New Defender ICONS...oh so bling....

[juddy]

Take your pick..... These are from nene overland
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[goingbush]

you just made me vomit,

never seen anything so ugly in my life. Is it a Joke or what ???

[spudboy]

I like those seats! Don't like the black roofs though. And automatic available :eek:

[Josh_WA]

I wish my 110 double cab came with a 3.0 TDV6 :)

[isuzutoo-eh]

The one that says 'Icon Ute', isn't a ute.

[Rick Fischer]

Shows that the Deafener as we know it is not long for this world. Clearing out as much as they can and adding as much fruit as they can get away with.

All of those will be like the SVX and attract "luxury" tax :(

RF

[LowRanger]

I see nothing a few dollars and an angle grinder wont fix:D
And the Heritage would be my choice ;)

[Drover]

Here is part of the blurb on engine option from web site -

Can't fault there ideas, it would be all the difference to the current PUMA

We continue to push our design, engineering and creativity far beyond any others to connect with our clients world wide. Follow our total commitment to create what now without a doubt has arrived as king of all Defenders out there any where! Our inspiration can now be yours to be wrapped up in a fantastic Defender Icon Dual Cab. It can be stock engineering based around 2.4/2.2 TDci double cab or carry thumping 3.0/3.2 TDi diesel or 5.0 V8 petrol. Our Lambo Cab is running the L R Discovery 4 TDV6 twin turbo 3.0 litre enhanced with Icon Tuning 320 brake horse power tuning upgrades now available for any 3.0 TDV6 sport or Discovery.

Our huge investment in time crafting engineering and design continues to open up what is possible for all. Watch our Icon project news as we have two new Icon projects nearing journeys end for all to benefit from. Next the 3.2 puma TDci Icon Sport Wagon.

[Landy Smurf]

the first one or the heritage one

[Psimpson7]

Shows that the Deafener as we know it is not long for this world. Clearing out as much as they can and adding as much fruit as they can get away with.



None of them are being made by LR. Just an aftermarket tuner

[Blknight.aus]

toldyall the puma was the death knell for the defender.

Finally
Our
Researchers
Destroyed

Internanionally
Credited
Offroad
Nobility

[Disco Muppet]

I quite like the snow one...

[rick130]

I actually wanted to get an old RRC at one stage and drop it/big wheels/low profile tyres/big anti-roll bars and lots of grunt (on gas) as a run around/shopping car :angel:

[MR LR]

I actually wanted to get an old RRC at one stage and drop it/big wheels/low profile tyres/big anti-roll bars and lots of grunt (on gas) as a run around/shopping car :angel:
Some thoughts are better kept to oneself :p hahaha

Though i like the Idea of a 2dr convertible with a 350 Chev ;)

[c.h.i.e.f]

the day that landrover put a decent motor in a defender is the day my backside dont face the ground!!!! :D however if they ever do put a decent sized diesel motor in a defender i will personally call landrover and tell them how impressed i am with there decision then i will end it with "it only took 60 years"....

[TimNZ]

Eeee, those grills! :(

[Blknight.aus]

the day that landrover put a decent motor in a defender is the day my backside dont face the ground!!!! :D however if they ever do put a decent sized diesel motor in a defender i will personally call landrover and tell them how impressed i am with there decision then i will end it with "it only took 60 years"....

nothing really wrong with the TD5 or the tdi300 if you look after it right.

[Moon.dog62]

I think much can put down to taste (all be it misguided), but stupid big inch wheels off road? Got to be kidding me!

[barney]

the day that landrover put a decent motor in a defender is the day my backside dont face the ground!!!! :D however if they ever do put a decent sized diesel motor in a defender i will personally call landrover and tell them how impressed i am with there decision then i will end it with "it only took 60 years"....

i'm sure they will be impressed.

[Michael2]

I'll take the Heritage, with the Rock Sliders and roof rack (minus the pod) from the Sport, and the wheels from the Retro, but in Anthracite Grey.

Oh, and I'll have the TDV6 from the top one.

Please.

