Show us your Deefers !

[cal415]

Love that defender, got a few pics of him up the beach at new years... he must get hassled by the police though that thing is huge.

[Drew90]

just spotted this truk in huskisson.................sweet

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/1100.jpg

Those are Jeep Wrangler flares! Ha

[cal415]

Yep Wrangler flares are pretty fugly but cheap and practical. Ive seen quite a few done like this to get extra coverage over the tyres rather then just buying after market flexi flares....

[Drew90]

Yep Wrangler flares are pretty fugly

:thumbsup:

[JimR]

Here's our new Defender 90 with my pet monkeys mucking around in it. Hopefully get some decent off-roading shots this weekend:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/932.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/933.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/934.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/935.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/936.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/937.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/938.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/939.jpg

[Drew90]

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

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


My new baby, Charlotte :)

[grover7488]

very nice Drew90. So shiny :eek:

Doesn't look like there is much clearance to the top of the garage door :o

No big tyres, lift or roof rack for you! :p

[JohnR]

Hey Drew, Great colour, loads of fun in that!

Cheers,

[Drew90]

very nice Drew90. So shiny :eek:

Doesn't look like there is much clearance to the top of the garage door :o

No big tyres, lift or roof rack for you! :p


haha Yeah I was just thinking that. I had to check when I was driving her in!

[Drew90]

Hey Drew, Great colour, loads of fun in that!

Cheers,

Thanks mate. I have to say the colour is so so nice. The paint job on it is outstanding. There is such a deep finish on it and this morning in the early morning sun, you could really notice the metallic speck all through it. Shame to get dirty now :unsure:

It's amazing how your perception of a vehicle changes. Atm, I'm thinking.... stock is good. But I know in a few months the itch will come :)

[NOZ]

I think this thread is going to have lots of new defenders being posted of the coming weeks/months.

I have read on AULRO at least 8 new defenders being bought and many more trying to find one to buy.

Be a change seeing more Defenders on the road

[Drew90]

I think this thread is going to have lots of new defenders being posted of the coming weeks/months.

I have read on AULRO at least 8 new defenders being bought and many more trying to find one to buy.

Be a change seeing more Defenders on the road


Look out Defender Day!

When is the next one btw?

[JohnR]

It's amazing how your perception of a vehicle changes. Atm, I'm thinking.... stock is good. But I know in a few months the itch will come :)

That's funny it kinda makes Defenders like Herpes :o The itch WILL come and no it wont go away, ever, ever :p

[NOZ]

That's funny it kinda makes Defenders like Herpes :o The itch WILL come and no it wont go away, ever, ever :p


Not sure if I like that description ;) But the more the better I reckon.

Yes the next Defender day out stands to be huge

[easo]

Not sure if I like that description ;) But the more the better I reckon.

Yes the next Defender day out stands to be huge

But brissy is too far away!!!! But I hear there are plenty of good water crossings on the way B)

Easo

[Drew90]

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

First scratches on her today :)

[KarlB]

First scratches on her today :)

That photo shows the colour better Drew! My D90 is also Rimini Red. Great colour for a ninety.

Cheers
KarlB
:)

[Drew90]

That photo shows the colour better Drew! My D90 is also Rimini Red. Great colour for a ninety.

Cheers
KarlB
:)


Twins!

Photo?

[KarlB]

Twins!

Photo?
Here you go Drew:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/173.jpg

You can also see some here: KarlB's TopTen for 2010 (http://www.4x4overlandtravel.com/t171-karlb-s-topten-for-2010)

and here: Defender2 - View topic - First trip in Aussie D90 (http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic3420.html?highlight=)

Cheers
KarlB
:)

[The ho har's]

Look out Defender Day!

When is the next one btw?


go the ...Defender Day Out...I beleive in November or maybe pushed back to October...will look into it for you;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[troppojon]

KarlB, where did you get the svx rims ?

[wrinklearthur]

But brissy is too far away!!!! But I hear there are plenty of good water crossings on the way B)

Easo
Bass Strait !!!

[KarlB]

KarlB, where did you get the svx rims ?

They are just an optional accessory now called dual finish alloy rims (Part No: VPLDW0001YCM). They are factory fitted rather than by the dealer.

http://assets.config.landrover.com/v2jag/lr/whloly_au_l316_vpldw0001ycm.jpg
Cheers
KarlB
:)

[The ho har's]

Look out Defender Day!

When is the next one btw?


Penciled in the calender for 8-9th October and going to be BIG ;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Drew90]

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

Not my photo, found it somewhere else :whistling: but had to share. Absolutely love this photo :)

[juddy]

Penciled in the calender for 8-9th October;)

Mrs hh:angel:

Where will it be held this year??????

[cucinadio]

Now my screen background!!!... :D

[The ho har's]

Where will it be held this year??????

The GCLRO Special Event sub-Committee are working on it now, will start a thread as soon as a decision is made on where, may even be a camping weekend;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[cucinadio]

The GCLRO Special Event sub-Committee are working on it now, will start a thread as soon as a decision is made on where, may even be a camping weekend;)

Mrs hh:angel:

Brill, hopefully will have my Puma by then......

Should be a great weekend, as long as politics doesn't get in the way.. :p

[jakeslouw]

Finally got a new steering wheel fitted today :)

However, I get the feeling SWAMBO is not going to like it because the landy now requires a bit more muscle to steer :roll:


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/603.jpg


Naks was right: SWAMBO made him remove it and go back to stock!

[Naks]

Naks was right: SWAMBO made him remove it and go back to stock!

Yaya, don't rub it in :angel:

[Jock The Rock]

Finally a decent muddy photo

This is after the weekends escapades down the West coast. It was my first taste of serious tracks. We did Wombat Flats and the Cold river Track

It involved removing and straightening the track track rod twice, many many uses of both lockers, a dent in the front panel :( , a fair bit of winching, one popped off tyre, lots of severe hill climbs, an issue with the turbo not providing full boost and a bit of rain. Sorry I don't have any other photos of the track itself

The fellas I went with took two Series I landies through. One with modified body work but stock driveline and engine the other standard apart from a Holden engine

This is the track that 4WD Action attempted but ended up severely damaging most of the vehicles on the trip

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1257.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1258.jpg

[I Love My Landy!]

That's a nice looking truck Jock! How did the series 1's go on the tracks?

Edward :)

[RVR110]

The time has come to add my bit to this thread...

After owning a couple of 1985 County 110 Wagons I decided to get a nice shiny new Stornoway Grey MY10 Deefer, affectionately known as Rocky III. Things were going really well, but then an unfortunate incident occurred where the air intake went under water in an innocent looking puddle that turned out to be much deeper than it seemed it could possibly be. The insurance company decided to write the car off rather than repair it. Apparently this is standard practice for water damage. So they gave me a nice Fuji White MY11 Deefer now known as Rocky IV. I was very happy with the set-up on Rocky III, so I just added the same accessories all over again to Rocky IV. Plus a snorkel.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/304.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/305.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/306.jpg

[spudboy]

That's a sad end to the grey one. Hope someone gets to use the salvageable parts from it, otherwise that'd be a terrible waste.

Like your winch bar. Looks very English :p

[newhue]

RVR110

Did Rock III ever start again?.
Looking at your pic, the water still has to go up a fair way to enter the motor.
How did the electrics under the drivers seat fair. I assuming all bad, but just
interested.
Insurance seem to have a blanket rule if the sills go under water, the car goes out the door.

I am familiar with the process, haven ridden the wave myself.

[easo]

I see you have added a snorkel.

I almost have done same but no more than a hour or to after fitting my snorkel.

I like the winch bar.

