Thread: May have jumped the gun, but what can I say, I'm excited

Ahh Snap, I have just bought the same spec but in a 90! This is me living a childhood dream to own one of these! I called every LR dealer in Vic, SA, TAS, NSW and QLD and there was one dealer in Sydney that had the exact truck i wanted, corris grey, black pack, mud flaps, runners and the leather interior... they had a sun roof on this one which i wasn't fussed on, but for the sake of having it now vs. Feb when the other dealers said they may be able to get me one, I fired the trigger!

Have spent the day looking at what I want done ASAP.... ARB bull bar and driving lights and well... i need to have an anchor point put into one of the rear seats to allow me to put my newborn baby's child seat into the back incase i need to take her anywhere.... Snorkel next followed by a tow bar next pay cycle! Flying to Syd to pick it up and drive back to Melbourne on Friday and to say I'm excited is an understatement!

Originally Posted by Surrufus

So, back in May, I confirmed an order for a brand new Land Rover Defender 110.
Corris Grey
Front mud flaps
Black pack
A simple, clean canvas ready for all the bits I've been drooling over since joining these forums, watching other people fit bits and pieces and making modifications, has been driving me crazy. Safe to say I have most of the modifications I will be doing planned out in my head.

Fast forward to September, and I get an email from my dealership telling me that my car is on a boat and ahead of the revised delivery schedule.
I couldn't take it any more, and I have now ordered my first parts, for a car that hasn't even landed in the country, let alone come into my possession.

First two items are basic, namely and ARB bull bar and a Safari Snorkel, and should be here this week, however the car doesn't land until the 22nd, and I've been told delivery won't be until early next month.

Does/did anyone else have this problem?

EDIT: Just checked up on the vessel carrying my car, and it's last position ( as of 11/9/15 without paying for expensive sat tracking ) was about 70 kms east of Durban, heading almost due east for Fremantle. Excitement intensifies.

Also was recently my birthday, and my mates have been getting me 4wding goodies. Snatch strap, 12v air compressor, tyre pressure gauge/deflator, vehicle recovery tracks (MaxTrax copies). Can't wait to get out and use it all!

Originally Posted by kmlittleaus

..... i need to have an anchor point put into one of the rear seats to allow me to put my newborn baby's child seat into the back incase i need to take her anywhere.... ...

Is this possible? I thought only 110's could have anchor points added, to the 2nd row of seats? I may be wrong, but that's what my reading led me to believe.
This was a big factor in my choosing a 110 over a 90 recently, though I won't actually get the vehicle until March.

Originally Posted by mattp

Is this possible? I thought only 110's could have anchor points added, to the 2nd row of seats? I may be wrong, but that's what my reading led me to believe.
This was a big factor in my choosing a 110 over a 90 recently, though I won't actually get the vehicle until March.

There are a few companies that do it and will provide the certificate needed to ensure it's roadworthy. I live in Victoria and I found two places. They can also reinforce the seat too, if you wanted to put an over the seat thingy too. There were a few places in NSW I found too...

I will dig out the name of the company, I'll be calling them on Monday, I picked up my new ride from Sydney on friday!

So I've been trying to find a price for a Hayman Reese towbar, because they apparently fit with the Long Range Automotive fuel tank.

ARB want $813.75 for the towbar ( R02490R ) and a universal trailer wiring loom ( 04916 ) which I don't really need because I plan on using a LR N-type electrics loom.
Parkside towbars, who are a notable supplier here in WA, want $784 inclusive, fitted, and will not quote me supply only.
The WA Hayman Reese distributor Auto Extra, want $784 fitted, and $25 less for supply only ( which is stupid, because Parkside said it was a 2 hour fitting job ).

Do these prices seem unfair to anyone else? Any suggestions for a cheaper alternate supplier?

Also, if anyone has installed one of these Hayman Reese towbars themselves, what's this universal ECU kit thing?