Show us your Deefers !

[saiken]

Some of the old girl after a day out playing in Wombat... I'll get a video up after I've edited it all into one.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/883.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/884.jpg


The only thing that was depressing was the fact that I was getting hung up on my diffs (mostly the rear....Salisbury :twisted:) when the patrols on their 33s and the Hilux on 31s where getting through.... (I have 32s) Definitely making me want to get 35s under it when I go out to play to get the diffs up higher.... Mind you I walked up all the steep and rocky crap a lot cleaner than all of them :D!!!!

[harris7]

It's looks like my sister! Nice one! What is km's in her life? Mine is 113 000 and she's still not eat the oil. What brand of the oil do you using? Thanks!

[cewilson]

Just quietly - Run a hose over the alternator, radiator and around the starter motor :)

[saiken]

@harris7 - She's upto 245,000km and the only trouble I've had is oil in the harness to the ECU, which in my case fried the ECU. I use Penrite Diesel HPR5 (5-40w), the whole car is filled with Penrite fluids.

@cewilson - thanks mate, already checked the radiator before we left =P. But I'll make sure I give the others a wash before I head out tonight.

[kenleyfred]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/74871167@N07/6737992593/

[Reindeer831]

Here's my brand new 90, just got it delivered yesterday from interstate. Got alot of additions planned for him!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/362.jpg

[malleefowl]

This one has made lots of tracks on the oz map
Oh the CSR last year

[Loubrey]

Very Nice Reindeer831!

But then maybe I'm a bit biased...:D

Mine will be 2 years old in April 2012 and she remains a work in progress.

Good luck and have fun kitting her out!

[VK3UTE]

Here's my brand new 90, just got it delivered yesterday from interstate. Got alot of additions planned for him!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/362.jpg

Congratulation Reindeer831:twobeers:
What a beautiful landy, love the colour

[Psimpson7]

Here are a couple of upto date pics of my 90:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/709.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/710.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/711.jpg

[85 county]

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

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4756/dsc8970.jpg

Where in STP are you?

[harris7]

Where in STP are you?
M-mm :). In the city. But this picture made far not in the city :D.
Thanks!

[Sue]

kenleyfred your photo isn't showing up on my computer.. :(


Here's my brand new 90, just got it delivered yesterday from interstate. Got alot of additions planned for him!


It's definitely a her! And she is bewdiful! :)

[Def_9]

Here is my D9 cutting a track on the local jump up,

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/def_9-albums-d9-picture3158-jump-up.jpg

Standard at the moment can't wait to start bolting bits on it, Cheers.

[JohnR]

Thought I'd add a couple of pics from last weeks Levka trip:

The end of the creek run.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/938.jpg

It got a bit boggy in some area's
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/87.jpg

Cool fun :D

[muddys1]

Hey JohnR,

great pics, that light bar is something else :eek:, been looking for something like that, low enough to still fit in the garage, did you buy it or have it made up ?

cheers
muddy

[JohnR]

We made that. Not real hard to construct but works real well :D

[chook73]

Hi John,

I have to ask about the winch hawse at the top slot of the bar not the bottom, is there a reason for this? I would have thought it would put upward pressure on the winch.

Regards
Iain

[JohnR]

If you revearse the winch so the cable comes off the top it runs just as nice but doesn't get as much mud, sand and grime in it. (well that's my theory anyway:))

Cheers,

JohnR


Hi John,

I have to ask about the winch hawse at the top slot of the bar not the bottom, is there a reason for this? I would have thought it would put upward pressure on the winch.

Regards
Iain

[Rusnut]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/[/IMG]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Sue]

Looks good!!.. what colour is it?? :)

[Rusnut]

Its Zermatt Silver sue. Its the other of the two your car comes in. I liked the bronze but this one was here at the dealers

[pureredcordial]

Happy with the first 5 days so far :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/761.jpg

[Sue]

Happy with the first 5 days so far :)



As you should be... she's lurvely! :)

[110 Pete]

Hi all, im 17 ys old and here is a photo of my newly accuired 1994 Defender 110 (Ive had it for three days). I have a bit writen up in another thread if you want to read more on it.

Post Play:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1328530883 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/43288d1328530883-new-1994-deefa-owner-2012-02-05_18-40-56_33.jpg)

Pre Play
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1328530971 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/43289d1328530971-new-1994-deefa-owner-2012-02-05_10-20-53_984.jpg)

Here is a link to my thread : http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/143747-new-1994-deefa-owner.html


Cheers

Pete

[patclan]

Hi all, im 17 ys old and here is a photo of my newly accuired 1994 Defender 110 (Ive had it for three days). I have a bit writen up in another thread if you want to read more on it.

Post Play:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1328530883 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/43288d1328530883-new-1994-deefa-owner-2012-02-05_18-40-56_33.jpg)

Pre Play
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1328530971 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/43289d1328530971-new-1994-deefa-owner-2012-02-05_10-20-53_984.jpg)


Cheers

Pete

Well done, 17!! I was dreaming about having a defender for many years after being 17, you have a long time of fun and trouble ahead :-)

[110 Pete]

Well done, 17!! I was dreaming about having a defender for many years after being 17, you have a long time of fun and trouble ahead :-)



Thanks mate, I love driving it too school already :D u have so many people giving you good looks as you drive through town. And you get to wave at other defenders

Cheers

Pete

[Sue]

Hi all, im 17 ys old and here is a photo of my newly accuired 1994 Defender 110 (Ive had it for three days). I have a bit writen up in another thread if you want to read more on it.

Post Play:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1328530883 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/43288d1328530883-new-1994-deefa-owner-2012-02-05_18-40-56_33.jpg)

Pre Play
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1328530971 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/43289d1328530971-new-1994-deefa-owner-2012-02-05_10-20-53_984.jpg)

Here is a link to my thread : http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/143747-new-1994-deefa-owner.html


Cheers

Pete

Well done Pete! She's a good looking Landy too! I suspect that you'll have her for a good few years! :)

[Fubar]

Picked this up a couple of weeks ago, a marked step up from the old 2A I used to have many moons ago.

It is a 99 Td5 with 150k on the clock. I have some practical plans to enhance the 130 for touring and exploring.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1173.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/560.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1174.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1175.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1176.jpg

[Arawata]

Here is my 130 at Bruntons Bridge on the Thompson.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1047.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1104.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1105.jpg

[krispe]

Here is my 130 at Bruntons Bridge on the Thompson.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1047.jpg

That's cheating sending the dog in to test the depth :D

[labrado]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1037.jpg
:(got stuck

[flagg]

Happy with the first 5 days so far :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/761.jpg

Damn man that thing is brutal!

[Defendozer]

Hi all,

Here are some photos of my 95 110, its fairly original at the moment but have a lot planed for it once I get the money...

Also thought I would put some pics up of my Dads 110 and my older brothers 110 (after a fun day out) and his TD5 130 trayback Ute:)

[110 Pete]

Hi all,

Here are some photos of my 95 110, its fairly original at the moment but have a lot planed for it once I get the money...

