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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2644  
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Its a shame I'm not home rudski would of happily taken you for a spin so you could get a feel of how they drive lowered
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30th Nov 2014 10:30am |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4788  
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I would prioritise suspension and handling, the wheel change will make a smaller amount of difference to handling than the suspension so I would do that first and move the wheels further down the list. Before tuning I would include a brake upgrade in the handling as once you tune it you'll be wanting to use the extra power and handling so being able to stop effectively is pretty important
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30th Nov 2014 5:25pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Rudski, if you are new to Defenders why do you want to have lowered suspension? Why do you want low profile tyres?
Personally I am no fan of lowered suspension or low profile tyres. I can understand lowered suspension if you need to get it under a particular height barrier. Now if the only reason for lowered suspension is less roll on cornering there are a couple of options, one it to adapt your driving method and secondly is a stiffer anti roll bar. One of our 110 broke its rear ARB and it has never been replaced and it corners fine. OK it is a 96 300 TDi so not exactly thrown into the corners. Why go for lower size sidewall tyres? If you do that you run the risk of damaging the alloy wheels if you kerb it or hit a large pothole at speed. We run our Defenders on 255/85/16 tyres and I prefer the higher sidewalls. Personally I do not like the look of Defenders on lowered suspension and low profile tyres. With remaps stick to one of the main remappers who have been already named. Avoid the others like the plague, and avoid the cheap ones. If you are new to Defenders then your priorities should be security and protection. Physical protection to deter the thieving scumbags and protection from corrosion. Once you have done that you are better off getting used to the Defender for a reasonable period of time before getting your cash out and spending it. Brendan |
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30th Nov 2014 6:15pm |
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| URBAN TRUCK Member Since: 24 Jan 2014 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 150 
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Hi Rudski,
Its clear, even you though you are new to Defenders you have a good idea of the look you want to go for. If you want to have a chat about it and bounce ideas you can call anytime sir ... Regards Simon UT |
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30th Nov 2014 7:51pm |
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| Rudski Member Since: 13 Jul 2014 Location: Lake District Posts: 141 |
Thanks for the reply guys
Grafty Yes I think that sounds like a good plan, not intending on increasing power much so I will see how I get on with the brakes. Just ordered a trans K9 double dog box so will probably have to leave it until after crimbo unless there is some good festive deals on. 
Leeds, I'm not into the serious off-roading scene so the lower profile tyres would be ok, I'm not talking proper low profile just lower than the tyres I have on at the minute. I like the look that twisted and urban truck produce. I've come from a range rover sport so was looking at making some mods without compromising the off road ability to much but would like to make the ride a little less clanky hence the advice on the suspension mods. I have covered the bumpers and hinges and quite a lot of other bits and pieces with ACF 50 after reading the corrosion guide on hear. Security is already taken care of, I've had the truck for about 2 months now so looking to to change things in stages hence the list.
Simon Thanks for your reply I will give you a Ring to discuss when I have decided which mods to go for first
Thanks again for your help fellas, these forums really are a massive help for the likes of me (defender newbie) |
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1st Dec 2014 4:46pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Have a good talk with Defender specialist in your area. The lads at Coniston Land Rover are good and unusual for a main Land Rover dealer they do know Defenders and know your area as well.
Brendan |
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1st Dec 2014 4:59pm |
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| Rudski Member Since: 13 Jul 2014 Location: Lake District Posts: 141 |
That's where I bought it from Leeds, it's just over the fell from me.
I go shooting with the head mechanic or technician whatever they Are called nowadays! but after working on them all week I feel a bit of a nuisance picking his brains on his day off, it's a strange place for a garage but they do very good trade up there, and the views are pretty good to. |
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1st Dec 2014 5:06pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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We bought one of our Defenders from them, yes it is miles from nowhere and yes the views are superb. We may well be buying another one from them as well
If you know the head mechanic well, just ask him over a pint about your ideas. As a mechanic he can explain the pros and cons of your ideas and he will becoming from a unbiased position. He will be able to tell you the best order to do things in which will match your needs/wants. Brendan |
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1st Dec 2014 5:39pm |
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