Thread: New Defender finally arrives

Slug Burner, my first thought was to go to the back of the alternator, but it isn’t the most accessible thing on this new engine. (btw, nice use of Latin, there’s not enough of that these days)


For those that recommended the Traxide HL upgrade, I was thinking about that before I got the new one after having upgraded the lights on the old one, but the new headlights are really good standard.

As far as the Cargo drawers I have gone with the Boab ones for a few reasons, they are well priced, I like the idea of the plastic ‘gomo’ boxes, and the whole drawer can be removed if I need to. Having said that I do like the black widow setup of RMB3218


Craig


PS. I cant figure out how to put photos in, so here is my gallery
http://www.aulro.com/app/showgallery...r/8509/cat/500

Originally Posted by one_iota

Congratulations tinged with envy

Ican'ardly wait for mine to arrive.

How long from order to delivery was it?

Handed over the deposit on the 10 Jan 08, was told March build and late april Delivery. I was then was told that the boat got into Fremantle on 28 April and it would be 10 - 13 days in 'Bond'. Finally got delivered on 23 May, but probably would have taken longer if... a: I hadnt called them often, and b: If i wanted heaps of gear fitted by LR.

So it took a while

Craig

Congratulations on your new arrival.
I saw a few new 2007 models whilst in the UK late last year. They had seats in the cargo area, fitted carpet everything! Nice new dash layout. Then I saw one the other day at the Woolongong dealership. It was a relief to see no carpets but not sure about no seats in the cargo area? I noticed more passenger legroom with the relocation of the aircon unit
Not that I'm in the market for one, but do you get a choice in Oz or just a basic model?

The dealer said it had a transit engine, I wasn't sure what he meant until I cottoned on that he meant a Ford Transit engine.

Enjoy

got to love the new defender
heres mine
cargo barrier is also on my list
cheers
tony

Hi Tony,

Last night I dreamt that mine had arrived

That looks like a Safari snorkel...what's the story there as I thought Safari hadn't got its version on the market yet? Or is it an Airtec?

Counting down Mahn!!!

not long to go!!

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Counting down Mahn!!!

not long to go!!

Morning Peter,

On the boat I believe.

I hope it isn't a slow boat.

I am tired from Defender Dreaming.

Arrives Sydney July 31

so the new one gets
AULRO2

?