Also thought I would put some pics up of my Dads 110 and my older brothers 110 (after a fun day out) and his TD5 130 trayback Ute:)

Mate nice Deefa, I love ur dads rig after you went for a play ;) Have u got original steering arm?? What are your plans??

[Defendozer]

Thanks Pete, Na all the steering gear on my car is the original stuff just repainted yellow to look a bit more snazzy;) I also did the trailing and radius arms as well as the brake shields which I think looks pretty good..

I've got quite a lot planed for it but a lack of funds at the moment is a problem:( I'm doing every thing mechanical first, I've done most of the the stuff that has needed to be done so am now doing the things that are not urgent but are better to be done before something blows up! Just general maintenance things really, I think the last owner was a bit frugal with that side of things:(

And after doing that I've got a whole heap of bar work that I want to make up for it so that will be fun, I am actually looking forward to doing it:)

No mate the Def with all the mud is my brothers rig, my Dad wouldn't dream of getting his one that dirty!! Don't blame him really, it takes a heck of a long time to wash properly!!!

[outback jeff]

Hi all,

I finally got a Defender, I bought it a couple of weeks ago but only got it home this morning. I only have one photo as yet (and its not very good), but I will take some more over the weekend.

43947

The owner told me that it has a Landrover Diff lock that works when it is in low range, can enyone tell me if something like this exists. Not sure if the owner new much about landrovers as he also told me it has an Isuzu motor ( it has a 200td).

It is not without its problems as the gearbox sounds terminal an the clutch has some issues. But the best bit was the price , I picked it up for $1000. I couldn't get the money to him fast enough, after missing out on two other Landrovers because the owner changed there mind.

Anyway its Friday and it time for a beer or ten

Cheers Jeff

[Beckford]

He may be refering to the centre diff lock?

[85 county]

Hi all,

I finally got a Defender, I bought it a couple of weeks ago but only got it home this morning. I only have one photo as yet (and its not very good), but I will take some more over the weekend.

43947

The owner told me that it has a Landrover Diff lock that works when it is in low range, can enyone tell me if something like this exists. Not sure if the owner new much about landrovers as he also told me it has an Isuzu motor ( it has a 200td).

It is not without its problems as the gearbox sounds terminal an the clutch has some issues. But the best bit was the price , I picked it up for $1000. I couldn't get the money to him fast enough, after missing out on two other Landrovers because the owner changed there mind.

Anyway its Friday and it time for a beer or ten

Cheers Jeff

ok what year photos under the bonnet etc, 4 speed or 5, and how do you know its an Isuzu or a 200tdi?

[wally]

Hi all,

I finally got a Defender, I bought it a couple of weeks ago but only got it home this morning. I only have one photo as yet (and its not very good), but I will take some more over the weekend.

43947

The owner told me that it has a Landrover Diff lock that works when it is in low range, can enyone tell me if something like this exists. Not sure if the owner new much about landrovers as he also told me it has an Isuzu motor ( it has a 200td).

It is not without its problems as the gearbox sounds terminal an the clutch has some issues. But the best bit was the price , I picked it up for $1000. I couldn't get the money to him fast enough, after missing out on two other Landrovers because the owner changed there mind.

Anyway its Friday and it time for a beer or ten

Cheers Jeff

The lack of an air inlet on the driver's side makes it most likely a 200Tdi (rather than 300). Re the diff lock he is probably referring to the centre diff common to all 90/110/130, which is lockable in high and low range. At $1000 you just got the bargain of the century, although it sounds like that gearbox needs some money spent on it.

[Shortie]

Here is my little truck, picked it up from Albany Land Rover last Easter (23 April 2011) not sure what I've been doing but this is the first photo! Just love it makes my heart skip a beat every time I see it. Actually my heart skips a beat anytime I see a Defender!

[FLINTSTONE]

Hi all,

Picked him up in Nov last year.
Been busy ever since adding extra's.:) $$$$$$$$:(

The best mod I've done is the intercooler, exhaust, and the PSI Engine Management System.

The kids picked the name from the movie 'Ice Age 3' because he's "Intimidating". Yeah, I like that.

And the little fella's defers.

[outback jeff]

44001


The lack of an air inlet on the driver's side makes it most likely a 200Tdi (rather than 300). Re the diff lock he is probably referring to the centre diff common to all 90/110/130, which is lockable in high and low range. At $1000 you just got the bargain of the century, although it sounds like that gearbox needs some money spent on it.


There is no air inlet on the drivers side, but there are two on the passengers side( one on top of the guard and one the side ). The owner did say that the diff lock was in the rear axle. The rear axle does have different hubs on it . (see photo) And yes I do think ihave got abargin even if the gearbox does need a rebuild, I sill have a cheep Defender.
44003



ok what year photos under the bonnet etc, 4 speed or 5, and how do you know its an Isuzu or a 200tdi?


Its a 94 model and it has a 5 speed in it. I'm fairly sure it's not an Isuzu. (see photo)
44002

I gave it a wash yesterday and it think I doubled it's value. Anyway it's time to head down the shed for a bit more tinkering

Cheers Jeff

[easo]

On your models, has any ever seen a 130 HCPU model before?

Easo

[LowRanger]

Jeff
Looking at the pics,the engine IS a 200Tdi.
It is probably complianced as a 94 model,but built in late 93.
The gearbox will be an LT77,if it is up for a complete rebuild,you might be better off getting a short bellhousing R380 which is a stronger box,and available from O/S for a lot less than it costs to get an LT77 rebuilt properly.

The rear hubs are aftermarket H/D items,but who knows what is fitted to the diff ?But there are no lockers that only work in low range.
If you have no air/vacuum lines going to the diff,then you can check for an auto locker by jacking the rear wheels off the ground,releasing the handbrake and turning the wheels by hand,make sure vehicle in is neutral.If opposite wheel turns in the opposite direction then you have a normal open diff centre.

[Sue]

Hi all,

Picked him up in Nov last year.
Been busy ever since adding extra's.:) $$$$$$$$:(

The best mod I've done is the intercooler, exhaust, and the PSI Engine Management System.

The kids picked the name from the movie 'Ice Age 3' because he's "Intimidating". Yeah, I like that.

And the little fella's defers.

I love the name!! :)

[85 county]

as low ranger said.

200 tdi, your gearbox will be a LT77. not known to be the best of the bunch, these gear box's also came in discos of the same years, ( they also came with autos)

personalty i prefer the 200 to the 300, both are easy to get a bit more GO from.

the rear hubs used to look like the front ones, what you have there is just a bout on replacement for the black plastic bit, a bit of bling realty.

and by the looks of it you have gotten a real deal

[Markvesna]

Hi WEEDS, what type of sliders have you put on your 110?

