So what did your Defender get for Christmas?

[Lorryman100]

Now the big day has come and gone what did your defender get for crimbo?

Mine got some LED headlights and Entreq Light Guards, and a new Aerial. All I got was a tin of toffee, some socks and a bottle of malt :o

[newhue]

well not exactly for Xmas, but over the festive season.
A shaved Salisbury with a Detroit no spin, and Ashcroft axels to replace the P38.

[red roo]

mine got its once a year wash

[Lorryman100]

Unfortunately mine has been washed everyday for the last month or so by the bloody rain.:mad: Warm fronts from the West (temps above freezing) means no snow as of yet!!!!

[jimr1]

:)hi ruby my 110 got loand out to my son humbug

[CraigE]

A packet of matches, to be used if it gives me any more trouble when I replace the injector washers again.:twisted:

[alittlebitconcerned]

Christmas boots.

[nedflanders]

One of these after a 'moment' on the way back back from Albany

Engine Guardian EG2- Working Demo - YouTube

[carlschmid2002]

A pair of sill tanks from Daniel at Mulgo. Hopefully I can fit them before I drive to Townsville from Melbourne in a few weeks.

[rick130]

Matt Lee Mach V rims to go with some new boots :D
Hopefully get them mounted up over the next week.

I 'spose you all want a bloody photo too :p

[newhue]

Matt Lee Mach V rims to go with some new boots :D
Hopefully get them mounted up over the next week.

I 'spose you all want a bloody photo too :p

you bet

[3 Lions]

I have promised my Defender a Rovacraft Winch bar, picking it up on the 2nd January. :D

Then I can fit the winch I bought nearly a year ago.....

Col.

[roverrescue]

rick,
I told you months ago you would be keeping that 130 for ever :-)
Shouting them fancy new shoes for her only proves my point!

and now no coin to spend on a rattly zuzu eh :-)

Right on two counts!

Merry christmas

Steve

[rick130]

About 1/2hr ago I was only thinking "Steve said I'd be keeping that bloody 300Tdi going...."

I shouted her a new alternator a month ago, and the timing belt is supposed to be happening this week (although I already have real jobs lining up from early tomorrow morning) and there's a new head gasket ready and.......

Bastard :p

Merry Christmas mate :D

[460cixy]

I got a sumo steering damper mount so I can finally **** off the stupid pitman arm with a later one https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1158.jpg

[steveG]

A cheapie surf rod to use as the stick for a sand flag.
Now I just need a couple of orange flags. Think I've seen some hanging around... :angel::angel:

Steve

[PAT303]

Mine got a trip to Hickman crater and then a 50ltr sill tank with transfer pump,and a set off Osram night eater globes. Pat

[strangy]

A set of QT front and rear RA's

:)

[dmdigital]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/181.jpg

New gear levers and air vent bezels... more bling for the Puma :D

[cewilson]

I'd love to spend some serious money at Mulgo's, but I've still got stuff in the shed to fit from last Christmas :)

[noogie]

I'm gonna spoil her rotten.
She'll be getting her present next year.
Don't know whether to go the hd axles & cvs or the Allisport intercooler.
Maybe both if I'm feeling generous.
I'm in qld atm & the longer I'm away the more i miss her.
Might get my car something too.
:D

[noogie]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/181.jpg

New gear levers and air vent bezels... more bling for the Puma :D

Where did you get the bling?
Noice

[marko66]

Hi All

I am the last of the big spenders :D - I have organised a brake light switch for the 300 tdi wagon :):D

I think the old girl needs more time than money spent on her - now if I had some spare land rover parts laying around :):D and some time to work on her a bit too :( there's a chance she could be a good thing and Dmdigital I like the bling too mate - Hope you had a good Christmas and it continues into the New Year

Regards Mark

[Chops]

She's getting a belated pressie. Have been wanting this for a while, but funds and time have been low,, but now, no more procrastinating :(

After having yet another cigi lighter lead crap itself whilst trying to run the fridge, Drivesafe,, here I come for a Duel Bat system :D
Will order this as soon as I get home. Half arsed wiring is really the pits. :mad:

[Lorryman100]

@dmdigital, You cannot beat a bit of bling, are those the Croytec bezels and gear stick tops? :cool: **EDIT** Yes I see they are. Just clicked that you use a different username on a UK forum. Very nice bits of kit from Croytec, check out the black Croytec anodized window blocks in the bottom pics. ;)


Some pics of the LED lights and Guards plus the aerial.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/622.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/178.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/179.jpg

I think the next big purchase for that bling effect will be the River Runner LED sidelights and indicators. Don't know whether to go for the coloured lenses or the clear ones or a mixture of both?

