Thread: She said YES!!!

Originally Posted by Scallops

Congrats. Regarding your original question concerning reliable mechanics for these beasts around Brisbane.....

The only place to go (IMO) for mechanical work/servicing is MR Automotive in Redcliffe. Worth the drive.

I'm happy to second that. They did all the servicing from new with mine until I moved.

Originally Posted by GypsySamuraiAnt

As well as these goodies;

ERPS Electronic rust inhibitor - Not worth it, just don't work
Muglo ExBox with 12 way Fuse Box - Tick
Frontrunner 2.8m roof rack - Tick
ARB 2.5x2.5 Awning - Tick
Nugget Stuff Defender sealed air system - Tick
Nugget Stuff Defender Diff Breather Manifold Kit - Tick
Muglo rear door adjustment - Tick
Dolium Tail Light Protector - Tick
Frontrunner steel steering guard - APT do a great unit
And front and rear APT diff guards - Tick

More to come

That should be a nice set up

I agree whole heartedly with Tombie on his post, and I also won't bother with the Frontrunner steering guard (again...)

The aluminium one looks great, but it's soft as butter and will need beating straight every time you've gone out.

APT products are very well made and I would definitely support them, or order a Mantec from the UK if you want one that looks more like the OEM one.

Cheers,

Lou

Thanks everyone! I'm pretty bloody excited about it all.

I've done a bit of research on the rust protection system and these guys have a good wrap from the mining industry, surf clubs etc. and are Aussie made with a bit of history so I'll give it a go and report back. I also went for the 10 couple model for "extreme use system suitable for 4WDs and 12 volt trucks, tractors and agricultural equipment". So if it doesn't work then I'll tell the world. Here's the link

Electronic Rust Prevention, Rust Proofing, Rubber Paint, Lanolin, Rubber Rust Prevention - ERPS

For the steering guard well I'm a bit confused now. The website said the Frontrunner was heavy duty steel, and the APT version was alloy?

Here are the links;

APT Fabrications Steering Guard for Defenders | Buy 4x4 Land Rover Toyota Nissan Accessories and Parts Online Store | Expedition Centre Australia by Mulgo

Front Runner Steering Guard for Defenders - Steel | Buy 4x4 Land Rover Toyota Nissan Accessories and Parts Online Store | Expedition Centre Australia by Mulgo

Cheers,
Ant.

Erps has been tested - it doesn't work.

You won't know because a new car shouldn't have issues for years!

The way it works only functions on immersed structures, not vehicles...

You're fooling yourself - that money can buy more toys!

Lara the Tombraider defender is going strong 12 years later - her current owner just gives her a good wash and some normal loving..

Originally Posted by GypsySamuraiAnt

For the steering guard well I'm a bit confused now. The website said the Frontrunner was heavy duty steel, and the APT version was alloy?

Ant,

The Frontrunner plate is good solid steel, but it only clamps to the existing "scaffold trestle" steering guard already there. That piece of pipe work is as much use as a chocolate kettle with the Defender's weight behind hitting a dirt embankment when offroad. So yes, the guard is pretty solid, but the foundation is very weak and you'll end up with it on an angle after your first time out. Add to that the fact that unfortunately Frontrunner's powder coating has become very suss in recent times. It used to be well primed and thick coated, but I think even they have started cost saving...

The APT and Mantec guards are laser cut steel frames that replace the trestle thing completely and then bolts a thick aluminium plate to the front of the frame. Worse case scenario would be to unbolt the aluminium plate and a quick straighten with a lump hammer before fixing the 4 or 6 Allen head bolts back.

Mantec, good enough for the Camel Trophy good enough for me!

Mantec | Quality Land Rover Accessories

Cheers,

Lou

Thanks for the guidance gentlemen I will be opting for the APT guard and ditching the rust prevention for a dual battery set up! Plus have added a few other mods to the list that I will run by you in the new year.

Has anyone had their Defer sound proofed with Dynamat by anyone exceptional in the Brisbane area?

Cheers,
Ant

My 2c
Joe at Austral is the man to buy a Defender , ex MRA mechanic
Solar style for your tint
Downey Street rustproofing for rustproofing, Doh
APT all the way