[GEK064]

Hi all,

Danny was picked up last Friday. WOW what a difference to my V8D2!! We took him for a drive on Sunday for a play at Burrinjack...highway noise is fine and just a pure joy to drive. The gearbox is super and handles the torque so much better than D2 - I was able to accelerate up each highway hill whereas the D2 lost a little speed. The D2 is a lounge chair in comparison! The only negative is the silly little fuel tank.

[Loubrey]

Very nice 90 there mate! Love the black wheels and red paint combination...

Daniel at Mulgo for the fuel tank situation!

[Didge]

Here is my little truck, picked it up from Albany Land Rover last Easter (23 April 2011) not sure what I've been doing but this is the first photo! Just love it makes my heart skip a beat every time I see it. Actually my heart skips a beat anytime I see a Defender!
You sound like such a wonderful person :) It's a nice feeling isn't it?!

[Didge]

Hey Wayne, firstly how ya going? and secondly who makes auto lockers for a Salisbury? And Jeff - are you kidding ? a $1000 for a 93/ 94 model?, gawd - I'll just go hang myself. Where you riding a horse, wearing a Drizabone and an Akubra (or similar) or a poorly fashioned steel helmet thing under which you did a big beard and toting a rifle when you committed this highway robbery????? And when and where did you do it? I'd like to do the same :)
cheers Gerald

[LowRanger]

G'day Gerald
Detroit do an auto locker for the Salisbury



Sent from my Truck using Electrickery

[Rusnut]

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w410/rusnut/yard.jpg

[Didge]

Well, well and my, my Rusnut, that's one sexy beast, that is. I'll bet all the neighbours are wondering what you do for a crust driving around in a flash machine like that; I'm envoius, not jealous but very envious :)

[Didge]

Wayne, how you do find it? any problems? I've planted the seed with the Minister of War so she thinks I need two right now, so that when I settle for just one, I'll look like I've saved money. Just earlier tonight I was watching a short video I took of you following Mark (isuzutooeh) up the pipeline track and was marvelling at how easily you did it. Is yours in the front or as I suspect rear (or both). Any idea what they cost these days?
cheers Gerald
ps looking forward to the next trip- haven't done one for a while :(

[tequesta]

Hi all,
Recently crossed over from my discovery 3 to the defender 90 and I love my car.

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

So far I've kept it simple with light guards, side steps & interior mats. Transferred the tire pressure monitor across from the D3, and she has been running nice for the first 500kms.

Just thought I say hi, and am looking forward to the waves as I pot around Victoria!

cheers, James

[carlschmid2002]

Hi all,
Recently crossed over from my discovery 3 to the defender 90 and I love my car.

http://www.tequesta.com.au/Site/Defender_Picture_Only_files/IMG_0236.jpg

So far I've kept it simple with light guards, side steps & interior mats. Transferred the tire pressure monitor across from the D3, and she has been running nice for the first 500kms.

Just thought I say hi, and am looking forward to the waves as I pot around Victoria!

cheers, James

If that's Orkney Grey mine will look almost identical except I will have a "raised air intake". I am picking it up in Melbourne next weekend but it will spend most of its time in Sydney.

[LowRanger]

Wayne, how you do find it? any problems? I've planted the seed with the Minister of War so she thinks I need two right now, so that when I settle for just one, I'll look like I've saved money. Just earlier tonight I was watching a short video I took of you following Mark (isuzutooeh) up the pipeline track and was marvelling at how easily you did it. Is yours in the front or as I suspect rear (or both). Any idea what they cost these days?
cheers Gerald
ps looking forward to the next trip- haven't done one for a while :(

Gerald
If you buy one ,you will love it.:DYou only run it in the rear,as it would affect the steering if you fitted it to the front.It will definately increase the ability of your vehicle,and gives the best bang for your dollar.
No need to worry about switching on or off,just concentrate on driving.
The only downside I have seen is on slippery muddy side slopes,but not often come across any situation that I have wished I didn't have one.
I think you can buy them for around $800 from the U.S. Sold as No Spin lockers.Just make sure you specify that it is for a Salisbury.
Not just the locker at play in that video,it has taken a lot of time......and money for that matter,to get the old truck to where she is in that video,and a lot more since,has increased its ability even further

[tequesta]

Yes, it is. Got most parts from Famous Fours, delivered in a week, much cheaper than what MLR could do. Post a picture when you get it, thinking of a RAI/ snorkel as well, with a bash plate in the future.

[Didge]

thanks Wayne, I don't mind the time but do need to watch the dollars; will investigate and apologies to others for this digression off the thrust of this thread. Back to piccies of cars, eh?

[Didge]

So James, you like the Deefer better than the D3??? I do like the comradarie that comes with them.
cheers gerald

[4wheeler]

My 2007 Defender

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/350.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/908.jpg

[Didge]

Very noice! First off road trip? Looks awfully clean :)

[4wheeler]

Hi Didge,
It does look a bit clean doesn't it. It does actaully get used for what it was designed for and does have the odd dirty weekend. I have been a 4x4 club member for 16 years now and my 4x4s have travelled a good bit of the country. Having said that, my fellow club members warn me if there is a mud hole coming up and generally rib me about getting the car dirty. I don't know why.:)

[Rusnut]

Gday 4 wheeler. Love the wheels, wondering what brand they are.

[4wheeler]

Hi Rusnut,
They are Terrafirma 16 inch TF100 beadlock capable alloys. They can be purchased here on some of the sponsors sites or from overseas. In standard form they have no beadlock fitted. If the beadlock ring is purchased the tyre is fitted to the external face of the rim and locked on with the lock ring (not road legal). They are available in matt black, anthracite (gun metal grey like mine) or white. They weigh about 2kgs more than a Boost alloy rim. Check the Terrafirma 4x4 website for more details. Note that specifications are currently being updated as apparently I have been the only person in humanity to point out to the suppliers that information on the suppliers sites is wrong. Won't go into it further but ask suppliers to look at the specifications on the side of the box. That way you won't get any nasty surprises. Note that standard Boost alloy offset is +33. You following where I'm going with this?;)

[Rusnut]

Thanks for that, bet you were peeved off when you dont get what you ask for, you would reckon they could get it right being in the business of selling wheels. They are nice though.

[4wheeler]

Rusnut,
All I can say is with 265's everything fits under the guards. Would not go wider.

[Loubrey]

Rusnut,
All I can say is with 265's everything fits under the guards. Would not go wider.

I second that!

When warranty’s run out you could look at taller (255/85/16) if you really want to, but there is no gain whatsoever (except higher fuel consumption!) in going wider than 265/75/16.

Remember that sand "footprint" only works front to back on lower pressures, but wider tyres just increases your drag without adding much if anything to the footprint.

[TeamFA]

Remember that sand "footprint" only works front to back on lower pressures, but wider tyres just increases your drag without adding much if anything to the footprint.

You've lost me there... I would have thought that a wider tyre will give you more surface area than a narrower tyre, therefore less weight per unit of surface area, therefore more chance of riding over the sand instead of digging down...

[Loubrey]

Not really the correct thread for it, but a quick answer...

