Show us your Pumas [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

one_iota

6th March 2010, 02:47 PM

Here's the Kelvinator:

Freshly arrived from the Old Country:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/417.jpg

With a few things bolted on:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/421.jpg

The rear with Storage Drawers:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/985.jpg

Front seats with mud rail and seat covers:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1372.jpg

Accessorising strategy:

Set up for touring on and off road

Additions (so far):

BFG AT tyres
ARB Bull bar
Safari Snorkel
Frontrunner spare wheel carrier
LR towbar
45l Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Lightforce 170 driving lights
Traxide headlight and driving light wiring upgrade
12v power outlets (3 sockets) in the rear.
Outback storage drawer
Icom UHF CB radio
Driver's side Mud rail seat runner extension
B&B canvas seat covers
GPS re-radiating antenna
Graeme Cooper Front Diff Protector

Still to come:

Dual battery setup

Drover

6th March 2010, 03:59 PM

SVX 17.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1343.jpg
ARB Bull Bar (Modified for SVX) Hella Rallye 4000 HID's, Iron Man 12000lb Winch, Brit-Part snorkle

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1344.jpg
Mulgo bumperetts, Black powder coated checker plate panels.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1345.jpg
Those Recaros :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1346.jpg
GME remote mike, UHF radio

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1347.jpg
Black Widow Draws, 1/2 cargo barrier, Top shelf and 60lt 12v water tank.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1348.jpg

Platinum Drop Slide-
My contribution to assist the Missus in retrieving beer:D

Modifaction/improvements are intended extended off road touring, starting in june with the Simpson.

Modifactions to date :

ARB Bull bar.
IronMan 12000lb winch.
50mm OME front springs
Brit Part Snorkel.
LR towbar.
Hella Rallye 4000 HID driving lights.
4 x 12v power outlets in the rear and 12v gage.
Black Widow storage drawer / Cargo barrier / Top Shelf.
60lt Black Widow Water tank 12v pump.
GME UHF CB radio.
Red Arc Smart Start dual battery set up.
Mulgo rear bumperettes.

Still to come:

Long Range Tank.
Roof rack .
Rear Wheel hanger.
Tombies engine up grade.

solmanic

6th March 2010, 04:45 PM

Had mine since 2007 and it is still in mostly original condition. I have this peculiar theory that you don't bolt anything on to a vehicle unless you need it... And so far mine does everything I need it to as is. Here's a bunch of old-ish photos...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/solmanic42/080322DefenderRetouched.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/solmanic42/080322Highview011.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/solmanic42/080321MtMee006Reduced-1.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/solmanic42/20090802_GCLRODARE_014.jpg

dullbird

6th March 2010, 06:35 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1339.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1340.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1275.jpg

SloMoBro

6th March 2010, 11:11 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1274.jpg

Drover

6th March 2010, 11:43 PM

Hey Dullbird,

Slighly off thread I know but, is that a Windcheater roof rack ?

If so how do you find it ?

I have been checking roof racks out and I am leaning towards the Windcheater !

Cheers

dullbird

7th March 2010, 08:08 AM

no mate its a hannible

there great racks ask dm_td5 he bought his after he saw ours

clean32

7th March 2010, 08:55 AM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1275.jpg

which one is you, beard or bald?

Gav110

7th March 2010, 10:51 AM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1274.jpg

Can't resist the temptation.... "Nice Rack !!"

Pumicem how are you finding the LR Expedition Rack? - same one I have ordered. How's the weight, access and load bearing/storage?

SloMoBro

7th March 2010, 02:38 PM

G'day Gavster, good on all counts. Have the LR ladder on the rear for access. Nice and light and quiet.:BigThumb:

dmdigital

7th March 2010, 02:48 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1244.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1245.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1246.jpg

alittlebitconcerned

7th March 2010, 03:49 PM

Show you my Puma? I recall it was a nice grey colour with a white roof; it has been in the mechanics shop so long now that I couldn't rightly say. :(

juddy

7th March 2010, 06:24 PM

few pics of the new LR, still got shed loads to do but its looking ok....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1221.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1222.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1223.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1224.jpg

MacFamily

7th March 2010, 06:25 PM

What is all this show us your puma, are you guys getting alittle bit disco and superior or what. next you want be waving to the older defers. there was already a show us your defer section. :p :p :wasntme:

Iam to blame for this I asked in another thread for the Puma owners to start a Puma only thread and LR09WA was kind enouph to start it

I must admit, I didn't think there were enough external differences to warrant a new thread.

