Show us your Deefers !

[brendanm]

On return from Tasmania, some wet tracks compared to what we are used to.

[kogvos]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/663.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/2013%20D90/P5190039_zps00dcd1ec.jpg.html)

We need to do a trip together :D:D:D:D:D:D
You bring the prawns. I'll bring the beer.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

From the next Bond flick,, on 37's from the Factory!

[Pacemaker]

On return from Tasmania, some wet tracks compared to what we are used to.

Suspension specs and wheel size please.
Looks great!

Cheers
Michael.

[isuzutoo-eh]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/596.jpg

At Montezuma Falls, Brendanm's on the right, Wayne/Lowranger in the centre and mine on the left.

[MLD]

Blue Rag Trig on a delightful afternoon in October 2014. NSW is off in the distance.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/591.jpg

MLD

[Crocodile Dundee]

Blue Rag Trig on a delightful afternoon in October 2014. NSW is off in the distance.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/591.jpg

MLD
she looks so Beautifullllllllllllllllllllllll to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[YOLO110]

she looks so Beautifullllllllllllllllllllllll to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Gather you must have parked with the handbrake on AND in 1st low ratio as well! ;)

Great view! :)

[Pacemaker]

Hey MLD that looks awesome. What width rim are you running? im assuming 35 12.5 tyre?
Cheers
Michael.

[Icecream]

My urban assault vehicle (only temporary) after one week of having the keys.

As supplied by the dealer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/580.jpg


And after a week.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/581.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/582.jpg

I'm looking forward to getting the other half of my defender soon. :D

[Crocodile Dundee]

My urban assault vehicle (only temporary) after one week of having the keys.

As supplied by the dealer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/580.jpg


And after a week.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/581.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/582.jpg

I'm looking forward to getting the other half of my defender soon. :D

She is starting to Shine
Mine has been 5 months away
But who is counting :mad:

Mine I

[cal415]

That reminds me of mine when it was new... minus the HCPU tray....

[MLD]

Hey MLD that looks awesome. What width rim are you running? im assuming 35 12.5 tyre?
Cheers
Michael.

Tyres: BFG KM2 in 315/75R16
Rims: Dynamic 16 x 8 (neg 25 offset)

yeh i like her too. Even my Toyo 80 Series twin locked 4" lifted 35" neighbour has a soft spot for her.

cheers MLD

[gali]

Les Hiddins Land Rover parked outside the Darwin Military Museum today.
Hi all,

loved this vehicle and still remember his great Tele show.
What kind of soft top is mounted on the 110? And what is on top of the roof?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[gali]

This soft top....

[Dervish]

Hi all,

loved this vehicle and still remember his great Tele show.
What kind of soft top is mounted on the 110? And what is on top of the roof?



That is a Land Rover Perentie. Go to the 'Coil Sprung Military Land Rovers' section and you'll learn all about them. The canvas top and roof rack are both factory equipment.

[muddy]

Mine plus my no5 camping trailer
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[numpty]

Mine and my No5 Camper.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/372.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Perry1953/media/Trailer/IMG_2418_zpslcc5wuic.jpg.html)

[debruiser]

Muddy, any chance you have some pics of the inside of that no5? Keen to 'steal' some ideas.

[muddy]

No problem send me your email address

[The ho har's]

Mine plus my no5 camping trailer
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/upcoming-events/90703d1424003203-south-australian-landrover-show-3rd-6th-april-2015-dscn0435.jpg

I recognise that yard :D And nice paint job on the trailer ;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Mine and my No5 Camper.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/372.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Perry1953/media/Trailer/IMG_2418_zpslcc5wuic.jpg.html)

Nice fabrication job on the trailer;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[DiscoMick]

Here is George 2 looking very white.

Sent from my GT-I8730T using AULRO mobile app

[deathandwar]

did a trip earlier this year through ASrnhem land, defender went a treat

[LouisW]

This is a loan Defender from my local LRJ dealership hence, what makes it the "Best x Far" is it is for free, all I need to concern myself about is filling it up.

At first glance, I was not taken with the colour combination but it as really grown on me and the classic simplicity had made me question myself on all the after market products being added to my Defender.

[LouisW]

This is a loan Defender from my local LRJ dealership hence, what makes it the "Best x Far" is it is for free, all I need to concern myself about is filling it up.

At first glance, I was not taken with the colour combination but it as really grown on me and the classic simplicity had made me question myself on all the after market products being added to my Defender.

[AndyG]

Silver Pack, same as my 110, :):), except I got the smick leather and sunroof.

But I agree, I should have bought no accessories up front and should have bonded with the Defender first.

[debruiser]

Silver Pack, same as my 110, :):), except I got the smick leather and sunroof.

But I agree, I should have bought no accessories up front and should have bonded with the Defender first.

That's what I did.... but only because I couldn't afford accessories on top of the purchase price :( Now I'm stuck trying to save up to get all the cool bits! :(

[Judo]

This is a loan Defender from my local LRJ dealership hence, what makes it the "Best x Far" is it is for free, all I need to concern myself about is filling it up.

At first glance, I was not taken with the colour combination but it as really grown on me and the classic simplicity had made me question myself on all the after market products being added to my Defender.
Is that a turntable you're parked on? :)

[Avion8]

Sir Raz just back from a plant delivery mission, just love that Defender:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/222.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Sir%20Raz/P1010832_zpsijhidodb.jpg.html)

Just wish the aircon worked a bit better:):p:(

[PTC]

On my last day in Sydney, word had gotten around that i was in town with the truck. So a call came through asking if i wanted to go out for a play. A few hours after i was suppose to be driving back home i was out on the tracks :D

A great way to end the trip, getting all muddy so the car could look amazing driving on the hwy. Too bad once i got into Melbourne there was the massive storm and cleaned it all for me.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/02/149.jpg

[LouisW]

Is that a turntable you're parked on? :)

Yes mate

[Ancient Mariner]

Some observations from first overnight trip since the build Gullwing windows with lockers behind are really convenient. The gas strut and fold up bench on the rear door very handy The collapsible shower bucket on the spare wheel jib very welcome. 60 liters of water in 2 tanks but a couple of jerrys handy as much quicker and easy to fill at a river Now the negs a step needed for access to bunk (to bloody old ) .Two awnings required a small one between doors on drivers side and a larger on the other.Will just rivet some sail track on and fit canvas when needed:) Some pics with some one even sending me one with dog showing his displeasure :mad: .New step just sits over side rail

AM

[Dervish]

Love that step idea AM; might have to pinch it.

[Ancient Mariner]

Yeah works great probably have to go to 2 steps next year:(

[Photodude]

Is the anything better
Great shot, great guys, great cars.

[noyakfat]

On my recent road trip back to Qld to visit my folks, I went back to check out a couple of old haunts.

Here's Agnes on the Freshwater Road up near Rainbow Beach.

[noyakfat]

On the way up to Qld, just north of Gilgandra, I drove through about 40 km of swarming Australian plague locusts. Thankfully, they were travelling in loose bands, not one massive plague swarm.

I kept a very close eye on the temperature gauge, but it stayed stable and there were no other signs of trouble from the vehicle.

I stopped for the night at St George, and cleaned out the locusts that afternoon.

I've attached photos of the front of Agnes, before and after removing the grille, and the pile of locusts next to my Fred Flintstone foot, after I removed as much as I could from the various radiator bits.

I went to visit Nugget in Brisbane, to see the hardware he used to fit his Syklone pre-cleaner to the Safari snorkel tube. He was kind enough to fit my pre-cleaner using his chosen hardware. What a true gentleman. Thanks Wayne :D

Anyway, when the Safari ram head was removed, there were a few locusts wedged in the top. The whole way from Nugget's place to my parents place on the Sunshine Coast, I kept wondering if locusts had made it down to my air filter through the Safari ram head.