The only 2 factors that increases footprint is "height" or rolling diameter and pressure. There is very little to be gained by going wider except additional drag to slow your momentum. Think about it - in sand you are constantle pushing a little "hill" of sand in front of the tyre. The wider your tyre the bigger the volume and weight of the sand hill your momentum's got to overcome. Wider is in fact considerably worse than "skinny" on all soft surfaces. Wide or "fat" tyres only has benefit on blacktop and for those who like the looks.

Have a read on the article attached for a detailed explanation of the height/pressure relationship.

About.com: http://www.4x4now.com/sfjun96.htm (http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=4wheeldrive&cdn=autos&tm=42&gps=64_6_1366_673&f=00&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.4x4now.com/sfjun96.htm)

This is why a vehicle with 315/70/15 tyres on has a far greater chance of getting stuck in sand than a 255/85/16 at the optimum tyre pressure.

We can start a new thread if there's different opinions on the matter

[Didge]

Hi Didge,
It does look a bit clean doesn't it. It does actaully get used for what it was designed for and does have the odd dirty weekend. I have been a 4x4 club member for 16 years now and my 4x4s have travelled a good bit of the country. Having said that, my fellow club members warn me if there is a mud hole coming up and generally rib me about getting the car dirty. I don't know why.:)
yeah, just kidding! I haven't met a defender owner yet who hasn't taken it into the bush. If you know of one, let me know I'll buy it. When I first got mine dirty, I was proud and kept it that way for a week, but then the novelty wore off. Nice looking rig though :)

[Didge]

I second that!

When warranty’s run out you could look at taller (255/85/16) if you really want to, but there is no gain whatsoever (except higher fuel consumption!) in going wider than 265/75/16.

Remember that sand "footprint" only works front to back on lower pressures, but wider tyres just increases your drag without adding much if anything to the footprint.
yep, I've got a video somewhere on the laptop from a training guy at Stockton beach who says it's all in the pressure and the length of tread on the sand not the width and that people running 750R16's at the right pressure will do just as well as those with fat tyres. :)

[patclan]

Got my new roof rack fitted and stuck on a Mantec RAI, have not gone to much effort to make sure it is all watertight yet as I don't foresee too many water crossings in my Simpson trip later this yr, once the warranty has run out then I can get modify the air intake more.

Went to the 4wd & camping show at the weekend on the GC, if I had a million dollars came to mind.. I have a few things outstanding to do and loads of money not earned yet to spend, need to finish the bits I have been buying and not fitted, Decat pipe is in the shed waiting to have some wrap put on it and then the mission to fit it.

3rd row seats are coming out, and so is the second temporary, and so is the roof lining and all the trim, getting a few mm of Rhino lining over all metal in the back through to the bulk head might even strip out the boxes under the seats and do them if I feel energetic but the wiring scares me, once that is done then I will reassess the sound/heat proofing requirements before I put it all back together.

Tyres are looking to be the next urgent issues the last 10k has taken its toll on the tyres but can't complain, 88k so far on the GG's just need to get some black wheels, the Boosts are not doing it for me these days, and would be good to keep them in the shed with the GG's on them or what's left of them. Anyway.

[Loubrey]

Tidy setup there Pat! Snap on that Mantec "Plastic Jobbie" RAI.

I met a guy from Mantec at the Land Rover World Show a couple years ago (used to live in Worcestershire, so no name dropping!) who worked on the aerodinamics and intakes of that RAI and he claimed that the shape and angles of the intakes actually seperated dust and heavier particles (vortexes, spinning air, high pressure, low pressures and a load of techie talk) to allow for cleaner air reaching the filter.

Might have been complete bumpf, but constantly driving dirt roads in the Pilbara, I've never seen cleaner filters on any of my previous Defenders.

[patclan]

Tidy setup there Pat! Snap on that Mantec "Plastic Jobbie" RAI.

I met a guy from Mantec at the Land Rover World Show a couple years ago (used to live in Worcestershire, so no name dropping!) who worked on the aerodinamics and intakes of that RAI and he claimed that the shape and angles of the intakes actually seperated dust and heavier particles (vortexes, spinning air, high pressure, low pressures and a load of techie talk) to allow for cleaner air reaching the filter.

Might have been complete bumpf, but constantly driving dirt roads in the Pilbara, I've never seen cleaner filters on any of my previous Defenders.

I reckon he is probably right, this is based on my complete lack of knowledge regarding the subject, but I think all those metal blades under the intake head are shaped the way they are for a reason, and the one at the top on the back looks perfect for ejecting unwanted particles :)

[Beckford]

I've got the same raised air intake. Can't go wrong!

Easy to install. Rovercraft delivered it overnight for me.

[XSiV]

have not gone to much effort to make sure it is all watertight yet as I don't foresee too many water crossings in my Simpson trip

Making the intake watertight also makes it 'dust-tight'. You generally get cleaner air up at the top of the snorkel and as Loubrey has already pointed out the design of that thing helps to remove foreign particles in the air.

Air leaking in downstream of the head would not only limit the effect of it's intended design, but would also carry dust in with it which kind of defeats the point of having the thing in the first place.

Just something to think about before heading into the dusty ol' Simpson.

Either way you have a nice rig there and I don't think you'll have any difficulties crossing the Simpson in it.

[Rusnut]

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w410/rusnut/DSC00334.jpg

[Bush65]

..., have not gone to much effort to make sure it is all watertight yet as I don't foresee too many water crossings in my Simpson trip later this yr, ...
Don't be so sure about that!

Water crossings are uncounted out there more than you might suspect.

[Jojo]

My truck... Hope the link works.
Cheers

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/378.jpg

[VladTepes]

Jojo mate that is bloody glorious !!!!

When we gonna see you back in the land of Aus ?!

[Jojo]

Jojo mate that is bloody glorious !!!!

When we gonna see you back in the land of Aus ?!

G'day mate!
As soon as I have acquired the funds necessary for relocating my family and the shipment of all my equipment and belongings, including the vehicles :cool:. Honestly, would be great to be back. There are days when you simply want to pack your stuff and get going. Maybe I just should load the truck and take the long road overland... Now, that would be cool! Also one of my childhood dreams...
How are you folks doing under the QLD sun? I'm really hoping to catch up with you again one day!!!
Cheers

[VladTepes]

Over the last few years there has been FAR too much water, and not quite enough sun.
But yes, no snow to speak of which I count as a win. Means I can ride the motorbike all year round... :D

[CAPT. Defendo]

A couple of photos from the easter camping trip.

Got a bit tricky with truck, camera and photoshop.
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[CAPT. Defendo]

A couple of photos from the easter camping trip.


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http://www.aulro.com/app/data/1210/medium/3XDefendo.jpg
Got a bit tricky with truck, camera and photoshop.

[Sue]

Very well done with the multiple exposure! Love the Defender btw.. the colour is awesome! :)

[SeriesKid]

I've wanted a Defender ever since I was about 10
Dad wanted one, but Mum couldn't drive manual - so we bought a disco instead. It was a new '94 V8 at first, then a new '97 tdi which was much nicer.