Well seeing as Disco section has sub forums one could argue that the 90 110 130 Defender County section could/should have sub forums not that iam complaining.:D
I think the Puma owners would also like another thread where they can compare/discuss about there defenders and not get crapped on about all the faults of the new Puma.
After all the new Puma comes from a long line of great landys the series,county,200tdi/300tdi and td5 which all had faults just my 2 cents worth after all Landy drivers should all stick together and give crap to Toyota's Nissans ect ect :D

Sorry for the hy-jack back on topic :)

TD5_Fender

7th March 2010, 06:32 PM

What is all this show us your puma, are you guys getting alittle bit disco and superior or what. next you want be waving to the older defers. there was already a show us your defer section. :p :p :wasntme:

There is already two 110 Puma's around town that will not wave at all to me. They are nearlly as bad as county and series driver's for not givin a wave:wasntme:

lambrover

7th March 2010, 06:34 PM

I was only taking the micky :D

Now look what I have started

juddy

7th March 2010, 06:47 PM

There is already two 110 Puma's around town that will not wave at all to me. They are nearlly as bad as county and series driver's for not givin a wave:wasntme:

Whats that got to do with this thread??? if there not waving then maybe there blind... Whats wrong with a sub section for the Puma??? Why do some people hate it so much? Like any thread if you dont agree with its content then dont participate, i would not slag off a Defender 300, 200 s1 s3 s2 101 etc thread, there all Land Rovers in the end and, and should be all supported.

dullbird

7th March 2010, 08:11 PM

easy tiger

juddy

7th March 2010, 08:17 PM

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..

one_iota

7th March 2010, 09:01 PM

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..

The only real and true Defender is the last one made and not the first....and may there be many more made.

Therefore the toast to the Puma on the passing of the crown from the Td5 and those in turn that came before is:

"The King is dead...long live the King"

(Shakespeare)

:D

JohnR

7th March 2010, 09:31 PM

Hi All,

Love our Puma. Clicked over 60,000kms tonight :clap2::clap2:
Some photo's:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1206.jpg
Cape York 2009
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/78.jpg
Gun Shot 2009
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1207.jpg
Ormeau 2010
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/76.jpg
The last two shots are from the 4wd Action Magazine shoot. I has just been released in news agents the mag is 4wd Custom Guide No.25

I am fairly chuffed it got such a nice write up. 7 pages!! :D

I can hear the doors slaming, cars starting and tyres screaching as you all rush out to get your copy now !! :p:p:p

Cheers,

TD5_Fender

7th March 2010, 09:34 PM

Whats that got to do with this thread??? if there not waving then maybe there blind... Whats wrong with a sub section for the Puma??? Why do some people hate it so much? Like any thread if you dont agree with its content then dont participate, i would not slag off a Defender 300, 200 s1 s3 s2 101 etc thread, there all Land Rovers in the end and, and should be all supported.

Eeeeaaasssseeee up was just a little joke. I like seeing the pics and stories of these pumas as i have been considering upgrading to one and i won't have to go far for inspiration, keep it going i say:):)

rumman43

8th March 2010, 11:43 AM

Awesome thread...Some brilliant photo's.. Keep em coming..

ab

juddy

8th March 2010, 01:16 PM

Looking at some 2009 sales figures from Land Rover ( Australia ) 240, 110 Station Wagons sold, thats not bad, theres alot out there.....

PAT303

8th March 2010, 01:38 PM

It's a shame more aren't on here,the way things are going I might be a puma owner sooner than I thought also,as much as I'm keen I would like to get to 500,000k on my Tdi for no other reason than to proove they can. Pat

MADDOG

9th March 2010, 12:13 AM

Heres a couple of mine:cool:

danske

9th March 2010, 02:04 PM

Here is mine and a couple of his stable mates !:D

slt

9th March 2010, 05:47 PM

Outlaw

11th March 2010, 10:40 PM

Ooooh that's a bloody nice looking 130 SLT :D

pbroz

12th March 2010, 08:13 AM

Only wish mine was fitted out half as good as some of these... My philosophy when it comes to fitting out the 110 & my wife, is a multitude of small victories...

all look great!

