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Josh K



Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 266
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey
My Defender 90
I have previously introduced myself on the welcome page but thought I'd introduce my Landy, it's why we're all here anyway isn't it? It's a 2007 Defender HardTop that has been converted by a previous owner. I got it in March this year and was quite lucky that most the accessories on it were already fitted. I previously drove a Mitsubishi L200 pick up that I used for Landscaping but following a change in career I no longer needed all that space and have always wanted a Defender. The raised air intake, the A bar, spots, side steps, chequer plating and brand new forward facing rear seats were already installed. Since March I've put in a cubby box, pioneer stereo, TransK9 storage drawer, Scangauge II, wind deflectors and an Intek M150 CB radio.



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At the moment, as with most of you I expect I've got a considerable shopping list of parts and accessories that I am looking at getting. Most of my questions recently have been related to electrics as I've looking at putting a rear work light and heated mirrors in. I'm also looking at getting new tyres, the General Grabbers TR on the rear are coming to the end of their lifespan and the ones on the front are some unpronounceable chinese make. So far I'm looking at either BFG All Terrains or the Cooper Discoverer AT3. I currently living in the far north of Scotland (think John O'Groats and it's somewhere near there!) so I'm expeacting the weather to turn pretty soon and want to know I've got some decent boots on the car. If your anywhere near me then let me know, get great to put faces to names.

Josh 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it.

The road less travelled.... is a muddy one!
Post #280753 9th Nov 2013 11:58am
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
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Wales 
Nice motor Thumbs Up
Post #280754 9th Nov 2013 12:00pm
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sweepc



Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568
2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Very nice Thumbs Up
Post #280757 9th Nov 2013 12:28pm
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GUM97



Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555
United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
Lovely! Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #280758 9th Nov 2013 12:29pm
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Baggie Austin



Member Since: 16 Mar 2013
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 102
England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Alpine White
Very nice Very Happy
Post #280774 9th Nov 2013 2:36pm
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Ellisboy



Member Since: 13 Oct 2013
Location: Deep South
Posts: 539
1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Nice ! Thumbs Up
Post #280834 9th Nov 2013 8:15pm
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david mitchell



Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
Location: Meath
Posts: 418
Ireland 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
Very nice defender. Thumbs Up You can't go wrong with bf all terrain in my opinion
Post #280842 9th Nov 2013 8:50pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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BFG KM2 here, good choice to change the tyres, you won't believe the difference they make!
Very nice 90 too. Thumbs Up No Guts, No Glory.
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Post #280861 9th Nov 2013 9:43pm
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Scott90



Member Since: 10 Jul 2013
Location: Crieff, Scotland
Posts: 187
1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi PU Coniston Green
Very nice Thumbs Up
Post #280879 9th Nov 2013 10:26pm
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9t



Member Since: 09 Nov 2013
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 108
South Africa 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Fuji White
Just looking at your 90 I get the same feeling each time I look at mine. Great looking Landy - enjoy it.
Post #280932 10th Nov 2013 10:49am
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lukev01



Member Since: 24 Mar 2012
Location: Bedfordshire
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England 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Great looking car. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Now that you have helpfully listed all your extras, dont' forget the security! 1970 Series 2A 88"
Post #280947 10th Nov 2013 12:12pm
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Josh K



Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 266
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey
I've got various bits and piece's for security installed but they are mods I won't publicise. I expect certain criminal circles use forums like these to look into possible target vehicles thats why I and others only list the county as our location. 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it.

The road less travelled.... is a muddy one!
Post #280951 10th Nov 2013 12:23pm
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I.AM_a driver



Member Since: 11 Jun 2009
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Posts: 404
Scotland 2002 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Oslo Blue
Nice truck Smile

I'd recommend the BFG ATs, I got over 50k and 5 years out of my last set, & only replaced them as they were starting to crack betwen the treads. My feeling was if I had BFG MTs I'd just get further before getting stuck or breaking something, and as my 90 is my daily driver I need it to get to work. Mark S
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Post #282800 16th Nov 2013 8:51pm
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ttuck3r



Member Since: 03 Feb 2013
Location: Dunning Scotland
Posts: 277
Scotland 1999 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Nice Defender that Thumbs Up
Post #282810 16th Nov 2013 9:24pm
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Josh K



Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 266
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey
Thanks for all the replies and compliments, I feel I was definitely right when I suggested this was a much friendlier forum than others about on the net. I'm already picking up hints, tips and ideas from various posts. At the moment I'm just waiting for the snow, we've been forecast some heavy snow (by the BBC so who knows what we'll get) so looking forward to proving that Defenders are the best 4x4. Unfortunately I'm supposed to be going down the road to Inverness in the morning in the company Insignia so that'll be interesting.

Spent the afternoon sorting the 90 out for winter trips. So far: topped up antifreeze, topped up screenwash with 50:50 mix, full tank of fuel (and will now top up every half tank). And with living in quite a remote area and the rural roads not being gritted particularly much I've been trying to get together a winter kit in the back. So far it contains:
2ltrs water, tow rope, spare clothes, spare boots, general toolkit (spanners, screwdrivers, hammer, cable ties, duct tape etc), 1st Aid Kit, Hi Viz, fire extinguisher. Is there anything else people don't go out without? 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it.

The road less travelled.... is a muddy one!
Post #283215 18th Nov 2013 4:33pm
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