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It's all been said, but seeing as the 130 is winning I thought I sway it a bit more.
I've just gone from a 110 Tdi to a 130 Tdi, and apart from the glorious amount of space I now have, the ride comfort is streets ahead, even with stiffer (than standard) spring rates.
As for the parking, I've installed the Puma (current model) convex mirrors- brilliant. :cool:
James.
Sorry to hijack the thread BertR, but seeing as we seem to have similar things in mind for purchase, I can't see it hurting.
I need to factor in a whole bunch of things before I start laying out coin on a defender.
If I was to get a 130 and decide to chop the bum off, and give it a lift, where in Brisbane would be the best place to go? (I really need to learn how to weld).
Also, for those who have driven both, do you notice any significant loss of power with the 130, due to the extra weight? This might be irrelevant anyways, if I decide to plonk an Isuzu into it.
Are we talking chopping the tray or the chassis here? The approach angle on a 130 is the same as a 110. The departure angle depends on the tray you have fitted. The HCPU body reduces it. A normal sort of 2100-2400 tray would reduce it also. I have built my own 1800 long tray and designed it so that the limiting factor to my departure angle is actually the Hayman Reece bar (with the tongue removed). I guess it comes down to what you want to use your tray for, and there for how long and/or high you can have it.Quote:
Originally Posted by timbo
I can't comment sorry. My 110 was standard 300Tdi with mild pump tuning. My 130 has a different turbo that's basically not working at the moment, but is about to be VNT'd, so I can't compare.Quote:
Originally Posted by timbo
James.
I was thinking of having a custom built raised tray, and also chopping off any excess chassis that sticks out past the extent of the tyres, and strengthening as required. So basically having a 90 degree departure angle. I'm not so worried about approach angles. I'll deal with that when I get it lifted.
No probs mate....My worries are room and carrying capacity, go to quite a few places where firewood has to be taken in and then there is all the rest of the stuff...craypot, surf rods,genset etc etc as well as towing the camper behindQuote:
Originally Posted by timbo
Haha. As long as I can fit the pups in the tray, I'm happy. I plan to get a camping trailer somewhere down the track, so space isn't a big issue.