Show us your Deefers !

[DiscoMick]

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.

I think 35 per cent is the darkest legal.

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[MrLandy]

I think 35 per cent is the darkest legal.

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Yes 35% darkest legal is what I have. I also organised aftermarket 50% dark with 99% UV on my sunroof.

[protonpills]

I almost ordered the privacy glass but the dealer was good enough to let me know it doesn't block out UV rays so I just went darkest legal tint all round too

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[mekon76]

I almost ordered the privacy glass but the dealer was good enough to let me know it doesn't block out UV rays so I just went darkest legal tint all round too

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I've got privacy glass coming on my 110, they'll do darkest legal tint to front driver/passenger and alpine windows then clear UV over the privacy glass so dark, plus UV protection.

[Jeff]

When I got mine they forgot to do the alpine windows in tint. I didn't notice it for a few days as I picked it up in the dark. Wifey noticed it and it annoys her but I am not too fussed. Should I go back and demand they do them?

Jeff

:rocket:

[gusthedog]

When I got mine they forgot to do the alpine windows in tint. I didn't notice it for a few days as I picked it up in the dark. Wifey noticed it and it annoys her but I am not too fussed. Should I go back and demand they do them?

Jeff

:rocket:

Yes. Happy wife happy life :cool: And it will annoy you in summer.

[DiscoMick]

Spotted at Maleny Show.

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[MrLandy]

Spotted at Maleny Show

Very nice! ...MsLandy is in love!

[Munks]

looks good, where are you in the second picture?

Somewhere near Sunbury, can't remember where exactly. First time I camped there the lake was full, a few months later it was bone dry!

[Icecream]

A quick twilight shot of my 130, last weekend at Lake Moogera.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/466.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1432277301322_zps03gkk6lu.jpg.html)

[DiscoMick]

Here's another shot. Immaculate. Wish the owner had been there.

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[DiscoMick]

Here's one of George camping.

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[LouisW]

Here's one of George camping.

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Where is George camping?

[landy]

He's a pic of our newly set RRT. We were on our shake out trip. Although I really like the RRT I still love the CT. There really is no one fits all solution!

[protonpills]

Sunday paper, looks like the Phantom got himself a D90 :)



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[DiscoMick]

Where is George camping?

Inskip.

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[Wheatos]

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


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I fitted my 2.0m Slimline II roof rack onto my 110 today, but I fitted the wind deflectors and so I have to have the rack quite forward.



Is there any excessive noise (yes, yes, there's plenty of Defender noise) from the racks without the deflector when they are set back? I'd prefer to have the rack back aligned with the rear, but it's such an effort to reposition without scratching the paintwork, that I need to minimise any changes I do.

Would appreciate any feedback from 110's with 2.0m racks.

Cheers,

Pete

[85 county]

I fitted my 2.0m Slimline II roof rack onto my 110 today, but I fitted the wind deflectors and so I have to have the rack quite forward.



Is there any excessive noise (yes, yes, there's plenty of Defender noise) from the racks without the deflector when they are set back? I'd prefer to have the rack back aligned with the rear, but it's such an effort to reposition without scratching the paintwork, that I need to minimise any changes I do.

Would appreciate any feedback from 110's with 2.0m racks.

Cheers,

Pete

you cold try buy putting it the correct way up. IE shiny side up oil side down

[cuppabillytea]

I fitted my 2.0m Slimline II roof rack onto my 110 today, but I fitted the wind deflectors and so I have to have the rack quite forward.



Is there any excessive noise (yes, yes, there's plenty of Defender noise) from the racks without the deflector when they are set back? I'd prefer to have the rack back aligned with the rear, but it's such an effort to reposition without scratching the paintwork, that I need to minimise any changes I do.

Would appreciate any feedback from 110's with 2.0m racks.

Cheers,

Pete
If you upload your pics from 'iPhoto' instead of 'Photos', they will post the right way up. God knows why.

[flagg]

Had a trip to the brindies again today.. Two sticks, powerline, Lovells Flat, Web Ridge, and back out via the northen end of two sticks.

Saw some awesome looking Defenders going past at Uriara - A white 110 on 35s, a blue 110 and a 130. Anyone form here?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=94869&stc=1&d=1433747240

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=94870&stc=1&d=1433747373

[debruiser]

Bit of a drive around at Mick Reedy's beach today with a couple mates... got shorty a bit dirty.... was lots of fun.

[ProjectDirector]

Bit of a drive around at Mick Reedy's beach today with a couple mates... got shorty a bit dirty.... was lots of fun.

Yours is more dirty than mine!
I went to Cobaw forest (Victoria) for a day out yesterday to get out of the house. This place 37" tyre territory, full of boulders, so we decided to light up the fire and have a nice lunch in the freezing weather.

[debruiser]

Yours is more dirty than mine!
I went to Cobaw forest (Victoria) for a day out yesterday to get out of the house. This place 37" tyre territory, full of boulders, so we decided to light up the fire and have a nice lunch in the freezing weather.

there is only 1 thing better than a fun day of 4x4ing! and thats camping (well lunch over a fire is camping)!

[ozy013]

Went chasing snow on the weekend. The kid's had never experienced it before, but being the start of the ski season here in Victoria, I decide to stay away from the crowds at the resorts.
So we went to Mt Matlock (1372m), Mt Selma (1457), and then one last run on the Jamieson Licola Rd up to Mt Skene (1570m), before it closes for Winter this week. Though you can use this road during winter by being part of a club and applying to the Mansfield council for a permit. It's just the boys in blue have gotten sick and tired of rescuing ill prepared motorists.

There was snow on both Mt Selma and Mt Skene, kids had a ball. I thought we'd see more 4wd's, with it being the long weekend. But I guess maybe the conditions put people off. Visibility was poor all day, fog and mist that just refused to lift. We stayed on the roads, as the tracks were just too wet, most of the mud came from all the melting snow up at Mt Selma and Mt Skene.

In fact the only two 4wd's we saw were 2 idiots up at Mt Selma. One in a Patrol, and a P plater in a Jeep. We passed them before the summit, on a side track. They were chucking donuts at the entrance to the track, severely chopping up the ground, causing damage that would take ages to recover. I guess these blokes are the reason most of the tracks are closed from this weekend on. Total disregard for their surroundings.
Anyway the kids built a snowman up at Mt Selma, and as we were settling down for a spot of lunch, guess who came around the corner?
As soon as the Jeep saw the snowman, he drove straight at it. He must've seen us at the last minute, either that or his girlfriend told him to grow up, cause he swerved and continued back down to the main road.

