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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 919   
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It's looking ok but the proto's are still wearing a lot of camo. I'm still reserving judgement until I get a test drive and run it over my route.
Not to mention getting it to work and putting it up on the 4 poster to have a good look at the drivetrain and suspension. The D4 (even tho this is lighter) has made me wary of the joys of bush wear. Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest |
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5th Jul 2019 5:25am |
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| HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746  
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Hay, over here, can you see me waving? I think we are the only two here in this world. I was there yesterday, and I agree with you Slidey, there is a big cover up going on here, in more than one way. See what Sept brings. Only problem with original Defenders going up even more is that thieving them will be even more profitable. 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned. 1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned. 1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned. |
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5th Jul 2019 8:32am |
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| diduan Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: Central Balkan Posts: 260 
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Here is a review of the P400 PHEV RR
https://electrek.co/2019/07/04/range-rover-sport-p400e/amp/ I ask myself if the defender will have the same system... Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR Jeep Wrangler YJ 1990 4.0. Front 78' Dana 60, Rear CUCV 14 bolt |
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5th Jul 2019 10:22am |
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| Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 630  
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The leaked specs refer to the same P400e PHEV. It doesn't mention battery pack size. Which the have had the chance to design in and possibly make bigger than the RR. If it will do an electric commute it will encourage some more people toward it as a single car for the household. My doubt is there looks like an awful lot to damage when off the tarmac. I can foresee the hand back inspections at the end of lease being a nightmare for JLR and customers. 1995 Defender 110 CSW
1971 SIIA Lightweight |
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5th Jul 2019 4:47pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Somebody on Defendersource had noticed chequer plate on the bonnet, seems the accessory book is ready to print!
In fact the whole thread on dsource is worth a read, they don't hold back.... on each other, let alone JLR. |
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7th Jul 2019 6:02am |
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| CDN38 Member Since: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 729  
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Yes... so far 142 pages of a lot of arguing if the new Defender will suck or not. In particular there's a new Australian forum member there that's being painted as a "JLR spy / troll"
Accusations, insults and opinions are being hurled around, no holds barred....there's a different culture in the colonies... it's a Landrover thing... my renovation thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html |
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7th Jul 2019 6:15pm |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181 
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Yeah Defender source is hectic, its " very lightly moderated" and thats not a good thing as there are a few trouble makers that dont follow the rules of the site like here.
There are a few good eggs for sure there which make it bearable a fine example being the previous poster here š Ive been following this thread and sharing some of the info found on the AU forum for a while (my main forum), thought id say Hi and also say thanks to members like Naks and a all others thats post up new info Im excited and optimistic about the new defender, will probably get a 110. I try to play nice and stick to the facts, im here to learn about the new defender and share what ive learnt. I drive an LS RRC. Heres the checker plate refered to above 
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7th Jul 2019 9:32pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 919
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Good to see we have some cross forum linking going on. It's good to have opinion from different sales markets especially where defender sales have been low / non-existant.
I'm still fence sitting but drawing a list of what I want as a hard stop to decision making. Price is gonna play it's part. Offroad capability with reference to body design. (I.e Rear corners and sills) If not who's going to make rock slides / corner protectors in the aftermarket? it's going to be the little things like sump and fuel tank guards, again standard or aftermarket. as I do occasionally venture off the beaten track >> and even my skill level will run out of talent. And IMHO I just want to stick my winch on the front and the Penman on the back so, Winch mount and a way to get the NATO hitch on the back. We'll see what happens with time Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest |
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7th Jul 2019 9:50pm |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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Wow, thats one rocky paddock! š³š
Click image to enlarge Been colabing with a photoshop guy to get the tubebar, bonnet, checker, winch, fairlead, badge, snorkel, muddies etc added on, after about 20 revisions over almost a week here it is. Im not 100 % happy with bulge being so sharp and a few other little things, but it gives us an idea. This is a preproduction leak so we still dont know if all the details will be in final release. Maybe others can play with the colours see what looks like black or dark green or other colours or improve this further? |
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8th Jul 2019 2:14am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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New render
Actually looks pretty sweet, few unrealistic things like the coils being shown so much. But that's definitely the closest render ive seen by anyone yet based on what we know. I like it! Wish they added the sliders and tube bar though
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9th Jul 2019 12:59pm |
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| Chawks Member Since: 19 Feb 2017 Location: Dorset Posts: 121
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I was very sceptical about what it was going to look like when images first started to appear but at the moment Iām looking forward to finally seeing it. The front end shots I think look quite promising so far , not that itāll ever be in my budget range anyway !
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9th Jul 2019 3:10pm |
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| jfh Member Since: 08 Jan 2014 Location: West Coast Posts: 363  
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If you want to put treadplate on, I would think that it will be more practical to extend it like in photo below.
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9th Jul 2019 3:25pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1436 
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You're not supposed to stand on it!
It's just there to remind us of Defenders of old, when you COULD stand on the bonnet and wings.  |
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9th Jul 2019 4:52pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481  
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But letās have a poll. How many people who bought a Defender in the last 3years of production actually stand on their bonnet to load the rack or track wild animals using binoculars?
Itās back to the āits needs to be a hosepipe friendly interiorā LR canāt win this whatever they do 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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9th Jul 2019 5:17pm |
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