Easo

[Jock The Rock]

That's a nice looking truck Jock! How did the series 1's go on the tracks?

Edward :)

Thanks mate :) I had to take the rack and a few things off to lower the height

The Series Is did struggle a bit, but both of the drivers had about 45 years combined experience driving down the West coast. It was mainly a case of plenty of right foot

[RVR110]

RVR110

Did Rock III ever start again?.
Looking at your pic, the water still has to go up a fair way to enter the motor.
How did the electrics under the drivers seat fair. I assuming all bad, but just
interested.
Insurance seem to have a blanket rule if the sills go under water, the car goes out the door.

I am familiar with the process, haven ridden the wave myself.

Hi Newhue,

I don't know the precise cause of death. When I checked, the air filter was absolutely soaked - the engine could have ingested water but there are other possibilities too. The dealer spent a couple of hours and got the engine going, but advised me not to run it for any period of time and that a complete rebuild was required.

During the time it took to remove the car from the puddle, the compartment under the driver's seat had filled up. It had to be bailed out afterwards. A few days later I had to disconnect the battery as the alarm kept getting triggered.

[p3ck3r]

i also sunk my puma car still fine the electrics under the seat got sum corrosion which was the abs and traction control computer replaced hem under warranty now all is good

[patclan]

The time has come to add my bit to this thread...

After owning a couple of 1985 County 110 Wagons I decided to get a nice shiny new Stornoway Grey MY10 Deefer, affectionately known as Rocky III. Things were going really well, but then an unfortunate incident occurred where the air intake went under water in an innocent looking puddle that turned out to be much deeper than it seemed it could possibly be. The insurance company decided to write the car off rather than repair it. Apparently this is standard practice for water damage. So they gave me a nice Fuji White MY11 Deefer now known as Rocky IV. I was very happy with the set-up on Rocky III, so I just added the same accessories all over again to Rocky IV. Plus a snorkel.





Mate just wondering what insurance company? I am with QBE and my concern is they will have some clause to get out of claims like this, i could be wrong, they told me I was covered anywhere in Australia but I do wonder.. WOuld be good to change to another if it gave peace of mind.

thanks
Patrick

[patclan]

Duplicate post - removed

[cheyne_r]

Nice looking defer RVR110. That was me in the red county at Engadine Maccas on friday about two weeks ago now. I was going to come over and say hi, but my friend I was talking to wouldn't get off the phone!

Shame about the grey one, but the new one looks unreal.

[RVR110]

Nice looking defer RVR110. That was me in the red county at Engadine Maccas on friday about two weeks ago now. I was going to come over and say hi, but my friend I was talking to wouldn't get off the phone!

Shame about the grey one, but the new one looks unreal.

I remember. Seeing your county made me reminisce a little. We were just grabbing a bite to eat as we headed out of town for weekend away off-road down the coast. Hopefully there'll be a chance to say hello next time... see you around!

[Didge]

Nice looking defer RVR110. That was me in the red county at Engadine Maccas on friday about two weeks ago now. I was going to come over and say hi, but my friend I was talking to wouldn't get off the phone!

Shame about the grey one, but the new one looks unreal.


Huh, I live in Engadine! Why didn't ya say gidday??? ok, I, don't normally hang around Macca's. Quite a few Defs in and around Engadine and Heathcote these days! :)

[defenderkev]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/282.jpg

[RVR110]

Huh, I live in Engadine! Why didn't ya say gidday??? ok, I, don't normally hang around Macca's. Quite a few Defs in and around Engadine and Heathcote these days! :)

Hi Didge, I used to live in Engadine. Still in the shire though a bit more towards the nulla. I'll keep an eye out for you :eek:

Macca seem to have become the new road house.

[cheyne_r]

Hi Didge, I used to live in Engadine. Still in the shire though a bit more towards the nulla. I'll keep an eye out for you :eek:

Macca seem to have become the new road house.


Really? I used to be in Cronulla, but now I'm in Janalli. Originally from down south, but moved up here for work about 4 years ago.

[jc109]

Here it is finally. Only one week old today.

Took it off the beaten track on day two and had an absolute ball. Nothing significant to report apart from the lack of any A/C. A pinched o-ring from factory meant I was getting nothing from the system. A quick visit to the dealer this week saw me right.

I love it! I absolutely love it. This thing is awesome.

And I'm impressed with the Contis. At this stage I see no need to replace them. They've proven their worth so far so I'll give them a fair go.

It's booked in for a bar and snorkel next week. And so far I've dealt with Mulgo to get side rails (mainly to give my girlfriend a bit of an easier time of getting in) and with Traxide to order the headlight relay and a kit for a DBS (I'm taking my chances with the dealer on this one) and rear outlets. I can't speak highly enough of both Daniel's and Tim's customer service thus far. Both have been very patient with me and very prompt with all of their communication. So Daniel and Tim, if you're listening, thank you.

More to follow in due course.

[Brucet]

Very nice.
Does anyone know why some of the light surrounds are silver and some are black? (my 11MY are black)

Thank you.

[XSiV]

Very nice.
Does anyone know why some of the light surrounds are silver and some are black? (my 11MY are black)

Thank you.

Silver ones on SVX I think

[patclan]

Maybe colour related, mine are silver defender is santorini black

[Outlaw]

After the success of last years GCLRO DEFENDER DAY OUT organised by Weeds... this year we are going bigger and better... get out your diaries and mark the dates so as to not miss out on hopefully the biggest showing of fenders and series QLD has ever seen [thumbsupbig]

Inaugural Gold Coast LAND ROVER HERITAGE EXPO - 8-9th October 2011 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/upcoming-events/125244-qld-gold-coast-land-rover-heritage-expo-oct-2011-a.html)

[Tobacco Bush]

Was heading to Lyndhurst then up the Strzelecki Track to Mt Fitton and down to Arkaroola etc but rain stopped us just north of Leigh Creek.
Camped in FR - great time anyway.

[juddy]

Silver ones on SVX I think

110 SW, 110 DC, and 90 have coloured surrounds, either the same as the body, or a contrasting shade of something else. All the rest have black.

[alexturner]

Where is this? Looks amazing.

[alexturner]

Where is this? It looks amazing.

[QUOTE=Grizzly_Adams;673012]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/918.jpg





https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/919.jpg

[QUOTE]

[Psimpson7]

Cape York. Old Telegraph Track.

1st picture is Gunshot, second is Cypress Creek.

[lndrvrboy]

hello all some nice fenders
i have just bought my first car/4x4 and its a 1996 110 ute should get it next week.
its got:
a 2" OME lift
ARB bull bar
and BF goodrich MT's

i hope to build it into a verry capaball camping truck:D
will put some more photos up when i get it

[brendanm]

Had this one for just over two years and 80,000kms. Starting to modify it now my Discovery is gone. Been awesome in the first couple of outings climbing through terrain that would have stretched the Discovery.

[Drew90]

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


http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222951_2021340332207_1204912224_32484365_6316301_n .jpg

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[newhue]

Had this one for just over two years and 80,000kms. Starting to modify it now my Discovery is gone. Been awesome in the first couple of outings climbing through terrain that would have stretched the Discovery.

Crikey, what have you done to that, it looks miles off the ground.
What lift do you have? and how did you do it. Did you put a double uni drive shaft in the front. It seems pumas don't do lifts easily but you looks the goods.

[Wilbur]

Crikey, what have you done to that, it looks miles off the ground.
What lift do you have? and how did you do it. Did you put a double uni drive shaft in the front. It seems pumas don't do lifts easily but you looks the goods.

Dunno, but to me one of those pics looks mighty like a portal axle. If so, this is mighty interesting news!!