PAT303

12th March 2010, 10:16 AM

To the County and TDI owners who cannot leave this alone: you are missing a point ... you can't buy one of those vehicles any more (unless you want one with serveral 100,000kms on the clock ... and I don't). But maybe it's just envy talking :wasntme:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/986.jpg

Either way thats why I'll be getting one,they are the end of an era,not just the end of a motoring classic but the end of no nonsense live axle 4WD's. Pat

Scallops

12th March 2010, 09:14 PM

Either way thats why I'll be getting one,they are the end of an era,not just the end of a motoring classic but the end of no nonsense live axle 4WD's. Pat

Ahmen to that, brother :D ...Puma - THE finest of the best... :BigThumb:

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/260/dsc0014ah.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/dsc0014ah.jpg/)

Following harry on some mad GCLRO trip - Rover Park

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4286/dsc0113a.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/dsc0113a.jpg/)

Goomburra

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9056/dsc016303junesavannahwa.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/dsc016303junesavannahwa.jpg/)

Savannah Way

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8971/dsc0029bd.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/dsc0029bd.jpg/)

It's even a wedding car

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/3050/dsc0371tr.jpg (http://img378.imageshack.us/i/dsc0371tr.jpg/)

Stick Tassie! Go the Simo!

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9029/dsc037709junebutterflys.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/dsc037709junebutterflys.jpg/)

Go to beautiful places - Limmen Bight road, NT

I love mine!

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/464/dsc0103g.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/i/dsc0103g.jpg/)

Leichhardt Falls, NT

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/944/dsc018803junesavannahwa.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/dsc018803junesavannahwa.jpg/)

Puma - You know you want one!

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8879/dsc0016tu.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/i/dsc0016tu.jpg/)

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/7707/dsc0032t.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/dsc0032t.jpg/)

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6100/dsc022402augustoldghanr.jpg (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/dsc022402augustoldghanr.jpg/)

The Expedition vehicle par exellence!! Everard Junction, Gunbarrel Highway, WA and camp on route...

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2994/dsc000161.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/i/dsc000161.jpg/)

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7772/14julygunbarrelhighwaym.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/i/14julygunbarrelhighwaym.jpg/)

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8153/12julygunbarrellaagervi.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/i/12julygunbarrellaagervi.jpg/)

REMLR Trip

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/6427/dsc0030g.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/i/dsc0030g.jpg/)

Sundown NP Qld.

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9681/dsc0151gg.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/dsc0151gg.jpg/)

And finally, having a rest @ home...

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/2950/dsc0151d.jpg (http://img535.imageshack.us/i/dsc0151d.jpg/)

one_iota

12th March 2010, 09:34 PM

My philosophy when it comes to fitting out the 110 & my wife, is a multitude of small victories...

:D

Ah yes.... I pick up the 32 litre water tank tomorrow...I got that one under the radar as well...I'll have to fit it under the cover of darkness though. So I'll have to buy a silencer for the drill.;)

CapeLandy

13th March 2010, 12:27 AM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Scallops

13th March 2010, 10:17 AM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Cool! You can now officially use your "giraffe viewing windows" :)

Benny_IIA

13th March 2010, 10:42 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/Landy1973/Botswana/IMG_2715.jpg

How do you change gears?

jerryd

13th March 2010, 11:18 PM

When I look at these pics, I realise that I must have had sunstroke when I purchased a "Ford Territory" instead of a new defender :eek:

I'll have to wait now until I finish building house, sell it and downsize and then sneak a new puma into the garage ;) swmbo will never know the difference :D

CapeLandy

14th March 2010, 04:51 AM

How do you change gears?

I just take one of those ugly two legged things with the funny arms to change the gears for me.:D
It's a bitch getting my neck inside. Nice vehicle otherwise

dmdigital

14th March 2010, 07:09 AM

And here was me thinking you had a new method for loading stuff on the roof rack;)

kenleyfred

14th March 2010, 12:23 PM

Few additions so far to 'Fred"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Not very confident that my attempt at posting photos has worked.

JohnR

14th March 2010, 12:54 PM

Sorry no images?????

Try again.

there is a thread on here somewere explaining how to post images.