LED exterior lighting sets : LED Lights, Marker Truck LED Vehicle Lighting Trailers Commercial Lightbars Warning Lights Land Rover (http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php'main_page=index&cPath=36_37)

Brian.

[Nera Donna]

A pair of Ridged LED rear work lights (arrived), 6 ft of heat resistant cable shield (arrived) and Alive tuning steering wheel boss (Hopefully arrived?) Maybe ???? I might be able to squeeze in a pair of CR4 bumperettes?????

[Lorryman100]

Very nice, 40" RI lightbar is on my shopping list for the front of my Defender. Will you post up some piccies of the worklights once you fit them, yet another project for me to do. Why does the list always get longer even after you have fitted loads of stuff. :confused:

[Nera Donna]

Very nice, 40" RI lightbar is on my shopping list for the front of my Defender. Will you post up some piccies of the worklights once you fit them, yet another project for me to do. Why does the list always get longer even after you have fitted loads of stuff. :confused:

Will do.

[ericvv]

X-mas seems an ongoing affair for the Defender. Over the last month or so added a set of Speaker 8700 Evolution, the rear SVX style turnsignals, and the rear LED number plate light. So the rear of the car is now fully LED except for the 3rd brake light which still does not seem to exist in LED version. The Speakers and the rear LED turn signals are perfect, but I am a little less impressed by the Perei LED rear number plate lamp which to my liking emits a bit too much blue-ish light. The good thing though is that it consumes only 0.5W instead of 2x4W power, so less current running via the light switch.....
As soon as there would be a first class LED alternative for the front aux high beam for my SVX lights set up, would still get that as a belated X-mas present:p.

[ericvv]

I think the next big purchase for that bling effect will be the River Runner LED sidelights and indicators. Don't know whether to go for the coloured lenses or the clear ones or a mixture of both?

LED exterior lighting sets : LED Lights, Marker Truck LED Vehicle Lighting Trailers Commercial Lightbars Warning Lights Land Rover (http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php'main_page=index&cPath=36_37)

Brian.

Brian, why wouldn't you go straight away for the SVX style rear lights set up instead? You can have those from Tim also all as clear lenses, or as a mix of coloured and clear, as you please.... Not much more money I think, and they are really a superior product, and would look good on your truck:BigThumb:
Eric

[MIDDO]

Mine got wing top protectors, headlight protection, x-box with fuses, glove box kit and diff guards, all THANKS TO MULGO, still yet to fit. MIDDO

[Bushie]

I (or mine) got a Blackvue DR400G-HD in car video, still playing with the settings :o
(edited to make it a bit shorter)

This one not the best (had the compression set too high), anyone pick the location ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHGBCzI3A8s

Martyn

[Blknight.aus]

Lara (greyknights ride) got herself

County CV's
heavy duty halfshafts
Maxi drive flanges to suit
full service.

[First90]

My 90 received a Warrior 9500 winch with synthetic rope!! Only trouble is that the winch bumper, steering guard and rear corner protectors she was also getting have been 'misplaced' by TNT....

[LOW135]

My 110 tray back received a new shortened tray with full roll bars, new springs shockies and bushes all round, re carpeted the interior, new seats, and after all this I tried to take it outta the shed and the starter motor **** it self

[gng1]

Our new Defender got a new custom sound system from Alex Minassian: Nakamichi MB-VI in-dash 6disc/aux tuner deck, tuned/tweaked speaker cavities and AVI silk dome tweeters with custom audiophile crossovers. Nice. And supercheap seat covers and TEAC video players for the kids which strapped onto the back of the headrests. Oh, I nearly forgot, cruise control!

[Nera Donna]

Our new Defender got a new custom sound system from Alex Minassian: Nakamichi MB-VI in-dash 6disc/aux tuner deck, tuned/tweaked speaker cavities and AVI silk dome tweeters with custom audiophile crossovers. Nice. And supercheap seat covers and TEAC video players for the kids which strapped onto the back of the headrests. Oh, I nearly forgot, cruise control!


