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grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4792

My initial thought was that they are a bit bling. I'm going to live with them for a bit first and see how I get on

Glad you're enjoying the seats. I found them very comfortable

2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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2nd Jul 2017 9:25pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10844

Anything to shiny is bling, apart from the shine of the bodywork

Glad you didn't find them really really comfy as i would not of know the comfyness of them

Bet your new ones are comfyer

just love making up new words with all the red wavy lines underneath

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

2nd Jul 2017 9:42pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4792

Thank goodness for autocorrect! I can't spell to save my life haha!

Now with the CSW bulkhead bar the new seats are very comfy but they weren't the best with the bulkhead in place as they are much thicker seats and so there was actually less room

2nd Jul 2017 9:46pm

Profyaffle

Member Since: 03 Oct 2016
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 527

grafty99 wrote:
Screen is a genuine one (Pilkington) wired into a mobilecentre kit which is identical to the factory setup when installed.

I'm not a massive fan of the kbx grilles, I'm going to get my standard ones painted gloss black to go with the bumper and snow vents

Did you fit the mobile centre heated windscreen kit/loom yourself and if so was it relatively easy? I am hoping to do mine before the winter, my screen has a big scratch so could do with changing anyway.... 1993 200Tdi Defender 90

2nd Jul 2017 9:49pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4792

Yes I fitted the loom myself and it was very easy. 3 wires to connect to the vehicle (power, earth and ignition live) then plug into the screen and as mine has the factory switch I popped the blank out and installed the switch in it's proper location in the dash.

I can't see a Tdi being that much more involved? Apart from perhaps finding somewhere to mount the switch (carling switch supplied in lieu of genuine item I believe?)

I bought the screen from Dave at VGS about 2 years ago and it has performed brilliantly.

I seem to recall it being around £250 but I can't remember exactly

2nd Jul 2017 9:56pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4792

To be clear the power and earth connection are direct to the battery and the relays sit in the battery box

2nd Jul 2017 9:58pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10844

Glad you got a bit more seat room now

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

2nd Jul 2017 10:01pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4792

There is a massive amount of extra room now. I think the seat must slide back an extra 50mm and reclines fully whilst in it's rear most position. Ideal for me

2nd Jul 2017 10:03pm

Profyaffle

Member Since: 03 Oct 2016
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 527

grafty99 wrote:
Yes I fitted the loom myself and it was very easy. 3 wires to connect to the vehicle (power, earth and ignition live) then plug into the screen and as mine has the factory switch I popped the blank out and installed the switch in it's proper location in the dash.

I can't see a Tdi being that much more involved? Apart from perhaps finding somewhere to mount the switch (carling switch supplied in lieu of genuine item I believe?)

I bought the screen from Dave at VGS about 2 years ago and it has performed brilliantly.

I seem to recall it being around £250 but I can't remember exactly

Great.. thank you..

1993 200Tdi Defender 90

2nd Jul 2017 10:12pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10844

Great news

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

2nd Jul 2017 10:14pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4792

Quick little mod this afternoon after work. Put one of my spare Range Rover handbrake levers on. The long term plan is to make a custom cubby box which will encapsulate the handbrake as per Range Rover classic and D2.

Anyway until that point - this is what it looks like currently

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Click image to enlarge 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton

4th Jul 2017 6:50pm

Rusty380

Member Since: 20 Jun 2017
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 81

Looks lovely mate! Quite some progress overall!

4th Jul 2017 7:03pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5220

grafty99 wrote:
Got the stainless door strips fitted to the front doors today. Fitting was a doddle, the only thing that slowed me slightly was the two Philips head bolts at the front which I drilled out as the head was chewed up too much for a x head bit.

They really finish of the door opening, although I added some black tape (soon to be replaced with vinyl).

You can see the strip with the door closed which bugged me.

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my dads got that strip in, looks rather neat! I am toying with the idea of getting a black one but I think it would get scratched up too easy.
Also how did you keep your defender interior dry? I have new seals on and it just

in water, last week I had a nice little pond in the passenger side well. I want to sort this out before I even put in some carpets. The rubber mats I have are starting to stink like hell

Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

4th Jul 2017 7:32pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5220

grafty99 wrote:
Yes I fitted the loom myself and it was very easy. 3 wires to connect to the vehicle (power, earth and ignition live) then plug into the screen and as mine has the factory switch I popped the blank out and installed the switch in it's proper location in the dash.

I can't see a Tdi being that much more involved? Apart from perhaps finding somewhere to mount the switch (carling switch supplied in lieu of genuine item I believe?)

I bought the screen from Dave at VGS about 2 years ago and it has performed brilliantly.

I seem to recall it being around £250 but I can't remember exactly

I am sure there is a blank slot under the binnacle that the switch can be popped into there,

wiring shouldn't be any different really. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

4th Jul 2017 7:35pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4792

When I rebuilt it I used all new genuine seals and made sure that they were correctly seated. By taking my time and lining everything up carefully it is leak (and jetwash) proof.

Also my doors have the latest one piece bottom seal that wraps around the sides which helps in that department.

4th Jul 2017 7:46pm

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