Thread: Need help deciding roof color

Welcome to the forum. Good choice on the vehicle.

Can't help with the roof colour choice as my wife picks the colours as i can't visualise colour.

See Mulgo expedition centre for seat rails. I don;t have them yet but lots on here recommend them.

For child seat installations there was a recent thread on it and check out Mekons thread on his Defender as he's just set his Defender up with child seats fittings.

About a year ago I was in the same boat as you. The wait is agonising.

Anyway, I also seriously contemplated the different roof but ended up going all black. Haven't regretted it at all. Personally I like the full corris grey but have seen one with a black roof around Claremont and it does look good too. At the end of the day it is a personal choice.

The child seat matter is one you can find quite a few threads on. I didn't do it but there is a place it hat does build an anchor into the rear of the seat. Otherwise you may need a crab bar.

Also with the kids I got a second 12 volt plug put in the rear by the dealer.

Another thing is consider some sound proofing to keep the wife happy. Also some good threads on this. I got some rhinoliner put in the rear wheel arches and it made a big difference.

Hey DefenderBen, welcome! I'd consider a classic white roof if I were you. Second choice would be grey to match. Black is too hot in summer IMO. I have an Indus Silver 110, with silver roof, but often think a white roof would be better.

'Mulgo' brand seat runner extender bars are the way to go.
Sorry can't advise on child seat anchors.

Otherwise keep it simple is my advice. No need for excessive mods IMO, it's already perfect! ...All I've done is upgrade shocks to Koni Raids because I drive heaps of corrugated inland roads. ...I'd also like to add a RidjiDidj rear wheel carrier to take the weight off the rear door when I find the cash.

Enjoy the wait! and all the excellent advice and generosity of this extraordinary online community. Cheers

Are you getting the third row seats? Pricey and take up room but great way to squeeze in the kids friends.

Avoid black, it will make for a very hot car , classic white would be my choice. cheers simmo.

Originally Posted by MrLandy

Hey DefenderBen, welcome! I'd consider a classic white roof if I were you. Second choice would be grey to match. Black is too hot in summer IMO.

I live in the middle of the Gibson desert and drive a Nara Bronze Defender (both supposedly 'hot' colours) with a black roof and I personally find my hubby's yellow Disco hotter to get around in. Go figure.

I love the Corris grey with the black roof. The grey does look nice on it's own but I think the black just sets it off a bit more.

somebodies science--
How much hotter is a black car than a white car in the sun?

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

somebodies science--
How much hotter is a black car than a white car in the sun?

5 degrees hotter inside is a lot! I suggest that aluminium may be even hotter and a better conductor than a steel roof too.