Anyone waiting for a grey 110 with black roof?

[gazcoonar]

Went out to wet the line this morning, but gave up after a couple of snags - decided to go up the yarra to docklands for some breakfast. On the way up, past the docks, saw two 110s - both identical in grey body with black roof and sawtooth black wheel. Looked awesome!!

I thought I would take photos on the way back, but too late - they had already been loaded on the truck. You can spot one from the photo, the other one is on lower deck.

Someone will be getting a new year present soon. ; )

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[JDNSW]

I suppose someone has, but it almost leaves me speechless that someone in this country has actually ordered a car with a black roof!

John

[FeatherWeightDriver]

Some of the Sydney dealers seem to be ordering in contrast roof Defenders.

I did like the look of the red body / black roof agreed there is no way I would want one for a tourer - looks great sure but bound to be very hot in summer / the sun!

[Phil HH]

JD, have a look at all the new houses with black/dark blue/dark grey roofs. An awful lot of people seem to have a total distain for simple physics, and a touching faith in air conditioning. In a time when energy efficiency is held in such high regard (and when electricity prices are so high), it astounds me that dark roofs are tolerated when they must cause more energy to be used up counteracting the heat soaked up by the roof.
As our North American cousins say when faced with a behavioural anomaly, "Go figure".

[kelvo]

JD, have a look at all the new houses with black/dark blue/dark grey roofs. An awful lot of people seem to have a total distain for simple physics, and a touching faith in air conditioning. In a time when energy efficiency is held in such high regard (and when electricity prices are so high), it astounds me that dark roofs are tolerated when they must cause more energy to be used up counteracting the heat soaked up by the roof.
As our North American cousins say when faced with a behavioural anomaly, "Go figure".
And I thought that was just a WA thing :eek:

[JDNSW]

JD, have a look at all the new houses with black/dark blue/dark grey roofs. An awful lot of people seem to have a total distain for simple physics, and a touching faith in air conditioning. In a time when energy efficiency is held in such high regard (and when electricity prices are so high), it astounds me that dark roofs are tolerated when they must cause more energy to be used up counteracting the heat soaked up by the roof.
As our North American cousins say when faced with a behavioural anomaly, "Go figure".

In at least some council areas, the most effective roof type, unpainted galvalum, is not permitted, presumably because it looks "cheap". Many councils encourage, if not mandate, colours that blend in with the dark green foliage of native trees. This may explain the observation.

On the other hand, it may simply be fashion, which can be the only possible explanation for a black roof on a utility vehicle such as a Defender - or any other vehicle for that matter.
John

[Dockstrada]

I saw a white with a black roof today :eek:

[alan48]

Hi all,
agree re black roof but one is for my son and will be on the way to Dubbo Land Rover where I have just got my 130 from too--it really is a nice car with leather , the wheels, mt tyres and lots of extras to be fitted. He has just sold his 2.4 90 with high mileage which was great unless you pressure washed the motor--never do that as it ruins the sensors--I learnt that lesson twice! By the way the new 2.2's are just so quiet it really is not like a Defender at all.:D

[danske]

I have a fully black defender and yes it is hot when sitting in the sun with windows up after a while. I have to say though , it's never been an issue after letting the hot air out of the sunroof and letting the airco do it's thing - back to normal. I like the black and grey combo - looks fantastic - enjoy. !

[jimr1]

I noticed a new red Defender with a white roof , same as mine Extreme , for a while they were putting red roofs on them , I like the white roof It's always been a Land Rover thing , but I suppose in a way there offering more choice , and that's not a bad thing .:)

[gusthedog]

Just having a look at some interesting home grown research on 'Cold Roofs':
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Sustainability/CouncilActions/Documents/Cool_Roofs_Report.pdf

Pretty cool :P

[VladTepes]

Grey with black roof certainly LOOKS the goods.

[cooperrat]

I have a all black 90 with 35% tints all round, yes it does get hot but a lot of the heat comes up through the floor,handbrake area, once i open the sun hatch thing and lose the heat its pretty good with aircon ,in fact i turn it off,too cold…BTW, didn't a white roof signify a south african build….

[JDNSW]

.....…BTW, didn't a white roof signify a south african build….

It may have done so for a few years, but most hardtop and station wagon Landrovers since the 1940s have had white roofs - certainly my 1956, 1958, 1961, 1981 and 1986 ones have had them, and all have been Australian build.

The problem with dark coloured vehicles, particularly roofs, is not that you cannot cool them down by operating airconditioning etc, but that the very high temperatures that can be reached while parked will cause unnecessarily rapid deterioration of everything inside them, from the trim and upholstery, to the accessories, to any electronic devices you leave in them, your groceries and other purchases. You have a vehicle that to some extent minimises the heat gain by not having acres of near horizontal glass like most cars do today, so why compromise this?

John

[VladTepes]

Driving past the holding yards last night I saw acres of a particular SUV - not sure as they all look thesaem these days but I think it was a Kluger... they were ALL dark grey.....

and didn't look good.

[Dave83]

Hey guys. I just bought a white defender with black wheels. Due for delivery to dealer yesterday for pickup next week. Bottom one looks white like the one I'm getting.
****a if it's mine haha

[Dave83]

Just received the call from dealer. New 110 will be ready for collection middle of next week. Very pumped. Will post pics when I get it.

Obviously I'm new to aulro. I was a long time stalker in the lead up and after selling my LC79 in mid last year. These last eight months or so have been killing me, but nearly there. Looking forward to planning the accessories. Been getting prices from the dealer and can't believe they charge over $2000 for a checker plate set. After market it is.

[VladTepes]

Congrats Dave.

Will be interested in your impressions of the LC versus the LR as you get to know it....

[Rick Fischer]

I have a fully black defender and yes it is hot when sitting in the sun with windows up after a while. I have to say though , it's never been an issue after letting the hot air out of the sunroof and letting the airco do it's thing - back to normal. I like the black and grey combo - looks fantastic - enjoy. !


gottaSVX, not a problem ( did think it would be - Not!)

Now, bloody Pommie glass sunroof is another story:rocket::angry:

RF