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PaulMark



Member Since: 29 May 2020
Location: Johannesburg
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South Africa 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White
Accessories
Land Rover seem to be going all out with the accessories for the new Defender with a healthy LR premium to the price.

That being said I am planning on fitting a few to mine including:

- Raised air intake
- Classic mud flaps
- Wheel arch protection

I think 3rd parties will struggle to provide bulbars that don't interfere with the camera systems so I'm also considering the front expedition protection system but that also seems very overpriced for what it is.

Would welcome input from some of the forum members as to which accessories you think are worth getting, which you should avoid and which are likely to have better 3rd party alternatives? I will regularly be using my Defender for overloading in Africa so the focus is on practical application rather than aesthetics.
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JOW240725



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I guess it's difficult to say as there is very little 3rd party stuff out there yet. Good luck though!

I suppose whilst new would genuine be better to maintain warranty? James
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JOW240725



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Should have asked... when do you collect the new Defender?? Exciting!! Can't wait to see these overland ding, I know I seem to be in the minority, but I think kitted up they'll look great. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
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PaulMark



Member Since: 29 May 2020
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South Africa 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White
End of June / beginning of July. Very excited!

Btw agree with you on the warranty concerns which is why I will probably bite the bullet and pay the LR premium.
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JOW240725



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Thumbs Up Are you keeping your classic Defender? Will be needing new avatars for the new Defender *Martin* 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
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
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PaulMark



Member Since: 29 May 2020
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South Africa 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White
Very sadly not Crying or Very sad

I will miss it a lot - particularly when overlanding, but I just couldn't justify the cost of keeping it.
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zilch



Member Since: 11 Sep 2019
Location: Whitsundays & Sydney
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Re: Accessories
PaulMark wrote:
Land Rover seem to be going all out with the accessories for the new Defender with a healthy LR premium to the price.

That being said I am planning on fitting a few to mine including:

- Raised air intake
- Classic mud flaps
- Wheel arch protection

Would welcome input from some of the forum members as to which accessories you think are worth getting, which you should avoid and which are likely to have better 3rd party alternatives? I will regularly be using my Defender for overloading in Africa so the focus is on practical application rather than aesthetics.


Looking to take mine on a tour (circuit of OZ), so a combination of touring/overlanding in to some of the nether regions and
also some short 4x4 technical trips, looking at 12-18 months to complete i reckon. Like yourself i have added

RAI, Mud Flaps, Wheel Arch Protection, Tow Pack (you get TR2 and a few other things), e-diff, roof rails. I am likely to go
aftermarket for the roof rack.. https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/a...-roof-rack
Not sure about whether to order the ladder or not, just so my wife can reach the rack Laughing she is only 5 ft..

Fixed side steps, it looks like the mounting bars may afford some sill protection against rocks..so the stealer tells me,
but i am still researching

a few of us in OZ on the book of faces new defenders group are investigating what ARB is likely to release in terms of
front protection / winch bars. most likely a far cheaper option than the LR option, just may have to wait a while for them
to work it out..


Cheers

Jim yet another pommie bar steward down under

MY20 110 P400 SE Defender
MY10 3.0 RR Sport
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blackwolf



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I seem to recall that McGovern or someone else in LR said explicitly that it was an intent of LR to monopolise completely the accessories market for the new Defender, and put the aftermarket suppliers out of business. If this is still an intent, it will be interesting to what happens with the aftermarket sector.

You may have to buy genuine accessories!
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J77



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Here’s a good picture of the side steps



Click image to enlarge
Post #834004 29th May 2020 8:38am
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PaulMark



Member Since: 29 May 2020
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South Africa 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White
Yeah I will also be going with the FR roof rack. I've been trying to get some details from them about it, like should I get the factory fitted rails or not and whether it will fit with the LR ladder installed.

The winch is something I'm still researching. I travel solo quite a bit so I like having it for peace of mind - although in 5 years of overloading I have yet to ever use it! LR's price for the winch is particularly extortionate!
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G4UJS



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver
Can you get a Land Rover technician sitting in one of the rear seats permanently? Very Happy
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zilch



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blackwolf wrote:
I seem to recall that McGovern or someone else in LR said explicitly that it was an intent of LR to monopolise completely the accessories market for the new Defender, and put the aftermarket suppliers out of business. If this is still an intent, it will be interesting to what happens with the aftermarket sector.

You may have to buy genuine accessories!


I am sure if ARB or OL want to launch accessories they will find a way, I very rarely listen to McGoverns
witterings Whistle yet another pommie bar steward down under

MY20 110 P400 SE Defender
MY10 3.0 RR Sport
Post #834014 29th May 2020 9:10am
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J77



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There’s a few already with aftermarket tuners such as Kahn Design and Sterling, who ever they are. I would imagine the aftermarket off road accessories will start to appear at some point.
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blackwolf



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I'm sure that the aftermarket guys will find a way, and if it upsets McGovern then, to my mind, that is a distinct bonus!
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Tim in Scotland



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I was told yesterday that Urban’s franchisee in Edinburgh has “some” already in their work shops - no idea if “some” is just one or several........ Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
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