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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298   
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just done a search on the web and I presume you're not referring to sports bras /
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29th Nov 2012 8:24pm |
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| Odin Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 237  
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Yes I am. |
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29th Nov 2012 8:45pm |
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| Odin Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 237
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http://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/land-rove...black.html
Craddock are selling this kit. It's not cheap but may be a more modern equivalent to CP. any experience of using or fitting? |
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29th Nov 2012 8:46pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581 
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I think Odin is referring to THIS
If you read the ad on ebay you will find this
Why is it better then chequer plate? Am no sure. One point I will make is that it appears only in flat section. Why not bend it to follow the shape of the wing better? Design could be better in my opinion. Better then chequer plate? Hummm Brendan PS Edited to add Craddocks £150 + VAT = £180 + delivery maybe. ebay £135 including delivery |
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29th Nov 2012 8:58pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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Plus the chequer pattern stops slipping when climbing around on your landy where as I'm guessing if that gets wet you'll be on your ass in seconds
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29th Nov 2012 9:22pm |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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Cannot see any benefit in fitting these instead of chequer plate.
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29th Nov 2012 9:49pm |
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| appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630 
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I don't think it's meant for climbing on. I think it is a cosmetic "rugged" thingy, perhaps to stop the kids school bags from scratching the bonnet?
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29th Nov 2012 10:30pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769
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If the kids are putting their schoolbags on the bonnet your not beating them hard enough
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29th Nov 2012 10:57pm |
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| taffrican Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Living room Posts: 624  
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I see they do this in White also, has anyone let killer90 know about this...he needs to know!!!
 Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty.. Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be! |
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29th Nov 2012 11:26pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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Nor I. Cannot see the point of having "Defender" lettering cut out from the bonnet plate either, just a marketing ploy to encourage those image conscious types who are more concerned with looks than anything else to part with their money. 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. |
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30th Nov 2012 8:49am |
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| appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630
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I sort of like the cut-out  , but no way would I buy it over chequer-plate |
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30th Nov 2012 8:52am |
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| Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 
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If youre going to drill the bodywork, do it for the proper stuff. Cant see the point in it really unless a big cuttout 'Defender' makes your Defender even more easily identifiable as a Defender.
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1st Dec 2012 8:22am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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I personally don't think it's an 'alternative for chequerplate' but more of a styling extra. I quite like it despite it's non-functionality!
Due to my roof rack though I certainly wouldn't have anything else but chequerplate as on the odd occasion I've used it the chequerplate is certainly 'reassuring' under foot.  Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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1st Dec 2012 9:01am |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 865  
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I was gonna ask: WHY?
But I see from a later post that its purpose is “… to enhance the agressive look of the defender”. Well, that’s it then - my order is on its way, can’t wait to impress everybody at the next “Instead Of The Battle” meet. Peter |
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1st Dec 2012 12:15pm |
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