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Crafty1980



Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
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She's finally arrived! :D
Just a quick post to show her off! The first 30mins of driving and I was thinking to myself "god what have I let myself in for!" but now that I've been driving around for the last 3 days I'm absolutely loving it! Very Happy


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gilarion



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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
Welcome to the joys of Defender ownership Very Happy
Post #368062 29th Oct 2014 5:58pm
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Crafty1980



Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
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Thanks very much!

One thing that I'm puzzled about. Even though I've bought this now (ordered in August and built in September 2014) is it actually classed as the 2015 model?! What's all the MY14 MY15 etc all about... ?!

I want to buy a new steering wheel for it but keep on reading that there are no bosses for the "2015" models yet?!
Post #368063 29th Oct 2014 6:03pm
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Go Beyond



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Check out our website, we have a Momo Nero 'package' with the new 2015 boss uniquely trimmed by FCX in leather

Great looking truck Thumbs Up
Post #368066 29th Oct 2014 6:13pm
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Crafty1980



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Hi Matt,

Yeah I saw that on your site. Not really the "look" I'm after to be honest. I can appreciate that it's lovely leather-work though!

Looking at other posts, it's clear that I do have an MY15 model steering column (although still puzzling as to where the "MY##" comes from?!

Will have to keep looking...
Post #368070 29th Oct 2014 6:27pm
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Go Beyond



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No problem, thank you for looking Smile
Post #368071 29th Oct 2014 6:29pm
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Venomator



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Crafty1980 wrote:
Looking at other posts, it's clear that I do have an MY15 model steering column (although still puzzling as to where the "MY##" comes from?!

Will have to keep looking...
MY = Model Year... Thumbs Up

Great looking MY15 too... Mr. Green
 Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...

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Post #368072 29th Oct 2014 6:37pm
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SS90



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If it's got the darker headlining then it's MY15. Looks very smart, off road all ready as well Very Happy
Post #368080 29th Oct 2014 6:58pm
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Crafty1980



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Ah yes, so it is is an MY15 then! Good to know...

This was taken the day after I picked it up but in actual fact, being a bit of a map geek, I had already found a green lane on the way home that I could trot down!

I was "off-road" (albeit in a very tame way) within the first 45mins of ownership! I wonder if that's some kind of record?!? Smile
Post #368082 29th Oct 2014 7:03pm
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redzob



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Welcome!

I can highly recommend the Moto-Lita 15" wheel if you're after a certain retro look. It was one of my first mods on my MY14 90sx and I've never regretted it. Mudstuff were the supplier (brilliant) but my truck uses the older boss.

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Vespa GTS 300
Way too many racing bikes.
Post #368097 29th Oct 2014 7:53pm
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Cuthbert



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Crafty1980 wrote:
Ah yes, so it is is an MY15 then! Good to know...

This was taken the day after I picked it up but in actual fact, being a bit of a map geek, I had already found a green lane on the way home that I could trot down!

I was "off-road" (albeit in a very tame way) within the first 45mins of ownership! I wonder if that's some kind of record?!? Smile


I trust you then gave the underside a thorough clean and have ordered some waxoyl to protect your new chassis?
Post #368164 29th Oct 2014 11:27pm
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Crafty1980



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Cuthbert wrote:
I trust you then gave the underside a thorough clean and have ordered some waxoyl to protect your new chassis?
Nope! Short-sighted perhaps... Either way, I'll cross that bridge when it comes.
Post #368235 30th Oct 2014 10:53am
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TJ101



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Crafty1980 wrote:


Looking at other posts, it's clear that I do have an MY15 model steering column (although still puzzling as to where the "MY##" comes from?!

Will have to keep looking...


Just changed mine,, You need either Matt's leather wheel boss,, or one from Simon at Urban Trucks,
The 15MY has the wheel sensor, so the boss'a are different,

15MY order books opened early May 2014, with deliver from approx 7th July 2014 California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #368240 30th Oct 2014 11:10am
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tookaphotoof



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redzob wrote:
Welcome!

I can highly recommend the Moto-Lita 15" wheel if you're after a certain retro look. It was one of my first mods on my MY14 90sx and I've never regretted it. Mudstuff were the supplier (brilliant) but my truck uses the older boss.



Have the same from them. Unfortunately I sometimes feel it's too close to me which leaves me with not knowing where to put my left elbow (lhd). Wish I'd gone for a flat version... Sad
Post #368244 30th Oct 2014 11:16am
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666PXX



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Check out urban truck, they have the new boss kit for your Defender....
Post #368381 30th Oct 2014 9:50pm
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