[brendanm]

They are second hand Maxi Drive units complete with Diff Locks. The suspension and steering are standard with the exception of the rear trailing arms. Currently running 35's with widened LR rims and internal Bead Locks,had 37's though it was getting a little big for daily use. Does tend to lift wheels in more rugged terrain, though still walks through on the wheels with traction. Greater flex will be on the agenda when the bank balance recovers a bit. On recent engineering I was told I could go a further 2 inches without resubmission for the swerve test and certification. The other addition prior to a Cape trip later on this year will be some long range tanks.

[JohnR]

:TakeABow::TakeABow: That is seriously awsome! What brand of portal axles are these? Are they engineered and street legal? Would love to do this to mine :twisted:

Cheers,




Had this one for just over two years and 80,000kms. Starting to modify it now my Discovery is gone. Been awesome in the first couple of outings climbing through terrain that would have stretched the Discovery.

[brendanm]

The Portals are Maxi Drives (MR Automotive in Queensland has the rights to them, though they are not looking to go back into production as they are not legal for registration in Qld apparently). Tibus in Germany was working on some 1:2 ratio prototypes to be used with 35's suitable for touring that must be nearly ready for market. There is also a bloke in the Hunter offering Portals for sale along with other LR gear (came across him on Ebay). The ones in the photo were engineered about a month or so ago and comply to RTA specs in NSW, so are legal for street use.

[pc3]

The Portals are Maxi Drives (MR Automotive in Queensland has the rights to them, though they are not looking to go back into production as they are not legal for registration in Qld apparently). Tibus in Germany was working on some 1:2 ratio prototypes to be used with 35's suitable for touring that must be nearly ready for market. There is also a bloke in the Hunter offering Portals for sale along with other LR gear (came across him on Ebay). The ones in the photo were engineered about a month or so ago and comply to RTA specs in NSW, so are legal for street use.

Excuse my ignorance but what do portals actually do and how do they help. They do look great !!

[spudboy]

Portals raise the centre-line of the diff, so you get much greater clearance.

Do a search on Google for "Unimogs", and you'll see some serious portals!

[slug_burner]

Excuse my ignorance but what do portals actually do and how do they help. They do look great !!

This photo tells the story

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

you effectively raise the axle tube up to the top gear while leaving the centre of the wheel at the lowest gear/splinned shaft. It looks like approx 100-150mm. To get the same lift at the axle/diff housing you would need double that increase in wheel/tyre size and then have to cut the body/guards to prevent the wheels rubbing.

[pc3]

This photo tells the story

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/35345d1303792162-show-us-your-deefers-defender-010.jpg

you effectively raise the axle tube up to the top gear while leaving the centre of the wheel at the lowest gear/splinned shaft. It looks like approx 100-150mm. To get the same lift at the axle/diff housing you would need double that increase in wheel/tyre size and then have to cut the body/guards to prevent the wheels rubbing.

Thankyou;

I assume the price of these is out of this world (hence my budget) and are you allowed to have them in Victoria ? I am guessing its a mod best left for when you are out of warranty ?

[alittlebitconcerned]

That looks fantastic! Favourite so far.
Any noise or vibration with the lift?

[brendanm]

No vibration, as all suspension and steering geometry is the same. Extra noise comes from the motor as the revs are higher. Sitting on 100km/h the car is closer to 2450rpm where previously it was around 2000. Noise from the straight cut gears is negligible. The tyres create greater noise and they are acceptable. Idealy an overdrive should be fitted to return open road gearing to standard, though overdrives are not compatible with the Puma transfer gears. To swap the transfer then an overdrive is an expensive 2 steps back 3 steps forward exercise when the noise is n't bad enough to justify the work.

[muddys1]

have to say, that is one nice truck
great effort, congratulations

muddys1

[DeeJay]

Well. I'm a bit spoilt at the moment.
'85 County with the works

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/1607.jpg


My "family" vehicle - Late '85 County Isuzu

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/60.jpg


The white Landie ( plates from Blue one on temporarily) is my project vehicle- same as the Blue one but a 5 speed..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/61.jpg

[p3ck3r]

my defender now stuck in the garage as i have lost my licence
http://s1190.photobucket.com/albums/z450/Ben_Loughray/?action=view&current=CIMG2967.jpg

[cal415]

The Portals are Maxi Drives (MR Automotive in Queensland has the rights to them, though they are not looking to go back into production as they are not legal for registration in Qld apparently). Tibus in Germany was working on some 1:2 ratio prototypes to be used with 35's suitable for touring that must be nearly ready for market. There is also a bloke in the Hunter offering Portals for sale along with other LR gear (came across him on Ebay). The ones in the photo were engineered about a month or so ago and comply to RTA specs in NSW, so are legal for street use.
Wow, very interesting to see, where did you find the portals? obviously 2nd hand from someone? what size tyre are you running and are the tyres also engineered in NSW?

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Picked up this Td5 110 a couple weeks back from a farmer near Hamilton VIC.

He was apparently going to do a cape york trip in it with the wife but she thought it was a bit too unrefined for her tastes so his loss is my gain :p

It has an AULRO sticker on the back window and AULRO fuel cap cover, i was told the previous owner lived in Melbourne... anyone know who owned it?

I couldn't help myself as i wanted a deefer for ages now and this one had all the right bits on it and not too many k's. Had some fun in it up at Lithgow the other week... gotta watch out for those bogs though!

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/998/11691081.jpg

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/9429/11691093.jpg

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/4777/11691120.jpg

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

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6702/27042011273.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2347/27042011274.jpg

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/2668/27042011275.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/6497/27042011266.jpg

It wasn't very deep... but the ruts were huge... 37" tyre equiped hilux's were no doubt in there before me, she didnt stand a chance :wasntme:

[jakeslouw]

My latest toy

[p3ck3r]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1658.jpg

[weeds]

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8143/27042011270.jpg


where is this tunnel..............looks cools

[GoldCloverLeaf]

where is this tunnel..............looks cools

That's on the way to the Glow Worm Tunnel in Lithgow NSW, its a disused 100 year old railway line in the blue mountains... You can drive through this one but the one with the glow worms in it you have to walk to.

The track in there is easy as but there are several more tracks of varying difficulty in the area... it links up to the zigzag railway :)

Greater Lithgow - Glowworm Tunnel (http://www.lithgow-tourism.com/glowworm.htm)

[MacFamily]

It has an AULRO sticker on the back window and AULRO fuel cap cover, i was told the previous owner lived in Melbourne... anyone know who owned it?



Was owned by Rangieman few pics on this post http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/68003-help-choosing-defender-rims-4.html#post1229026

[rangieman]

Was owned by Rangieman few pics on this post http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/68003-help-choosing-defender-rims-4.html#post1229026

Yes that is my car , Can i have it back please;)

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Yes that is my car , Can i have it back please;)

From my cold dead fingers! :p

I'll give you a bell sometime... :twobeers:

[patclan]

Here is the back end of mine, managed to get into the frame myself!! Spent easter in north and western QLD, great place for a rest and a good drive.

This one is actualy in Karumba.

[lndrvrboy]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1658.jpg

nice fender :)mind if i ask the tyre and rim size??

[Brucet]

p3ck3r
Im keen to know why you are doing the Macarainer... (Sp) :D

[NOZ]

Our new Defender, before the mods

[NOZ]

After a few mods :twisted:

[davidgate]

After a nearly three month wait it finally arrived!

My first defender - I am not disappointed. It came standard with a rear step and rear washer wiper, which was a surprise.

I love it - now to add the accessories! :p

[jbell110]

brandenm

I gather they are maxidrive portals ? If not what are they ?

cheers Jeff

[NOZ]

A few other mods/changes that maybe of interest

[NOZ]

Slowly loading the pics

[Beckford]

What is the red button and dial for?