Cheers,

Few additions so far to 'Fred"

<a href="http://img691.imageshack.us/i/svx15010.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/9041/svx15010.th.jpg" border="0"/></a>

Not very confident that my attempt at posting photos has worked.

kenleyfred

14th March 2010, 01:45 PM

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/4664/svx15007.th.jpg

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/9041/svx15010.th.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/svx15010.jpg/)

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/1668/svx15009.th.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/svx15009.jpg/)

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/57/svx15002.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/i/svx15002.jpg/)

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/497/svx15006.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/i/svx15006.jpg/)

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/8311/svx15005.th.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/svx15005.jpg/)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/svx15004.jpg/)

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/1872/svx15003.th.jpg (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/svx15003.jpg/)

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/5162/svx15001.th.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/svx15001.jpg/)

Heres hoping this has worked, looks crummy in preview.

KarlB

14th March 2010, 05:07 PM

Pictures aren't great Kenleyfred but they are good enough. You second picture (from the top) shows your tow bar. What brand is it? I am in the market for a tow bar but most that I have see would would pass for a plough at the back end.

dullbird

14th March 2010, 05:18 PM

You in the UK karl??

Only reason I ask is I can't say I have come across any ploughs here in OZ for defenders,, only ploughs I have seen have been in the UK
Genuine tow packs and hayman reece recover hitches are the popular ones here

KarlB

14th March 2010, 05:47 PM

G'day dullbird

I'm actually in Canberra. I am in the process of getting a new Defender (hope to pick it up next week) and the only thing offered by the dealer was the Mullti-height Tow Bar (PN LR006309 - http://assets.config.landrover.com/lr/gb/l316/accoly_gb_l316_lr006309.jpg?11wy). The Hayman Reece one is OK but I am looking for something that minimises the loss of departure angle. Maybe I'm too fussy or haven't looked hard enough.

dullbird

14th March 2010, 06:02 PM

Karl befor we go any further you getting a 110 or 130 if your getting a 110 a hayman reece or genuine will be the only way to go and your not going to get anything better unless you fit somthing direct to the crossmember which I really would not reccomend. The departure angle on a 110 is crap anyway and I would far rather a tow bar there taking the brunt of the rough than my fuel tank

KarlB

14th March 2010, 06:15 PM

Neither dullbird, getting a 90; and realise that may be problematic at least in the short term.

dullbird

14th March 2010, 06:24 PM

Even so I would still get hayman... I have a 90 to with a dixon and bates but that hangs down more than a hayman...

A mate if mine also had a hayman on his 90 with no issues and he wasn't frightened of using his so unless your talking really extreme..

Make sure you post your pics when you get it in here!!

KarlB

14th March 2010, 07:16 PM

Thanks for the advice dullbird, I'll look seriously at the Hayman. Maybe I can live with out one?

dullbird

14th March 2010, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the advice dullbird, I'll look seriously at the Hayman. Maybe I can live with out one?

Possibly but what would you do for recovery.
Why don't you start a thread asking about tow bar options etc,, just try searching before you do as there was a thread not that long ago.

KarlB

14th March 2010, 07:56 PM

Ah dullbird, getting in to murky territory with rear recovery. Any of the tow bars are rated at max 3.5 tonnes and even moderate snatching can generate an equivalent load of ~8 tonnes or more. Would like to use jate rings in the rear but now that the chasis at the lashing-eye attachment point is not reinforced then this is not an option. Do you know if any one has strengthened their chasis at this point to enable safe use of jate rings? I image it is a relatively simple welding job for some one who knows how to do such structural welds.

kenleyfred

14th March 2010, 08:18 PM

Karl it's an ARB bar. Having said that I chose their bar because it is compatible with the long range tank. They have come back to me and said that the bar is incorrect as not compatible and to wait while they sort correct bar. Still waiting. Don't like my chances. Still when I go for the long range tank they will have to sort it.

Dullbird thanks for sorting my last photos, sorry they turned out so crap, there are a few things there that I quite like, like the rear and side working lights.
Kenley

dmdigital

14th March 2010, 10:26 PM

Karl, the 08MY 110 was only available with a LR bar much like the Hayman Reece made in Australia for the Puma 110.

LR would not bring in the drop plate assembly available to the UK. Now that the range has increased with the 90 and other variations of the 110 I suspect the available UK accessories has as well.

The towbar part number for the 90 is different to the 110 (LR006310) in the UK so I suspect that the LR Aust towbar 110 wont fit and nor will the ARB unit fit unless ARB has previously made one for the 90 when it was last imported back in about 2003-2005.