I bought my first Landy at the end of 2007, it was a 1970 2a 2.25L petrol ute ("Bruce") with both ute roof and full-length soft-top, which I then added to by buying a full hardtop roof. I still have Bruce, but he's just too exhausting to take on long drives (especially the overdrive whine!!!!!!!!!). My wife and I loved almost everything else about Bruce, so we started looking for a Defender.

On Monday night we travelled North with a mate to inspect a 1997 wagon..... a couple of hours later we were southbound with our new Defender!!!!!!! We're absolutely delighted with him, and are planning to fix up a few things pretty soon to keep us ahead of the maintenance game (timing belt is of unknown age so that'll be first in line, head gasket has a very small weep and we'll kill the rust in the bottom of the doors). We've decided to keep things simple and call him "Bruce", so now the 2a has become "Old Bruce".

Here's a photo from the service station on the way home with him :)

[Loubrey]

Congratulations! Very nice wagon!

[Didge]

I would've called him Blacky cos of your numberplate or Blue or Bluce but that makes you sound like a Chinaman :) But, hey still good to have one isn't it, and at least it's not white !

[LARO]

This is LARO

[Sue]

This is LARO

Love the name.. and the car too of course! :)

[Didge]

Ha, that photo reminds me of the Stephen King movie "Christine" about the possessed black 1957 Plymouth Fury lurking in the garage ready to pounce. Great shot.

[JayBoRover]

Posted in "Members Rides"
JayBo's D90 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/149418-defender-90-zermatt-silver.html)

[Chops]

Very nice,, SWMBO likes the colour,, and the car,, she'd have one of them too if we could afford it,,;)

[SeriesKid]

Now that we've put old Bruce's 'defender' stripe on new Bruce, he is officially now.... Bruce :)

[Sue]

Bruce!! Perfect name!! Love the stripe and name on the side! :)

[Drover Dave]

G'day all,

Well, like a few other Perth Land Rover owners, we also recently headed off down to the Albany Land Rover dealer to pick up our new 110. After doing all the paper work it was a quick get to know you and then we headed off back to Perth. All good on the way home except for some unknown reason blew the fuse for the instrument cluster. Swapped the radio fuse and continued on, stopping for coffee and fuses at Williams. That was on the 28th of April and since then there's been no other issues . It's great to drive :D has performed well in traffic and returned 25mpg to and from work.



Already fitted with ARB roo bar, 120 litre fuel tank, Hayman Reese towbar, front mudflaps and mats.

[85 county]

G'day all,

Well, like a few other Perth Land Rover owners, we also recently headed off down to the Albany Land Rover dealer to pick up our new 110. After doing all the paper work it was a quick get to know you and then we headed off back to Perth. All good on the way home except for some unknown reason blew the fuse for the instrument cluster. Swapped the radio fuse and continued on, stopping for coffee and fuses at Williams. That was on the 28th of April and since then there's been no other issues . It's great to drive :D has performed well in traffic and returned 25mpg to and from work.



Already fitted with ARB roo bar, 120 litre fuel tank, Hayman Reese towbar, front mudflaps and mats.

so when are you fitting a fuse for the radio?

[Steve K]

Hi

I bought my 130 in the UK during April last year, it has just been shipped back to the UK from Queensland (was 337 HQD). The main attraction was that it was already fitted with a compliance plate, which ment we could import it back to Austrailia on a tourist visa. From that point onwards what had been a dream started to become a reality.

Marion and I had aways said that as soon as the kids were old enough to look after themselves we would go travelling. So with kids aged 21 and 19, jobs we hated, it was time to start the planning!!

As bought the 130 has a steel frame welded to a steel trayback with a wood and plastic camper built onto the frame. We thought this would be fine for occasional/weekend use but didn't offer enough secure storage for a 12 month trip. We fitted an ex-utilities company Quadtech box instead and started kitting it out.

The photos show the vehicle before and after.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1036.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1037.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1038.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1039.jpg

At the moment the 130 is on a container ship somewhere in the Indian Ocean, and due to arrive in Sydney at the end of the month. We arrive in Sydney on 27th May so we can sort out any problems with the importation. Once it is on the road we plan to head north for the dry season, but our plans are very vague and we will take advice from locals rather then visit the more obvious places.

All the best

Steve & Marion

[Loubrey]

Nice truck!

Good luck with the trip and keep posting your updates!

[Loubrey]

It's great to drive :D has performed well in traffic and returned 25mpg to and from work.

.


Lot of math in converting km's to miles and liters into gallons...:D I spent 8 years in the UK and kept converting the trip computer's MPG readouts back to km/l and l/100km...

Very tidy 110, and hope to see you on a drive down in Perth soon!

[Bushie]

28mpg (UK gallons) = 10l/100km (close enough)

so divide 28/(mpg) then multiply by 10

so 25mpg = 11.2l/100


Martyn

[jakeslouw]

1 UK gallon = 4.55L

1 mile = 1.6 km

28mpg = 9.85km/L give or take a couple of decimal points.

[C H T]

FWIW

1. MPG = (Kms/lts)x2.82

2. Converting MPG to fuel required to cover distance in Kms: (Dist in Kms/MPG)x2.82 = Fuel Qty in litres

EG 1. 558.8kms 65.61lts = 558.8/65.6 = 8.52kms/lt x 2.82 = 24.3MPG

EG 2. Dist 1547kms 21.5MPG = 1547/21.5 = 71.95 X 2.82 = 202.9Lts of fuel required

C H T

[Humf]

This post is here because im trying to figure out how to delete it and obviously not having much luck.....

[barney]

Why are we still trying to work out fuel consumption in MPG? Australia has only been dealing with metric units for 42 years now.
It's pretty simple to work out your fuel consumption based on the amount of kilometers on your odometer against how many litres of fuel in your tank- it's not rocket surgery.
"did 575km and used 86.82 litres" - i reckon you used about 15.1L/100km - too easy!
We all know that 9L/100km is pretty reasonable fuel consumption for a diesel and that a petrol V8 will return about 15-17L/100km on the highway if it's running right, about time we moved on from the imperial measurements, don't you think?

[JayBoRover]

Why are we still trying to work out fuel consumption in MPG? Australia has only been dealing with metric units for 42 years now.
I...
Because my Landy is 42 years old???:D. It has a 10 gallon tank and manages 70mph. I think it does 7mpg. LOL

[barney]

but this is a defender 90/110/130 thread
:tease:

[BeachBum]

Here's a couple of my '97 NAS D90 Soft Top
4.0 V8 auto
OME 3 inch lift
ARB lockers front and back
285/75/16 MTs on stock alloys
Safety Devices factory rack.

Awesome truck but had to fill up every 2 hours on a roadtrip and you had to wear your ski gear to and from the mountain. Not much insulation with the soft top.