At my destination, I opened the air box and removed the air filter. I was happy to see only a small assortment of bits and pieces of insect that had been stopped by the gauze material and nothing had entered the element of the filter.

I reckon if I put all the bits and pieces together, I maybe could have reconstructed about three locusts and a butterfly :D

[Summiitt]

I think a lot of people underestimate the cooling abilitys of their vehicles.. They are designed for a lot worse than that.. To be honest I wouldn't have even bothered cleaning the rad out..have faith in your vehicle..

[85 county]

I think a lot of people underestimate the cooling abilitys of their vehicles.. They are designed for a lot worse than that.. To be honest I wouldn't have even bothered cleaning the rad out..have faith in your vehicle..

yeppa sure just let the acid from the bugs guys eat the radiator

[noyakfat]

I think a lot of people underestimate the cooling abilitys of their vehicles.. They are designed for a lot worse than that.. To be honest I wouldn't have even bothered cleaning the rad out..have faith in your vehicle..

Oh, I had faith, but hadn't stopped to look at it yet so thought I should be aware of any negative signs.

I also thought about it a bit like flossing teeth. I wanted to keep it as close to clean as possible and not let crap build up over time. Those cooked bugs set pretty hard (had a rather interesting smell as well. A bit beyond medium rare for my likes).

Cheers

[Wolfman_TWP]

Finally received my Defender today. Was later than I was originally told that I would get it, but I have her now... Just love it... Wolf

[INVSBL]

damn they look good in that colour wolfman.

was that an order you made? or one you found at a dealership?

[Wolfman_TWP]

damn they look good in that colour wolfman. was that an order you made? or one you found at a dealership?
Yes, I love this Colour. I simply checked with my dealer when the Keswick Green 110 will be available. And found that they already had one on order. So I bought it. I actually got it with partial leather/cloth black seats front & rear. Which looks great. Still have a lot of things to get .. Bull bar, rock/tree sliders, Rear quarter panel protectors, etc.. Wolf

[INVSBL]

yeah same situation as myself, i went in wanting a white 90 and was going to put an order in, ended up getting a dealer ordered one specced exactly how i wanted and saved 5k with the deal land rover was plugging, now the wait for compliance :(

[numpty]

That looks great but what's with the steel wheels? Special order?

[Wolfman_TWP]

That looks great but what's with the steel wheels? Special order?
Well, I would have preferred alloys, but after careful thought, I decided that Steel Rims would be better. As alloys would cost a bundle to replace, if they were badly damaged, while off road .. And she still looks great with the steel rims..

Wolf

[LouisW]

Well, I would have preferred alloys, but after careful thought, I decided that Steel Rims would be better. As alloys would cost a bundle to replace, if they were badly damaged, while off road .. And she still looks great with the steel rims..

Wolf

Steel rims suits her and the the colour. absolute classic the Queen would approve!

[manic]

White roof, white steels: well done!

Considering it is last of production, there should be more last orders like this, have a classic and refrain from garish options/mods.

[rar110]

Yes mate

Cool

[rar110]

Well, I would have preferred alloys, but after careful thought, I decided that Steel Rims would be better. As alloys would cost a bundle to replace, if they were badly damaged, while off road .. And she still looks great with the steel rims.. Wolf

Are the wheels tubeless?

[MrLandy]

I agree, looks perfect as is wolfman, classic white rims and white roof. ...but as you are the wolfman, why not grab a set of wolf rims too with AT's for off road/long trips. They're HD, won't dent off road and come in white or black. Then you can keep your classic originals looking good.
Cheers mate, very nice looking truck. Well done.
MrLandy

[Wolfman_TWP]

Are the wheels tubeless?

I will have to check it out.. At a quick glance they look like they are tubeless..

Wolf

[Wolfman_TWP]

Are the wheels tubeless?

Yes these steel rims are tubeless (It is actually stamped on the rims)

Wolf

[Wolfman_TWP]

I have attached a photo of the rim. You can hardly see it in the photo, but it has 'Tubeless' stamped on it..

Wolf

[LouisW]

I have attached a photo of the rim. You can hardly see it in the photo, but it has 'Tubeless' stamped on it..

Wolf

I believe you :)

[MrLandy]

I have attached a photo of the rim. You can hardly see it in the photo, but it has 'Tubeless' stamped on it..

Wolf

Yup I've got the same tubeless original rims wolfman, but now running tubeless HD wolf rims with Bridgestone 661's. Keeping the classic original white rims w michelins for posterity. Both are classics, but with all the dirt roads I drive it's good to have the HD rims.

[Wolfman_TWP]

Yup I've got the same tubeless original rims wolfman, but now running tubeless HD wolf rims with Bridgestone 661's. Keeping the classic original white rims w michelins for posterity. Both are classics, but with all the dirt roads I drive it's good to have the HD rims.

I might do something similar.. Are the wolf rims wider?? (Than the originals)

Wolf

[MrLandy]

...yes, standard steel rims are 16x5.5 and wolf rims are 16x6.5.

[Scotty85]

Went for a run up Noosa Northshore and camped at Inskip last weekend. Here are a couple photos up the beach :)

Aren't I a proud owner!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1161.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Cylon335/media/SAM_1080_zps3lxxhhh5.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1162.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Cylon335/media/SAM_1072_zpsxr9ejhly.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1160.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Cylon335/media/SAM_1074_zpsi7ef5n7q.jpg.html)

My travelling buddy Steve!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1159.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Cylon335/media/SAM_1035_zpsjaknudlh.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1163.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Cylon335/media/SAM_1034_zpsrjii8fok.jpg.html)

[85 county]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1160.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Cylon335/media/SAM_1074_zpsi7ef5n7q.jpg.html)

My travelling buddy Steve!
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GGRRRRR MINECRAFT

[Toxic_Avenger]

My travelling buddy Steve!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1159.jpg (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Cylon335/media/SAM_1035_zpsjaknudlh.jpg.html)


Love it!

[Scotty85]

GGRRRRR MINECRAFT

Hahaha yep! My 7yo daughter loves the game, as do I :D She bought me Steve for Christmas. Now he has a perfect view :p

[MrLandy]

That's a beautiful red truck Scotty!

[Scotty85]

That's a beautiful red truck Scotty!

Thanks MrLandy :D She hadn't been washed in a month or 2... In fact i think I have only washed her 3 or 4 times in a year! Lol. I love the colour on her. For a 1999, the paint work is still pretty impressive on her.

[EastFreo]

In Wellington NZ for work and found this outside the Amora Hotel.

[Toxic_Avenger]

In Wellington NZ for work and found this outside the Amora Hotel.

HNGGGGGGGG!

Giggity.

[MrLandy]

Thanks MrLandy :D She hadn't been washed in a month or 2... In fact i think I have only washed her 3 or 4 times in a year! Lol. I love the colour on her. For a 1999, the paint work is still pretty impressive on her.

Yeah proper Landies don't like being washed, although I would give her a good hosing down underneath after the beach adventure! ...looking great for a 99! My 98's gone a little chalky, though he has spent most of his life all over Northern WA.

[Orkney 90]

My 98's gone a little chalky, though he has spent most of his life all over Northern WA.

C'mon, out with the polish! A little bit of TLC...