When we got to Mt Skene, the kids started building their second snowman over a tree stump. I didn't prompt them at all......honest! My wife asked them what they were up to, and they said they were building a "surprise snowman" in case the Jeep came back.:D

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[85 county]

Went chasing snow on the weekend. ]

what would be the closest snow to the SA border

[Chops]

Hope you took pics and reported them ;)

[gusthedog]

what would be the closest snow to the SA border

Lake mountain near me. But if you're coming this far an extra hour will see you at one of the higher resorts with better snow.

[DiscoMick]

Does snow ever fall in The Flinders? Some of those peaks are pretty high.

[Tombie]

Does snow ever fall in The Flinders? Some of those peaks are pretty high.

Yep, I've seen it in Wilpena Pound and Blinman and near Melrose...

[cuppabillytea]

Does snow ever fall in The Flinders? Some of those peaks are pretty high.
I saw snow fall in Balmain once. It melted on landing.

[LoveB]

flagg if its a white one with gullwing windows int he rear that would be mark the mechanic. its 33's I beleive. The blue td5 on 33's would be his dads and the 130 I'm not sure who.

ps is it you I always wave at near the parliamentary triangle? lol

[cal415]

this has been my daily driver the last few days... It goes like a rocket, auto box and so much power down load but runs out of legs pretty quick over 100kph, massive turbo etc but im not keen on how it handles the rougher roads and bumps.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/577.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/578.jpg
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[Disco Muppet]

That tube manifold won't last long ;)

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[Tombie]

That tube manifold won't last long ;)

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Agreed... It's days are numbered.

[cal415]

What makes you say that? im not that familiar with the TD5, but it looks well made, i think the flanges are either 8 or 10mm plate and very nice welds.

[flagg]

flagg if its a white one with gullwing windows int he rear that would be mark the mechanic. its 33's I beleive. The blue td5 on 33's would be his dads and the 130 I'm not sure who.

ps is it you I always wave at near the parliamentary triangle? lol

could be - i go between civic and Woden a lot :)

[Disco Muppet]

What makes you say that? im not that familiar with the TD5, but it looks well made, i think the flanges are either 8 or 10mm plate and very nice welds.

Tube manifolds have never lasted behind the Td5. Not sure why, perhaps Tombie can explain. However I have seen a very well made bespoke one fail in a fairly catastrophic manner!

[85 county]

What makes you say that? im not that familiar with the TD5, but it looks well made, i think the flanges are either 8 or 10mm plate and very nice welds.


because its tube, distance from the head or centre of the rocking weight of the turbo lineal expansion, etc. better to use pipe, nonmaligable ( spelling)

[Defendozer]

because its tube, distance from the head or centre of the rocking weight of the turbo lineal expansion, etc. better to use pipe, nonmaligable ( spelling)

So is there no way of making it work reliably? Thicker tubing or piping like you say but would it be possible to also brace the manifold to the block or something to take the weight of the welds etc? Or would other issues arise from doing that?

[85 county]

So is there no way of making it work reliably? Thicker tubing or piping like you say but would it be possible to also brace the manifold to the block or something to take the weight of the welds etc? Or would other issues arise from doing that?

lots of other issues, that's why a manifold is usually made out of stuff like steam pipe.

run with it until it cracks, the whip it off and get a real one made up

[cal415]

Its not mine, its already gone back to Bruce davis now i have my 130 back so if it falls apart it wont be an issue for me! :)

I would have thought it was braced back to the block for sure? i didnt take much notice if it was, but i would definitely see it falling about if it wasnt braced.

[Tombie]

All aftermarket "performance" manifolds for a TD5 are Cast.. All companies that experimented with improved manifolds arrived at failure with tube manifolds (cracking, snapping) and had castings made..

[maxthomas]

A quick twilight shot of my 130, last weekend at Lake Moogera.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/466.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1432277301322_zps03gkk6lu.jpg.html)



I saw your 130 when we were leaving Lake Moogerah, I was camped in my White 110 with the rooftop tent down near the boatramp.

[LesDef]

My 2013 Landrover Defender Hardtop 2.2 Litre. For long travel camping & sleeping inside.

Equipment List:- Disco 1 Wheels with BFG All Terrains, Roo Bar, Front Tow Hitch, Spotties, Snorkel, Ultragauge, CB, Electric Trailer Brakes, E-Box with Extra Fuse Box + Relays, 2 Batteries, Manual Isolator, Tire Monitor, Android GPS, Relocated Handbrake, Twin Blue-Tongue Portable Compressor, 90 Litre extra fuel tank, 40 Litre water tank, Gullwing Windows, Built-in Boxes, Rear Fuse Box + Relays, 30mm compressed foam insulation on roof + walls, Mantec Wheel carrier, Hayman Reese Tow Hitch. Photo is early, very different now.

Regards LesDef.

[cuppabillytea]

WOW!

[Cobber]

I am rather fond of hardtops, nice work :cool:

[MrLandy]

Very nice! Do you have done more recent pics?

[n plus one]

How about a current piccy?:angel:

[protonpills]

Love tho 110 hard top. What a luxury to sleep inside. No screwing round putting up a tent. Very nice, would love to see more pics of how it's kitted out

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[Icecream]

I saw your 130 when we were leaving Lake Moogerah, I was camped in my White 110 with the rooftop tent down near the boatramp.

Yeah I was having a quick look at your 110 while I was cruising around in my kayak. First time out at Lake Moogerah had but I'll be back again

[cal415]

Heres my 130, just got some new LED headlights, it looks a bit different....
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/365.jpg

[LesDef]

Gidday Gentlemen,

Thankyou for your comments.
Please see attached photos taken this morning just before work & between showers.
A few more mods I have carried out:-
All additional accessories are controlled from relays & switches mounted on the front of the Ex-Box, power to these switches is through a 2 minute timer which allows starting without accessories on.
With this setup I leave the fridge switched on so it runs when the engine is running even around town & empty just to keep the unit ticking over.

Trips sofar in this vehicle:-
Simpson Desert
Googs Track(2)
Hann Track(2)

Soon - Rudell River.

Regards LesDef

[Chops]

Gidday Gentlemen,

Thankyou for your comments.
Please see attached photos taken this morning just before work & between showers.
A few more mods I have carried out:-
All additional accessories are controlled from relays & switches mounted on the front of the Ex-Box, power to these switches is through a 2 minute timer which allows starting without accessories on.
With this setup I leave the fridge on all the time even around town & empty just to keep the unit ticking over.

Trips sofar in this vehicle:-
Simpson Desert
Googs Track(2)
Hann Track(2)

Soon - Rudell River.