(Passenger ejector seat?)
Nice set up. I like the positioning of the 12V accessory plugs.
Beckford.

[NOZ]

Dial : to adjust brakes

red button : to apply brakes incase of emergency

[davidgate]

A few other mods/changes that maybe of interest

Questions:

Is there anywhere else to mount the compressor? No room in the engine bay.

What is the advantage of the gas strut on the rear door?

Thanks

Dave G :)

[NOZ]

Questions:

Is there anywhere else to mount the compressor? No room in the engine bay.

What is the advantage of the gas strut on the rear door?

Thanks

Dave G :)

1/ correct not much roomin the engine bay

2/ stops the door swinging back when you are on a slope eg : holds the door open

[jake]

G'day Guys , heres my 2010 110, Long list of things we have done as most have, from dual batts, cig plugs, bar, winch, steps, drawer system etc. The only thing we did not do is adjust ride height or add a diff lock.


Jake

[jake]

whoops !!!!!!! Minor problem with photo, alread placed in WA section, will try and down load some others

Jake

[Naks]

Driving from Waterberg Plateau Park to Etosha in Namibia, we came across a 19km long mud pit:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_huL2HUJX8hU/TdEFVaEtHcI/AAAAAAAADhQ/pUBekUvkkmo/DSC_6314.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_huL2HUJX8hU/TdEFUemudHI/AAAAAAAADhM/YRuYLU0us7w/DSC_6313.JPG


Our camp at Halali, Etosha:

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

[Brucet]

nice!

[Beckford]

Dial : to adjust brakes

red button : to apply brakes incase of emergency

Do you mean trailer brakes?

If so, what brand of Brakes Controller is it?

Good idea. It takes up a lot less room that the Hayman Reece unit in my Puma.

Beckford.

[NOZ]

Yes trailer brakes, and it is a Redarc brand

[Sud16]

Thanks for linking it. I was struggling.

[isuzutoo-eh]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/696.jpg

Thats one cold Landy Suds!

Welcome to the forum!

[Sud16]

Thanks for the welcome.

Straight from the dealer to the snow.

This was just this weekend in Tasmania.

[AlloyJoy]

A gas strut will minimise the risk of a door slamming shut on your fingers on a windy day.

[HUE166]

[QUOTE=Naks;1482287]Driving from Waterberg Plateau Park to Etosha in Namibia, we came across a 19km long mud pit:

I've driven the length of the Etosha National Park in a Volkswagen Golf!! It may have been a bit drier then although we did attack quite a few mud holes.

It's an awesome place to visit!

[tuffrangie]

My Puma, as you can see it gets used :)

Rob

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/253.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/254.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/255.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/256.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/257.jpg

[Camper]

tuffrangie
Have you tricked up the suspension? Looks good.

[tuffrangie]

tuffrangie
Have you tricked up the suspension? Looks good.

It is actually Povman's old Puma, he had a lot of troubles with the suspension after fitting 2in lift OME and finally returned the springs to standard height to fix the problems, the rear has 130 helper springs inside the original coils.

Rob

[Naks]

the rear has 130 helper springs inside the original coils.

:eek:

Never heard of such a thing. I'm going to fit air springs in the rear springs to counter sagging when loaded

[Maryland 110]

:eek:

Never heard of such a thing. I'm going to fit air springs in the rear springs to counter sagging when loaded

my 97 130 has 'em.

[wally]

my 97 130 has 'em.

All 130s have them.

[Camper]

:eek:

Never heard of such a thing. I'm going to fit air springs in the rear springs to counter sagging when loaded
Well you have now, very interesting what?

[sknwog26]

Hey Guys just Thought Id Post an Update of my deefer. enjoy :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/992.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1259.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1260.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1261.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1262.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1263.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1220.jpg

[Camper]

Finally a decent muddy photo

This is after the weekends escapades down the West coast. It was my first taste of serious tracks. We did Wombat Flats and the Cold river Track

It involved removing and straightening the track track rod twice, many many uses of both lockers, a dent in the front panel :( , a fair bit of winching, one popped off tyre, lots of severe hill climbs, an issue with the turbo not providing full boost and a bit of rain. Sorry I don't have any other photos of the track itself

The fellas I went with took two Series I landies through. One with modified body work but stock driveline and engine the other standard apart from a Holden engine

This is the track that 4WD Action attempted but ended up severely damaging most of the vehicles on the trip

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1257.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1258.jpg

Would it be a guy, Tom who is a plumber?
Many years age was down in this country in a F20 Diahatsu, only a week or so old and met up with this group of Landy enthusiasts. Top weekend.

[rick130]

Hey Guys just Thought Id Post an Update of my deefer. enjoy :)






https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1220.jpg

Be very careful with that pod filter.

a) not great for water crossings at all.
b) pretty poor filtration for any dust whatsoever. IMO you may as well use a stocking.

Have a read of the K&N filter thread here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/50650-air-filter-tests-finally.html

isuzurover is a filtration engineer and did some filter tests in the lab on an old K&N I had, an OE spec air filter and a Donaldson filter.
Pretty sobering results if you are using an oiled cotton gauze one, and the K&N I had was probably 4 or 5 times your pod in filter area.

[jc109]

Hey Guys just Thought Id Post an Update of my deefer. enjoy :)






https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1220.jpg

I'm confused. What's your snorkel connected to?

[C H T]

The red airfilter is one quick way to ruin your engine - see Isuzurover's thread on air filtration. The one fitted to your vehicle will at least keep out large rocks.

Nice truck though

C H T

[TeamFA]

Only been out 3 days in the Defender now, but been playing in the mud...
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=36563&d=1307395384

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=36564&d=1307395407

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=36565&d=1307395443

[isuzutoo-eh]

Hi TeamFA,
Is it just the photo angle or is your bullbar mounted higher than usual? The headlights look like their beam would be partially obscured.
Looks like you are enjoying your 110 as it should be!

[TeamFA]

It does look like it's mounted higher than usual, and partially obscuring the lights. I've driven it at night a few times, though, and not had any problems with visibility.

I believe it's the standard LR bullbar, though I'm happy to be corrected. Would it be possible that a previous owner mounted it higher?

Playing in the mud is fun! Before my partner got out and took photos, I went through one puddle that was really deep (at least for me!), the family were watching and expected me to get stuck!

Complete novice at driving off road, though - must find somebody to go and play with. Still not confident in doing things I don't know I can do yet, and don't want to come unstuck while travelling in a single vehicle...

[rar110]

Hey Guys just Thought Id Post an Update of my deefer. enjoy :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/992.jpg


That's a great body fit (ie fitting a 130 tub and extending the cab) great job. Surprisingly I've never seen it done - a really good idea.

[Jock The Rock]

Would it be a guy, Tom who is a plumber?
Many years age was down in this country in a F20 Diahatsu, only a week or so old and met up with this group of Landy enthusiasts. Top weekend.

Na mate don't think so

One owns an engineering place down at Bell Bay and the other is a diesel fitter who works on tractors

[TeamFA]

Had a quick look at the bullbar mounting this afternoon, a couple of pictures attached.

Can anybody tell me if this looks like a standard mounting? It looks like there might be some extension pieces in there that move the bar forward and upwards...

[Offender90]

Had a quick look at the bullbar mounting this afternoon, a couple of pictures attached.

Can anybody tell me if this looks like a standard mounting? It looks like there might be some extension pieces in there that move the bar forward and upwards...

Looks like someone's adapted a non-Defender bar to a defender. Not sure what it was made to suit originally - a Troopy perhaps?