[billnus]

Just picked up a 300tdi I've been searching high and low for

Day 1
91660

Day 3

91661

[INVSBL]

Day one of my new 90

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

[LouisW]

Day one of my new 90

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/q81/p843x403/10437622_10153170361419637_8647358905415264577_n.j pg?oh=0f9ce42ccc76f9d0a4f4b04de6563d39&oe=5585930F&__gda__=1434340876_a29e0b94c9043ed0d35c9f266e7314a 4https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p843x403/11037637_10153170361489637_5824960113634592920_n.j pg?oh=760989a19f5e745be143e3250eaf86af&oe=55BE3926&__gda__=1434722009_8c625afb7eb408671759fb03acb0e38 e
Y

Very clean very cool :)

[MrLandy]

Just picked up a 300tdi I've been searching high and low for

Day 1
91660

Day 3

91661

Hey billnus, well done! What year is yours?
...looks like we could be neighbours!...similar looking street, similar vehicle.
My tdi gets a bit jealous of his younger brother these days, being confined to short runs and requiring ALOT of tlc, but owes me nothing and has been brilliant for over 15 years and ALOT of hard work, particularly in northern oz. reckon he's also secretly enjoying the rest too!
Enjoy! No doubt yours will take you wherever you want to go...
Cheers

[Photodude]

91768
Weekend exploring Hill End.

[AFC1]

New-ish to me 300TDi

[steane]

New-ish to me 300TDi

Nice:cool: Sure it's not a 200tdi? Snorkel is on the wrong side for a 300tdi, unless there is some underbonnet trickery...

[AFC1]

Nice:cool: Sure it's not a 200tdi? Snorkel is on the wrong side for a 300tdi, unless there is some underbonnet trickery...

Heart transplant....:angel:

[Photodude]

Went for a drive to Bathurst over the weekend. I need to start drink Oak 91798

[Disco Muppet]

What better vehicle to help kill HungryThirsty :cool:

Sent from my HTC One using AULRO mobile app

[noyakfat]

During my recent trip to Qld, I also stopped in to visit Jamie at JTS (of 4WD Action fame).

Here's a photo of Agnes next to one of Jamie's vehicles.

Well actually, it's more a photo of Jamie's vehicle with Agnes in the background :)

[samm]

The new 90 on our first Adventure!

[AndyG]

91768
Weekend exploring Hill End.

Hi, how do you attach your shelter., wish I had seen this earlier ;)

[LouisW]

Betty

[LouisW]

Another of Betty

[LouisW]

Rear view

[Aguy]

It looks really nice LouisW!
The contrasting black and red works well and I love the wheels and tyres.

[AndyG]

Nice, that's a complex color, changes by the angle,

and inside ?

[MrLandy]

Another of Betty

WOW!

[mekon76]

Another of Betty

Is that a turntable she's sitting on? Like a prize spinning on Sale of The Century. Cool.

[loneranger]

The black roof and wheels work really well with the Montelcino. Did you get the black pack?

[LouisW]

No I order one but it kept being delayed so we sourced one from the dealer network

[LouisW]

I will but the site is slow or I am unable to load photos correctly any advice ?

[Photodude]

Hi, how do you attach your shelter., wish I had seen this earlier ;)


Andy G
I used eziawn gutter mounts. Dolium have them.
I brought 2 sets to make sure it was secure.

[LouisW]

Nice, that's a complex color, changes by the angle,

and inside ?

Inside

[LouisW]

Inside

Inside 2

[LouisW]

She is fitted with 18' Kahn Wheels, Land Rover Recaro Seats, JW Speaker LED head lights, LED lights (all round), and imported mesh grill and mesh intakes.

Thanks to all for your advice over the past few months: Pickels2, AndyG. Loubray, & Tombie

[Pocket Rocket]

Inside 2

Wow all fancy pants inside :)

Montalcino red looks really good with the black roof and the choice of wheels too.

[LouisW]

Wow all fancy pants inside :)

Montalcino red looks really good with the black roof and the choice of wheels too.

Yes it is and interesting colour in over cast weather it looks burgundy but when the suns out she really "sihne's"

[AndyG]

Hope we catch up, maybe castlereagh ? In Oct;)

[MrLandy]

Love the colour Lewis, and keen to hear how good the seats are. ...but that steering wheel is a bit too pimped for me! Glad you're enjoying it and great to see you're getting her dirty straight up. Cred for that. Cheers

[sprocketdiver]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/1221.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/1222.jpg

So innocent.
hey whats this colour code mate? i love it and will paint my truck this factory shade?
cheers

ray

[jackdef90]

She is fitted with 18' Kahn Wheels, Land Rover Recaro Seats, JW Speaker LED head lights, LED lights (all round), and imported mesh grill and mesh intakes.

Thanks to all for your advice over the past few months: Pickels2, AndyG. Loubray, & Tombie

Hey Louis, how have you prevented your rear Portside mudflap from melting away, dunno how new yours is, but my 2010 90 , melts away after 10000kms from a new rear mudflap??
Just curious to find a remedy, not a problem just looks a bit crapp

[LouisW]

Love the colour Lewis, and keen to hear how good the seats are. ...but that steering wheel is a bit too pimped for me! Glad you're enjoying it and great to see you're getting her dirty straight up. Cred for that. Cheers

The seats are perfect not sure it's worth the extra money but time will tell

Rgs Louis

[LouisW]

Hey Louis, how have you prevented your rear Portside mudflap from melting away, dunno how new yours is, but my 2010 90 , melts away after 10000kms from a new rear mudflap??
Just curious to find a remedy, not a problem just looks a bit crapp

It's 3 weeks old so I am not aware of what you referring to are your saying the mud flap melts in time ???

[jackdef90]

It's 3 weeks old so I am not aware of what you referring to are your saying the mud flap melts in time ???

Yeah that's what happens I've seen it on a few others too. I do a lot of long drives in mine and the hours of highway driving seem to melt it quicker than short trips.
LR actually were replacing mine for free when they serviced the vehicle at 20000 kms, so it obviously a design floor.

[loneranger]

Had a busy weekend. Fitted Rijidij bullbar, spotlights, light bar, rear worklight, UHF & APT steering guard.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1177.jpg

[Wicks89]

Loneranger,

have you fitted a set of Fyrlyts AND a lightbar? Talk about redundancy! :P I find my FYRLYTS to be excellent and provide more than enough illumination.

Awesome set up though, very good looking bar!

[Pocket Rocket]

Loneranger,

have you fitted a set of Fyrlyts AND a lightbar? Talk about redundancy! :P I find my FYRLYTS to be excellent and provide more than enough illumination.

Awesome set up though, very good looking bar!
Afraid of the dark... :wasntme:

The light bar was a lot easier to wire up than the fyrlyts!

[loneranger]

Loneranger,

have you fitted a set of Fyrlyts AND a lightbar? Talk about redundancy! :P I find my FYRLYTS to be excellent and provide more than enough illumination.

Awesome set up though, very good looking bar!

When I was discussing with Murray the look of the bullbar he said the loops were lower to allow the fitment of a light bar keeping it below the level of the bonnet. The additional cost to make the loops higher for labour was the same as the lightbar so I put that on instead.

But yes it is a wall of light when they're all turned on :D,

[noyakfat]

Gotta love the ACT. 8th April and snow falling in the Brindabellas :)

Took Agnes for a quick spin up to Mt Franklin this afternoon for a gander at the white stuff.

[debruiser]

Got the 90 out for a short trip to the family beach hut! Took the freshly acquired and freshened up No5 with me; it performed beautifully.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/1049.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/2013%20D90/DSC_0002_zpsnqesbioz.jpg.html)

Also saw my twin at Queen's beach in Bowen. That was pretty cool, but didn't get a pic. :(

Edit: Should have mentioned that it was the first time on the beach for the 90. So I wasn't sure on how it would perform towing a trailer; especially at the entrance and exit where there had been a lot of traffic that churned it all up making it very soft. Didn't have any trouble.... except for parking the trailer when i forgot that the brakes work when reversing.... oooppppsssss

[Grimey]

After a deposit that was put down in September I finally have my hands on my 90 - Now to add all the "bits" I have accumulated over the last 7 months! Let the fun begin.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/grimey-albums-misc-picture5301-toothless-med.jpg

[YOLO110]

Very Nice! :>)

Is that Corris Grey with black pack?

