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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947   
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hood is much better
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25th Jun 2014 9:46pm |
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to fit.| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720 
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Cheers CR like you suggested initially, yes its a lot better fit
Sort of Full Fat, I wont go into it fully but my main issue was the quality really, I think it must have been a one off as ive bought a few hoods from exmoor which were perfect. The Tennex clips were one of the issues though yes. Spent yesterday mainly taking them out and re riveting the holes, before painting them. Luckily there completely hidden with the rails you have to fit so cant be seen at all. Still the rails seem nicer in some ways and do seem to keep the hood nice and tight, plus this one is a great fit, so Exmoor did very well and were as ever a pleasure to deal with. (I had to copy your badge slightly aswell for the rear FF as I had 'station wagon' on it which will be changed for 'Retro Soft Top' ) Defender puma dormobile camper |
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26th Jun 2014 5:46am |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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Got my set of seat covers in the post today. I genuinely think there the only nice thing Britpart make!
Ive also been having some bad thoughts lately with regard to the retro as suffering the same problem as my last black 110 in that Its not really getting the use through risk of damage. The other issue is saving for a house/ or building one its still a lot of money to have tied (admittedly better than most cars though) Im going to hold on until later in the year probably before making any decisions though as dont want to regret it, but am tempted by a cheaper double cab which could be more useful as well as still being able to customize it whilst freeing up a little money if needed at the same time. Anyway on a lighter note (much lighter now  ) heres the interior. My rear badge has also been posted so ill put a pic up when it gets here and is fitted.
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2nd Jul 2014 6:15pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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The colour match is pretty good between the seats and leather dash, looks classy
An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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2nd Jul 2014 7:49pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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We have been asked to produce an interior in a similar colour (but not quite so much of it), my concern is the reflection in the windscreen, is this an issue ?
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3rd Jul 2014 6:46am |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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Tbh Tom, seeing that I don't think there is a single thing of Britpart I like.
 
The fit is so loose I can never call it 'classy'. |
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3rd Jul 2014 7:46am |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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To be fair there not as bad in the flesh, although not as good a fit as the Inka ones I had which are a tighter fit. I wouldn't ever go as far as singing Britparts praises dont get me wrong
There only there to protect the seats at the end of the day and thought the lighter ones would work better with the inside.
Matt- the reflection isnt really an issue or not one im aware of, the only thing is dust and dirt really do show. It takes a lot of cleaning to keep tidy which would be my only concern and thats bearing in mind realistically this car hasnt ever had much use. Cheers Tom  Defender puma dormobile camper |
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3rd Jul 2014 8:14am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Thanks Tom, I think I'll trim the top sections in black and the face in the light colour just to be on the safe side
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3rd Jul 2014 9:15am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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It's a Defender which always when driving at night prompts the following brain scatter when looking the rear view
Somehow the Land Rover design allows for a perfect full person reflection in the rear. (not a problem with a softtop though). Sorry, as you were.... |
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3rd Jul 2014 9:24am |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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/\ Haha with my 110 like yours I had a heavy tint and did find that on a few occasions!
Something arrived in the post and as im hard at work got it fitted, hope you all like, im really pleased with it and looks more suited than the station wagon one on it before
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3rd Jul 2014 9:56am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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Like that
(I've got to say it Tom, can't hold off any longer and I know you've messed about with wheels on this already, but, and it's a but that's caveat'ed with; "I really like the 90" but, I can't help thinking that the simplicity of white steel standard or white wolfs would look proper brilliant.) Last edited by Tiger on 3rd Jul 2014 10:49am. Edited 1 time in total |
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3rd Jul 2014 10:01am |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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Watch this space Tiger
It might get some limestone wolfs as winter wheels and will see how they look. just when i can find a new set at a good price
I wont be selling the twisted's though before anyone asks (Killer ) as still not certain of its future yet and might look good on my next project ive got in my head Defender puma dormobile camper |
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3rd Jul 2014 10:08am |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320
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Hey Tom, may i ask where you got that from and how much it cost ?
as its the bee's knee's |
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3rd Jul 2014 3:36pm |
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| BuckBlu110 Member Since: 19 Apr 2014 Location: in the pub Posts: 712 
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Just tops that retro look off, great stuff
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3rd Jul 2014 3:42pm |
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