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CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762

SMC Over Land Defender Ok so as some of you may remember I originally posted that we were going to be buying a Defender 90 from Nene Overland, but last Monday we had to pull out of the purchase. I think it's only fair and right that I say Nene were 1st class about this and refunded the deposit extremely quickly to us. Fast forward 5 days and the reason for having to pull out of the Nene purchase had resolved itself AND our 63 plate RCZ sold, so we had to move quite quickly and I did almost go back to Nene but decided that I didn't really want them to think oh god here she is again. To cut a long story short, I had a recommendation from Gary @ Alive Tuning to chat to Andrew @ Spectrum Motor Centre in Chester. For those of you who don't know who they are, they build the SMC Overland range of Bespoke Defenders. Gary assures me that SMC are very picky over the used stock they sell. They had a Santorini Black 90 Hard Top on a 60 plate with 37K and a whole host of extras and whilst more money than the Nene Truck it was 3 years newer and had 13K miles less on it. It's got a full Main Dealer Service History from the local Chester dealer and YES we agreed to buy it and YES it's having some modifications. It will come with a full 12 month warranty, Waxoyl and 6 months tax. Spec includes: Pioneer Sat Nav & Speaker Upgrade Twisted Map Black Checker Plate Sills & Wing Tops Stainless Steering Guard Snorkel Full Overland Badging KBX Gloss Black Grille White LED Lights Front & Rear (Larger Type on the Rear) 18" Gloss Black Wheels with Cooper AT3 Tyres DRL Front Bumper Privacy Glass Genuine Heavy Duty Rubber Mats Genuine Rear Floor Mat We have plans for other bits and bobs but for now that's how it will be supplied. I'll be selling the 16" Silver Boosts with Conti Tyres. When they sell we will probably re-invest towards leather trim/seats, or do side steps and a Momo Wheel. As soon as it's completed. I'll post some pictures.

30th Nov 2014 12:30pm

Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2645	Congrats on the purchase, does the defender ready have the twisted map? I really would recommend elsewhere, and seeing you've already been speaking to Gary @ alive that would be my choice. (which it was and can't recommend him enough)
30th Nov 2014 1:43pm

CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762	Yes sorry I should have explained. It already has the map on it and I've already had a conversation with Gary about it. I'm not sure who will have created it for Twisted though, I have tried to research that this weekend but not had any success. Our plan is to get Gary to do a new map for it.
30th Nov 2014 1:47pm

Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087	Sounds like you picked up a winner after all Catherine... Congratulations on finding a decent sounding almost fully tricked truck... Any idea when you will be taking delivery, aside from after all the add-ons are sorted?...  Rog... The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]
30th Nov 2014 3:00pm

CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762

Well that's a good question. It was going into the bodyshop for some light guards to be removed, apparently the way they were fitted meant some bodywork is needed. It then has to go and have the chassis treated and then back to the SMC workshop for other bits and bobs doing. I'm guessing and it's a real guess that probably there will be a days work in the workshop? That being the Wheels, DRL Bumper, Privacy Glass and LED's. I think it also is awaiting a new registration from DVLA as it had a private plate on it, so goodness knows how long that will take? I'm hoping that perhaps next Saturday we are taking the trip up to Chester.

30th Nov 2014 3:29pm

diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6104	Hope to see you buzzing around Wilts/Salisbury plain soon then! Will keep my eyes peeled.
30th Nov 2014 3:58pm

CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762	You know the chances of this thing seeing off road action are probably quite slim.
30th Nov 2014 4:01pm

diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6104	I've just come in from 40 odd miles of laning around Marlborough and the plain... not a scratch in sight! (plenty of dirt though that'll need washing off)
30th Nov 2014 4:03pm

walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2664	Busy day in the office then?? lol  110 D250 SE HT 110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD
30th Nov 2014 4:25pm

diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6104

O/T sorry Catherine... @ Walfy... Well, I had a job in town, then one kinda in Marlborough, so it would have been rude not to grab a costa then bimble through Savernake and across the areas. Lots of twits playing in the hole by the knife edge in the CCDA, chavv'd up disco's etc. Still a few green people milling about too, some MAN's and rovers. in all I only did 37 miles... that's from my house and back, so not a huge amount achieved, but the sky was nice and clear and the scenery nice, so all was well. Enjoying a G&T now.... work phone turned off...

30th Nov 2014 4:32pm

CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762	Well when she appears from the workshop this is what she should look like.
1st Dec 2014 3:52pm

diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6104	Nice. But be careful..... You'll have the forum fashion police on your tail for not conforming to the "true" meaning of a defender.... Can't be shiny or blingy.... Must be utilitarian!
1st Dec 2014 4:21pm

custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20480	I like it except the mirrors. Like the tyre compromise, bigger alloys but ATR type tread and not slicks.
1st Dec 2014 4:25pm

CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762	Ahh yes sorry should have said the Mirrors are not what ours is having and ours has a Snorkel fitted.
1st Dec 2014 5:18pm

CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762	diesel_jim wrote: Nice. But be careful..... You'll have the forum fashion police on your tail for not conforming to the "true" meaning of a defender.... Can't be shiny or blingy.... Must be utilitarian!
1st Dec 2014 5:18pm

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