What 'goodies' will you be adding!

[INVSBL]

Some pictures from my trip from Melbourne to Broken Hill for the ARB Easter event at Eldee Station
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/t31.0-8/p180x540/11143133_10153237833229637_3577842394721239440_o.j pg

[Grimey]

Very Nice! :>)

Is that Corris Grey with black pack?

What 'goodies' will you be adding!

Yep, Corris with Black pack and full leather on the inside.
If my memory serves correct, currently have APT diff and steering guards, Mulgo sliders, some light protectors and a rijidij bar and wheel carrier sitting either in the garage or on order, probably some lights in there somewhere also. Next decision to make is should I paint the S3 camper to match??.

Based on my average weekend free time I should be finished with this lot by 2017.

[YOLO110]

Fantastic!

Unusual to see a new 90 in OZ! In the UK they are far more popular than the 110's!

Brill! :>)

[Larry]

Fantastic!

Unusual to see a new 90 in OZ! ....................................Brill! :>)

You need to get out more, they're everywhere!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[JDNSW]

You need to get out more, they're everywhere!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
They have certainly become much more common in the last five years or so, but I would be very surprised if their current sales came close to those of the 110, or perhaps even of the 130.

Short wheelbase Landrovers (and other four wheel drives) have been in a small minority in this country since the 1980s or even 1970s.

John

[Larry]

They have certainly become much more common in the last five years or so, but I would be very surprised if their current sales came close to those of the 110, or perhaps even of the 130.

Short wheelbase Landrovers (and other four wheel drives) have been in a small minority in this country since the 1980s or even 1970s.

JohnI agree that there are more LWB than SWB, but certainly not "unusual to see a new 90 in OZ". ;)

[Pocket Rocket]

I agree that there are more LWB than SWB, but certainly not "unusual to see a new 90 in OZ". ;)

So true. We saw a bunch of new Deefers on the docks a couple of weeks ago and most of them were 90's.

There are a heap of them in our area (south of the river in Perth). Unfortunately not all of them wave :mad:

[flagg]

I've found that the 90s appeal to a different type of Defender owner.. saw a few when I was in Sydney last.. they were all so.... clean. :p :wasntme:

[Pocket Rocket]

I've found that the 90s appeal to a different type of Defender owner.. saw a few when I was in Sydney last.. they were all so.... clean. :p :wasntme:

Yep, those of us who just want a vehicle to enjoy with no sense of practicality whatsoever :D

I never would have got the 90 if LoneRanger hadn't got the 110 first as it's completely impractical for our needs but we both really enjoy driving it. It's like driving a zippy sports version of the 110, has a better turning circle so it's easier to maneuver around in tight spots and is just so much fun both on and off road.

[kogvos]

I got the 90 because I love a vehicle the size of a Mini but the height of a Mack truck.

[debruiser]

I chose a 90 because I wanted a Defender, went to the dealership with the Mrs, she saw a 90 and I wasn't allowed to look at the 110 because it was "big and ugly". Really though, I rarely have more than 1 or 2 ppl in it so still mostly practical enough for me, for the times it's not the towing capacity is it's trump card. My 90 gets dirty, I love driving it on and off road but I do have to admit that a 110 does ride more luxuriously.

[Orkney 90]

I've found that the 90s appeal to a different type of Defender owner.. saw a few when I was in Sydney last.. they were all so.... clean. :p :wasntme:

Is it so wrong to keep a Defender clean? I love my 90 to bits, it is my daily driver...and I like to keep it clean.

When I sold my Citroen C4 after 10 years of ownership and daily driving, you could eat off the chassis and engine bay. I have always enjoyed looking after my cars and the Defender is no different.

This however does not stereotype me as a caf?-latte sipping city yuppie even though I have to drive through parts of the city to get to work. I enjoy every moment in my Defender, I wave whenever I see another one and I like my coffee black... :D

Now if you will excuse me, there are dried water drops on my chassis rails.:p

[AndyG]

I love driving it on and off road but I do have to admit that a 110 does ride more luxuriously.

I never thought of it that way , a luxo barge :p

[LouisW]

Is it so wrong to keep a Defender clean? I love my 90 to bits, it is my daily driver...and I like to keep it clean.

When I sold my Citroen C4 after 10 years of ownership and daily driving, you could eat off the chassis and engine bay. I have always enjoyed looking after my cars and the Defender is no different.

This however does not stereotype me as a caf?-latte sipping city yuppie even though I have to drive through parts of the city to get to work. I enjoy every moment in my Defender, I wave whenever I see another one and I like my coffee black... :D

Now if you will excuse me, there are dried water drops on my chassis rails.:p

I agree Orkney, I wash "Betty" every weekend because I enjoy it. My wife and I both prefer her to the Rangie and if people call us Latte Sipping Pretenders - thats exactly what we are, but we have always loved Landys.

And we wave at all Landy's that pass us and 90% wave back ... and we don't need approval to drive a Pretender Defender :)

[tact]

My110DC is always dirty, not gobs of mud, camel trophy dirty... I just rarely ever wash itt unless fresh from a dirty trail. It has seen some great offroad trips and been covered in thick mud etc... But sometimes it's months between trips.

So I have a dirty 110 that's used way more as a city daily driver.... And given the months between trips could be seen as a "defender pretender" even though it's not pristine clean.

Judging books by the cover....

[Chops]

Holy cow, you guys put me to shame.

I washed it I think twice in the first few months, then it's had two washes in a week @80k when it was serviced,, it's @105k now :angel:

[manic]

Wash your defenders after you use them, you filthy buggers. :p

[AndyG]

Washed, waxed, (so that's two treatments) leather cleaned , vacuumed, and put to bed for the next dirty weekend / trip

[INVSBL]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/877.jpg
i can still see out of windscreen, so i guess its not dirty enough yet to wash it :p

[LouisW]

How a real Pretender should be presented....

[flagg]

A quick trip up the brindies on the weekend

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=92722&stc=1&d=1428916655

and a trip in the blue maintains at easter

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=92723&stc=1&d=1428918215

[PTC]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/877.jpg
i can still see out of windscreen, so i guess its not dirty enough yet to wash it :p

Nice shot. Did you take it with a Tilt Shift or LensBaby? Or was it done in post processing?

[loneranger]

I washed my 110 over Easter. Its 11 months old and the first time its seen a hose. I washed the 90 2 weeks before. Its 6 months old and that was its first wash excluding the sprinkler underneath and clean after our Christmas trip.

I always say I'm going to keep my cars clean but its just not a priority. I used to clean the Dmax after every trip and just after we picked up the 110 I bought a polisher. I don't think its been out of the box yet.

The first thing I do on every holiday is go get the car dirty to make it look authentic. Nothing worse then seeing a sparkling 4WD when camping. :o

[INVSBL]

Nice shot. Did you take it with a Tilt Shift or LensBaby? Or was it done in post processing?

all post processing, tiz a phone shot.

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Bowen Track, Snowy River NP

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/868.jpg

[Crocodile Dundee]

Bowen Track, Snowy River NP

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/868.jpg

is that blue a JEEP:p

[GoldCloverLeaf]

is that blue a JEEP:p

Yes, smurf blue with a severe drinking problem!

[Steve223]

92763Tasmania 2015

[EastFreo]

Got out of Perth with the kids to give Granny and Grandpa a hand on the farm.

[EastFreo]

Day before mustering to do some ear marking and drenching.

[tact]

Benta is a small town a few hours drive out of Kuala Lumpur, crossing a state border from Selangor into Pahang state.