[len v]

I have no idea how to get it from there to here, but I just put a photo of my front chassis / bumper mount (taken at the same angle as yours) in my album. Just visit my profile and look at my pics to see. I have tried to copy/paste the url about twenty times but what would I know from computer box thingummies.

[len v]

Ahhhh! Not as stoopid as I thunk I was! This is the rhf chassis rail/bumper mount on my car. Looks like yours has been moved forward and up as you suspected.
While I'm at it here is my new toy. '93 200tdi with rear diff locker, Iron man suspension, and 12.5 33 15s. We've had a rocky start in our relationship but we think we can work through it together. My other Land Rover is 40 years older than this one. A 1953 80 inch series 1.

[sknwog26]

Thanx Guys
about my air filter it Is not a K&N but it is how ever oiled up the amount of CFM which can pass through it is more than the old range rover air intake i was going to put on it. I was sick of not being able to access my engine bay due to pipes going every where. the SNorkel Now does nothing till i get a cover. as for dust i live in victoria and well we just have rain.





https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/992.jpg

[Nera Donna]

Had a quick look at the bullbar mounting this afternoon, a couple of pictures attached.

Can anybody tell me if this looks like a standard mounting? It looks like there might be some extension pieces in there that move the bar forward and upwards...

The mounts looks modified. The horizontal 'bumper' part of the bullbar should be level or just a touch above the botton of your front sill. Thats what I have observed with mine and other vehicles anyway.
This could be one explanation, it could have be modified to increase the approch angle on the front of the vehicle?
In the end if it's not bothering you, leave it as is. Adds character.

[wally]

I recall that all the very early Td5s with ARB bullbars had them mounted like that. They didn't look right to me. The adapters were necessary to mount the ARB bars because of the protruding grill panel on the Td5s until ARB got around to designing a new bullbar. I still have a pair of those adapters in my shed.

[onesilop]

Here it is,

Just got it a month ago

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/849.jpg

Here is what I like to call wombat vision...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1253.jpg

[Camper]

Here it is,

Just got it a month ago

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/849.jpg

Here is what I like to call wombat vision...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1253.jpg

Good looking unit, what year he be?

[bambusa]

This is my ute.
I picked up the canopy for 1K!
The photos are from the long weekend at Argadell in the Flinders Ranges.


http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/7194/holidaytoarkana182.jpg http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4886/holidaytoarkana132.jpg http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7468/holidaytoarkana077.jpg http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/258/holidaytoarkana083.jpg [IMH]http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/9153/holidaytoarkana171.jpg[/IMG] http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4858/holidaytoarkana109.jpg

[slug_burner]

missed one, you best rescale it before you put it up

[IMH]http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/9153/holidaytoarkana171.jpg[/IMG]

[cal415]

heres a few shots of my county, obviously not finished at the moment but drivable :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/801.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/802.jpg
YouTube - ‪Ls1 county sand trial‬‏

[bambusa]

whoops
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/9153/holidaytoarkana171.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/holidaytoarkana171.jpg/)

[onesilop]

Good looking unit, what year he be?

It is a 99, took it out for the first time on the weekend, very impressive!

[jasonedu]

Picked up my new 130 after months of waiting for the colour I wanted. Four days old and had to take it into the Brindibellas (near Canberra) for some fun. Very happy with it so far.

Pulling my mate out in his Troopie was a bonus!

Rimini red has been stopped so think this 130 will be a rare beast.


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

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2416/586943940485abaff38ebd.jpg


YouTube - Coree Bog Holes 4wding Defender 130 & Troopie;

[KarlB]

Nice truck Jason. It would look good sitting next to my Rimini Red D90.

Cheers
KarlB
:)

[lr90freak]

my def 90 300tdi
Have jus fitted rear air locker, rocktree sliders, cranked rear arms, painted her matte black
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[MR LSD]

I've had 2, the first was my 1989 110 V8 county station wagon
These pix are from the 1999 4WD coast to coast competition:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/139.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/140.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/141.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/142.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/143.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/144.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/145.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/146.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/147.jpg

These photos are my current 1995 300TDI 110, the picture above and the picture below are both the trucks comming out of the same tunnels at napoleon hill, west coast, south island, just 8 years apart.............

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/148.jpg


The entrance to the tunnels


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/149.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/150.jpg


Before the drop


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/151.jpg


10 seconds later after the guy giving me directions got left and right confused.............almost a 1 meter drop.........


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/152.jpg


Sill rails do a wonderfull job!


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/153.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/154.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/155.jpg


The Defender back home at the pipeline bungy site in Skippers canyon Queenstown.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/156.jpg very nice love your pics:D

[matthew2]

HI
This is my Defer which I have had for about 9 years . It has been everywhere .

[cucinadio]

Penciled in the calender for 8-9th October and going to be BIG ;)

Mrs hh:angel:


well, id better hurry then hey!!!!

[cucinadio]

Well, mine is currently receiving some upgrades but it´s ...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1506.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1507.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1508.jpg

So long,

Robert

Hi Mate, nice rig. what brand of flares are you running there??

cheers

[defenderkev]

my def 90 300tdi
Have jus fitted rear air locker, rocktree sliders, cranked rear arms, painted her matte black
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8172/matte1.jpg
http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/990/matte2w.jpg
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/430/matte3g.jpg


That is one sweet looking 90, what else are you planning on doing?

[pc3]

Here is a more recent pic of my 130 PUMA these were from a recent Pig hunting trip in QLD. No problems and it performed really well off road.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1349.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1350.jpg

[lr90freak]

That is one sweet looking 90, what else are you planning on doing?
I'm hoping to get a full Britpart cellualar dynamic 5"+ suspension kit 3deg arms springs shocks the lot to test out very soon.
Its lots of fun in the bush, i dont think i will do too much else to it maybe a front locker and some engine tuning.

[Didge]

Hey, lr90freak, nice rig, what tyres are you running? I've been keen on those for some times but haven't seen any in the flesh.
cheers Gerald

[Didge]

Hey, lr90freak, nice rig, what tyres are you running? I've been keen on those for some times but haven't seen any in the flesh.
cheers Gerald

[lr90freak]

Hey, lr90freak, nice rig, what tyres are you running? I've been keen on those for some times but haven't seen any in the flesh.
cheers Gerald
They are the silverstone simex copies they are great in the bush, go anywhere and they are cheaper , i did have a problem with my first set they were 35" 16 x 10.5 i wanted a tall by thin tyre, they had a issue with them cracking from new. I was assured when i bought them this had been solved in a new batch but they did crack so i got 11.5 as a replacement these have been fine.
I shed a tear everytime i run they on the road tho, as its a shame to wear them out on the black stuff but they have been ok so far.
I was living in seville, so my main haunt was wesburn only 10mins down the road but now im in boronia so a little further on the black top.
If you can find a decent second hand pair go for em, or call chapel corner tyres, they were the distributor for em.

[lr90freak]

Some pic's of a nice sloppy day out at wesburn , shows just how good these tyres are.
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9305/23101019.jpg
http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/6878/23101017.jpg
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3778/23101018.jpg

[1103.9TDI]

First vehicle in to Cape Melville a few weeks ago.........one of the many bog holes, this area was completely dry at the same time last year. Before you ask, yes it is fresh, and not due to rising sea levels:D.

[Benny_IIA]

First vehicle in to Cape Melville a few weeks ago.........one of the many bog holes, this area was completely dry at the same time last year. Before you ask, yes it is fresh, and not due to rising sea levels:D.


How do you can any air into the motor with that snorkle ? it looks very squashed on the wing there

[Land-Rover]

Here is some of my 1986 County.