Searover

14th March 2010, 10:42 PM

HERE SHE IShttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/689.jpg

TimNZ

17th March 2010, 08:56 PM

More pics :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/718.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1146.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/719.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/720.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/707.jpg

juddy

18th March 2010, 11:48 AM

Got the bar on now, so getting there, some really nice Puma's pictured on this thread...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/711.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/712.jpg

Outlaw

18th March 2010, 12:00 PM

Looking very good Juddy... i was overtaken by you last saturday morning at Oxenford (though was a passenger in a removalist truck at the time) ;)

clean32

18th March 2010, 12:36 PM

More pics :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/707.jpg

that picture makes your puma look out of plum, or is it out of plum ?

juddy

18th March 2010, 01:34 PM

Looking very good Juddy... i was overtaken by you last saturday morning at Oxenford (though was a passenger in a removalist truck at the time) ;)

Ah yes i must have been on my way to springwood, i get new 130, the wife wants a new ford Fiesta.....

TimNZ

18th March 2010, 04:50 PM

that picture makes your puma look out of plum, or is it out of plum ?

No its me that is out of plum. :D

juddy

27th April 2010, 03:06 PM

Got round to re fitting the rack, and a new set of roof spots.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/306.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1019.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/225.jpg

SloMoBro

27th April 2010, 03:12 PM

Mate, that looks awesome!!

MacFamily

27th April 2010, 03:20 PM

Mate, that looks awesome!!

x2 :cool:

one_iota

27th April 2010, 03:41 PM

Looks fantastic Juddy...I bet you can't wipe the smile off your face :D

samuelclarke

27th April 2010, 03:53 PM

Mate, that looks awesome!!

x2 :cool:

x3! :D

Very nice 130!

clean32

27th April 2010, 04:18 PM

looks great, i doint like the side ladder but i cant think of any thing better

juddy

27th April 2010, 05:35 PM

looks great, i doint like the side ladder but i cant think of any thing better

Its the only place the ladder can go with this type of rack, and it helps alot getting up there, to sort the tent out. Not sure if any one makes something different......

clean32

27th April 2010, 05:47 PM

Its the only place the ladder can go with this type of rack, and it helps alot getting up there, to sort the tent out. Not sure if any one makes something different......

as i was thinking, not realy sensable to have it off the back and block the tail gate. and if you have a roof rack that is used you must have a ladder. as i said i cant think of anything better.
still a nice looking rig but

JohnR

27th April 2010, 06:16 PM

Very niceee. I love it whens a Defender gets all dressed up!

pc3

27th April 2010, 08:49 PM

series3

29th April 2010, 05:01 PM

Fresh off the boat, as they say. Will be picked up next week

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/83.jpg

one_iota

29th April 2010, 06:14 PM

Fresh off the boat, as they say. Will be picked up next week

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/83.jpg

Good to see another white 110 puma.:)

I expect to see you on Johnston St or there abouts with a big smile on your face.

You'll have to change your name though.

series3

29th April 2010, 07:04 PM

Thanks Mahn, It's not for me though, my old man is the lucky one. I just popped in to have a look before he picked it up. I was driving through Marrickville yesterday in my 2a and kept an eye out for those famous plates of yours, but to no avail. I did manage this in a carpark though, what are the odds.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1372.jpg

I am very close to Johnston St though
Sam

dullbird

29th April 2010, 07:07 PM

I got all excited and thought that was mine for a second then. until I realised no roof rack, winch, A-bar, antenna, guard vents, awning actually it looks nothing like mine :lol2:

one_iota

29th April 2010, 07:35 PM

series3

29th April 2010, 08:44 PM

The faster one!

Sam

dullbird

29th April 2010, 09:03 PM

that would of been you then he would of had a stop at the dealers first :p

Landy Smurf

29th April 2010, 09:13 PM

how cool is it when you score a park next to another landy

clean32

30th April 2010, 01:29 PM

how cool is it when you score a park next to another landy

just doint do it when SWMBO is with you.

coz if you bump into the driver thats 2 hours gone chatting and comparing notes

Tombie

30th April 2010, 01:59 PM

just doint do it when SWMBO is with you.

coz if you bump into the driver thats 2 hours gone chatting and comparing notes

Never truer words written :o;)

eezeetoo

30th April 2010, 04:00 PM

This should be a link to my brute, just lurking about in the scrub. If its not, it is due to my abysmal ignorance of posting photos.
Imageshack - p1010005t.jpg - Uploaded by eezeetoo (http://img580.imageshack.us/i/p1010005t.jpg/)

Cheers,
Dave

series3

30th April 2010, 04:17 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

There you go mate, love the HCPU

juddy

30th April 2010, 06:25 PM

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/3955/p1010005t.jpg

There you go mate, love the HCPU

Great looking HCPU 110 you have there, first one i have seen on here...