Pictures start at the trail head. Most of the vehicles with me are highly modified non-Landys. My dual cab is pretty much stock standard.

Pretty open trail to start with. The further into the jungle the more it closes in....in no time we had to start cutting a path through underbrush.

[Chops]

Day before mustering to do some ear marking and drenching.

Haha,, I miss that life.
But looking at the pic, sometimes you've got to wonder why we go to all the trouble of owning 4x4's when some clown just drives up in a Merc. ;)
Whilst working at a Carrot farm in the Dandenongs many many years ago, the owner came through the paddock, red muddy dirt, with his Ferrari :eek:
Didn't seem to worry him one bit getting it filthy.

[EastFreo]

Haha,, I miss that life.
But looking at the pic, sometimes you've got to wonder why we go to all the trouble of owning 4x4's when some clown just drives up in a Merc. ;)
Whilst working at a Carrot farm in the Dandenongs many many years ago, the owner came through the paddock, red muddy dirt, with his Ferrari :eek:
Didn't seem to worry him one bit getting it filthy.

The Merc is Mum's old faithful. Long story but her ute died, Dad's 300 TDI needs something done to it so she came out in that. Amusingly though that Merc seems to go almost anywhere!

[tact]

Beer gut and dark tee is me. The 110DC is my daily driver back in the city.

Notice the rest of the convoy are all modified vehicles. Raised, larger tyres, XT or MT tyres, etc.

Not that it's heavily loaded in the pic (we had done several drops along the trail) my pretty much stock standard landy, still sporting AT tyres it came with, could carry the most payload (by weight, not volume) and had no issues keeping up with the "big boys" despite thick mud, rough trails, broken log bridge crossings etc.

[Grappler]

Not much breeze today so picked up a water tank to transport home.
Used the winch on the Puma to roll it on and off the old Defender. Looks a bit like a giant snail
Glad that job is done

[kogvos]

Racing stripes make them go faster:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[TheYeti]

Hey guys just a pick of my MY12 in his Wellies on a trip to the Sandy Cape and Balfour Track
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[TheYeti]

Not very good at driving this dde06


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It doesn't like my iPad is there an app to make it easier?

[kogvos]

Not very good at driving this forum
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It doesn't like my iPad is there an app to make it easier?
Traction is awesome!

[TheYeti]

Racing stripes make them go faster:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Oh No! 😬

[Aguy]

Racing stripes make them go faster:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Even though it's unavoidable, it's still painful to see.

[Avion8]

Racing stripes make them go faster:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_5MQNaJK3Ok/VTIMO2YfTmI/AAAAAAAAEZo/5CO0HXqk5Qs/w407-h542-no/IMG_20150405_172642.jpg


Scratch out might fix that or T-cut. I fixed my little 80" with Scratch out & then a good polish. All the bush pinstripes disappeared!

[kogvos]

Scratch out might fix that or T-cut. I fixed my little 80" with Scratch out & then a good polish. All the bush pinstripes disappeared!
Thanks for the tip, but I'm not worried about it. That one actually happened about four months ago. It matches nicely with all the other scratches.

[Shoogs]

Just finished a run down the Holland Track great weather and not to wet despite the rain last week, only downside was watching a group with 6 x 4 garden trailers drag them through the few big holes destroying them....

[flagg]

Snowing today on Mt Ginini, went up for a quick look

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=92919&stc=1&d=1429436999

(yeah needs a clean :p )

[noyakfat]

Wonder if it was you guys I saw when I was on my way back down from Mt Franklin this arvo? I was in my Keswick Green 110 and waved to a white wagon on my way home.

I will post a photo tomorrow - she also is in need of a wash :)

[flagg]

Wonder if it was you guys I saw when I was on my way back down from Mt Franklin this arvo? I was in my Keswick Green 110 and waved to a white wagon on my way home.

I will post a photo tomorrow - she also is in need of a wash :)

Yep - that was us :) was great but just a quick trip. Where about's did you guys go? most of the tracks are gated these days -and I heard that two sticks was closed? :(

[Jeff]

Just picked it up today.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/565.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/Jeff_8/media/Land%20Rover/11169110_10206468168080609_781152148_nC_zpsyjpx5cu u.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/566.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/Jeff_8/media/Land%20Rover/961480_10206468168200612_1899590109_nC_zpspatvpjen .jpg.html)

Then had to drive it home in this:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/560.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/Jeff_8/media/Land%20Rover/11160100_10206468166160561_805739754_n_zpsbgehvfen .jpg.html)

In this shot you can see my two Defenders :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/567.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/Jeff_8/media/Land%20Rover/11116152_10206468158240363_887059582_n_zpsw1efvdm6 .jpg.html)

Jeff

:rocket:

[wrinklearthur]

Then had to drive it home in this:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/560.jpg

Soak test? :wasntme:

[flagg]

Awesome Jeff! great that they are giving people the steel wheels again.

... do we need to link you to the water ingress manual? :p:D

[noyakfat]

Hi Flagg, The Brindies drive was a quick one for us too. Just did a quick drive up to Mt Franklin (as far as the locked gate) and then home, for a mate who hadn't been in my vehicle before. Next time when it's not hosing down rain we may do some other tracks.

I haven't been along the entire length of two sticks for a few months. Last time I only linked up to a section of two sticks while driving a bit of a loop to show the in-Laws a quick bit of the Brindies.

I'll be out there again for another stickybeak before too long, so will check out two sticks then.

Cheers
PS- washed her before I remembered the photo :)

[Jeff]

Awesome Jeff! great that they are giving people the steel wheels again.

... do we need to link you to the water ingress manual? :p:D

I had to wait five months for the steel wheels :o. No water ingress yet!

Jeff

:rocket:

[Landybitz]

Looks like a proper 110 with the HD Rims.

5 month wait, why not just get them from LRA stock? or can't the dealer do that?

[Pocket Rocket]

Been doing a bit of towing. Handled it beautifully!

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/pocket+rocket-albums-d110-picture5326-towing-camper-trailer.jpg

And a bit of stealth camping along the way... :wasntme:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/pocket+rocket-albums-d110-picture5327-bit-stealth-camping.jpg

[Jeff]

5 month wait, why not just get them from LRA stock? or can't the dealer do that?

All the ones the dealer could get were metallic colours and had leather heated seats etc. I just wanted a plain one and there were 'none available', I didn't have the money then anyway, so didn't mind the wait.

Jeff

:rocket:

[DefenderSte]

Some pics of my defender taken on a recent ticky tour of the North Island........:D:D

[flagg]

Looks like a proper 110 with the HD Rims.

5 month wait, why not just get them from LRA stock? or can't the dealer do that?

When I asked for them the dealer flat out said no, not possible.

That was some 7 years ago.. the whole experience had me walking in to a dealer wanting a new Puma and leaving so annoyed that I purchased my current '86 110 used the money I'd saved for the puma to do it up.

Anyway, no one likes a whinger so here is a photo from a trip the other morning:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=93026&stc=1&d=1429693453

EDIT: not sure whats going on with the pic.. the file is the right way up before I upload it?

[benlow]

Flagg, was just wondering what your thoughts are on your turbo setup now that you've had a couple years on it? (The build thread was drool-worthy!)
Thinking of a similar install but most likely with an ATA intercooler as opposed to your awesome (but also budget killing) WTA setup.

[Pocket Rocket]

Took the 110 for a drive in Francois Peron National Park today. From the pic it doesn't look like it did much work - because it didn't have to! Compared to the ole D-Max it just cruised along.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/pocket+rocket-albums-d110-picture5332-deefer-sth-gregories.jpg

Funny story though, Lone Ranger and I were at the tyre deflation point and as instructed (for care of the track and ease of driving) put the tyre pressure down to 20 psi. In the time it took 2 of us to deflate 4 tyres the guy behind in a Navara managed to deflate all 4 tyres on his car and another 4 on his dual axle trailer - or so he thought. He shook his head at Lone Ranger when he found out what we were deflating ours to.