Regards LesDef

Mate, just in regards to your fridge, you may want to keep it full, or 3/4 full so it doesn't have to work so hard and put too much strain on your battery. I chuck in a pack of water bottles when I've unpacked all the food etc. (and of course, nothing makes city dwellers more annoyed than when you jump out at the lights on a hot day and grab a cold bottle to drink :-) ).

[MrLandy]

Gidday Gentlemen,

Thankyou for your comments.
Please see attached photos taken this morning just before work & between showers.
A few more mods I have carried out:-
All additional accessories are controlled from relays & switches mounted on the front of the Ex-Box, power to these switches is through a 2 minute timer which allows starting without accessories on.
With this setup I leave the fridge switched on so it runs when the engine is running even around town & empty just to keep the unit ticking over.

Trips sofar in this vehicle:-
Simpson Desert
Googs Track(2)
Hann Track(2)

Soon - Rudell River.

Regards LesDef

Karlamilyi National Park (Rudall River) is awesome. I was there about 4 years ago, Nice one LesDef, when are you off?

[LesDef]

Gidday MrLandy,

Off to Karlamilyi National Park (Rudall River) in late July 2015 in a big loop on the Great Central Road, North on Carnegie Hwy, Gary Hwy then Talawana Track, gonna need all my fuel range.

After Rudall River onto Carrawine Gorge then maybe home.

Regards LesDef

[MLD]

Moon rising in the background at sunset on Eldee station (near Silverton)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/189.jpg

Chops - i'll try to equal your traffic trick. While patiently waiting in the queue to board the Spirit of Tasmania you jump out of the truck, grab a bottle of wine from the fridge and pour you and the wife a tipple. A look of jealously and admiration befalls the onlookers.

MLD

[Orkney 90]

That is an awesome photo, MLD. Land Rover certainly could have used that in one of the sales brochures.

And the Keswick Green / White roof combo is unbeatable.

[cal415]

Cobar!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/174.jpg

[Olsey]

Lake Moogerah a couple of weeks ago!

[cuppabillytea]

Cobar!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/174.jpg
That makes a great deal of sense.

[debruiser]

Just a little drive today.....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/152.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/2013%20D90/DSC_0030_zpshwuvsjqq.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/153.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/2013%20D90/DSC_0269_zpst3xjkw2u.jpg.html)
Yes it's a bit steep.... I think we'll be ok....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/154.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/2013%20D90/DSC_0263_zpscpepwgib.jpg.html)

Maybe not....

[cal415]

Like a wolf amongst sheep, in with the grey nomads for the night
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/148.jpg

[Defendozer]

I'm now the very happy owner of this MY04 110, can't wait to hit some more tracks!!

[cal415]

At Uluru with my family, Gota love a 130 for touring, especially with my with and 2 girls, plenty of space for all their luggage ;)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/131.jpg

[MrLandy]

At Uluru with my family, Gota love a 130 for touring, especially with my with and 2 girls, plenty of space for all their luggage ;)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/131.jpg

Nice one! Looks like you're well set up and having a great trip. ...can't beat a silver Defender of any kind 😊

[Wheatos]

Our first outing in anger. With 2500km under her belt, we were able to venture deep into steep tracks and muddy tracks (after this photo) off the Nundle Rd on the way to Nowendoc.

Loved it!!

[Didge]

Did you decide to delete the comment about your 14 year old - I was trying to quote it as the best bit - my old man used to do that to us on some old dirt pastures

[Defendozer]

Our first outing in anger. With 2500km under her belt, we were able to venture deep into steep tracks and muddy tracks (after this photo) off the Nundle Rd on the way to Nowendoc.

Loved it!!

Jeez you've got a nice 110 there mate!! I absolutely love that colour on Defenders! Why oh why have I just bought myself a dark green one?!:wasntme:

[Toxic_Avenger]

Our first outing in anger. With 2500km under her belt, we were able to venture deep into steep tracks and muddy tracks (after this photo) off the Nundle Rd on the way to Nowendoc.

Loved it!!

Lovely area up there.
It's my destiny to be there this weekend actually...

[Wheatos]

Did you decide to delete the comment about your 14 year old - I was trying to quote it as the best bit - my old man used to do that to us on some old dirt pastures

I had to repost as I had issues adding a second pic with him in the drivers seat, and mud all over the side! He had a ball!

It is actually a very good manual for kids to learn - let the clutch out slowly and don't worry about the throttle, these things take care of everything.

[Wheatos]

Lovely area up there.
It's my destiny to be there this weekend actually...

I grew up going up there for holidays. Dad would drive his company car around the property like he worked for the forestry folks. The property is just off Back Creek Rd.

We did some drives today that we never attempted in my 40 years of going there. This beast just goes, and once I was confident in it, it was just as capable in high range. With the beautiful weather today, it was a wonderful outing.

[tact]

Jeez you've got a nice 110 there mate!! I absolutely love that colour on Defenders! Why oh why have I just bought myself a dark green one?!:wasntme:

two years ago I was struggling... silver or dark green (galway green)... went Galway Green in the end and have not regretted it at all. It is a beautiful colour in all kinds of different light...

This pic when it was new... before I started giving it jungle "pinstripes".

[LoveB]

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

[Chops]

I had to repost as I had issues adding a second pic with him in the drivers seat, and mud all over the side! He had a ball!

It is actually a very good manual for kids to learn - let the clutch out slowly and don't worry about the throttle, these things take care of everything.

What tyres are you running on yours?
And your absolutely right about the choice of car to learn in. Wish I'd had mine when I was teaching our girl to drive.

[85 county]

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mate need a close up of that roof set up, i do something along that lines but with 4x2

[Wheatos]

What tyres are you running on yours?
And your absolutely right about the choice of car to learn in. Wish I'd had mine when I was teaching our girl to drive.

GY Wrangler MTRs. Actually worked quite well today.

It was great teaching a kid to drive in a vehicle which has an engine that does all the work. When I was driving down the steeps in L1/2 I was explaining how to let the engine do the work - that's what these trucks are designed to do - so when it was his turn to drive, he trusted the truck to keep the momentum going. Hence he was driving downhill without much brake and then through decent puddles on his first drive - exciting for a boy!

[Note to naysayers: I'm well aware a learner needs to know how to use a brake and that very few cars have a throttle that doesn't need touching to get good momentum. However this is a great starting point.]

[protonpills]

Exciting for grown men too :)

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[cafe latte]

two years ago I was struggling... silver or dark green (galway green)... went Galway Green in the end and have not regretted it at all. It is a beautiful colour in all kinds of different light...

This pic when it was new... before I started giving it jungle "pinstripes".