[rar110]

First vehicle in to Cape Melville a few weeks ago.........one of the many bog holes, this area was completely dry at the same time last year. Before you ask, yes it is fresh, and not due to rising sea levels:D.

G'day Jerry, is that barramundi creek? Bathurst bay would be my favourite cape spot.

[1103.9TDI]

How do you can any air into the motor with that snorkle ? it looks very squashed on the wing there

G'day Benny_IIA, those black rubber fittings are the same standard fittings as supplied originally on the Isuzu Landy, they have the same volumetric efficiency as the 3inch tube they are attached to, so more than enough air!

Hi Peter, a bit further south on the Starke-Wakooka track, east of Nivens Hut, that pic was on the track into Cape Melville, some the creek crossings where up to my waist sitting in the Landy, but none of us were prepared to risk getting out for a pic, due to the hungry looking large lizards we spotted close to most of the water holes. Mind you I was keen to put the shotgun to good use, but for some reason, neither of my mates were:D. Someones gotta drive, and shoot:D:D.

[1103.9TDI]

G'day Jerry, is that barramundi creek? Bathurst bay would be my favourite cape spot.

You're right about Bathurst though, how about after the wet next year we give your Perentie a workout up this way:D:D:D

[Benny_IIA]

G'day Benny_IIA, those black rubber fittings are the same standard fittings as supplied originally on the Isuzu Landy, they have the same volumetric efficiency as the 3inch tube they are attached to, so more than enough air!

Hi Peter, a bit further south on the Starke-Wakooka track, east of Nivens Hut, that pic was on the track into Cape Melville, some the creek crossings where up to my waist sitting in the Landy, but none of us were prepared to risk getting out for a pic, due to the hungry looking large lizards we spotted close to most of the water holes. Mind you I was keen to put the shotgun to good use, but for some reason, neither of my mates were:D. Someones gotta drive, and shoot:D:D.

Yes 3' tube is heaps but have a look at the look at the bend where the snorkle kicks up to follow the bulk head. May just be the photo but it looks very squashed :angel:

[1103.9TDI]

Does this give you a better angle?

[Benny_IIA]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/919.jpg

My paint skills :D

looks squahsed or is just my eyes?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Benny, the elbow gets wider as it gets flatter so the cross section is consistant.

[1103.9TDI]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/919.jpg

My paint skills :D

looks squahsed or is just my eyes?

No, it's the pic angle, that fitting is exactly the same as the one forward of it on the snorkle, just turned if that makes sense.

[Benny_IIA]

No, it's the pic angle, that fitting is exactly the same as the one forward of it on the snorkle, just turned if that makes sense.


yeah must be my eyes.:angel:

lack of sleep from watching the tour every night. :D

[p3ck3r]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/437.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/879.jpg

[rar110]

G'day Benny_IIA, those black rubber fittings are the same standard fittings as supplied originally on the Isuzu Landy, they have the same volumetric efficiency as the 3inch tube they are attached to, so more than enough air!

Hi Peter, a bit further south on the Starke-Wakooka track, east of Nivens Hut, that pic was on the track into Cape Melville, some the creek crossings where up to my waist sitting in the Landy, but none of us were prepared to risk getting out for a pic, due to the hungry looking large lizards we spotted close to most of the water holes. Mind you I was keen to put the shotgun to good use, but for some reason, neither of my mates were:D. Someones gotta drive, and shoot:D:D.

I'm thinking about doing a similar snorkel without the middle join (mandrel bend).

I'd like to go up from Starke, I've only been as far as Round Hill. One day. Hasn't Brian got a trip in mind for next year?

[1103.9TDI]

The middle join takes a lot of vibration and noise out of the equation, but it would look neater.
Yeah, Brian and I were discussing the pro's and con's, it would be a good one to do again after the wet next year, be great if you can come along, the more Isuzu's the better within reason. I won't do it again with one vehicle, just way too isolated. The Gulf would be prime too, I guess we'll have to see how the season pans out. If its anything like this one, you'll definitely need a good snorkle:D.

[rar110]

The middle join takes a lot of vibration and noise out of the equation, but it would look neater.
Yeah, Brian and I were discussing the pro's and con's, it would be a good one to do again after the wet next year, be great if you can come along, the more Isuzu's the better within reason. I won't do it again with one vehicle, just way too isolated. The Gulf would be prime too, I guess we'll have to see how the season pans out. If its anything like this one, you'll definitely need a good snorkle:D.

Good point about vibration.

It would be a great trip.

[Jeff]

I can't remember if I put any pics of my Defender on this thread before, but I have done some mods recently, Dobinson springs and Suspension Stuff shocks and some Dynamic 15 x 8 rims with 32" Goodyear MTRs.

Jeff

:rocket:

[easo]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/437.jpg



Ripper of a number plate....

Easo

[Camper]

The roads were a little muddy heading north last week.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/381.jpg

Mind you we did take the back roads!

[ThoBar]

Just picked up my new toy!

https://blu2.storage.live.com/items/695045634F03EC97!324:Scaled1024/photo2.JPG?psid=1&ck=0&ex=720

Needs a few things done, but goes well - cant wait to get her setup with some fruit.

:D

[Benz]

Just picked up my new toy!

https://blu2.storage.live.com/items/695045634F03EC97%21324:Scaled1024/photo2.JPG?psid=1&ck=0&ex=720

Needs a few things done, but goes well - cant wait to get her setup with some fruit.

:D

I almost bought that one!
hows the exhaust on it!
what did you end up paying? he did have 20k on it ages ago

[ThoBar]

I almost bought that one!
hows the exhaust on it!
what did you end up paying? he did have 20k on it ages ago

Yeah, he had 20k on it again, but as needs a few things done to it, I got him down a bit - basically the value of the work needing doing.

And yeah, that exhaust note is very nice! Makes talking to SWMBO a bit more difficult though ;)

[Benz]

Yeah, he had 20k on it again, but as needs a few things done to it, I got him down a bit - basically the value of the work needing doing.

And yeah, that exhaust note is very nice! Makes talking to SWMBO a bit more difficult though ;)

haha yeah when i first when to look at it the guy who owns it was away. so his mate was trying to sell it for him. he wouldn't let me take it for a test run... even though i had traveled all the way from Geraldton to see it (also spent most of that day in hospital too... but that's another story) i had to sit in the passenger seat while he drove...

as for the exhaust. i thought it was awesome when i first saw that. but then i got thinking... i want to do ALLOT of traveling in this... that noise for 5+ hours straight would drive me insane! it was funny to watch people in the cars next to you quickly wind up their window at the lights. yummy exhaust fumes straight to the face! it's pretty much the exact right height for a sedan's window.

it's a nice rig though, with the lift (i think lift) bar work and 285's
hope you enjoy it =D

[jimbob]

Nice rig mate. Got one almost the same. Your gunna love it....Whats needs doing to it? Got it sorted??

[Naks]

outing with the Cape Land Rover Club :)

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nITYqeBLIZo/TmOtu-4vDXI/AAAAAAAAFk4/Cfi1N9hhWUY/s912/CLRC%252520Waterval%252520Outing%252520025.JPG


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HWwlMPJymA4/TmOuxZIUPLI/AAAAAAAAFm4/8PRrjVKpyyk/s912/CLRC%252520Waterval%252520Outing%252520056.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bQvOJFGgvsU/TmOxHOobhrI/AAAAAAAAFro/mFK_Yegor38/s912/CLRC%252520Waterval%252520Outing%252520132.JPG

[Jitterbug]

Just thought that I would post a few pictures of my new Landy.

It is a 1985 Ninety soft top with 3.9 EFI V8 running Wolf 3D engine management (complete with shift light!).