So anyway down the track as expected the whole convoy (2 toyotas, 1 navara and 1 patrol) were stuck on the track with all the maxtrax out and in the process of getting out the snatch straps. Lone Ranger drove up and asked them if they needed any help and they almost seemed offended :p. So then he drove off through the same section in 2nd gear high range without the centre diff lock engaged :D

[Peter90]

had a rip around a old sawdust heap on my farm.

cleaned with a high flow fire hydrant.

[Landi]

The new puma had a good workout on a shooting trip up at Mansfield

[flagg]

Flagg, was just wondering what your thoughts are on your turbo setup now that you've had a couple years on it? (The build thread was drool-worthy!)
Thinking of a similar install but most likely with an ATA intercooler as opposed to your awesome (but also budget killing) WTA setup.

Hey Benlow, thanks mate. The turbo and engine is going really well. I've had a bad run with starter motors and some other bits but the engine is great. I broke a stud in the head - only noticed the very small oil seep. The silver lining in that is that with the top end refresh it is sooo smooth and runs so sweet I've been able to drop a 150rpm off idle.

If I were to do it again, there isn't much I'd change.. very happy with it. The only thing is that it is a 30year old 4x4 with 450k odd km on it.. so you will always be dealing with things wearing out. There isn't much I've not replaced or at least inspected now.

I had to go WTA because I wanted to retain the AC.. and I couldn't fit a 3inch thick FMIC as well as the radiator and the AC heat exchanger, even with the extended grill. The high mount adds insult to injury! if you are not doing that then a ATA FMIC will give you heaps of intercooling, albeit with more lag and piping. With my setup, there is no lag. (Apart from the turbo howl and woosh) you can't tell it is a turbo from driving it.

[afb]

Picked it up yesterday from MacArthur automotive.
Dealer fitted ARB bar and Towbar, Safari snorkel on back order.
Steering guard and LED headlights on the way from APT.
Rijidij wheel carrier, dual batteries, winch and driving lights to go on soon.
Cheers
Adrian


The last picture of it clean.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/[/URL][/IMG]

[INVSBL]

i love how mean they look all black!!


https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/p600x600/11130223_10153237833854637_1855072349228102583_o.j pg

another pic of mine :)

[Wheatos]

Picked it up yesterday from MacArthur automotive.
Dealer fitted ARB bar and Towbar, Safari snorkel on back order.
Steering guard and LED headlights on the way from APT.
Rijidij wheel carrier, dual batteries, winch and driving lights to go on soon.
Cheers
Adrian


The last picture of it clean.
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww239/adrianfbailey/DB160ED2-F88A-43D2-99BC-AD076B2982BB_zpszucs0gyi.jpg (http://s723.photobucket.com/user/adrianfbailey/media/DB160ED2-F88A-43D2-99BC-AD076B2982BB_zpszucs0gyi.jpg.html)

Looks awesome Adrian.

I pick up my new 110 this week from there also. I got them to fit the Rijidij wheel carrier, APT steering and diff guards plus a whole lot of other goodies.

They have been great to deal with so far, but I have a lot of very specific requests, so let's see how they deliver. I ordered last October, so I'm champing at the bit!

Peter

[afb]

INVSBL,
I would have preferred to be practical with white but love the black.
Peter,
Yours is the grey one? It will take them a while to clean everyone's drool off it.
Cheers
Adrian

[Wheatos]

INVSBL,
I would have preferred to be practical with white but love the black.
Peter,
Yours is the grey one? It will take them a while to clean everyone's drool off it.
Cheers
Adrian

Yep, the grey one. Can't wait!

[TheYeti]

Been seeing lots of wolf rims. Once my tyres wear out I'm ditching the alloys and getting me some they look great guys 👍

[troyfyn]

Some recent rip pics..... 300tdi, North West....
some magic spots out there... go see it.....
will upload more....

[troyfyn]

couple more... slow upload.... but not as slow as the tdi :D

[Toxic_Avenger]

A shot from my recent Lightning Ridge trip
(Click on it to see it full size)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/17.jpg

[Icecream]

Some recent shots of my 130.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1590.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150303_173823_zpsbmlhav2e.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1591.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150303_173739_zpsn5gxpw5p.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1592.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150302_163728_zpszopp1etm.jpg.html)

[MLD]

Some recent shots of my 130.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1590.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150303_173823_zpsbmlhav2e.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1591.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150303_173739_zpsn5gxpw5p.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1592.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150302_163728_zpszopp1etm.jpg.html)

I like it a lot. I would love it with colour coded tray or a darker colour. MLD

[noyakfat]

Sexiest ice cream truck I've ever seen :)

[Icecream]

I like it a lot. I would love it with colour coded tray or a darker colour. MLD

I'm hoping that some chequer plate along the sills will tie in the tray and the wing top protectors in together. However It's coming along well in preparation for for the Simpson crossing later this year.

[DefenderSte]

Some recent shots of my 130.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1590.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150303_173823_zpsbmlhav2e.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1591.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150303_173739_zpsn5gxpw5p.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1592.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150302_163728_zpszopp1etm.jpg.html)


Very nice 130 there and a great colour as mines the same. Question is that an ARB front bar..? If so the wing protectors/sliders did you get them made or can you buy them already made up......??

And the wheels they are lush im liking them alot a stunning truck.......:D
:D

[Icecream]

Very nice 130 there and a great colour as mines the same. Question is that an ARB front bar..? If so the wing protectors/sliders did you get them made or can you buy them already made up......??

And the wheels they are lush im liking them alot a stunning truck.......:D
:D

The bar and side rails are tjm products. Wheels are a dynamic round 8's

[Dave83]

The bar and side rails are tjm products. Wheels are a dynamic round 8's

I really like the side rails. Im in the market for something similar for my 110. I checked out the TJM website but bugger all is listed for the Defender. Can you please provide a part number or similar.

Cheers

[AndyG]

I so do have 130 envy, :(, maybe in 2018 if im a good boy and eat all my vegies :p

[@nampix]

This is my new Defender 110 , on a recent trip Syd-Burren junction-Charleville-Stonehenge-ilfracombe-Stonehenge-Quilpie-Barringun-lightning ridge-Dunedoo-Syd
Pic taken of dusty road drive past is South East of Charleville

Was interesting as it was a 5000km trip and though I've wanted a defender for years I had only driven discos , prados and patrols but with the very upright sitting position I actually found the defender the best to drive on 8+ hr trips , was an unexpected and pleasant surprise

[Samo]

My new Defender, it will be getting many touring related mods over the next few months for a trip to the centre later in the year.

Only wheels, cargo barier and Rigidij carrier on so far.

[DefenderSte]

My new Defender, it will be getting many touring related mods over the next few months for a trip to the centre later in the year.

Only wheels, cargo barier and Rigidij carrier on so far.



Im liking the wheels there fella......:D

[Jeff]

Im liking the wheels there fella......:D

Me too.

Jeff

:rocket:

[Wheatos]

Ok, so the pic is not what you're expecting, but this is the gift I received from the dealer when I picked up my new, and first, Defender today.

I've been a pig in mud all day!

[EastFreo]

I got quite a nice pen - which was promptly lost!

[carlschmid2002]

I got quite a nice pen - which was promptly lost!

I got a nice pen with my FPV F6. I tell people it's a $52000 pen. It came with a free car.

