Thread: Who else has ordered a limited edition?

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With a Heritage 90 on order, I had a think about options, and think I'll just go with Cold Pack. I decided against the side runners (for now) - am I mad? And I just don't think a sunroof is worth it.


So, now on to thinking about some (basic) mods. Mulgo seat extensions are a must (I'm tall), as are upgraded headlights (I understand). I have also carefully noted the various jobs that will need to be done over time from other threads - what an amazing resource this forum is!


I realise most Heritage's will never leave the tarmac, but I'll be wanting to go off road pretty much immediately. Nothing over the top, but some reasonably challenging day tracks. I'm a bit worried about no steering guard - would it be recommended to get one fitted? Is there a good quality, but "low key" one that will look OK with the Heritage?


Anything I should think about protection wise?


Cheers for any help...I have a long journey ahead of me!


Simon

Mrs Tombie had her shiny new 90 offroad in almost stock trim (had Rijidij from bar and that was it) in under 1250km...

Remembering that the first 1200km was the drive from the dealer to our house

In stock trim they are bloody impressive... a bit of protection wont go astray - in the meantime just watch for big rocks and avoid making them meet the steering rod

Hi Simon,

I did order the silver side steps for mine, mainly because the wife is a little on the short side. Didn't bother with the sunroof & have ordered the tow pack, paint/upholstery protection & that is it. We intend dragging a caravan around Australia with this & I will also carry my RV5 Oztent on Thule bars for the tracks we can't or don't want to take the caravan down.

Cheers Nigel

i ordered cold climate pack and side steps for mine - side steps are good at stopping other car doors from contacting mine
climate pack was purely for the front windscreen demister - i must be a heavy breather when driving but i all my cars tend to fog up, especially at night and i hate having air con on all the time..

Cheers all! Cold Climate pack is a must - I had a Ford with the heated windscreen back in the UK, and it is a great piece of kit.


I may go for some side steps...I too have a short wife!


Avion8, do you mind me asking how much the tow pack was? I have been reading up on fitting a towbar (not straightforward, as always!), and it looks like the OEM part is best.


Simon

Hi Simon,

No confirmed costings for the vehicle or the steps/tow pack, but I did get a discount on the paint/interior fabric protection. I probably should follow up on the costings, but have dealt with this dealership for years & have some faith in them.

Nigel

I think side steps are a must. Didn't worry in the end about the sun roof and glad I was talked out of it. To be honest didn't notice the cold climate pack. But my heater is crazy hot so not sure I would need it anyway!