
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14th Jan 2021 12:10pm |
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| Philip Member Since: 09 Mar 2018 Location: England Posts: 510
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Air suspension and a decent engine option in the 90 Hard Top. And maybe some County stripes.
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14th Jan 2021 1:01pm |
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| Sepp Member Since: 05 Oct 2020 Location: Bavaria Posts: 114 
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No limited top speed.
No chicken cruise control. |
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14th Jan 2021 8:15pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 
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A less bendy dipstick for the engine oil.........
On the curry hook topic, in the tailgate plastic surround there is a fold down curry type hook like the D2 one on each side of the door frame trim - Circled here on the right. I have a solution for DSL’s dilemma of not being able to reach the prawn crackers in transit too....... if you spec the centre console interior there is a huge oblong cut out in it just below the gear shifter that a takeaway carrier bag will fit into with the crackers bag on the top......... Click image to enlarge The hooks shown in the photo earlier in the thread is of the hooks that the roll up boot cover net thing hooks onto The DSL Curry Hole? Click image to enlarge Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come 2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed! |
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15th Jan 2021 9:28am |
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