[Pocket Rocket]

With both Deefers we got a gift basket that was packaged in a metal wine ice bucket thing. We ate some of the food, gave some away and still have the ice buckets sitting on the shelf - don't drink wine. Also got a full tank of fuel.

[Chops]

humff
Melbourne, tight assed tossers. :(
I got nothing, not even a full tank of juice :mad:

[Pocket Rocket]

humff
Melbourne, tight assed tossers. :(
I got nothing, not even a full tank of juice :mad:

If you're ever in WA I'll give you an ice bucket :D

[Azza2013110]

Looks awesome Adrian.

I pick up my new 110 this week from there also. I got them to fit the Rijidij wheel carrier, APT steering and diff guards plus a whole lot of other goodies.

They have been great to deal with so far, but I have a lot of very specific requests, so let's see how they deliver. I ordered last October, so I'm champing at the bit!

Peter

Be very careful what you install onto your defender when in warranty.


Macarthur auto installed my gear then when it came to fixing a few issues when they were servicing it voided the warranty with the dual batteries, safari snorkel, 2" suspension lift, bullbar.

Front transfer seal wouldnt warrant due to suspension lift.

Clutch due to e-lockers

Turbo hose due to intercooler

Egr cooler due to aftermarket exhaust

I still love the car and plan to keep it for a long time but getting very frustrated with landrover and their inabilty to accept any responsibility even though searches prove that other standard cars are having these issues also.



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[Wheatos]

Be very careful what you install onto your defender when in warranty.


Macarthur auto installed my gear then when it came to fixing a few issues when they were servicing it voided the warranty with the dual batteries, safari snorkel, 2" suspension lift, bullbar.

Front transfer seal wouldnt warrant due to suspension lift.

Clutch due to e-lockers

Turbo hose due to intercooler

Egr cooler due to aftermarket exhaust

I still love the car and plan to keep it for a long time but getting very frustrated with landrover and their inabilty to accept any responsibility even though searches prove that other standard cars are having these issues also.



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Thanks for the tip Azza. That's good to know. Hopefully my additions don't impact warranty as they are only external protection items and are not performance related in any way.

I picked it up yesterday, but all the parts I have ordered and required fitting hadn't been done!

This includes Rijidij rear wheel carrier, APT steering guard, APT front & rear diff guards and Mulgo bumperettes. These accessories have been ordered since January, and they had the car for 3 weeks, so i was pretty disappointed for them to not have these parts. They rely on Opposite Lock to buy and fit, but they're saying they can't get the parts. Seems very strange to me. :mad:

[Wolfman_TWP]

Thanks for the tip Azza. That's good to know. Hopefully my additions don't impact warranty as they are only external protection items and are not performance related in any way.

I picked it up yesterday, but all the parts I have ordered and required fitting hadn't been done!

This includes Rijidij rear wheel carrier, APT steering guard, APT front & rear diff guards and Mulgo Bumperettes. These accessories have been ordered since January, and they had the car for 3 weeks, so i was pretty disappointed for them to not have these parts. They rely on Opposite Lock to buy and fit, but they're saying they can't get the parts. Seems very strange to me. :mad:

If they are getting the APT items direct from Ben (APT Fabrications), it shouldn't take any more than a couple of days (If he has them in stock). (I ordered mine from Ben on Monday, and got them on Thursday) The Rijidij Wheel Carrier & Front Bull Bar (Which I ordered) I will/should have in 6 weeks. (As these have to be fabricated first).. As for the install of the protection devices (Steering, Diff Guards) they only took me one evening to install. (I have the same items you ordered, plus the fuel tank guard. Which I have not installed yet.. Need to use up some fuel before I can tackle that one (Currently got a FULL tank of fuel). It will be easier with a lighter fuel tank.)

I have the Mulgo Bumperettes & Side Rails as well.. (Bumperettes take no more than 20-30 minutes to install.)

Wolf

Got an email from Ben this morning, regarding the bracket he made for the Fuel Guard. (To make it easier to install), he realised that he supplied the wrong one, and he shipped the correct one today by Post. Can't get any better service that that..

[Azza2013110]

Thanks for the tip Azza. That's good to know. Hopefully my additions don't impact warranty as they are only external protection items and are not performance related in any way.

I picked it up yesterday, but all the parts I have ordered and required fitting hadn't been done!

This includes Rijidij rear wheel carrier, APT steering guard, APT front & rear diff guards and Mulgo bumperettes. These accessories have been ordered since January, and they had the car for 3 weeks, so i was pretty disappointed for them to not have these parts. They rely on Opposite Lock to buy and fit, but they're saying they can't get the parts. Seems very strange to me. :mad:

Sounds more like an opposite lock issue to me also.
They do great work and havent had an issue with anything they have touched.

BUT they are lacking in a little "honest" communication with the timetable to turn the car around greatly underestimated in every dealing i had with them.

But again great workmanship.

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[TheYeti]

With both Deefers we got a gift basket that was packaged in a metal wine ice bucket thing. We ate some of the food, gave some away and still have the ice buckets sitting on the shelf - don't drink wine. Also got a full tank of fuel.

From a dealer in Melbourne I got a pen no free tank of fuel and emails for the last two years 😂👍. Better than Hobart went in for recall issues and come out with greasy finger prints all over the door and bonnet ;;

[Wheatos]

Sounds more like an opposite lock issue to me also.
They do great work and havent had an issue with anything they have touched.

BUT they are lacking in a little "honest" communication with the timetable to turn the car around greatly underestimated in every dealing i had with them.

But again great workmanship.

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Good to know, thanks Azza. There is hope yet.

No doubt everything will be brilliant once it's done. The 110 is so beautiful now (day 2!), but after waiting since October and having researched and planned every tiny detail, I just want the complete package now.

B r e a t h e . . .

[RVR110]

Be very careful what you install onto your defender when in warranty.


Macarthur auto installed my gear then when it came to fixing a few issues when they were servicing it voided the warranty with the dual batteries, safari snorkel, 2" suspension lift, bullbar.

Front transfer seal wouldnt warrant due to suspension lift.

Clutch due to e-lockers

Turbo hose due to intercooler

Egr cooler due to aftermarket exhaust

I still love the car and plan to keep it for a long time but getting very frustrated with landrover and their inabilty to accept any responsibility even though searches prove that other standard cars are having these issues also.Firstly, Land Rover themselves are not responsible for any modifications that may have been done by the dealer unless it was installation of genuine dealer installed Land Rover accessories. For example if before delivery the dealer installs an Acme widget then Land Rover are not and should not be held liable for any issues that result from that installation, including a Land Rover part that failed as a result of the Acme widget. HOWEVER, by law, if it was delivered to you that way *from the showroom floor*, then *the dealer* is responsible for the overall "package" that they sold you. The dealer may or may not be able to get warranty work underwritten by Land Rover (or by a thrid party that they may have subcontracted the installation to), but either way that is the dealer's problem and *the dealer* is responsible for what they sold you. Of course, they may try to squirm out of their responsibility, perhaps in the hope that you are not a well informed consumer.

"Front transfer seal wouldnt warrant due to suspension lift." Was the lift installed by the dealer before the car was delivered? If it was then it is the dealer is liable for warranty repair of the seal (not Land Rover)...

"Clutch due to e-lockers" Were the e-lockers installed by the dealer before the car was delivered? If it was then it is the dealer is liable for warranty repair of the clutch (not Land Rover)...

...etc - you get the picture... NCAT is your friend. Search NCAT. Often the price of performing a repair costs the dealer less than addressing a complaint filed with NCAT, so if you are experiencing push back then mention to the dealer that you will be raising a case with NCAT and you may find that they change their position. A key phrase to use in the same sentence as NCAT is "market expectations".

