Thread: Kitting up your Defender, or not...

Originally Posted by JamesH

It was funny reading the thread on all the bits people have put on their new Defenders because I saw something very strange yesterday driving on Winthrop Avenue (proudly dsiplaying my AULRO Defendoor, praying to see another Defender driver going past and having a double take at the coolest new piece of kit).

It was a tidy white 300Tdi wagon, I'd say a 97 looking at the number plate. Anyway there was something odd about it and it took me a second to figure out what. It appeared from the outside at least to be Stock Standard.

No bullbar/ nudge bar
No chequer plate
No snorkel
No spotties
Spare wheel still on the back door with original carrier on cover.
No UHF ariel
No towbar.
No roof rack
Steel rims

Zip. He looked like he'd seen it on the lot 12 years ago and thought "That'll do" and bought one. Sure he might have a dual battery or other stuff invisible to someone driving past, but I don't think so.

Could he be onto something? I'm thinking about the whole bicycle craze going round now, everybody's talking single speed bikes with simple handbrakes. Couriers are now using locked hubs that don't even allow you to coast. Some sort of anti-fashion fashion statement.

I don't think the old guy driving the Defender was into personal statements, but you never know.

Each to their own, I guess mate - but driving outback roads/tracks at sunset - no bullbar - not me. That is just one example - here's another - try standing on your wingtops to take photos for years without checker guards etc etc...

Just depends what you'll do with your vehicle, I reckon.

Originally Posted by JamesH

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I don't think the old guy driving the Defender was into personal statements, but you never know.

A 90/110/130 is a personal statement, regardless of options, whether you realise it or not.

Originally Posted by rick130

A 90/110/130 is a personal statement, regardless of options, whether you realise it or not.

You're absolutely right, of course.

Well that just reinforces my personal philosophy - I only add the accessories I need, as I need them.

So far I have a tow-bar, UHF, better stereo and an AULRO sticker .

Originally Posted by solmanic

Well that just reinforces my personal philosophy - I only add the accessories I need, as I need them.

OK... lets see...
You are by yourself hopelessly bogged in the forest.
At this point you decide you need one or more additional accessories

Originally Posted by miky

OK... lets see...
You are by yourself hopelessly bogged in the forest.
At this point you decide you need one or more additional accessories

Nah - he gets me to pull him out!

Originally Posted by rick130

A 90/110/130 is a personal statement, regardless of options, whether you realise it or not.

Originally Posted by JamesH

You're absolutely right, of course.

hence why defender drivers wave to other defender drivers and not discovery drivers, rangie drivers and especially freelander drivers hehe

I think recovery points are essential - The only reason they don't come with them is LR are too scared of them failing in a snatch and injuring someone.

Along with equipment to use on said points.


The rest is dependent on your need................ and bank balance