Landy Smurf

30th April 2010, 07:22 PM

the LR tub looks heaps good

tieds

5th May 2010, 05:02 PM

Either way thats why I'll be getting one,they are the end of an era,not just the end of a motoring classic but the end of no nonsense live axle 4WD's. Pat
Hi,

Just wondering what the awning set up is on your roof racks, that's exactly what I'm interested in.

Tieds

Scallops

5th May 2010, 06:25 PM

This thread is great - it really delivers! :BigThumb:

Congratulations to all the new, friendly, Defy cult waivers out there on our Oz roads! :clap2:

I've already posted, way back, but after another great long weekend wheeling in Grover, here's another piccy....Pumas rock! :cool:

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/5493/dsc0299y.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/dsc0299y.jpg/)

100inch

13th May 2010, 08:06 PM

Well, here it is! The black sheep of the family. And yes, I think it is a better car than the 2002 Td5 110 I had. Future will tell. Cheers m
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1052.jpg

Landy Smurf

13th May 2010, 08:10 PM

nice,i have taken a liking to the black

100inch

13th May 2010, 08:25 PM

It will NOT be the hardcore offroader in the family, so I had free choice of colors..well, my wife gave her approval as well:)

100inch

13th May 2010, 08:29 PM

And most importantly, she loves to drive it! Life doesn`t get any better:D
Well, hope to get the keys back soon!!!!!!!!!

povman

30th May 2010, 10:20 PM

Thought I'd ad mine to the bunch of beauties!

zuno555

31st May 2010, 11:03 AM

Ah, hmmmmm, how do I put this...... :confused:

This thread is pure porno.
Have to minimise the screen if my wife walks past.

Sorry. Had to be said. :angel: :blush:

jake

31st May 2010, 01:06 PM

Here my 2005 TD5 110 well sorted for remote travell.

Question for Series3 with the HPCU, how do you find the seating and the vehicle in general.

Jake

eezeetoo

31st May 2010, 05:20 PM

:BigThumb:

Question for Series3 with the HPCU, how do you find the seating and the vehicle in general.

Jake
I would guess that is my HCPU of which you are enquiring (series 3 put up the photo from my link).
Seating position (I am barely 6foot and not overly big built (87kg)) would not be described as spacious, however, having spent years suffering a sore lower back whenever I drove my T*y*t* H*l*x for any distance and blaming it on age or the seating position of my bike (clip on handlebars), I have come to realise the upright position of the Defender is probably akin to being treated by the worlds best chiropractor - I drive the defender long distances on road and it has cured any sore back issues I have ever had. :BigThumb::BigThumb::BigThumb:
The vehicle in general - fabulous, as long as you never need more than 2 seats (I never do:cool:)
Dave

Gav110

4th June 2010, 06:33 PM

Guys, just started a thread on it so I can show the mods...

More photos here:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/106445-finally-arrived-new-puma-110-zermatt-silver.html

n plus one

4th June 2010, 07:00 PM

:BigThumb:
I would guess that is my HCPU of which you are enquiring (series 3 put up the photo from my link).
Seating position (I am barely 6foot and not overly big built (87kg)) would not be described as spacious, however, having spent years suffering a sore lower back whenever I drove my T*y*t* H*l*x for any distance and blaming it on age or the seating position of my bike (clip on handlebars), I have come to realise the upright position of the Defender is probably akin to being treated by the worlds best chiropractor - I drive the defender long distances on road and it has cured any sore back issues I have ever had. :BigThumb::BigThumb::BigThumb:
The vehicle in general - fabulous, as long as you never need more than 2 seats (I never do:cool:)
Dave

Bingo - I'm a bit over 6 foot and around 95kg and a Deefer is the most comfy thing I've ever driven - I can sit behind the wheel for hours and hours with virtually no discomfort.