It was imported to Aus in 2000 when it had the V8 (out of an RRC) fitted, respray, chequer plate, new seats and the wolf 3D installed. Since then it has only done 10k

When I picked it up it was unregistered and hadnt been driven for 2yrs. A good oil change, new tyres (32 11.5 R15 Maxxis Bighorns), new batt, head unit and speakers, winchbumper and winch off my (sadly rolled and written off) 110. Also ordered a new canvas roof from the UK and now we are in action.

Here are a few pics:
Without the roof before the new bumper and tyres. With the roof as it is now.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/966.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/967.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/968.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/969.jpg

[pathfinder]

coupla pics of the 96 Deefer............

about stock except for the Narva lights and Landy sidesteps.........got BFG muddies on her too........goes any where I need........... oh, also got a 'wireless' in the dash......... :) flash eh ??

[flagg]

coupla pics of the 96 Deefer............

about stock except for the Narva lights and Landy sidesteps.........got BFG muddies on her too........goes any where I need........... oh, also got a 'wireless' in the dash......... :) flash eh ??

there is a lot to be said for a standard tdi :)

[pathfinder]

there is a lot to be said for a standard tdi :)

yeah,

I figger the Poms sorta KNEW what they doing when they designed the thing eh??

did have big set of ProComp A/Ts on it, they just chucked mud all up the side, so I ripped them off, painted the std rims black and fit it with the BFG's in std size....... she just grinds up hills in low range with no fuss....still does 10ks/litre......takes me camping & deer huntin & fishin.........and to work & back..................

can't really ask for more ............

Harry

[harro]

Nolans Brook was a bit soft this year!
Nolans brook 2011 Landrover - YouTube

The local ranger told us that over 30 vehicles were drowned this year:(.

Cheers,
Paul.

[djam1]

Did the ECU survive or had it been relocated?

[TeamFA]

Did the ECU survive or had it been relocated?

Yes - also curious as to how you got by after that...

[harro]

Did the ECU survive or had it been relocated?

Fortunately the water never got that high in the vehicle.
I recently fitted the revised door seals and this slowed down the water coming in a fair bit but it isn't much fun sitting there waiting watching it rise.

It was something I made everyone aware of at the time and relocation of the ECU is something I am looking at now.

Cheers,
Paul.

[Pilbara130]

Great vid mate good to see people thinking ahead with recovery.
Looks like you where sweating a bit when you got out.
Loved it.

Cheers

Dan

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Quick question... did you use 2nd low for the deep water crossings?

[harro]

Quick question... did you use 2nd low for the deep water crossings?


Sure did, any lower and no bow wave (IMHO).
Not that I got through anyway:).

Cheers,
Paul.

[cal415]

My New 130, it hasnt done any real 4wding, but very soon, wanted to run it in a little first.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/540.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/541.jpg

[pathfinder]

VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRY NOICE, that 130 !!!!!

I'm jealous:cool:

was looking for a 130 and couldn't find one in my price range.....so got the 110 by default........still a good truck..............

bt , ahhhhhhh for a 130 !!:(

[Bushman83]

My Land Rover Defender 110 Tribute - YouTube

Still going strong.. Now up to 296000kms on the clock! :D

[cal415]

New plates :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/474.jpg

[The Cone of Silence]

Monty after his first mud bath.

[easo]

My Land Rover Defender 110 Tribute - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQTcToAFi0Q)

Still going strong.. Now up to 296000kms on the clock! :D

Love it,

sally anne - YouTube

Easo

[MTB]

Nolans Brook was a bit soft this year!
The local ranger told us that over 30 vehicles were drowned this year:(.

Cheers,
Paul.


Paul, you are not wrong, it was deep this year.
This is us in early June this year ;)

Nolan Brook (http://gallery.me.com/frank_shazzie#100102)

[Samo]

This is my 90

Fresh photos from last w/e. I'll be at the castle hill
expo on sunday if anyone wants a look. As long as i
don't break something tomorrow. :angel:
See you all there

Sam

[zeus11]

Great 90 Sam it looks well sorted.

[Loubrey]

Nice truck Sam!

Do you know the brand of your steel wheels by any chance?

Cheers,

Lou

[Defender=1st]

Here's a few pics of my 01 Td5 130...
Cheers Adrian

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/1136.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/1137.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/1138.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/1139.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/1140.jpg

[Terrain Vehicles]

Here is my 1983 V8 110, and my 1989 130 (recently converted to 200 Tdi).

[Jitterbug]

Thought I would throw a few more pics of my V8 90 from a camping trip a few weeks ago to North Stradbroke Island. Not a typical use of a land rover but some good pics:

Firstly driving over some stones just becasue I liked the picture:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/660.jpg

The next few are of the camp site set up. We took a gen and mounted decks on the roll bar running the 6x9 wake boat speakers on the back of the 90 and a sub in my friends Jeep.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/661.jpg

getting the party going:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/662.jpg

the result:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/663.jpg

More evidence that Defenders get the girls.:D

[cal415]

Looks like fun! :)

[Drew90]

Thought I would throw a few more pics of my V8 90 from a camping trip a few weeks ago to North Stradbroke Island. Not a typical use of a land rover but some good pics:

Firstly driving over some stones just becasue I liked the picture:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/660.jpg

The next few are of the camp site set up. We took a gen and mounted decks on the roll bar running the 6x9 wake boat speakers on the back of the 90 and a sub in my friends Jeep.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/661.jpg

getting the party going:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/662.jpg

the result:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/663.jpg

More evidence that Defenders get the girls.:D


Hey man nice work, where abouts is the first photo taken? on the way through the keyholes? What you mix?

[Sue]

Here's mine.. I went for the 'girly version'.. ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/298.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/434.jpg

[Loubrey]

Sue,

That 90 is absolutely stunning! Far too pretty for running around the Pilbara, but obviously fit for purpose for you! :D

PS: Nothing like a "proper" photograph of a good looking vehicle.:TakeABow:

[Sue]

Sue,

That 90 is absolutely stunning! Far too pretty for running around the Pilbara, but obviously fit for purpose for you! :D

PS: Nothing like a "proper" photograph of a good looking vehicle.:TakeABow:

Thanks I love it.. but she does get dirty sometimes.. (the Landy that is lol).. I must admit that it's a lot more fun getting her dirty then getting her clean again - it's the worst car in the world to wash! :p

[harris7]

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/4465/dsc8926s.jpg

[Sue]

I LOVE the colour Harris7... she's beautiful! :)

[The ho har's]

Here's mine.. I went for the 'girly version'.. ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/298.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/434.jpg


Love those special release vehicles, we had the same colour up camping with us in Janowen Hills, very nice landy:)

Oh sorry off track here, we have posted our defender here earlier but I like my girly truck as well, the series 3;):D little sister/brother to the defender:p;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[harris7]

I LOVE the colour Harris7... she's beautiful! :)

Thanks Sue. Here is another pictures.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1117/dsc8929s.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6196/dsc8933s.jpg

[harris7]

[QUOTE=Sue;1570648]Here's mine.. I went for the 'girly version'.. ;)

Sue, what the tyres in your car? I can't recognize.

Thanks,
Igor.

[Sue]

Thanks Sue. Here is another pictures.




It looks fantastic Harris7.. I bumped into someone the other day who said that he had a silver Defender but I've not seen one before.. it looks great! :)





Sue, what the tyres in your car? I can't recognize.

Thanks,
Igor.

Muddys.. Goodyear Wranglers.. they came standard with this limited edition model.. I've found them good so far.. :)

[the_prof]

After 5 months of waiting, this finally greeted me in the showroom..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/789.jpg

And straight to a test drive ...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/790.jpg

Now 1500km and 3 weeks later, still over the moon. What a comparison to my 300tdi. This actually drives like a modern car!