Hi Tact,
I have been after a pic of a Defender with side steps for a couple of weeks as I cant decide if I should go the rock slider or side steps. Sorry for the off topic, PM me if you like, I would love your input on the topic. Basically I dont want to ruin the new leather seats in my new Puma by sliding in and out so I want some sort of step.
Chris

[LoveB]

mate need a close up of that roof set up, i do something along that lines but with 4x2

Will get some for you later when its no longer foggy!

[komaterpillar]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/33.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/A39EB2E4-8C1E-4346-A418-666D5951FF60_zpsjd4ykqmr.jpg.html)

[tact]

Hi Tact,
I have been after a pic of a Defender with side steps for a couple of weeks as I cant decide ifs I should go the rock slider or side steps. Sorry for the off topic, PM me if you like, I would love your input on the topic. Basically I dont want to ruin the new leather seats in my new Puma by sliding in and out so I want some sort of step.
Chris

It's not off topic if I post another pic of my Defender. :angel:

Mine had the foldies fitted stock per the previous photo. They got badly hammered on a section of the Sungei Bil (Bil River, Malaysia) trail that is called "The Rock Garden" for good reason. Actually most of the trail is strewn with decent sized boulders. Was doing a lot of rock sliding, without rock sliders! Fortunately (or was it skillful line picking) the only sill damage was some minor dents where the foldies pressed while being destroyed from below.

So I just removed the foldies (see pic) and been running like this for some time now.

My leg length is such that I can just slip my butt onto the seat getting in and out. (This will change by year end when some larger tyres are fitted and the barge will be an inch or so taller)

Wife and son tragically are "vertically challenged" so they have to do some climbing ingress/egress (Wife has ducks disease, son will be tall as me when he has grown, he is only 6yo now). :D

At some stage I will fit some locally made tubular rock sliders. Their REAL purpose will require them to be robust enough to be used for jacking the car up when grounded. (Not primarily for ingress/egress or sliding over rocks)

[MrLandy]

Hi Tact,
I have been after a pic of a Defender with side steps for a couple of weeks as I cant decide if I should go the rock slider or side steps. Sorry for the off topic, PM me if you like, I would love your input on the topic. Basically I dont want to ruin the new leather seats in my new Puma by sliding in and out so I want some sort of step.
Chris

Hey CL, hope this helps. These are my factory side steps. They're good all purpose, make it easy to climb in, but they hang too low for serious off-roading. If I was going for new ones I'd look at Mulgo side steps/rock sliders. They sit right up under the doors and are much more solid.

[cuppabillytea]

Exciting for grown men too :)

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Who came in?

[cafe latte]

It's not off topic if I post another pic of my Defender. :angel:

Mine had the foldies fitted stock per the previous photo. They got badly hammered on a section of the Sungei Bil (Bil River, Malaysia) trail that is called "The Rock Garden" for good reason. Actually most of the trail is strewn with decent sized boulders. Was doing a lot of rock sliding, without rock sliders! Fortunately (or was it skillful line picking) the only sill damage was some minor dents where the foldies pressed while being destroyed from below.

So I just removed the foldies (see pic) and been running like this for some time now.

My leg length is such that I can just slip my butt onto the seat getting in and out. (This will change by year end when some larger tyres are fitted and the barge will be an inch or so taller)

Wife and son tragically are "vertically challenged" so they have to do some climbing ingress/egress (Wife has ducks disease, son will be tall as me when he has grown, he is only 6yo now). :D

At some stage I will fit some locally made tubular rock sliders. Their REAL purpose will require them to be robust enough to be used for jacking the car up when grounded. (Not primarily for ingress/egress or sliding over rocks)

Hmm I go off road a lot so maybe rock sliders are the go. I am 6 foot 3 inches so I have no problem getting in I just dont want my new Defender to have a drivers seat like every pic on Gumtree (ie collapsed). Many of the sliders seem narrow and a bit too high to use getting in and out. Risking off topic again any pic of various types of sliders? That would be more Defender pics anyway which we all like :D
Cheers
Chris

[tact]

Hmm I go off road a lot so maybe rock sliders are the go. I am 6 foot 3 inches so I have no problem getting in I just dont want my new Defender to have a drivers seat like every pic on Gumtree (ie collapsed). Many of the sliders seem narrow and a bit too high to use getting in and out. Risking off topic again any pic of various types of sliders? That would be more Defender pics anyway which we all like :D
Cheers
Chris

That's the thing, Chris. As MrLandy mentions, many of the aftermarket sidesteps are too low for serious off-roading. And good sliders, jacking rails, should be up enough to not limit clearance.

I do a fair bit of serious off-roading too. (Witness: one trail destroying my foldies) After removing the side steps and raising up the rear plough blade (stock tow bar arrangement) - I find the chassis grounds (or transmission brake!) long before I need to worry about protection for the sills.

Yes - day will come when I slip sideways into a tree or Boulder and wish then I had side bars to protect sills. Day will also come when I wish I had side jacking bars too. Will figure something for that some day. Taller tyres come first.

You can get something good as sidesteps, you can get something for rock sliding or jacking. Not sure there is anything that does both without compromise to both functions. (Too high/low...etc)

[Landybitz]

Hey CL, hope this helps. These are my factory side steps. They're good all purpose, make it easy to climb in, but they hang too low for serious off-roading. If I was going for new ones I'd look at Mulgo side steps/rock sliders. They sit right up under the doors and are much more solid.

These are JUST THAT STEPS. they offer no protection, and are never marketed as rock sliders, rock sliders are the way to go if you untiles your vehcile for off road use, or if you want a step that offers both functionality and protection then a Landystep would be the way to go.

[MrLandy]

When I've got the cash, these Mulgo side rails/steps would be my choice.

[tact]

When I've got the cash, these Mulgo side rails/steps would be my choice.

if you use a high-lift under those mulgo rails to lift the vehicle - ok or not?

[kogvos]

When I've got the cash, these Mulgo side rails/steps would be my choice.
Definitely go the ones with the checkerplate. I've got them without and they get a bit slippery in the mud or rain or if I spill my latte.

[gusthedog]

Definitely go the ones with the checkerplate. I've got them without and they get a bit slippery in the mud or rain or if I spill my latte.

Get some grip tape from eBay for a few $. Like the stuff on skateboard decks. I can spill my full fat latte on my disco's tree sliders now and still grip with my Chuck Naylor's :) It's also waaaay grippier than chequerplate. Specially in the wet ;)

And the non slip tape keeps the wife happy too. Bonus!

[protonpills]

New Tonka toy added to the family. Nothing beats the feeling of driving home in a new car, esp a defender. It just squeezes in next to its cousin and the gym equipment!

