Thread: Limited edition Defender - what would you want?

to compliment what others have said.

Hand brake moved an inch or two towards the centre
Seats moved and inch of two towards the centre
better rear seat leg room and angle
better heat insulation
better stereo
make the ECU and other critical electrics water and dust proof, I'll keep the puma.
better turning circle

Besides all the good things a defender already has, it could have;

A wider, longer and higher, rubber mounted ROPS cab, like a tractor has!!
Comfortable suspension seating, like a tractor has!!
Inboard, oil cooled, wet brakes, like a tractor has!!
TDV6 motor, a low range with slower gearing and with decent, strong, half shafts and CV's fitted into locking salisbury diffs.
Fresh air vents, for the feet as well as the face.
Lights, that you dont have to strike a match to see if they are on!
Galvanised metal for door frames, body trim, etc, like the series ones had, and galvanised chassis.
Engine driven PTO with a clutch.
Less electronics, I like driving my vehicles.
A turning circle!!!

Sorry dreaming again.
Cheers Arthur

I would want to be able to get the special editions in a 130 not just 110s.... a 130 SVX with body colored front light surrounds and no side decals would be perfect for me.

Galvanised chassis, body cappings, even firewall
low range 1st of ~60:1 or slower
big heavy clutch, long gear stick, Series-sized steering wheel
hydraulic pump on PTO with winch and air compressor to suit
ARB style steel bullbar to suit Aus conditions
mechanical self bleeding fuel pump
firewall air vents (roll back to TD5 & earlier firewalls)
effective A/C with front and rear selectable vents
vacuum/low pressure/electronic solenoid selectable rear diff lock
on a disc braked Salisbury rear diff assembly
HD flanges and axles
AEU2522 CVs
double cardan drive shafts
raised shock mounts front/rear with longer travel shocks and dual rate springs to suit
Boge load leveller to keep the bum level all the time
tropical roof
swing away spare wheel carrier
LED lights, including worklights and rear interior lights
Overhead console with any necessary electrical stuff in it.
150L fuel capacity
~50L water tank
33" mud tyres on 16" rims
colour coded flairs
sill sliders/bumperettes
Built on a wednesday when the factory workers have sobered up but before they are too tired to do a proper job. Or else made in India.

but the most important
cup holders

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Besides all the good things a defender already has, it could have;
Fresh air vents, for the feet as well as the face.

Are you kidding Arthur? You ever driven a FJ40 series Land Cruiser through water? If you thought Defenders had waterproofing problems.......

- 130 dual cab
- TDV8 - owner/operator serviceable.
- portal diffs with lower ratios
- tougher axles/cvs
- beefed up driveline, including 6 speed manual, 3 ranges instead of 2, and a useful PTO
- dual shock mounts all round
- on board air - with decent reservoir
- central tyre inflation/deflation system
- in cab adjustable air bags in rear suspension
- 120-150L fuel
- 60-80L water
- triple batteries
- dash vents
- air con
- blacked out window tint
- recaro seats all round (don't knock it until you try it. svx owners know the feeling)
- decent sound system
- manually lockable differentials
- improved dash interface
- doors that seal
- improved sound deadening

and i'll have mine in stornoway grey. thankyouverymuch



failing all that:
130 dual cab
dash vents
air con
comfortable seating
decent sound/heat insulation
decent sound system
improved dash interface
more power
more fuel capacity
bullbar/winch/spotlights
towbar
35" tyres.

For the aspiring wagoneers don't forget to tick box next to the rear window washer and wiper option. (serious)

A dry interior. It could be marketed as a one off never before seen feature.