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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5839   
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'...i dont want people to think i am trying to be an 'adventure' copy...'
Always a problem when a manufacturer gets their a*** into gear and produces some nice stuff. I'm studying wheels at the mo, and must say I like the adventure versions. A lot. But will I be able to get any? Will it look naff if not stuck to a tangy orange brick shaped vehicle designed in the 1950's? Mmmm. But I still can't get past this Urban. 
So the question. Buy a cheeky DC i have seen for approx 16k and with a max budget of 27k get the paint job done with associated mods. Or get a black/corris etc, add the same mods and keep it simples. Can't decide....  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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25th Feb 2016 3:00pm |
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but what do i know!
| Arran73 Member Since: 25 Mar 2013 Location: Commugny, Switzerland Posts: 133 
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X2 on that look, and agree the colour is excellent |
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25th Feb 2016 3:08pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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How about buying a very basic version and keep it as it is?
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25th Feb 2016 3:10pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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Agreed, it often gives people the excuse to use the following emoticons        Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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25th Feb 2016 4:00pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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I think it was spot on of Paul Smith, when he recently stated the defender looked so right because it was engineered not designed. It was form following function.
That's what I like about it - this grill seems the antithesis of this, so I'm out. The irony of quoting Paul Smith in this context is not lost on me. |
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25th Feb 2016 4:18pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2901 |
Just collected this and new black wing surrounds to match so we will see!
 Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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25th Feb 2016 4:30pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2248 
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The Khan front end is awful. Truly styling for stylings sake and failing in an epic manner.
Still I suppose it is aimed at the more money than sense brigade. Or should that be more money than taste ? Ghastly tat. Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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25th Feb 2016 7:02pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279
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And you don't think that of the SVX or KBX grills and lights
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25th Feb 2016 8:12pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3760
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I guess that Urban model has some power upgrades?
The RS badge looks a bit iffy if not (I bet it has a corvette engine), not keen on seeing the rad fan either.. as for the OP grille I quite like it, good job we are all different, but then I changed my original for a KBX premium. |
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25th Feb 2016 8:23pm |
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| wildcamper Member Since: 25 May 2014 Location: Lockerbie Posts: 112  
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I prefer the original look with a bit of paint , oh, and led headlights ,oh and clear led indicators, second thoughts do what YOU like and it will make YOU happy , thats why no 2 are the same , unless KHAP sorry KHAC sorry KHAN are churning them out
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25th Feb 2016 8:25pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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No, I don't. Do you? Click image to enlarge You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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26th Feb 2016 4:07am |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279
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Eric, not less 'styling for stylings sake' than a Kahn front end, unless you can explain the functionality of it over the unpainted 'original' front end.
Wether you like it or not is another matter. I'm no fan of it, but as I said before, we are all different, so just 'bling' up your car as you please. Even if you drove a Kahn version, I'd be the last one to use a |
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26th Feb 2016 7:58am |
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| Arran73 Member Since: 25 Mar 2013 Location: Commugny, Switzerland Posts: 133
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I do find the extra height beams on the SVX neet
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26th Feb 2016 10:48am |
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| andy---doe Member Since: 14 Mar 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 188
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I like - put a photo up when fitted. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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27th Feb 2016 9:44am |
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