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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2406  
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If your 110 is completely standard
then it can be made so much better with sound proofing, better suspension, comfier seats and a good remap. you can even turn it into auto and add cruise control plus apple car play. all that will still be much cheaper than a grenadier, and your defender will still hold its value  
Try Alpine Automotive in Halifax or Ian at IRB Developments. 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) 2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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24th Dec 2021 11:42am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905  
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Sounds like a plan! Basically what I did with our Puma. It's still a Defender but much better than standard.
Highly recommend Cult4x4 for all sorts of work. 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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24th Dec 2021 12:42pm |
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| carpetsauce Member Since: 19 Mar 2021 Location: Essex Posts: 58
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How deep are your pockets? Great service, quality work, at a price.
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24th Dec 2021 2:54pm |
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| pj2106 Member Since: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire Posts: 1500 
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Gary Wood at Alive can work to your requirements and a cheeky tune whilst it’s there👍 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold 1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold |
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24th Dec 2021 5:55pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20359
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I would recommend the above, choice is yours though.
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24th Dec 2021 6:43pm |
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| pilsburypie Member Since: 19 Jul 2021 Location: Birmingham Posts: 176 
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Or if you are even slightly handy, do things yourself. I’m going through my defender at the moment with all the usual upgrades with this forum and YouTube as my guide. Quite enjoying the process. I’m no mechanic.
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28th Dec 2021 8:35am |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 699 
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I was in this place last year. I had convinced myself that I needed something with a little more comfort for long trips and that my 2008 110 was starting to show it's age. I bought a new D300 110, which is a fantastic vehicle, but just didn't get on with it or generally having a new car .. so sold it after a few months.
Thankfully I hadn't yet sold my old trusty 110 and have gone back to driving that and couldn't be happier. I've been sorting out a few things that I'd been putting off like the transfer box and clutch and since have been tidying it up and soundproofing where I can. Wheels have now been re-powder coated. Christmas delivered a short shifter Shift-R which has made a huge difference to the feel of the gearbox. I can't see myself getting rid of her now. I've looked on the other side and didn't like it! Plenty of people to help do all the bits for you, IRB, Audiofile, Mahker to name a few .. but I'd do as much as possible yourself if you're that was inclined and let the experts to the messy bits! Brakes next for me and then possibly a BMW engine conversion when mine runs out of life .. that's one for the experts! |
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28th Dec 2021 10:55am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816  
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As mentioned by Pilsburypie, if you have the time and some (frankly basic) skills, DIY is the way to go. Based on what you are talking about doing, you could save thousands on labour. Insulation from Dynamat or Silent Coat plus some Dodo matting, is in the low hundreds for a 110, vs £2k+ when including labour. Full suspension set up (four new dampers, four new springs, new bushes, new steering damper and - if needed - new ARB), from £1k, but £2k+ if fitted. Likewise treating the rust yourself etc etc. So DIY might save you £2-2.5k on having it done for you, which not only gives you rich personal reward but enough money to add some other creature comforts such as new seats (£1k/pr), better stereo/speakers (£500), remap (£500), cruise control (£200) etc, within a similar budget. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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28th Dec 2021 11:22am |
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| pilsburypie Member Since: 19 Jul 2021 Location: Birmingham Posts: 176
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Yep. That’s my ethos. If you have loads of money and no time or inclination, get one of the big companies to do it.
If like me you don’t mind spending on your pride and joy, but need every pound to count, do it yourself. You’ll do the same job for half the price and then have money for the never ending extras! |
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28th Dec 2021 7:11pm |
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