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  1. 3rd June 2008, 12:33 PM #1
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    Smile New Defender finally arrives

    Well after a long wait my new 2008 Defender is finally home in Halls Creek

    I took the old 300Tdi Defender down to Perth a few months ago and still haven’t sold it, but Kevin at Rover-tech has been nice enough to let me keep it at his place for a while… hopefully it sells soon.

    So the new one… Well after waiting for what seemed like an eternity, and Barbagallo making heaps of excuses about it being stuck on the wharf for an extra 2 weeks, I finally took delivery on the 23rd of May. I then spent the next week madly running around Perth getting as much as I could fitted before heading back home to the Kimberly.

    I managed to get the thing rust proofed and window tinted, got a Roo bar, Roof Rack and rear ladder from Russel at “Front Runner”, and I have had the Autron cruise control fitted.

    So now after 2 weeks and 3500km on the clock I have finally had a chance to sit down for a minute and have a little boast about my fantastic new car.

    What can I say… its awesome!!! I mean my old ‘94 300tdi Defender was fantastic, but this is just… wow!!! Its quiet, powerful, and the other day I was driving in the rain and I didn’t get wet.

    So next on the list will be getting the Spot lights and work lights hooked up, fitting the cargo drawers and getting a cargo barrier, with leads me to a few questions…

    1st Spotlights, is there any big juicy wires already under the bonnet from which I can grab 12v, or should I run a new wire from the battery?

    2nd Cargo Barrier, when I contacted Milford, they said that they don’t have one for the 2008 model. Does anyone know if the two-position one for the TD5 fit or if there is another one available?

    Thanks in advance…

    Craig

    Pics to follow when I get a chance.
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  2. 3rd June 2008, 12:49 PM #2
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    Congratulations tinged with envy

    Ican'ardly wait for mine to arrive.

    How long from order to delivery was it?

    back to the Questions:

    I understand that it is the revised rear seats that make the pre 07 Milford Barrier not suitable for the new model. I hope they are going to make a version that fits.

    I am going to use one of traxides wiring kits for my lights:

    www.traxide.com.au

    This will also deal with the dreaded burnt switch issue.
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  3. 3rd June 2008, 03:20 PM #3
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    Need to run new wires for your lights.

    No barriers available but you can have them made up if you find someone who is happy to take a casting of the area. I know someone but they are in Sydney so ask around your local area.

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  4. 3rd June 2008, 05:08 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Xavie View Post
    Need to run new wires for your lights.

    No barriers available but you can have them made up if you find someone who is happy to take a casting of the area.
    I know someone but they are in Sydney so ask around your local area.
    Xav

    may i ask who as we really need a cargo barrier, spoke to department of interior and they said we need to find one, milford dont make them as of yet, not been able to track any others down
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  5. 3rd June 2008, 05:12 PM #5
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    Talking Congrats

    What can I say.
    you lucky, lucky, lucky,lucky, lucky, luckylucky, lucky, luckylucky, lucky, lucky
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    nearly forgot.
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    Congrats.

    Hope you and yours have many happy days together.
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  7. 3rd June 2008, 07:04 PM #7
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    Thanks for the answers guys.

    I was thinking I would run new wires anyway. Shame about the cargo barrier, I need something to keep the dogs of the new seats.

    Craig
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  8. 3rd June 2008, 07:51 PM #8
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    there should be a nice juicy wire on the back of the alternator, that should do to feed a relay. then pick up a control line for the relay off the high beam circuit. QED
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    Congrats on the new fender, as for your lights, i would also recommend one of traxide's headlight wiring upgrades for your driving lights and headlights, great product at a great price and will save you any issues should you want to up the wattage of your existing headlight bulbs.

    Cheers, phill
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    Hey aint if fun finding bits for a new model Anyways - if you fine a Barrier for the new model then please let me know - i'm in the same boat.

    As a FYI to those interested -
    Pirhana will have the new Dual Battery tray available soon for the TD4 and
    Safari should have the new Snorkle out soon - they had my 110 for a week to scan and prototype.
    I know there are imported brands around for the above 2 items but its nice to know the Oz stuff is on its way.
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