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keith



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TDCI BONNET SPARE WHEEL
anyone put a spare wheel on a TDCI bonnet yet ?
Post #169970 22nd Sep 2012 5:21pm
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Yes, they knocked over 3 kids and demolished their own garage.
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ZeDefender



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This was discussed a while ago. I seem to remember the consensus was "bad idea". The bonnet is flimsier than the old ones and would probably have a few issues with the weight... unless you fit a space-saver Laughing

Also the bulge would set it right in the field of view...

But then, it might be fun to try Whistle

p.s. Greeni - oh yeah, I remember that Rolling with laughter Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Post #169974 22nd Sep 2012 5:29pm
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I think you'll struggle to see out the window due to the bonnet bulge

Particularly if you're running 285/75s like me

I've strugglrd to find a really good solution for a second spare wheel location. Am stripping out the second row seats for my trip to Morocco
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Don't the military stick them on the side? Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Post #169976 22nd Sep 2012 5:31pm
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me@td5.org



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Is the bulge there to clear the engine or to give the required gap between the engine and the bonnet skin for impact tests?

If my assumption is correct, with a wheel fitted this gap would not be required for that reason and therefore the bulge could be removed.

I sit so high in my defender I doubt a wheel would obstruct my vision in any way.
Post #170000 22nd Sep 2012 6:51pm
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The bulge is there because the Puma engine is higher than the Td5 Thumbs Up You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #170005 22nd Sep 2012 7:04pm
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me@td5.org



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ericvv wrote:
Impact test on a Defender Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

The bulge is there because the Puma engine is higher than the Td5 Thumbs Up


Without the soundproofing there is a sizeable gap between the rocker cover and the bonnet yet LR still reduced the amount of metalwork.

I bet there is quite a gap in there
Post #170015 22nd Sep 2012 7:21pm
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ZeDefender



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I have an NK engine blanket (sits close to the engine cover) and the bonnet rubs the top of it - don't think there's that much room... Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #170016 22nd Sep 2012 7:24pm
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ZeDefender wrote:
This was discussed a while ago.


http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic14555....equerplate

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic7709-30.html If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Post #170077 22nd Sep 2012 10:44pm
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