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Seapod



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Devon
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Seapod's 90XS SW - First mods here we come!
After many months of thinking, planning, seeking opinion on here, justifying, man maths and saving, the mods have finally started. Look what arrived today. Ridiculously over excited, Mrs SP is completely mystified as to why.


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Will dig out some 'before' photos pre-fitting at the weekend.
Post #629979 8th Jun 2017 4:22pm
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m33ufo



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Good place to start.... Thumbs Up 110 DCPU



Mark
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Rallymental



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
They rarely do "get it" if they don't, they don't there's no point in trying to explain!!

You could ask her how she would feel at receiving 4 (or 5) Jimmy Choos in the post!!?? Laughing The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.
Solihull, 1948 - "If we paint the chassis, it will last for years"
Solihull, 2015 - "If we paint the chassis.............................
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CarMan



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Not sure what's in the boxes but the round grey things are gorgeous Mr. Green Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
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2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)
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Huttopia



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Rallymental wrote:
They rarely do "get it" if they don't, they don't there's no point in trying to explain!!

You could ask her how she would feel at receiving 4 (or 5) Jimmy Choos in the post!!?? Laughing


Fair one. It's a balance isn't it, as long as the 'other' stuff is all done then its fine. If you're blowing a load of cash on mods and the house is falling down it's probably not going to play *brilliantly*!
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Seapod



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Devon
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
As is, today. Working vehicle, so not too shiny and clean.


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Post #629988 8th Jun 2017 5:03pm
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Seapod



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Huttopia wrote:
Rallymental wrote:
They rarely do "get it" if they don't, they don't there's no point in trying to explain!!

You could ask her how she would feel at receiving 4 (or 5) Jimmy Choos in the post!!?? Laughing


Fair one. It's a balance isn't it, as long as the 'other' stuff is all done then its fine. If you're blowing a load of cash on mods and the house is falling down it's probably not going to play *brilliantly*!


Ha, you don't know how accurate this is. 5 years of house renovations and a vauxhall combi van. Finally finished last year, hence ability to get Defender. Now I need to hide the Saturday property porn paper that arrives to avoid another financial black hole. The good thing is the one time a defender seems 'cheap' is after renovating a 300 year old house!
Post #629990 8th Jun 2017 5:08pm
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Seapod



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
CarMan wrote:
Not sure what's in the boxes but the round grey things are gorgeous Mr. Green


Ironically there are more 'fragile' stickers on the wheel boxes than on the case of wine next to them that was also delivered today
Post #629991 8th Jun 2017 5:09pm
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Huttopia



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Seapod wrote:
Huttopia wrote:
Rallymental wrote:
They rarely do "get it" if they don't, they don't there's no point in trying to explain!!

You could ask her how she would feel at receiving 4 (or 5) Jimmy Choos in the post!!?? Laughing


Fair one. It's a balance isn't it, as long as the 'other' stuff is all done then its fine. If you're blowing a load of cash on mods and the house is falling down it's probably not going to play *brilliantly*!


Ha, you don't know how accurate this is. 5 years of house renovations and a vauxhall combi van. Finally finished last year, hence ability to get Defender. Now I need to hide the Saturday property porn paper that arrives to avoid another financial black hole. The good thing is the one time a defender seems 'cheap' is after renovating a 300 year old house!


There are more than a few similarities between house renovation and Defender ownership. A never ending list of jobs, getting fed up handing out money, wondering if the work done is done right etc etc..... Smile

When we did our place 10 or so years ago I had to sell my proper bright orange, sand filled G4 110 to cover the cost of the final bits of work. I'm not sure I've fully recovered.....

Your 90 looks like a great base for mods, I look forward to seeing how it develops! Thumbs Up
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
5 Bowlers for me, case of wine for the Mrs! That ought to just about do it!

I might be biased but great choice of alloys! 16" or 18"? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Riverboy



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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Thumbs Up Well that appears to be a bloody good start! Thumbs Up
Post #630009 8th Jun 2017 6:14pm
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Seapod



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
I couldn't wait until Saturday, sod it, skived off work and went to the tyre shop this morning.


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And by the time I got home through some Devon lanes, they were nicely muddy


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18 inch wheels James, considered 16" but just preferred the 18" when it came down to crunch time. Didn't like the difference in price though!
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JOW240725



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Looks superb!! Thumbs Up Bow down James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Stacey007



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What he said, what a massive difference you must be pleases as punch Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


Has your wife even noticed the difference?
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Thumbs Up those look very smart indeed Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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