KarlB

5th June 2010, 09:24 PM

Just completed the first big trip with the D90. Thought I would share a few photoes of the Beastie on the trip.
Click on the thumbnails to enlarge,

Beside railway line between Euabalong West and Roto, NSW. Adjacent to Nombinnie Nature Reserve
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1827.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/17708)

Leopard Wood tree near Ivanhoe, NSW

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1828.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/17709)

Western Myall between Iron Knob and Mt Ive Station, Gawler Ranges, SA
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1829.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/17710)

Pearl Blue-bush between Iron Knob and Mt Ive Station, Gawler Ranges
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1830.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/17711)

Lake Gairdiner (with water). Mt Ive Station, Gawler Ranges, SA
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1831.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/17712)

Lienerts - Woolford Track, Pinkawillinie Conservation Park, SA
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1832.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/17714)

Oldman Triodia, Buckleboo Stock Route, Pinkawillinie Conservation Park. Much of the Park has be extensively burn in recent years
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1833.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/17715)

Post fire regrowth, Buckleboo Stock Route, Pinkawillinie Conservation Park
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1834.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/17716)

The vehicle didn't miss a beat. Nearly 10,000 km on the clock.
Cheers
KarlB

patclan

11th June 2010, 07:49 AM

pc3

11th June 2010, 08:28 AM

OK Its back and running and I love it.......they beld it without the special part.

All they got done was added the Mulgo seat extensions (If I slide them right back I can barely touch the pedals now) and add the sliders.

Monday week it goes in for 2 days for bar, lights, twin battery's, traxide upgrade, HD Track rods and sump guard.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/911.jpg

baz

12th June 2010, 09:06 AM

Here is mine then, its a 10MY all I have added so far is the bull bar, renovating the house is eating all my money and she wont increase my allowance.. Thank god I got the corporate pack and servicing is included.. Going to get some HID spots soon as I have convinced her that they are essential. But if the tax man is kind to me then maybe a few more goodies.

I am commuting from the gold coast to Brisbane so putting on the K's he will hit 30k next week and is only 6 months old. going to have to start taking the train or the warranty will be out before I use him for a pleasure trip.
Hi Patclan,

How do you find the Puma for the commute to vegas and back?

I do the same commute and thinking of replacing the D2V8 with the Puma 110 and this daily commute was my only concern for comfort reasons (noise mainly). Obviously know the fuel consumption would be 100 times better.

Thanks and great looking truck!

Baz

patclan

13th June 2010, 07:18 AM

Hi Patclan,

How do you find the Puma for the commute to vegas and back?

I do the same commute and thinking of replacing the D2V8 with the Puma 110 and this daily commute was my only concern for comfort reasons (noise mainly). Obviously know the fuel consumption would be 100 times better.

Thanks and great looking truck!

Baz

Hey Baz

We love it for the commute, noise is not an issue or maybe we are just used to it, we can have a conversation easy or most mornings listen to the radio no problem.

It is very comfortable, do it every day and no sore back or anything, much comfier than the train.

Plenty of power so no problems keeping up with the traffic, the speed restrictor is our only hold back sometimes :)

Driving a D2 you will be used to the driving position but again its great, gives you the advantage to see what lane to change into way before you grind to a stop. Have also found that people move out your way in the fast lane when they see you coming.. dont know why...

We get around 600k per tank (standard tank), not sure if this is normal but I am probably not an ecnomical driver..

Parking is an issue but there are a couple of car parks we can fit in, 201 charlotte st I use, $19 a day on early bird.

Hope that helps, any other questions let me know..

Patrick

series3

5th July 2010, 07:42 PM

A few more pics of my dads, so far he's quite happy with it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1260.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1261.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1262.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1263.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1264.jpg

JohnR

5th July 2010, 08:03 PM

Nice :) What camera and lens did you use for these photo's??

Cheers,

series3

5th July 2010, 08:50 PM

Cheers John,

I didn't take the photos, but I know it was a Canon 40D and a wide ange Sigma lens.. 16-24 maybe? They are a nice photo.. Photobucket took a lot of the sharpness out

abaddonxi

5th July 2010, 09:24 PM

Clean32 to the front desk.:D

clean32

6th July 2010, 09:26 AM

Bluefox

19th October 2010, 05:11 PM

Some more pictures of the new bus, purchased about three months ago and traveled about 6700kms. Just need a snorkel now.....