[Sue]

Here's a couple of my '97 NAS D90 Soft Top
4.0 V8 auto
OME 3 inch lift
ARB lockers front and back
285/75/16 MTs on stock alloys
Safety Devices factory rack.

Awesome truck but had to fill up every 2 hours on a roadtrip and you had to wear your ski gear to and from the mountain. Not much insulation with the soft top.

It looks good! How do you find the ARB lockers?.. I am thinking about having them fitted to my car.. :)

[chook73]

It looks good! How do you find the ARB lockers?.. I am thinking about having them fitted to my car.. :)

Whilst I haven't had them fitted yet so i cant talk from first hand experienve you should look at the Ashcroft lockers, much better product cheaper. Dave the owner is a nice guy who also posts on here so you are dealing with a person who cares about their products.

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/

[BeachBum]

The ARBs are awesome when they work. Just make sure you route the hoses so they don't rub. Any leak in the line and they don't work and that only happened once. They are awesome for tight, technical trails when you need the selectability. Mech locker in a short wheelbase truck would not be my choice.

I think for my next build I'm going to keep it simple, D110 with Tru Tracks front and back, no more rock crawling for me. :angel:

[chook73]

FYI the Ashcrofts are air lockers they use a static piston which is less prone to air leaks and engage the collar 6mm not the 2.5mm of the ARB so less likely to slip out.

And being Ashcroft they are made specifically for the landrovers and super tough.

They are also $700 each not whatever ARB charge now so are definitely worth considering.


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[BeachBum]

To be honest I'd no knowledge of the Ashcroft locker and assumed they were mechanical.

[Naks]

Tacking the mountain at Kroonland 4x4 :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1008.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1009.jpg

Tackling the mountain at Kroonland 4x4 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/gCmSVsgif48)

[Defendozer]

My brothers newly painted Defender..

[Dirtpod]

A few pics of our new Defender named 'Turtle'.

48174

48175

48176

48177

Dave

[RED]

Nice Defender love the colour and the Black Rims.

[n plus one]

Hey Dirtpod - nice rig!

What's the story with the recovery lugs on the standard bumper? Looks like a good setup.

[Dirtpod]

Hi n-plus-one,

The Minister For Finance & Everything refuses to grant approval for the purchase of a winch and off-road bumper on the front, something about ruining the front lines of the Defender shape !! . . . still not happy mind you, and might just turn up home with one bolted on ! :cool:

Had to get 'triangle' 'u-shape' inserts bolted/welded to the chassis mainframe, looks like the recovery points are bolted to the bumper but they are actually structurally secured to the chassis for use with my hand winch.

We shouldn't be getting ourselves into too much trouble, that will require a winch, at the moment as we have 2 kids under 14 months and its not fair on them going hardcore 4x4ing and having their heads flung about; so the front recovery points and hand winch will do for the time being.

They are COR4 Recovery Points, nice solid pieces of kit, but a bit ex-c getting them in from Italy. Also got a COR4 front Diff Guard for a bit of protection.

Thanks for your question,
Dave

[GlennWA]

The Minister For Finance & Everything refuses to grant approval for the purchase of a winch and off-road bumper on the front, something about ruining the front lines of the Defender shape

Must agree, Love the Defender shape :cool:



Had to get 'triangle' 'u-shape' inserts bolted/welded to the chassis mainframe, looks like the recovery points are bolted to the bumper but they are actually structurally secured to the chassis for use with my hand winch.

They are COR4 Recovery Points, nice solid pieces of kit, but a bit ex-c getting them in from Italy. Also got a COR4 front Diff Guard for a bit of protection.

Dave

Dave I think what you have done here may be worth a separate post and some more photos and details. Very nice. Thanks!

Glenn

[110NAM]

This is mine, did the conversion about two weeks ago,

and there is a pick of the old lady 1965 SWB

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Here's my 2001 Td5 sporting new 35's :twisted:

Pics were taken last weekend, first one on the road to Guthega near Perisher mountain and the others beside Lake Jindabyne where i got to check out clearance with the new tyres. No rubbing on the body or full lock but i will need to trim a small amount off the flares, so pretty happy about that.

Was an awesome weekend to snowboard, Saturday was sunny and had around 20cm of fresh powder, pure bliss!

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

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

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

[rangieman]

Here's my 2001 Td5 sporting new 35's :twisted:

Pics were taken last weekend, first one on the road to Guthega near Perisher mountain and the others beside Lake Jindabyne where i got to check out clearance with the new tyres. No rubbing on the body or full lock but i will need to trim a small amount off the flares, so pretty happy about that.

Was an awesome weekend to snowboard, Saturday was sunny and had around 20cm of fresh powder, pure bliss!

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

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

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Nice:D id love to say my Defender , But cant can i :eek::angel:

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Nice:D id love to say my Defender , But cant can i :eek::angel:

Nope, not anymore anyways :p

Still going strong, 195000k's on it now hasn't missed a beat, a credit to previous Mexican owners ;)

[rangieman]

Nope, not anymore anyways :p

Still going strong, 195000k's on it now hasn't missed a beat, a credit to previous Mexican owners ;)
Thanks mate:cool: it never missed a beat when i owned it

[LowRanger]

Here's my 2001 Td5 sporting new 35's :twisted:

Pics were taken last weekend, first one on the road to Guthega near Perisher mountain and the others beside Lake Jindabyne where i got to check out clearance with the new tyres. No rubbing on the body or full lock but i will need to trim a small amount off the flares, so pretty happy about that.

Was an awesome weekend to snowboard, Saturday was sunny and had around 20cm of fresh powder, pure bliss!

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6517/20120623142029.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/931/20120623151227.jpg

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8384/20120623151035.jpg

Nice tyres Mike;)
I had to remove the lip on the flares to clear my tyres,and also had to flatten the original lip on the guards,and also a small amount of trimming.
I think I had to trim the front of the front flares as well.
I notice in one of the pics that the rear of your RHR flare doesn't look like it is mounted to the guard anymore:eek:
How do you like the tyres?

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Nice tyres Mike;)
I had to remove the lip on the flares to clear my tyres,and also had to flatten the original lip on the guards,and also a small amount of trimming.
I think I had to trim the front of the front flares as well.
I notice in one of the pics that the rear of your RHR flare doesn't look like it is mounted to the guard anymore:eek:
How do you like the tyres?

Thanks Wayne, glad i went with your recommendation on the Trepadors, as i said before i was going to go with Kumho KL71 but they just looked too fat in the 35" size. Then i was going to go the tall and skinny option with the Interco 35.5 x 10.5 size but they don't do a radial in that size any more unfortunately.

So far i'm impressed with how quiet they are on the road compared to the Nankang Mudstars that were on it and they are great in the wet. I haven't used them properly in anger off road yet but that will come soon.