If you don’t mine me asking, ‘Which cruise control set up did you go for?’

[gng1]

If you don’t mine me asking, ‘Which cruise control set up did you go for?’

Not at all! It was installed by MR Automotive at Redcliffe. Didn't come with a lot of documentation so im not sure what "kit" they have used. Standard cruise control stalk comes off the RHS of the steering wheel column, and there is a lovely green light that comes on when in use...

Addit: paperwork says it is an "e-cruise" kit. I'll try to attach a pic or two.

[Samblers]

Ours got wingtop and bonnet checkerplate... plus a dual battery install :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/20.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/21.jpg

Crikey, all those holes :eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/22.jpg

Sam

[Chops]

Sam,, all those holes would make for a mighty nervous time,, but well worth it,, the end result is awesome. I hope to get some for mine next year :D

[PAT303]

I drilled a 50mm hole in my rear quarter for my sill tank filler,the saying measure twice cut once my ****,I measured it a dozen times. Pat

[The ho har's]

RED 130...nothing, has all the bits it needs for touring now, however the FC 101 is getting a Detroit locker in the rear salisbury, nothing in the front salisbury for now:(

Mrs hh:angel:

[rick130]

The first rim/tyre mounted up this arvo.

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

[cewilson]

I've been running the Bighorns for a while now. Been a bloody good tyre actually - although keep the rotations up on them :)

[rick130]

This is my second set but the rims are new :D

[Samblers]

Sam,, all those holes would make for a mighty nervous time,,

Dang right there, was sweating my @rse off!!!

[Garry]

The wee 90 had the two back seats removed, a tow bar, a Bluetooth stereo so I don't get nicked on the phone, a brake controller for towing heavy things and a couple of new clips to hold the plastic bits on as they as predicted broke when taking out the seat belts

Garry

[dromader driver]

a new clutch fork. Bugger

[chuck]

Rick 130

That looks great, be good to see them on the car?

Were did you get the Mach 5 rims?

Is that a 255 or 285.

How does the new big horn pattern compare to the old?

Cheers

[rick130]

The Mach V rims are courtesy of another member here, (he's gone back to 6.5" HD rims)

The tyres are 255/85's, this'll be the fourth set and second set of of 762's in that size I've run. The new 764's aren't available in this size yet.

[PAT303]

The first rim/tyre mounted up this arvo.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/6756/20121231174959.jpg

Yuppy.Next thing will be some leopard tanned seat covers:eek:. Pat

[rick130]

Yuppy.Next thing will be some leopard tanned seat covers:eek:. Pat

:o




Hmmm :angel:



:Rolling:

[edit] and you could be right on the yuppy comment, I think I'll give her the yearly bath today. I think she's white underneath there somewhere :p

[110 Pete]

Well mine got some new suspension bushes, sliders, diff guard, a good clean inside and out, it'll be getting a late present of a 2.5" straight through exhaust and an egt gauge.:cool:

Pete

[Defendozer]

My Defender got a nice new Garmin SatNav system and then a trip away to try it out:D
It also got an oil change and full clean up!!

[pannawonica]

My Defender got a national luna twin door 95, cruise control from the Mobilecentre UK (Tim) and a memfast tool for fitting other goodies on the wish list. :D

[n plus one]

A long range tank, a Rijidij wheel carrier,a Devon transfer case guard, gullwings and a bent rear swaybar mount...

[Chops]

I'm excited for my little hotrod :D

I just ordered a Traxide DB system,, and a Battery to go with that,, no more dodgy wiring soon :D

[justinc]

well over the last week or so it got 2 tanks of diesel through it dragging the camper trailer about the eastern side of the state, and a lot more dust inside and out:o:D


it just loves it!!!!:p


jc

[Cracka]

N plus one,

Have you fitted the wheel carrier, what do you think of it?

I am seriously considering buying one it definitely looks to be a quality unit. I am also considering the Mantec that Mulgo sells. If the Rijidij is worth the extra $ I will go for it but without seeing them in the flesh its a hard decision to make apart from advice given by people such as yourself who have the product.

Thanks

Mick

[dmdigital]

The wheel carrier is definitely worth it. I bought one in 2011 and have been very impressed.

[The Cone of Silence]

Dual battery, Mulgo bumperettes, Mulgo auxiliary fuel tank and a nice quiet weekend away.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=55096&stc=1&d=1357255852

[n plus one]

N plus one,

Have you fitted the wheel carrier, what do you think of it?

