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110-Utility



Member Since: 30 Sep 2015
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Corris Grey
Small cheap exterior mods for Xmas?
Hey,

My wife want to know what I want for Xmas and it's a good chance to get some small cheap bits to "beef up" the look of my defender.

This is how it currently stands:

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And I saw this pic on here the other day, this is what I want to aim towards, looks awesome.

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I know the big mods are winch bumper, roof rack etc which cost £££, but are there any little subtle things I can get/do to work towards this?

Thinking some light protectors/covers, LED front indicators, stuff like that.

I'd say up to about £150 in total?

Thanks :thumbsup:

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Post #480574 9th Dec 2015 9:51am
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VeeTee



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You could start with LED upgrade, I bought a complete RDX set (front and rear indicators, tail/brake light and side lights, adjustable indicator relay included). Very happy with it. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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Post #480595 9th Dec 2015 10:52am
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110-Utility



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Corris Grey
Already have full LED lights on the rear, but could get the fronts to match
Post #480602 9th Dec 2015 11:11am
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RRUK
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Flatdog are selling the LED headlights I bought for £50 less, at £249. They look awesome fitted as they have black innards.

Couple that with a KBX black grille and you're well on your way.

http://www.flatdoguk.com/led-%2B-angel-eye...--rhd~1527 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #480604 9th Dec 2015 11:19am
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custom90



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LED side repeaters too. Thumbs Up
Post #480606 9th Dec 2015 11:20am
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leeds



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Small and not expensive?

How about a Defendoor, keeps most of the muck away from the filler cap.



Brendan
Post #480608 9th Dec 2015 11:25am
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Likeomg



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steering guard would fit the budget..
Post #480609 9th Dec 2015 11:28am
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RRUK
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To be fair your utility looks damned good already, but I would certainly consider swapping the silver chequer plate for black, alters the look considerably. Here's my 90 before and after swapping to black.


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1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #480618 9th Dec 2015 11:45am
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GREENI



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A 110 utility...
how about these??

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/mud-110-utility-wagon-trim-panel.html

Post #480625 9th Dec 2015 11:57am
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110-Utility



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Love the look of the black chequer plate, good idea.

My car is an ex Mud-stuff demo car so has pretty much everything mud-stuff sell in it already including that netting
Post #480627 9th Dec 2015 12:01pm
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VeeTee



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RRUK wrote:
To be fair your utility looks damned good already, but I would certainly consider swapping the silver chequer plate for black, alters the look considerably. Here's my 90 before and after swapping to black.


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You forgot the black steps! Laughing But honestly, black checkerplate look so much better. Thumbs Up Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

MySite
Post #480633 9th Dec 2015 12:36pm
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custom90



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I'm gonna be different and prefer it as it is.
It's harder wearing in bare form and less likely to be damaged as designed for protection.
I personally wouldn't want to keep taking it off and painting or even worse powder coat it.

Each to their own though and depend on usage, who you are and what you like to do with it.
If it's treated as a car and general hack it'll be fine but if it does everything including work it's start getting tatty.


Maybe worth considering bonnet security / spare wheel security too? Bonnet badge change maybe unless you have already?
Rear 3 D badges?
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Motoberg



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110-Utility, may I be so bold as to ask what your side steps are ?
They could become my Xmas list Very Happy
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mse



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Damm all of you...you have made me want...need...something else for the defender Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Mike
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110-Utility



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Corris Grey
Sorry motoberg, I've only had it a few months and they were already installed so I have no idea!

Custom 90, thanks for the kind words, I already love it, especially the rear end, just feel the front end needs something.

Thinking black checker plate and grille will be a great start 👍
Post #480660 9th Dec 2015 2:15pm
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