[Sue]

After 5 months of waiting, this finally greeted me in the showroom..

And straight to a test drive ...

Now 1500km and 3 weeks later, still over the moon. What a comparison to my 300tdi. This actually drives like a modern car!

Another silver one! I quite like them in that colour.. :)

although I am happy with my bronze/black one... so no complaints here!

[the_prof]

The Blue was my fist choice, but after the Tsunami, this was not available. Bronze is for SVX only, so silver was the alternative. I think the silver is very elegant, and goes well with aluminium and the black bar and steps.


Another silver one! I quite like them in that colour.. :)

although I am happy with my bronze/black one... so no complaints here!

[harris7]

Another silver one! I quite like them in that colour.. :)

although I am happy with my bronze/black one... so no complaints here!

In my view your car's color is exceptional and really nice. I never saw Def with this color before.

Regards,
Igor.

[Sue]

The Blue was my fist choice, but after the Tsunami, this was not available. Bronze is for SVX only, so silver was the alternative. I think the silver is very elegant, and goes well with aluminium and the black bar and steps.

I think that black was used for the SVX (2008 model.. someone please correct me if I am wrong).. the Bronze is for the limited edition 2011 model.. :)

But you are right when you say that the silver is elegant... :)



In my view your car's color is exceptional and really nice. I never saw Def with this color before.

Regards,
Igor.

You won't see too many of them either Harris.. they are a limited edition.. not too sure how many in your country but only 40 (of the 90's) and 20 (of the 110's) were bought into Australia.. 6 for Belgium etc.. :)

[Chops]

Well,, we couldn't wait for 5 or so months before we could get one, so we decided seeing as we couldn't get the colour we wanted, we'd buy this 110 Crew Cab ute. Orkney Grey (Stornaway) in colour with the Ford engine, she's quite smooth to drive,, (I'm in loooooveee ;))

[Loubrey]

I'm mad about that Orkney Grey! It looks a touch lighter than Stornoway, which wouldn't be a bad thing at all! We had a nice dry 41C yesterday and even under the carport it was impossible to touch the body of the 90!

Hopefully I'll get to park next to one at some stage to compare (mine's obviously Stornoway :D)

Cheers,

Lou

[Nera Donna]

[QUOTE=Sue;1575278]I think that black was used for the SVX (2008 model.. someone please correct me if I am wrong)..

Correct. SVX's only came in Black

Santorini Black - is what they called it. (Metallic Black)

[Loubrey]

[QUOTE=Sue;1575278]I think that black was used for the SVX (2008 model.. someone please correct me if I am wrong)..

Correct. SVX's only came in Black

Santorini Black - is what they called it. (Metallic Black)

Like the soft-top 90 in my avatar...:D

SVX 90 - only 200 built (140 x soft-top and 60 x 4 Seaters) compared to a total of 1600 SVX 110's sold worldwide. (credit to wikicars!)

[The Cone of Silence]

Working on Monty yesterday with my Goddaughter. Puma bonnet = very noisy drum.

Not so much of a "Show us your Deefers" shot as a "cute baby picture" but she was loving it. Childcare need not be a chore....!



41091

[Bushie]

I did post this elsewhere but this is probably the more appropriate location.

defender - YouTube

Martyn

[TwoUp]

Great vid Bushie,
Enjoyed picking where they were taken, well what I could anyhow:)

Cheers

[Naks]

Took a friend up the mountain to go fix a wireless dish:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-A3Uhrh99sJ0/TtUY0YWx4dI/AAAAAAAAGb8/izjuXcQLdOE/s640/IMG_20111129_175903.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h5w4H6wMM9c/TtUGCbuWCPI/AAAAAAAAGXM/Zv_Z2cfkdIE/s912/IMG_20111129_180232.jpg

[Loubrey]

My 90 on a daytrip last Sunday to Cleaverville, WA. Still very much a work in progress, but slowly getting there!

[90 man]

hi all srom south england ( uk )
i have just joined your site to see how other like minded people use there land rovers and as i see its a life style with you all to i use my defender to play on the weekends

41410

it is good to see i am ont the odd one out and that my wife is wrong lol

[Didge]

No 90 man, you're not the odd one out; in fact you're in good company :)

[90 man]

now see if you can find any picks this bad ??

41463

[isuzutoo-eh]

now see if you can find any picks this bad ??

41463

That's a photochop of the paper, scalpel and scissors kind.
A Warn ad by memory.

[barney]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/582.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/583.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/584.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/585.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/586.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/587.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/588.jpg

[butundede]

This is our new deefer up the West last weekend.

[ngarigo]

tanamai desert...

[blacklight]

Hi,
Just did the steps.
Also have 300 wagon, and lightweight.



Doh...

[blacklight]

Hi,
Just did the steps.
Also have 300 wagon, and lightweight.41977

[Rusnut]

2011 raw

[tonic]

This was just after the new wheels and tyres. I now have rock/tree sliders too.

42086

[VK3UTE]

My "George"
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1225.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1225.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1225.jpg

Cheers Simon

[Evil90]

This is my new 2.2 Puma just after a trip to the coast in seach of mud... I found a little! :D I have recently cracked the 1000km mark and i have been loving every minute of it.

Future plans include a Mantec snorkel, a tube winch bar to house my current 12,000lb winch, a set of rock/tree sliders, the obligatory spotlights (have nite stalker now, looking at lightforce), a spacecase for the recovery gear and a new set of steel rims in a LR stud pattern to hold onto my spare set of 33'' Baja claws for more serious offroad adventures.

Looking forward too seeing you all out on the trails!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1286.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1287.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1288.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1289.jpg

[Bardizzo]

Hi Lads

This is my 99 130 td5, chipped. I love it almost as much as my wife!!!:wasntme:

Its my new work vehicle, I will take it off road but I wont be adding much in the way off road gear to it, except the mantec snorkel I have for it. I have my D1 for that:D

Cheers

Dave

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1259.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1260.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1261.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1252.jpg

[numpty]

Hi Lads

This is my 99 130 td5, chipped. I love it almost as much as my wife!!!:wasntme:

Its my new work vehicle, I will take it off road but I wont be adding much in the way off road gear to it, except the mantec snorkel I have for it. I have my D1 for that:D

Cheers

Dave








https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1252.jpg

Very bloody noice. :BigThumb:

[Dutchy65]

My "George"
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/vk3ute-albums-george-picture2282-dsc-6173.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/vk3ute-albums-george-picture2281-dsc-6167.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/vk3ute-albums-george-picture2278-dsc-6162.jpg

Cheers Simon




That is a thing of pure beauty !

[Jeff]

Got my 33s today :D.

Jeff

:rocket:

[geckos]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1174.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1175.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1176.jpg
the last one was not a good day, measured the hole with a stick but at the wrong end for some reason

[TD5_Fender]

Here is my 300tdi play toy i got off ebay and have been building it up over the last 14 months or so. I got it to go playing in the bush with, too save the body panels on my Td5. It was bog stock when i bought it but had just had HTE axles and drive flanges put in the salisbury.

Has a whole lot more good gear in it now and more to come :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1154.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1155.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1156.jpg


Cheers, Shane

[flagg]

Got my 33s today :D.

Jeff

:rocket:

That is exactly what a deefer should look like :)

[krispe]

Hi All,

picked this up today, then drove it 500k's home from Coffs Harbour to Sydney.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/957.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/958.jpg

cheers,

Kris

[adafish]

my truck Betty....

[harris7]

Yesterday have small trip in the forest. It's funny we have different seasons at the same time :).

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