I am seriously considering buying one it definitely looks to be a quality unit. I am also considering the Mantec that Mulgo sells. If the Rijidij is worth the extra $ I will go for it but without seeing them in the flesh its a hard decision to make apart from advice given by people such as yourself who have the product.

Thanks

Mick

Finished fitting it yesterday - it's definitely a quality item and I'd happily spend the money on the same again

Also, I believe Mulgo's advice is that if you want to carry anyhting more than a spare (i.e. hi lift, or even a big muddie) then thee Riji is the preferrable option.

[wilga]

my one thirty has got and is still getting , new tires , fat mat soundproofing, hub seals ,door handle, new oil cap , new shocks and springs, a arm bushes, allard intercooler ,door catches, dual battery system , yes i did get on ebay after too many beers .

[Cracka]

Thanks dmdigital and n plus one, I will have to pull my finger out and get one ordered.....

Mick

[Tombie]

Lara (greyknights ride) got herself

County CV's
heavy duty halfshafts
Maxi drive flanges to suit
full service.

Good to see she's being loved!

[Lorryman100]

Well after the Defender got all my Crimbo presents this year, I decided to buy myself a late one.;) Just ordered a GMB under cubby electrical box (LCD Battery voltage) with the energy centre to replace the safe, similar idea to the Mulgo ExBox I think?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1326.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1327.jpg

GMB-MOUNT.de (http://www.gmb-mount.de/shop.htm?http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c'depth=1&hl=de&ie=UTF8&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.gmb-mount.de/ware_D830.htm&usg=ALkJrhjkIIc4tWlDUM0QP6H3-CRM9CV9WA~inhalt)

Brian.

[Leroy_Riding]

my little puma D90 got a blown up engine on the way back from Mt Isa. . . still no word on whats wrong but the dealer in townsville has had the car for 4 full work days (today will be the 5th) and they have done nothing but sent the diesel away fro testing late yesterday afternoon. . . . so hopefully the little guys Christmas present is to be returned to me in one piece repaired under warranty!!

[cal415]

My county got a paint job and my 130 is getting some 35 spline axles and dana60 e-locker just waiting on the bits.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1233.jpg

[outback jeff]

My 110 trayback is getting a gearbox rebuild, a new clutch and a shortened alloy tray, so now after sitting next to the shed for the last twelve months it might get to see some action, I can only hope

Cheers Jeff

[ezyrama]

SWMBO & Little SWMBO got the "Tardis" a mascot and a sonic screwdriver keyring, now I can fix anything on the fly!

[IGL002]

I gave mine a trip from Queanbeyan to Levuka. Had a ball with friends from GC and Ipswich.

[Sue]

my little puma D90 got a blown up engine on the way back from Mt Isa. . . still no word on whats wrong but the dealer in townsville has had the car for 4 full work days (today will be the 5th) and they have done nothing but sent the diesel away fro testing late yesterday afternoon. . . . so hopefully the little guys Christmas present is to be returned to me in one piece repaired under warranty!!

Oh no! Is there any news yet? :(

[wpalmo]

my little puma D90 got a blown up engine on the way back from Mt Isa. . . still no word on whats wrong but the dealer in townsville has had the car for 4 full work days (today will be the 5th) and they have done nothing but sent the diesel away fro testing late yesterday afternoon. . . . so hopefully the little guys Christmas present is to be returned to me in one piece repaired under warranty!!

Looks like another post that should be in the "Defender Reliability Thread!!!" Will be interested in knowing what caused this possible terminal Defender problem.

Regards Warrick.

[Nera Donna]

Very nice, 40" RI lightbar is on my shopping list for the front of my Defender. Will you post up some piccies of the worklights once you fit them, yet another project for me to do. Why does the list always get longer even after you have fitted loads of stuff. :confused:


Apologies for my late reply. Only got home at the end of January.
Anyway. Rigid Industries 1300 Dually’s LEDs installed. They work well. Still haven’t used them out in the middle of the sticks, ‘Possibly’ the 2600’s might be a bit better? It’s hard to say? Could also be too much light?
Happy with what I got.

Ron B. the second photo is of the ‘diode box’ I ended up making up to control the lights with three separate switches and then though a relay.
Not the prettiest, but does the job.