That panel damage happened a couple weeks back before i fitted the new tyres, i came off second best with a sandstone wall and i would rather not talk about it at the moment :wasntme:

I'll get around to fixing it soon, i can do panel work but aluminium is pretty new to me, ill have to strip the paint back and anneal with a torch before i start bashing it back into shape, i've already pulled it back a fair bit with a slide-pull hammer. Gives it character right ;)

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

[tonic]

[
So far i'm impressed with how quiet they are on the road compared to the Nankang Mudstars that were on it and they are great in the wet. I haven't used them properly in anger off road yet but that will come soon.


[/QUOTE]


I have the Kumho on mine as well, can agree how quite they are on the road, mine are a bit smaller at 265x75x16.

The only time I hear them is in the rain, but I think it is the water hitting up under the guards.

Had mine a full pressure in black soil/mud the other day, went really well.

Great looking truck.

[LowRanger]

Thanks Wayne, glad i went with your recommendation on the Trepadors, as i said before i was going to go with Kumho KL71 but they just looked too fat in the 35" size. Then i was going to go the tall and skinny option with the Interco 35.5 x 10.5 size but they don't do a radial in that size any more unfortunately.

So far i'm impressed with how quiet they are on the road compared to the Nankang Mudstars that were on it and they are great in the wet. I haven't used them properly in anger off road yet but that will come soon.

That panel damage happened a couple weeks back before i fitted the new tyres, i came off second best with a sandstone wall and i would rather not talk about it at the moment :wasntme:

I'll get around to fixing it soon, i can do panel work but aluminium is pretty new to me, ill have to strip the paint back and anneal with a torch before i start bashing it back into shape, i've already pulled it back a fair bit with a slide-pull hammer. Gives it character right ;)

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7858/20120623150743.jpg

Yes a few dents and scratches give it character.I think mine has quite a few characters!!
If you like the Treps on road,you will love them off road!!!!!


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[Didge]

I've got almost the same dent on the same side from a tree I'd rather not talk about cos I knew it was there :(
Mike, check the wheel arch/ cover (or whatever it's called) inside the boot cos when I dented mine it caused some internal deformation (upheaval) there.
cheers Gerald

[JayBoRover]

Updated my thread in the Members Rides" section following installation of the bullbar, winch and spotties.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/149418-defender-90-zermatt-silver.html

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/911.jpg

[VK3UTE]

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She looks great John:) I've been thinking about changing over my 110 for a 90, how cool do they look :cool:

Cheers Simon

[JayBoRover]

Another update in "Members Rides", with the roof rack now fitted. Good one Mulgo!:)
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=1718573#post1718573

Defender Mike came around too and we fitted his too:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/867.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/868.jpg

[CAPT. Defendo]

They are some fine looking 90's.

[V8Vogue]

Here are a couple of upto date pics of my 90:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/709.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/710.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/711.jpg

This thing would go anywhere! Nice job.

[Defender Mike]

Hi V8 Vogue,

Love the external roll bar is that an of the shelf or custom job. I would like one myself.:)

Mike

[Defender Mike]

Hi All,

I just packed up the tools and washed the 90 after fitting a new ARB winch bar . No winch yet but its comming .Took me most of the day and a new drill bit but its level and the gaps are now equal. The bar came with a few dents already fitted if it was on any other vehicle I would take it back but its a bit hard to prove once you unwrap it . I panel beated it with a rubber hammer and touched up the scratch with some flat black. This is probaly why I got a $100 buck discount.I fitted the Front Runner safe under the console earlier in the week and the Wind cheater roof rack. The roof top tent (feather light) is ready to go on and the dual long range tanks are on their way.

[Psimpson7]

Hi V8 Vogue,

Love the external roll bar is that an of the shelf or custom job. I would like one myself.:)

Mike

Hi Mike,

That car is mine

Its a Protection and Performance full cage with a few mods.

Here is a better pic of the cage:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/354.jpg

Rgds
Pete

[85 county]

750mm to scared to lift it any more

AHH crap, how do you get photos off your phone thingy the new gallaxy 3 i think

[JRE]

Hi Mike,

That car is mine

Its a Protection and Performance full cage with a few mods.

Here is a better pic of the cage:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/354.jpg

Rgds
Pete

Tough looking truck fella. about to buy into the defender world just can't decide between the 110 or 130. coming from capable patrol ute need more space for family but can't decide if i still need a ute
nice front bar on yours whats to go with the guards are the reshaped or custom bought
cheers JR

[Psimpson7]

Tough looking truck fella. about to buy into the defender world just can't decide between the 110 or 130. coming from capable patrol ute need more space for family but can't decide if i still need a ute
nice front bar on yours whats to go with the guards are the reshaped or custom bought
cheers JR

cheers.

Bar is a Devon 4x4 competition high mount one.

Wings are all custom made and tie into the cage and front bumper. All made by me.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/353.jpg

[85 county]

as i was saying bored at work

750mm from bottom of rubber to cement, front coils hadn’t disconnected yet so about another 2" to go but i got s@#$%^&

[VK3UTE]

Hey 85 county, check out this thread. Two great minds think alike:)


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-ii-iia/141984-leaf-spring-question.html

The back wheel on my puma was only just still on the ground

Cheers Simon

[JayBoRover]

Getting there ...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/982.jpg
ARB Simpson III roof tent and ARB awning fitted.
Booked in for window tint on Thursday so I'll update in the weekend with the camp set-up.

[Defender Mike]

I will need a bit of muscle to get the Featherlite RTT up on the rack. looking at some newfangled LED spotlights this week. Check out my ride from last week.:) This actualy goes places even the Defender wont.

[Garry]

Getting there ...
ARB Simpson III roof tent and ARB awning fitted.
Booked in for window tint on Thursday so I'll update in the weekend with the camp set-up.

I was worried about putting so much weight on the roof of my 90 for the handling, so you notice any big difference's?

Garry

[JayBoRover]

I was worried about putting so much weight on the roof of my 90 for the handling, so you notice any big difference's?

Garry
I had a roof tent on my old SWB Nissan GQ, so expected the little Deefer to handle similarly with the weight up there. I am very, very surprised. Even swinging around my local, small diameter roundabout, it sits very flat and doesn't feel anywhere near as "rolly" as the GQ. I've only driven around the block a couple of times and to the local train station on the freeway a couple of times. Tomorrow I head 54km's away and will take a few minor roads, still sealed unfortunately, and see how it feels then. So far, I am happy with it. I guess the fuel economy might suffer, so lucky I'm fitting another 90 litres of fuel tank capacity!

[Loubrey]

I was worried about putting so much weight on the roof of my 90 for the handling, so you notice any big difference's?

Garry

Gary,

I do not condone loading the roof more than the 90kg odd that Land Rover recommends, but I've been in situations in the past where is was unavoidable.

80 liters of diesel fuel in 4 jerry cans, a rooftop tent, and a couple of 15kg Pelican cases had to be carried on the roof rack due to unavoidable circumstance.

Weaving around the insane number of potholes on a standard Central African road, there was hardly any noticeable roll of the 90. Certainly no more than normal.

They are very tough little wagons...

