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Lorryman100



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Discocuzzy, It seems you can get them imported into the UK. Could save you a long drive......

http://www.tlocuk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.p...5e49949fdd
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Well there is no argument when a Defender has 8' ground clearance according to Land Rovers brochures and their website Rolling Eyes 250mm or 98.4" Shocked

See under dimesions & capability - somebodys in the Censored for not putting the . in the right place Whistle

http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/defender/explore/hard-top/
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discocuzzy



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Lorryman100 wrote:
Discocuzzy, It seems you can get them imported into the UK. Could save you a long drive......

http://www.tlocuk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.p...5e49949fdd


Brian........I think you may just have cost me a fortune Whistle You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things
Post #77630 24th Jun 2011 7:35pm
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T1G UP



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
v8 diesel with f+r lockers for 22k....i'm in!
Post #77634 24th Jun 2011 7:42pm
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Lorryman100



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discocuzzy wrote:
Lorryman100 wrote:
Discocuzzy, It seems you can get them imported into the UK. Could save you a long drive......

http://www.tlocuk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.p...5e49949fdd


Brian........I think you may just have cost me a fortune Whistle


Steve, to a man of you're means its pocket change Whistle Very Happy
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discocuzzy



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The wife has just kyboshed it!
She says it has to be a Landy on our drive Thumbs Up Project D3 soon to be started..... You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things
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Lorryman100



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Pity, I was thinking of a group buy. LC series 76 GLX V8 Diesels with F&R Lockers x ? = Discount Whistle
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Mmmmmmmmmm Thumbs Up You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things
Post #77679 24th Jun 2011 11:46pm
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MrFlips



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Wales 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Santorini Black
Does an Ibex count as standard? Peter
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1952 80" Soft top
Post #77680 25th Jun 2011 12:02am
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willy eckerslike



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After reading about the alternatives and ruminating on the design and reliability of all your suggestions, I decided I would have;

http://www.bowler-offroad.com/Nem_2009/Nemesis_EXR_home.htm




You lot would be more reliable in your Toybotas, defenders would be better offroad and the Discos would be more comfortable,

But I would have the biggest grin Cool Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper
Post #77684 25th Jun 2011 6:13am
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Zagato
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Oh Yes, now were talking, only been in one for a short ride as a passenger BUT couldn't stand up when I got out of the thing Thud
Post #77686 25th Jun 2011 6:55am
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willy eckerslike wrote:
After reading about the alternatives and ruminating on the design and reliability of all your suggestions, I decided I would have;

http://www.bowler-offroad.com/Nem_2009/Nemesis_EXR_home.htm




You lot would be more reliable in your Toybotas, defenders would be better offroad and the Discos would be more comfortable,

But I would have the biggest grin Cool


Sorry people but thats my lottery win dream car, well as it goes TDV8 one from Land Rover with all the toys thrown at it, brand new Ifor 3 axle and a top end Bowler Nemesis to go racing in France again Razz Razz

Censored then i woke up again Big Cry If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.

Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle
Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE
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No Worries 4X4
Post #77692 25th Jun 2011 7:23am
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AndrewS



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BigMike wrote:
can't go where defenders can go for reasons of ground clearance, width and sheer usability.


I think you will find they have more ground clearance Thumbs Up and yes they are 19" wheels.


Click image to enlarge

Perhaps if the question was asked.....

You have to drive the Road of Bones without support and you are on your own and you cant take a truck based vehicle. What would you choose? 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #77696 25th Jun 2011 7:53am
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johnszs



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i didnt think d3 were that high even in off road mode, or is it possible to remap the ecu to get extra lift? 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon
Post #77736 25th Jun 2011 10:27am
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Landie Boy



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johnszs wrote:
i didnt think d3 were that high even in off road mode, or is it possible to remap the ecu to get extra lift?


super extended mode, if the car thinks its going to ground out it puts it into extended mode and then you can manually put it into super extended mode.

Jack
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