New Defender owner Ex Discovery 3 owner nearly

[herrBlick]

I will receive my defender 110 wagon this weekend and I am very excited to say the least,,,,,I am probably quite a rare land rover owner who is moving from a Discovery to a Defender... I think the move is for the best and so does my accountant....
So I am just introducing myself

[justinc]

ah, good evening 'scissor-boy' !:p

you will find the defender a totally different experience, a character filled vehicle!


jc

[bmw535guy]

welcome, im thinking of doing the same jump one day.......absolutely love the defender and the 110 :)

[nedflanders]

The Disco is more comfortable and practical but everyone still wants a Defender :D

[Didge]

Mmmhh character; some would even say Hitler had character :whistling:

[Michael2]

The Disco is more comfortable and practical but everyone still wants a Defender :D

I disagree - not so as to start an argument, rather to offer an alternative view. To qualify this, I'm comparing a D2a HSE to a TDi 110 (not a D3 to a new 110).

The Disco is "plush" and easy to jump into for around town errands.

Any drive over two hours, and I want to be in the 110.

The Defender has a more "supportive" seating / driving position. You can drive 12 hours a day for two weeks straight and never have a sore back in a 110.

So I suppose it comes down to how we define "comfortable" - is it "plush" or "supportive"?

This does not apply to rear seat passengers though. :(

As for practical! My rear seat passengers would rather take the D2 on a trip, and I sympathise with them, but the thing is no where near as practical as the 110. Yes my 110 has way more accessories, but it carries more, more easily, with better clearance, better size tyres and simpler mechanicals.

Congratulations herrBlick, the Defender will put a smile on your face, and it's character building, so it will make you a better man too.

[Michael2]

Mmmhh character; some would even say Hitler had character :whistling:

He drove a Mercedes, and commissioned the Volkswagen.

We're talking "British" character here. ;)

Let's not confuse "character" with "design"

:wasntme:

[Drover]

I've done the Disco thing..

D1 Rosignol - D2 ES - D3 TDV6 SE.

Now in a Defender 110 since 2008 and love it. Yeah it's different but so much more fun.

Defender is King.

[Blade74]

Congrats mate. I stepped out of a Disco 4 se into a 10 year old defender and am loving it.
The defender definitely has more character.

[herrBlick]

Will already I feel confident I've made the right decision, getting a welcome like ....thank you.
I mean don't get me wrong I really loved my discovery 3, it was my first car after all,,,, but to be honest it was a bloody money pit,
The security of a brand new car is what I need,
So lets get down to business

I need to get an auxiliary battery system sorted, do I go to DRIVESAFE again?
what's the best location?
Tips?

[herrBlick]

Here is a picture of the wagon 65407

[numpty]

That's pure porn :D
Great colour too.

[one_iota]

.......I need to get an auxiliary battery system sorted, do I go to DRIVESAFE again?
what's the best location?
Tips?

Firstly: welcome to probably the most interesting and quirky (nee eccentric) 4wds you could own. We of course can only compliment you on your decision. :D

Secondly: I have been a Traxide fan for quite a few years and the product for the Defender is very good. Tim doesn't rest on his products' laurels and as a result the latest is always the best.

In addition to the Traxide controller my auxiliary set up consists of the standard LR battery coupled with an Exide Orbital deep cycle/starting battery all located under the passenger seat. Given the shape of the base of the battery compartment in the "Puma" Defender I opted for a Piranha battery tray which is designed for this battery selection. The installation of this is not for the faint hearted! Many curses were involved.

Ultimately regardless of the battery controller decisions, battery capacity and outlet location will play an important part in the process. I've just bought a 120w solar panel to make sure I can spend more than 2 days in one spot and keep the beer cold.

Finally: The Defender's "architecture" enables its owner to design many different ways to achieve an outcome. That for me makes my decision to own one vindicated.

[herrBlick]

Ok it arrives tomorrow morning .....!Yes
I have a dual battery system in my discovery 3 can I extract and re install

[landie56]

Hi there,
You are not only one who's moving to the defender, as I am doing the same.
mine is 93 model 200tdi. Fixing interior among other things to turn this into well setup for touring 4wd.

[Drover]

Ok it arrives tomorrow morning .....!Yes
I have a dual battery system in my discovery 3 can I extract and re install

Can't see why not, after all it is just an isolator to protect the main battery and direct charge to second battery.

[herrBlick]

Can't see why not, after all it is just an isolator to protect the main battery and direct charge to second battery.

That's what I'm thinking, I think I will leave the cable that runs thought the firewall to the sockets so its easy for the next guy

[Bess]

Ah, so the sickness begins,LOL.:D I hope she /he makes ya smile every time you go for a adventure(drive) Have fun your new sickness....
Regards Chris ,Lisa & Bess.:p65606

[herrBlick]

Ah, so the sickness begins,LOL.:D I hope she /he makes ya smile every time you go for a adventure(drive) Have fun your new sickness....
Regards Chris ,Lisa & Bess.:p65606

Yes indeed ...I thought there was a lot of stuff for the Disco ....dear God it's endless for the Defender

Love your wagon by the way......great

[herrBlick]

It arrived
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[Bess]

Mate nice truck, I'am sitting here looing at your new toy & its making me smile.
I really like the wheels. I notice she/he has steps on all doors, did you order it that way or is that the go on the newest 2.2TDCI. My wife & I are both vertically challenged & I have to see if I can mod a drop down step to work with the rock bars for the missus. Anywho I really hope she's a good thing for you.
Happy adventures.
Regards Chris,Lisa & Bess:)