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[GoldCloverLeaf]

It makes the jeep look like a children's toy!

[grinna1965]

2015 2.2l Remapped Defender with a snorkle, bead lock rims, rear quarter protectors, rock sliders and spear wheel carrier that are all custom made also fitted with ARB bullbar, winch, long range fuel tank, steering guard, heavy duty drive flanges, cranked rear trailing arms, double cardon joint front sharft, suspension lift, flares, LED head lights and spot lights. Soon to be fitted Ashcroft gearbox output shaft and ATB centre diff.

[protonpills]

It makes the jeep look like a children's toy!

Yeah a lot taller, better ground clearance, about same length

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[loneranger]

New Tonka toy added to the family. Nothing beats the feeling of driving home in a new car, esp a defender. It just squeezes in next to its cousin and the gym equipment!

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Great colour choice. :BigThumb::BigThumb:

[LouisW]

New Tonka toy added to the family. Nothing beats the feeling of driving home in a new car, esp a defender. It just squeezes in next to its cousin and the gym equipment!

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Very Very Nice I really like the colour and in a way I regret not going for the Keswick Green. - However NB: Referring to a Jeep as a Landy's cousin is a bit brave particularly on this site. :)

Enjoy the new family member

[protonpills]

Very Very Nice I really like the colour and in a way I regret not going for the Keswick Green. - However NB: Referring to a Jeep as a Landy's cousin is a bit brave particularly on this site. :)

Enjoy the new family member

Thanks very much. Of course I meant distant, very very distant cousin :)

Previous suzuki sierras and my current jeep have all been white. Great color to be seen and always looks clean regardless of how little or how much you wash them. But for some reason white defenders just remind me of ambulances for some reason. And none of the metallic colors seem to suit the classic look so went the Keswick green. The big help in deciding was searching #Keswickgreen on instagram and looking at what came up. And also southern land rover had a Keswick green, white roof 110 in their yard to look over. My first land rover and I'm stoked like a 7 year old with a new toy.

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[mekon76]

Left my motorbike at work the last few days since picking up my truck. So much fun.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/1244.jpg

[Chops]

Looks awesome Mekon :D

[cuppabillytea]

I must say that looks lovely. Same colour as mine.

[protonpills]

Left my motorbike at work the last few days since picking up my truck. So much fun.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/1244.jpg

Black wheels with the contrast roof looks good

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[cafe latte]

Black wheels with the contrast roof looks good

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What brand of rock sliders have you got, they look really nice.
Cheers
Chris

[mekon76]

What brand of rock sliders have you got, they look really nice.
Cheers
Chris

Thanks guys.

They're the Land Rover factory side runners. I don't think they'd offer up much resistance as rock sliders. I think they'd dent and bend a bit to be honest.

[protonpills]

Yeah mine on the Keswick green D90 are factory side steps. And to be honest they don't even do that job very well. They don't stick out very far and it's easy to slip off as you don't get much of a foot hold onto them. For everyday use I'd say the folding steps would be more useful.

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[NovaRover]

New Tonka toy added to the family. Nothing beats the feeling of driving home in a new car, esp a defender. It just squeezes in next to its cousin and the gym equipment!

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Awesome colour, I'm picking up my Keswick green 130 on Monday, looking forward in experiencing that same feeling when driving home.

[protonpills]

Look forward to seeing some pics when you get your 130, good choice!

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[86mud]

Another day for the 130...stump pulling.

[TheYeti]

Awesome colour, I'm picking up my Keswick green 130 on Monday, looking forward in experiencing that same feeling when driving home.

Don't think I've seen a Keswick green 130 I could google it but I'll wait for the picks, exciting!

[Cgoo]

This is my 130....

[JDNSW]

This is my 130....

How do you manage to keep it stuck to the ceiling?

John

[Chops]

How do you manage to keep it stuck to the ceiling?

John

It's really just an Australian thing :angel:

[kogvos]

How do you manage to keep it stuck to the ceiling?

John
Just turn your computer upside down.

[Didge]

That's a good question!

[bemm52]

96145

Pearl & Ruby.............His and Hers ready to go to oil pump recall both MY13

Cheers Paul

[Cgoo]

Just blu tack.

[mekon76]

Pretty sticky rubber you're running there, what are they, I want some so I can drive upside down in the tunnel.

[Carzee]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/1019.jpg

[NovaRover]

Look forward to seeing some pics when you get your 130, good choice!

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This day seems to have taken for ever to arrive, I finally got my dream girl (Molly) on Monday. Still pinching myself, I've got aching cheeks from smiling all week. [SIZE="2"]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/802.jpg

[LoveB]

carzee I always see you and always wave at you lol

[Carzee]

carzee I always see you and always wave at you lol

I always wave too, unless I'm using both hands for MPS. (Man Power Steering)

Do you have the deep metallic red wagon I see a fair bit in Woden?

Maybe you are the elusive Perentie GS I only saw once down the south end of Athillon Drive at the lights. It had a bra size as a stenciled callsign on the door, "44D".

At least thats what I thought I saw. made me laugh. Of course it could just be Freudian. :p

[LoveB]

I always wave too, unless I'm using both hands for MPS. (Man Power Steering)

Do you have the deep metallic red wagon I see a fair bit in Woden?

Maybe you are the elusive Perentie GS I only saw once down the south end of Athillon Drive at the lights. It had a bra size as a stenciled callsign on the door, "44D".

At least thats what I thought I saw. made me laugh. Of course it could just be Freudian. :p

I'm the orkey gray one with the led spotties!

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[Carzee]

Oh okay, I seem to recall that one a few times on the Isaacs end of Yamba/Erindale drive and down by the Woden Hospital...

[loneranger]

[SIZE="2"]

This day seems to have taken for ever to arrive, I finally got my dream girl (Molly) on Monday. Still pinching myself, I've got aching cheeks from smiling all week.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/novarover-albums-molly-picture5458-picking-up-my-new-baby.jpg

I didn't think you could get new 130's anymore although I saw a newish looking 130 in Welshpool the other week with new plates on it.

[AndyG]

Almost the end of an era, any more new 130's to come

[LoveB]

last wednesday
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today

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/p960x960/11717460_1141658929183607_6321334860682292903_o.jp g

and maybe again tomorrow lol

[flagg]

Was there any ice up there? I was up there last Sunday and the water in the rocks had Ice 60mm think!

[LoveB]

None unfortunately. Just small hail. Apparently snow is dumping tonight though. So maybe tomorrow there will be.

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[Wildcard8]

A few mates out in the hills NE tassie. Met Wee90 at St Helens the day before and they tagged along.