[jakeslouw]

the day that landrover put a decent motor in a defender is the day my backside dont face the ground!!!! :D however if they ever do put a decent sized diesel motor in a defender i will personally call landrover and tell them how impressed i am with there decision then i will end it with "it only took 60 years"....

x 2 ON THAT MATE!

How about just an OPTION? "You can have ANY engine as long as it's the 2.2......." WTF? You can get the RR and Disco with engine options? You can get engine options from EVERY OTHER manufacturer?

All that garbage about emissions tax and target market? Yes, they're targeting the Defender right OUT of the market. Small wonder they only sell 500 world wide :eek:

[PAT303]

Decent motor,like what,the D4D,ZD30?,both pillars in reliability those two. Pat

[jakeslouw]

Like the 3.2 Durotorq, Pat.

Like a TDV6 from Nissan, Land Rover, Peugeot, Renault, etc.

Like a nice V6 petrol like the Pentastar.

etc etc

[clubagreenie]

The one that says 'Icon Ute', isn't a ute.

Actually it's LITE

[D j Hutton]

Actually it's LITE

Its UTE which is shorthand over here (in UK) for 'Utility' which means less seats and windows, other than that its the same - I've got a standard 110 utility xs and its a pretty good wagon, more secure in the back for the dog. Not like the utes you guys have with the open 'pickup' back. I'll be seeing a few of them when I come over for a trip in October, looking forward to that.

There are several of those 'jazz em up' companies here (some just add a badge and not much else) The Nene ones are a bit more worked on, lowered for 'fast' road work, 'raised' , some just prettied up - whatever you fancy really.

There is at least one 'proper' tuner over here who has put a 3.2 puma engine into a 90 with good results by the sounds of it, more to follow I'd say - could be a good upgrade when the first engine is worn out.

DJ

[c.h.i.e.f]

Td5 and 300tdi I have no problem with but compared to other engines they are a **** fart option... Yes can be made to go good but compared to motors from cummins,Isuzu,detroit etc etc there's no comparison

[Moon.dog62]

I'll take one with a cummins 6 bt in a tray back;)

[c.h.i.e.f]

I'll take one with a cummins 6 bt in a tray back;)

Exactly...

[Blknight.aus]

too heavy, too thirsty, it'd turn the handling and consumption to that of a cruiser.

[LowRanger]

Just how much power do you really need?
A "Puma" will happily sit on the speed limit all day,whilst at it GVM,and still have enough in reserve to overtake slower vehicles.
Next people will be complaining that the radio won't play doof doof loud enough:mad:

[rick130]

The poxxy stereo in the Puma doesn't doof doof loud enough !

It needs a fully sick bass man, with, like huge mosfets !



:angel:

[Blknight.aus]

bloody technorats anything silicones good

whats wrong with valve amps?

[uninformed]

bloody technorats anything silicones good

whats wrong with valve amps?

Nothing if youve got the $$$ for a DECENT one....and then a quality turntable and 2 high end speakers. Plus cables of coarse. OH and then you need the LP's...

no point in a valve amp if playing CDs sorry

[uninformed]

Just how much power do you really need?
A "Puma" will happily sit on the speed limit all day,whilst at it GVM,and still have enough in reserve to overtake slower vehicles.
Next people will be complaining that the radio won't play doof doof loud enough:mad:

With the tow rating and quality of chassis, IMO, to be able to do the work properly and SAFETLY, AND have a decent rebuild life (min 600,000km) You need some power and some DISPLACEMNT

not something stupid like a 6bt cummins...but something in say 3.2-3.5 and 500nm. Of coarse this means a new gearbox and axles...alxes should be the same centers front and rear, fab'd housings. 30 spline MIN, 80 series size cvs...wider bearing spacing


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[DeanoH]

bloody technorats anything silicones good......................

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/950.jpg

:D:D:D

Deano :)

ps. no doof doof crap with Dolly!

[Blknight.aus]

you cant have that in a shed class,

they are not rated for airbags.

[clubagreenie]

McIntosh make a damped (car proof) valve amp but it costs about the same as the defender.

[uninformed]

McIntosh make a damped (car proof) valve amp but it costs about the same as the defender.

Good luck playing records in a defender...