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/681/p1000703q.th.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/p1000703q.jpg/)
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4792/p1000704j.th.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/p1000704j.jpg/)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2651/p1000705r.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/p1000705r.jpg/)

JohnR

19th October 2010, 05:29 PM

pc3

20th October 2010, 03:01 PM

Bluefox,

looks great !! I like those TDCI decals.....can they be purchased Online ?

sashadidi

20th October 2010, 06:08 PM

Bluefox,

looks great !! I like those TDCI decals.....can they be purchased Online ?

not sure about the decals but I got a couple of these stick on badges from the UK and put on a couple of trucks here on the back
Like this
GENUINE FORD MONDEO TDCI BADGE on eBay (end time 25-Oct-10 11:58:44 BST) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-FORD-MONDEO-TDCI-BADGE-/230383080048?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35a3e6d270)

Bluefox

20th October 2010, 11:45 PM

Interesting! Bluefox, I noticed on the side of your ute it has TDCi was this standard or did you put it on there? Are all the latest models getting this decal or just the utes??

I know this is what the Poms have been calling the 07- model and for some reason here in Aust. we took the Puma engine name???

Cheers,

I had the stickers made up by a local company $20 for the pair plus a couple of extras 'just in case'. Every previous model of Defer has had the engine name on the side so I figured why not mine? :D
As for the name, I'm not sure why we call this model Defender 'Puma' and the Poms describe it as the '07 onwards or TDCi model'. :confused:

Bluefox,

looks great !! I like those TDCI decals.....can they be purchased Online ?

Cheers :D, the bloke made'em as a once off thing, so no online ordering (I assume), although I will check to see if I can get more made and have'em sent out to anyone who's interested. Or give you the contact details of the company and you can ask yourself if you like.

Scallops

21st October 2010, 12:55 PM

As for the name, I'm not sure why we call this model Defender 'Puma' and the Poms describe it as the '07 onwards or TDCi model'. :confused:

Actually - the poms use both terms....

Defender2 - View Forum - Puma TDCi (http://www.defender2.net/forum/puma-tdci-vf19.html'sid=024cd1d270fd431da3fd3fb756c1b8b0)

And the name Puma was the code name for the engine when it was developed.

Brucet

21st October 2010, 11:03 PM

Here is mine....almost 3 weeks old ....loving it.

Taipan

27th October 2010, 08:55 AM

07 Pumu in action at Lithgow NSW

patclan

27th October 2010, 02:52 PM

Finaly got my side steps, was in no rush as money is tight as always for car extras. But my parents are over from the UK to visit, my Mum is 5'0 and my Dad not much taller, getting in to the defender has been a real issue for them so I bit the bullet and spent the money. TJM ones with the bush bars, $850, an extra $150 to install them, looking at them now I could have probably have done it myself but took them 3 hours this morning and he said it was not easy..

Pics should be attached, not sure about the colour of the plate, I like it but maybe would have prefered black, will see.

chops110

27th October 2010, 11:44 PM

Nice....what tyres are you running?

p3ck3r

29th October 2010, 09:16 PM

Pictures by Ben_Loughray - Photobucket

JohnR

29th October 2010, 09:22 PM

Cool photo's Ben, where were they taken?

Cheers,

jake

31st October 2010, 07:57 PM

G'day Everyone,

Here is our Puma,

Nera Donna

31st October 2010, 08:36 PM

Nicly sorted unit Jake. :thumbsup:

p3ck3r

2nd November 2010, 02:09 PM

Cool photo's Ben, where were they taken?

Cheers,
thanks they were taken at waroona dam just outa perth

JaYwALk

2nd November 2010, 03:13 PM

Hi there - I've got a 110 Dual Cab and just wondering where you got that awning from as it looks like it may be the right size for my truck.

Cheers - Jon (JaYwALk)

Outlaw

21st March 2011, 12:55 AM

After the success of last years GCLRO DEFENDER DAY OUT organised by Weeds... this year we are going bigger and better... get out your diaries and mark the dates so as to not miss out on hopefully the biggest showing of fenders and series QLD has ever seen.

Let's see your Pumas in all their glory!!! [thumbsupbig]

Inaugural Gold Coast LAND ROVER HERITAGE EXPO - 8-9th October 2011 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/upcoming-events/125244-qld-gold-coast-land-rover-heritage-expo-oct-2011-a.html)