[filcar]

Needs a wash now ...

[Waratah]

Had my 110 since feb........great fun!
Cheers Stu

[MrLandy]

Needs a wash now ...

Nice one, how was the beer?

[MrLandy]

Had my 110 since feb........great fun!
Cheers Stu

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen such a perfect black beast!

[afb]

Bit chilly around Boorowa last week.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/676.jpg (http://s723.photobucket.com/user/adrianfbailey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/512679D7-1860-46BD-91BE-9DC0F4C2D3EE_zps6xuqgbn6.jpg.html)

Playing in Roseberg state forest
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/677.jpg (http://s723.photobucket.com/user/adrianfbailey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/678.jpg

Took the kids to play in the snow at the Pinnacles
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/679.jpg (http://s723.photobucket.com/user/adrianfbailey/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4C1FDEF3-5B55-4C47-B757-E055B899D774_zpsuorxfecn.jpg.html)

Cheers
Adrian

[cuppabillytea]

Great set of pics. Thanks.

[MrLandy]

Yes great pics! Cheers. ...which spotlights do you have?

[97diesel]

Pic with the new wheels on it

[afb]

Yes great pics! Cheers. ...which spotlights do you have?


Thanks, they are cheap eBay HIDs from http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/231017587393?_mwBanner=1
Not bad for $80 delivered!
Cheers
Adrian

[MrLandy]

Thanks, they are cheap eBay HIDs from Pair 7inch 55W HID Xenon Driving Lights Spot 4x4 Offroad 4WD UTE Flood Work 12V | eBay (http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/231017587393?_mwBanner=1)
Not bad for $80 delivered!
Cheers
Adrian

Interesting...what are they like?

[PTC]

With a massive storm rolling across the alpine area of Eastern Australia. I thought it was the best time to go up snow camping along the Tamboritha - Moroka Rd. The weekend started blue sky and warm weather when we first drove up there. And then i thought it was safe. So i took the fun track back along the main road which didn't turn out so good. The first half was easy and then it opened up to the plains and i sunk to my sills in the mud. 4 hours of hand winching forwards with no luck. Had there been a tree behind me then i would have been out in no time.

When we got stuck there was no snow on the ground. And half way through it started to come down. And then i decided we weren't going to get out tonight. So off into the tree line we carried all our camping gear. A great but cold night in a blizzard. Woke up the next morning with my tent half under snow. I had planned and prepared for snow camping. Just i was more thinking next to the car. At least i had enough gear with me.

The next day we walked 2 1/2kms down the track to the main road. Where i got assistance from a Hilux driving by. Another 2 hours of shoveling, winching and lifting up my car with a hi lift and i was out of there. Back down into the warm sun and driving home to finally relax.

This photo was taken at 5pm after only an hour of snow and the night before the main blizzard. I awoke to find the car even more covered and all the doors frozen shut.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/640.jpg

[afb]

Interesting...what are they like?

The intensity and spread of light is very good, better than Narvas and Roo Lights that I have converted to HID in the past. The only negatives so far - the initial warm up time is about 10 seconds, the supplied wiring kit is rubbish and the adjustment for tilt is a little coarse.

Cheers
Adrian

[PAUL200]

Here is 'Jardine' my 130 Defender!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/606.jpg (http://img227.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=791576612_1_122_440lo.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/607.jpg (http://img220.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=792143109_IMAG0358_122_646lo.jpg)

She is a posh tart and doesn't like getting dirty.

[YOLO110]

Very nice! :>)

Nothing wrong with 'posh tarts' mate!

[cuppabillytea]

Very nice, very posh, the bees knees.

[EastFreo]

Had fun today driving on some tracks near Walpole. Here we are at Hush Hush

[DieselDan]

Overnight snowfall in Mt Hotham from last w/e.

[EastFreo]

Overnight snowfall in Mt Hotham from last w/e.

Not often you see a Defender in Australia covered in snow!

[PTC]

It might take them awhile to get going again. But they do like playing out in the cold. It makes them feel like back at home in the UK.

[DieselDan]

Thankfully started first time, although I was a bit worried since I couldn't get Alpine diesel before I went up the mountain.:oops2:
There were at least a two other Defenders I saw up there - got a wave from the driver of another one as we were heading back down - and they all seemed to be going well!

[cuppabillytea]

Here is Biddy, up on the Newnes Plateau testing her Re-Map,
and at home with her new mate Bluey from across the street.

[Rig110]

Here's mine last Friday going back to the dealer... again... Has now been there for the best part of four weeks and is waiting on a replacement transfer case for the replacement transfer case that went in last week!! :(

[AndyG]

Ouch, they give you a loaner?

[Rig110]

Had a couple so far AndyG. Been in a D4, a Freelander and now an Evoque. Defender is still my favourite!!

[cuppabillytea]

My sympathies, but at least they are making your life interesting.

[Landybitz]

Finally had some time to start finishing off Dennis.

New racks on, Quadtech, Rear ladder, Hannibal Awnings.

Right rear ladder to go on once I have made the hinge for it so we can get to the electronics box. Next job the inside.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/538.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screen%20Shot%202015-07-17%20at%205.44.02%20pm_zpsbhnrwkd0.png.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/539.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screen%20Shot%202015-07-17%20at%205.43.12%20pm_zpsyzcgrwy9.png.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/540.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screen%20Shot%202015-07-17%20at%205.44.29%20pm_zpsatmjkeda.png.html)


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/535.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screen%20Shot%202015-07-17%20at%205.42.18%20pm_zpsijilmqoh.png.html)

[wrinklearthur]

I think I lingered a bit too long on this photo! https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/535.jpg
Where are my blood pressure tablets?

[cuppabillytea]

Am I allowed to say grouse?

[LoveB]

Just now

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[Landybitz]

Went to buy a boat that we can fit the 130 in.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/525.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screen%20Shot%202015-07-18%20at%2012.35.53%20pm_zpshybsafkk.png.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/526.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Landybitz/Screen%20Shot%202015-07-18%20at%2012.35.44%20pm_zpsfrlebekm.png.html)

[filcar]

Yeah you can tow that!!!

[Toxic_Avenger]

I'd call that a ship!
You need a funky hat and jacket with lots of gold stripes to be at the wheel of that thing.

[mekon76]

Apt name for a boat like that. I imagine what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

[Landybitz]

It was a bit large. Built in Poole England too.

Never seen one that big out of the water.

[schuy1]

Any special bait or rig you used to land it?:) :)

[Landybitz]

I reckon the 130 could tow that thing

[Robmacca]

Came across this on car sales

98 LR Defender 130 Tourer ForSale - $30,000 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-3504163)

Does this belong to anyone on here...?