[TimNZ]

With the tow rating and quality of chassis, IMO, to be able to do the work properly and SAFETLY, AND have a decent rebuild life (min 600,000km) You need some power and some DISPLACEMNT

not something stupid like a 6bt cummins...but something in say 3.2-3.5 and 500nm. Of coarse this means a new gearbox and axles...alxes should be the same centers front and rear, fab'd housings. 30 spline MIN, 80 series size cvs...wider bearing spacing


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The best thing with the Defender is the ease of modification. Why not just fit the engine, gearbox, axles etc of your choice?

With this themed thread popping up every few weeks one wonders if the amount of energy that is put into moaning about the latest from LR was put into actually building something that suits an individuals purpose we all might have something more interesting to read. (This is not directed at you Uninformed, but to the greater AULRO community).

Cheers,

Tim

[uninformed]

I build or modify a landrover and range rover everyday. I have a only a few that I go over and over on...... Just my wallet doesn't have the depth my imagination has
:(

[Moon.dog62]

There is nothing stupid about a 6bt cummins, perhaps a little overkill for our application. It's little brother the 4bt(3.9lt) would be a perfect swap in a defender, problem is they are a little thin on the ground here in Australia. I only mentioned the 6bt because I have one sitting in the shed for my 61 f100 unibody project. Also 6bt have been successfully fitted to a number of defenders, one of which was a 90!!!

[uninformed]

There is nothing stupid about a 6bt cummins, perhaps a little overkill for our application. It's little brother the 4bt(3.9lt) would be a perfect swap in a defender, problem is they are a little thin on the ground here in Australia. I only mentioned the 6bt because I have one sitting in the shed for my 61 f100 unibody project. Also 6bt have been successfully fitted to a number of defenders, one of which was a 90!!!

How much does a 6bt weigh?

[Moon.dog62]

How much does a 6bt weigh?

1100lbs, I think that converts to anout 500 kg. To give you an idea I believe a 351 Cleveland ( the other motor I have for my f100) is about 350kg

[rick130]

1100lbs, I think that converts to anout 500 kg. To give you an idea I believe a 351 Cleveland ( the other motor I have for my f100) is about 350kg

IIRC the 4BT and 4BD1T are around the 400-425kg mark, and a Tdi roughly 250-270kg ??

Dougal has posted up weights of the 4BD1T and 4BT somewhere, hell I think I may have posted weights comparing the Tdi to the 4BD1.

[uninformed]

1100lbs, I think that converts to anout 500 kg. To give you an idea I believe a 351 Cleveland ( the other motor I have for my f100) is about 350kg

hahaha, good luck with that. Obviously you dont subscribe to Colin Chapman's theory of "adding lightness"

Im sure it will improve braking though :angel:

[clubagreenie]

It's the old way to "break" a record in a defender.

[Moon.dog62]

hahaha, good luck with that. Obviously you dont subscribe to Colin Chapman's theory of "adding lightness"

Im sure it will improve braking though :angel:

The old f truck has already had a substantial brake upgrade uninformed. I got the 6bt real cheap with an adapter to ford bell housing, flywheel and engine mounts to suit Cleveland base plates. I have not 100% made my mind up yet as to what engine to run. Leaning towards the cummins for fuel economy, geared right they should easily get 10l/ 100km.

Sorry to everyone else I realize this is o/t

[uninformed]

whoops, I think ive entered the F Truck forum.....or is it related because at some point Ford owned LR :confused:

The 4bt is a great engine, but IMO its weight is an issue for LR...like I said IMO.

a 6bt, no bloody way! yes it can be done, yes it has been done, just like GMC V8 diesels etc, doesnt make it a great idea

each to their own

[Blknight.aus]

With the tow rating and quality of chassis, IMO, to be able to do the work properly and SAFETLY, AND have a decent rebuild life (min 600,000km) You need some power and some DISPLACEMNT

not something like a 6bt cummins...but something in say 500nm.


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so a chipped td5 then?


theres a significant number of tdis and a couple of td5's that are pushing those Ks so the engines sound.

[uninformed]

Chipping will only slightly mask the smaller cubes. New engines are better, but I bet anyone would prefer to drive the new 3.2 over the 2.2