Any modifications you made after taking initial delivery of the vehicle are more difficult to resolve, especially if they were installed by a 3rd party that was engaged by you rather than by the dealer.

Speaking personally, my vehicle has been heavily modified since I took delivery of it and, as part of that modification process I accepted that I may or may not have to kiss some (most?) aspects of the remaining 12 months of warranty good-bye.

Anyway, by way of apologizing for getting a bit OT, here's a photo of my Defender:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1186.jpg

[Wildcard8]

A few shots of Vyvyan and friends before i headed overseas for a bit of work. Been in the US and Alaska for the past 10 weeks and have seen 1 Defender. When i did see that one defender i nearly jumped out the window waving trying to get their attention.

[Azza2013110]

A few pics of the beast out on our Simpson trip.


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[Wheatos]

A few pics of the beast out on our Simpson trip.


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Looks great Azza. Is that a 2.0m Frontrunner rack? How do you find it on the 110? I've just got one with the new truck, though it's still in the box.

[tcf]

Few shots from Rainbow Beach - Double Island Point - Fraser Island.

Drove the 110 from Geelong to Fraser - didn't miss a beat and cruised effortlessly on the highway. Although she let water (talking an inch) into the footwells in both the Newcastle and Brisbane storms - I've never seen rain like it. And the adaptor shaft feels like it is about to let go any time soon - must get that looked at.

Here's just a few shots along the way:

Rainbow Beach
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1162.jpg

Double Island Point
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1163.jpg

Inskip Barge
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1164.jpg

Maheno Wreck
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1165.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1166.jpg

[Azza2013110]

Looks great Azza. Is that a 2.0m Frontrunner rack? How do you find it on the 110? I've just got one with the new truck, though it's still in the box.

Thats the one.
Looks good and got some great attachments available also.


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[DefenderSte]

TCF cracking pictures there fella........:D:D:D

[ozy013]

Well I thought it was about time I put up some photo's of my 110. I've been on here for ages, but always seemed to forget to post pics. To busy reading all the great advice, and members builds, I guess.

So here he is, pretty much the way I want Busby at the moment. Just fitted some 2nd hand Wolf rims, and Wrangler M/T's today. Courtesy of some great members here on the forum, thanks guy's.
I don't know why but I've always liked the Land Rover steel rims on a Defender, my 130 had them and now the 110. Plus after seeing how much weight we carted around over the Easter holiday, the Wolf's are better suited to the task than the alloys.

[Samo]

Looks Great Ian! very nice Indeed

[LoveB]

Havent posted james in a while.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/1004.jpg

and installed lightforce led 215's

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/993.jpg


do I get the most unreliable award?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/992.jpg

[flagg]

do I get the most unreliable award?


Naa, you'd need a stag for that. :wasntme: tell you what though, if you added an E-Type to the line up you'd get the Best of British award!

[LoveB]

If I could afford one - there would be one!!!

[Shortie]

Naa, you'd need a stag for that. :wasntme:
Hey, be nice :bat:

[flagg]

Hey, be nice :bat:

:angel::D

[TheYeti]

Scored last minute day off so loaded up the defender with wood and decided to embrace the cool weather and go for some bacon and eggs in the snow


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93893



93895

Fun was had by all!

[protonpills]

Noticed the clearance with your garage roof. Much difference in margin with an empty car with an almost empty fuel tank?

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[Didge]

Naa, you'd need a stag for that. :wasntme: tell you what though, if you added an E-Type to the line up you'd get the Best of British award!
I looked at a lot of Stags in the early 80's and could not find one for sale that didn't have horrendous oil leaks - I mean they make Landy's look like a desert underneath :)

[INVSBL]

after shot, after a day at Wombat State Forest, i bent the bumper and the mud flap bracket this time.

Damn thing just kept chugging though, after everything i threw at it.

need a snorkel though.
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[Jock The Rock]

Few photos of my Landy after a recent roadtrip. Went Geelong, Cooma, Armidale, Hay, Flinders Ranges, Port Lincoln, Esperance ending in Perth and will be here for a while. Did 8000km and the Landy went well, few minor things but nothing major

Snowy Mountains, just up from MacKillops Bridge
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/558.jpg

Basic Camping at Port Lincoln National Park
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/501.jpg

On the beach in Esperance
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/559.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/560.jpg

[MrLandy]

Perfect! ...what a trip...Port Lincoln, Esperence, etc... Jealous!

[LR V8]

Waiting for it's lucky new owner at Lennocks in Canberra this morning.

The black pack looks nice with this colour !

[david88]

very nice!

[Wildcard8]

Jock, just turn around and head back to Tassie. We miss you back here! Safe travels mate.

[QUOTE=Jock The Rock;2363576]Few photos of my Landy after a recent roadtrip. Went Geelong, Cooma, Armidale, Hay, Flinders Ranges, Port Lincoln, Esperance ending in Perth and will be here for a while. Did 8000km and the Landy went well, few minor things but nothing major

[LouisW]

Very Nice!!

[MrLandy]

A moments pause under the trees on the Calder Hwy. ...not one other Defender to wave to in 600km! Nice rain most of the way though. Landy was purring.

[tcgooge]

94247
"Go camping" they said "It'll be fun" they said!
94248
Tent broke and in rubbish
Short on the electric brake controller flattened battery
Still it was fun - no phone cover!!

[86mud]

Where was that?

[tcgooge]

Lake Arragan Yuraygir Nat Pk NSW.

[cuppabillytea]

MrLandy, yours looks pearl in that light. Here's mine. Posing as towel rack on the western side of Frazer, at home and at work.

[Steve223]

94305at a recent VHC trip

[Didge]

Good shot Steve - good to see the moods mods as well - hehe :)

[MrLandy]

MrLandy, yours looks pearl in that light. Here's mine. Posing as towel rack on the western side of Frazer, at home and at work.

Thanks Cuppabt, yes a bit too shiny I admit, embarrassingly clean! ...though I like the many moods if Indus...sometimes looks almost white, others flat grey too. Nice towel rack!.. Yours is too shiny too by the way!

[INVSBL]

Installed a Safari Snorkel and one of Nugget Stuffs intake kits Friday night, spent today hitting up Wombat State Forest

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/304.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/305.jpg

[cuppabillytea]

Thanks Cuppabt, yes a bit too shiny I admit, embarrassingly clean! ...though I like the many moods if Indus...sometimes looks almost white, others flat grey too. Nice towel rack!.. Yours is too shiny too by the way!
Cheers MrLandy. It's so shiny that it demands a wash as soon as it gets home. I have to admit, I like it shiny.

[Munks]

Here's my '15 D90.

Jumped on a cancelled factory order so it has a few bits I wouldn't have paid for (Santorini Black /w black leather & black headliner), but am slowly de-blinging it! Going to stick on some white wolfs, safari snorkel and roof rack in the next few weeks...


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/193.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/194.jpg

[INVSBL]

looks good, where are you in the second picture?

[Tombie]

looks good, where are you in the second picture?

Standing behind the camera :wasntme:

[flagg]

Standing behind the camera :wasntme:

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

[Landi]

After some time at the dealer ironing out a few minor issues, they unfortunately washed her for me. Thought I'd take a shot before the mud goes back on :p

[DiscoMick]

Looks good. Can I ask how dark that tinting is?

[Landi]

Looks good. Can I ask how dark that tinting is?

Not 100% sure. It was done by the dealer (or whatever company they use). They said it was "darkest legal". It doesn't actually look that dark normally. Being a black car I'm more concerned about its UV rating but, again, the only info I got was that it's "darkest legal". The stealer tried hard to sell me the privacy glass but they didn't seem to understand that it actually has little or no heat/uv reduction qualities.

[DiscoMick]

Here's George cocking a leg at Emu Creek 4WD Park near Tabulum.

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