Looks nice and seems well set out.... Not sure about sleeping in the back if you're a tall person & dust ingress....


.....

[scarry]

Been out for a play:)

Ploughed through in a few places that a lifted,locked and chipped 76 series had no hope.:):)

Not a bad HR in the background either:o


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/502.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/14758340)

[LoveB]

From the weekend

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[AndyG]

Love the mini cowering in the corner, or is it a wheel chock:)

[cuppabillytea]

Been out for a play:)

Ploughed through in a few places that a lifted,locked and chipped 76 series had no hope.:):)

Not a bad HR in the background either:o




I'm sure you had lots of fun. Now get out your bucket and hose, you naughty boy.

[scarry]

I'm sure you had lots of fun. Now get out your bucket and hose, you naughty boy.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/431.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/14759385)

[cuppabillytea]

Good boy. Thats nice. Shame min's still covered in Poo.

[tangus89]

My '98 130

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/374.jpg
near Glen Davis

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/375.jpg
so I did have to let my tyres down!

[Shoogs]

All ready for a trip down the CSR next week, a short run from Perth to 100kms north of Newman yesterday, 1300kms in 14 hours...

[Didge]

Tangus, is that the lighthouse up north of Hat head?

[tangus89]

Didge, that is on lighthouse beach just south of seal rocks.

[Didge]

thanks Tangus, I was thinking of another spot that looked similar - looks like soft sand!!

[tangus89]

Yeah Didge it was incredibly soft, to make it worse I had just pulled my mates cruiser out and was in the middle of showing how "I didn't need to let my tyres down because my Landy didn't weight 3+ tonnes" :/

[Defendozer]

Made it up Cradle Mountain way today in search of the "thunder snow" that was forecast, didn't find any thunder but a nice covering of snow!!
96905
Pretty much all of this fell while we were there in maybe half an hour, shows just how quick it can move in! Caught a lot of small car drivers out, there was a generous convoy of 4wds helping out but unfortunately I didn't have my tow strap onboard silly me😔
96906
And here is my new beast in all her stealth mode glory!! Couldn't be a prouder owner😇

[LoveB]

Same old same old

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[HUE166]

Same old same old

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New Bullbar?

[LoveB]

td5 has ARB on it.

Puma has an equipe bar on the way. will arrive on the 3rd :D

[HUE166]

I bought this a few weeks ago after agonising over having missed out on the chance to buy one of the last new ones. This has 30,000km on it and feels like a new one anyway. Now to start bolting all the extras on. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153037704723481&set=p.10153037704723481&type=1&theater

[LoveB]

need a bigger pic!!

[steane]

Pic from a recent trip

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/07/130.jpg

[HUE166]

[FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"]
need a bigger pic!!

How about this one?

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

[HUE166]

[FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"]

How about this one?

http://https://www.flickr.com/photos/133328426@N06/20062407062/in/album-72157654120659953/

I think I need some coaching on uploading photos.

[cookie monster]

Hi all,

Thought id post some pics of our MY15 D90.
Got some big plans for him(BEN)with an ARB bullbar, IPF LED spots, Warn Magnum 10k winch, ARB compressor and side awning waiting in the shed to go on.
Have fitted APT steering and fuel cooler guards and picked up a second hand roof rack. Also made & fitted a custom aluminium drawer system.

Ill start a specific build thread with more pics & info of the mods.

Cheers Cookie

[PuckawidgeePete]

Hello All,

Currently working in Nth Laos. Have seen three Defenders during past week, two 110s and a 90. Height of the wet season here and the roads are shockers!
Will try to post a photo.
Pete

[Dockstrada]

https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11694989_10153188666699355_1564013653532019086_n.j pg?oh=3dd6f4b30b5abb9acebec0a933eb365e&oe=5653087C

[cuppabillytea]

Thanks great photo.

[Didge]

Gotta agree, so what's the magic technique dockstrada? A bit of vignetting and colour enhancement? some of that fancy shift tilt lens stuff?

[Dockstrada]

Gotta agree, so what's the magic technique dockstrada? A bit of vignetting and colour enhancement? some of that fancy shift tilt lens stuff?



iphone 5 mate and a little tickle here and there ;-)

[Didge]

It's the kinky stuff we're interested in :)

[LoveB]

Equipe bar arrived as did the rear door hyrdo strut. I lost one of the bolts that holds the bar onto the chassis. Lol anyone got a spare?

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[kogvos]

Equipe bar arrived as did the rear door hyrdo strut. I lost one of the bolts that holds the bar onto the chassis. Lol anyone got a spare?

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I've got lots of spare bolts from my bumper so I might have what you need. Do you have a photo of a similar animal?

[komaterpillar]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/884.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/20150803_073354_zpsvzxxvfah.jpg.html)

[LoveB]

Will take some for you thank you. It's one of the four long ones that secure the bar in plave

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[MY LANDY]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/884.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/20150803_073354_zpsvzxxvfah.jpg.html)

What suspension set-up are you running there, mate?

[LoveB]

Closer shot. Looking for suggestions on what to do to my suspension.. maybe 2 inch lift but I want good flex lol
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[komaterpillar]

What suspension set-up are you running there, mate?


Dobinson coils C51-026 in the front C51-019 in the rear, terrafirma prosport +2" shocks, APT front shock turrets with dislocation cones, rear is retained top and bottom

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/875.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/2015-08-04%2015.54.19_zpsa2zxxj5c.jpg.html)

[LoveB]

what tyres are those?

[komaterpillar]

Federal Couragia 285/75R16

[Robmacca]

Federal Couragia 285/75R16

We have these as well on our Touring Vehicle, great tyre offroad, but u have to make sure u keep up the rotation and balancing as ours has become quite noisy due to uneven wear :(

[kogvos]

Will take some for you thank you. It's one of the four long ones that secure the bar in plave

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I think I know what you mean, and I've probably got a couple. I'll have a hunt around on the weekend.

[LoveB]

Thank you. I'm driving to sydney tonight so happy to pick up if required

[Cammo]

Here's some photos of the big girl bringing the old girl home today. Although I have quite a task ahead of me, I'm glad she's back with us.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/766.jpg (http://s1157.photobucket.com/user/cammo130/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150809_152413_zpsee2xtsw3.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/767.jpg (http://s1157.photobucket.com/user/cammo130/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150809_152350_zpsbeys2tne.jpg.html)

[Landi]

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[Larry]

Here's some photos of the big girl bringing the old girl home today. Although I have quite a task ahead of me, I'm glad she's back with us.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/766.jpg (http://s1157.photobucket.com/user/cammo130/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150809_152413_zpsee2xtsw3.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/767.jpg (http://s1157.photobucket.com/user/cammo130/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150809_152350_zpsbeys2tne.jpg.html)

Is it the trailer or the Stage 1 that has the lean to the port side? :o

[Cammo]

Hah. Stage 1 - left rear tyre flat. Now its on an almost level concrete slab with air in all 4 tyres it looks much more level headed :-)

[LoveB]

Over the weekend.

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[YOLO110]

NICE collection mate!!! :>)

[DiscoMick]

George spent the weekend hauling trailer-loads of mulch, but still looked shiny.

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[Drew90]

New tyres and rims


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/694.jpg

[n plus one]

New tyres and rims


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/694.jpg

More details on rims, flares and tyres required!

[debruiser]

New tyres and rims


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/694.jpg

They look like 15x8s with a 0 offset?

I have the same bullbar and light guards. I'm going to remove the light guards when I can - if you hit something with that bar it flexes just enough to bash the light guards.... ask me how i know ;) luckily it didn't do too much damage :D

[Drew90]

More details on rims, flares and tyres required!



The Flares I looked long and hard for. Tried a few different varieties, but am happy with the look and strength. These are from LR Automotive.


Tyres 305/70R16 MickeyT MTZ's of course. 20mm offset which I could only find in the steelies.


I was running 285/75 with 0 offset before but once I put the flares on, I had an extra 40-50mm I could push wider.

[Drew90]

They look like 15x8s with a 0 offset?

I have the same bullbar and light guards. I'm going to remove the light guards when I can - if you hit something with that bar it flexes just enough to bash the light guards.... ask me how i know ;) luckily it didn't do too much damage :D



Cheers mate! Mine are starting to lose their paint and I was looking to change the front light surrounds to the aftermarket ones and remove the light guards. Now I have more incentive!

[LoveB]

Wheels and tyres installed
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/645.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/646.jpg

[YOLO110]

VERY nice! :cool:

Now you need Masai! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[enchappo]

Couple of pics from the top of the Gun Rock Falls fire trail over the weekend...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/649.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/650.jpg

Nick

[LoveB]

What headlights are those?

[HUE166]

Wheels and tyres installed
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/645.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/646.jpg

Are those "Intensity" driving lights?

[enchappo]

What headlights are those?

JW Speaker 8700 Evo 2

I think they're brilliant.

[LoveB]

I need to save $$$$$ for them. Otherwise I'll get noldens!

hue, they are lightforce 215s :)

[enchappo]

I need to save $$$$$ for them. Otherwise I'll get noldens!

hue, they are lightforce 215s :)

That's a whole lot of lightforce!

I am actually about to advertise a pair of the JW Speakers for sale - PM me if you're interested.

[HUE166]

I've just bought the small "Intensities" from ARB. I hope they are what they are cracked up to be.

[YOLO110]

I've just bought the small "Intensities" from ARB. I hope they are what they are cracked up to be.

My wife likes the sound of those! :D:D

[LoveB]

From cars and coffee and playing with ramps at home

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[Chops]

How is it your cars always clean Paul? Its like its permanently on show ;) :angel:

[debruiser]

How is it your cars always clean Paul? Its like its permanently on show ;) :angel:

Excellent point! How do you manage to keep that thing so clean? I struggle to keep mine clean enough so that you can tell what colour it is.

[LoveB]

It's either really dirty or really clean. I can't do in between unfortunately lol
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[MrLandy]

Somehow I don't think it would get so dirty if the tyres weren't so wide? Just a thought. 😜 :wasntme:

[mekon76]

From cars and coffee and playing with ramps at home

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Saw that on the fb feed for Angry Pumas, nice.

[cuppabillytea]

Word of advice: When in mud keep your Sun Hatch shut.
Your clean tricked up version looks great too.

[LoveB]

Somehow I don't think it would get so dirty if the tyres weren't so wide? Just a thought. 😜 :wasntme:

thats what the cop told me..... I said I was just preparing for a carshow. lol

he laughed and said ok but next time i see you driving around with them sticking out the flares its gonna be a defect then sent me on my merry way home :angel::wasntme:

[460cixy]

thats what the cop told me..... I said I was just preparing for a carshow. lol

he laughed and said ok but next time i see you driving around with them sticking out the flares its gonna be a defect then sent me on my merry way home :angel::wasntme:

You got pulled over in canberra? No way

[LoveB]

in queanbeyan heading back from kings hwy hahaha never had a problem in canberra

[460cixy]

Yup they won't even look at you here I ran 33x12.5 on -25 offset wheels hanging right out in the breeze for years and no dramas

[LoveB]

I got pulled over once in gungahlin...

cop had a defender adn wanted to chat about defenders

*cough cough member on here cough cough*

[LouisW]

Betty found a mate in Mona Vale 97920

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[cuppabillytea]

Don't you love it when that happens?

[YOLO110]

Betty found a mate in Mona Vale 97920

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I was there in mine recently too!!!

Do you sail mate! :D

[LouisW]

I was there in mine recently too!!!

Do you sail mate! :D

Use to from the RPAYC. But now I have a stink boat

[shamirj]

hi all,

found this yellow defender 130 dual cab at the camden 4wd show this weekend, thought you may enjoy. looked nicely set up, and something completely different was a recent worksite visit when i came across a tractor made by Lamborghini - zoom in on the front and you can make out the badge, i had to ask if this was real or a badge stuck on, answer was this is original. did not know the fastest car manufacturer would make tractors of all things.

[AndyG]

They made tractors before fast cars, the story goes Mr Ferrari ****ed off Mr Lamborghini, so he said, i will show you .............

Mind you it could be an urban myth

[Is Vic There]

They made tractors before fast cars, the story goes Mr Ferrari ****ed off Mr Lamborghini, so he said, i will show you .............

Mind you it could be an urban myth


No that's a true story!

[LoveB]

Mr lamborghini was told 'what does he know about supercars? they only make tractors'

[kymusic]

Introducing the MY12 Defender to its new home in North-West WA.

[wally]

hi all,

found this yellow defender 130 dual cab at the camden 4wd show this weekend, thought you may enjoy. looked nicely set up, and something completely different was a recent worksite visit when i came across a tractor made by Lamborghini - zoom in on the front and you can make out the badge, i had to ask if this was real or a badge stuck on, answer was this is original. did not know the fastest car manufacturer would make tractors of all things.

Ferrari make tractors too. I used to have one. They're orchard tractors. Sometimes called hill tractors. Great machine.
98037

[komaterpillar]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/240.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/2015-08-25%2023.51.04_zpsru6yxl0d.jpg.html)