[Defender Mike]

After playing around for most of the day my new roof top tent is fitted. Thanks John B for dropping by with some helpful advice on hinges and heights. The feather light needs to be packed up around 6mm if fitted to a windcheater roof rack this gives the hinges enough room to open correctly so there is no stress on the frame. I used some 50 x 6 mm hard rubber from Clark Robber to raise it just enough to clear the outer frame of the roof rack. Just waiting for the dual long range tanks to arrive and its almost finished. Will lash out on a shelf system and some LED driving lights next week.

Mike :)

[damolux]

Mine,
"Penny" 98 300TDI. Thinking of selling it soon to buy a disco:eek:
Has 2" lift, long range tanks, swing out wheel carrier, cargo barrier, ARB bar, warn winch, snorkel, IPF lights, will miss her if she goes.

[flagg]

Mine,
"Penny" 98 300TDI. Thinking of selling it soon to buy a disco:eek:
Has 2" lift, long range tanks, swing out wheel carrier, cargo barrier, ARB bar, warn winch, snorkel, IPF lights, will miss her if she goes.

Love the black door hinges and vents :)

[JayBoRover]

After playing around for most of the day my new roof top tent is fitted. Thanks John B for dropping by with some helpful advice on hinges and heights. The feather light needs to be packed up around 6mm if fitted to a windcheater roof rack this gives the hinges enough room to open correctly so there is no stress on the frame. I used some 50 x 6 mm hard rubber from Clark Robber to raise it just enough to clear the outer frame of the roof rack. Just waiting for the dual long range tanks to arrive and its almost finished. Will lash out on a shelf system and some LED driving lights next week.

Mike :)
Getting there huh Mike. Did Clark's charge you too much?? "Clark Robber":D:p. I'm glad you got it sorted so there's no pressure on the hinges and/or floor frame like there would have been.

Got my tent on and windows tinted now.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/1556.jpg
Window tinters do not much like doing Deefers! The guy at the shop showed me some of the posts on the tinter's forum. One tinting shop asked if anyone had any tips or traps for doing Deefers. Replies were like "start running now!":D. Many shops won't do the curved roof windows or will charge quite a bit extra to include those. I had removed the rear seats in mine and I think they were happy for that:angel:.

[GoldCloverLeaf]

The Defender passed the cold weather test :D Pics taken at Guthega (near Perisher) 17.08.12, biggest 24 hour dump of snow since 2000 apparently.

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

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

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

[LowRanger]

How come you weren't camped out under your awning,Mike?
That is what they are for ,isn't it?:p

[GoldCloverLeaf]

How come you weren't camped out under your awning,Mike?
That is what they are for ,isn't it?:p

Well the thought did cross my mind, it would have provided ample shelter until the igloo was finished :blink:

[Dockstrada]

Its not a defender but I was down there from the 4th to the 10th huge dump , the f250 wasnt happy with the cold.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/599.jpg

[flagg]

That is epic!! :DD

(and the snow is impressive, too :cool: )


The Defender passed the cold weather test :D Pics taken at Guthega (near Perisher) 17.08.12, biggest 24 hour dump of snow since 2000 apparently.

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6638/20120817152313.jpg

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

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/5945/20120817113647.jpg

[LARO]

I was worried about putting so much weight on the roof of my 90 for the handling, so you notice any big difference's?

Garry

Just went across the Simpson with 140 kg on top... Roof rack, tent, sand anchor, sand tracks and 2nd spare. No issues. The 90 weighed 2600 kg of the allowed 2750 kg. Two extra tanks, wich, a-frame protector, fridge, water, 2nd battery and a heavy driver all add up :-)

[rangie ute on 38'']

nice fenders. I miss mine, they make me so much hornier than my d2 does.

[JohnR]

What's a "A frame protector" look like??

[LARO]

What's a "A frame protector" look like??

Like this... It's good for attaching spoties to.

50147

[dromader driver]

Spotted this truck on MonaroRFS.com.au If the link works it should show.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mick_holton/7821178366/in/pool-1526730@N22/

[Vanguard]

After playing around for most of the day my new roof top tent is fitted. Thanks John B for dropping by with some helpful advice on hinges and heights. The feather light needs to be packed up around 6mm if fitted to a windcheater roof rack this gives the hinges enough room to open correctly so there is no stress on the frame. I used some 50 x 6 mm hard rubber from Clark Robber to raise it just enough to clear the outer frame of the roof rack. Just waiting for the dual long range tanks to arrive and its almost finished. Will lash out on a shelf system and some LED driving lights next week.

Mike :)

Hey Mike, which long range tanks are you fitting?

[Scouse]

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9463/20120817152257.jpg

I don't think I'd like to pee in that weather anyway.

[Defender Mike]

How come you weren't camped out under your awning,Mike?
That is what they are for ,isn't it?:p

Needed the ladder extension which i pickied up Monday:)

[Defender Mike]

Like this... It's good for attaching spoties to.

50147

Mine is starting to look very much like yours same rack and tentetc. Hope I can get to the same places.

Mike:)

[GoldCloverLeaf]

I don't think I'd like to pee in that weather anyway.

Oh but you haven't lived until you write your name in the snow! The hard part is the dot on the " i ", that takes practise :D

[Dockstrada]

I thought I'd post up some pics of the 110 , is pretty much stock at the moment but I have some big plans for it .

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/463.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/464.jpg

[MuzzyDelta90]

I thought I'd post up some pics of the 110 , is pretty much stock at the moment but I have some big plans for it .

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/463.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/464.jpg
I like those grills - was that standard on your vehicle or can you go out and buy them, if so, where from?

[Dockstrada]

I like those grills - was that standard on your vehicle or can you go out and buy them, if so, where from?

It was a standard item, but I’m sure that they are available as an accessory from LR

[JayBoRover]

Updated in Members Rides with the dual sill tank installation I just completed. Check it out HERE (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=1747162#post1747162)

[darobins87]

First go at powerlines!

[Dockstrada]

Took the fender out on its first off road run on Sunday . I took my son to Yengo National Park from Wollombi to Putty road via Howes Trail , nothing challenging but it was a good start , My boy Spotted a nice goanna .
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1268.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1269.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1270.jpg

[UBZ]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1237.jpg

[Chops]

There's alot of awesome looking rigs in this thread. Good to see them all.

Hey Dockstrada, are they actual "rock sliders" or side steps? She's a good looking rig with this wheels on too.

[Dockstrada]

There's alot of awesome looking rigs in this thread. Good to see them all.

Hey Dockstrada, are they actual "rock sliders" or side steps? She's a good looking rig with this wheels on too.


Nah mate they are the standard side steps, I have already bent the driver’s side one. I am in the process of fabbing up some better ones as we speak. The wheels are Standard on the SVX model. I noticed that Rovercraft have the same style in there show room the other day

[n plus one]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1237.jpg

Nice rig - out of interest what tyre size you running there?

[UBZ]

Nice rig - out of interest what tyre size you running there?

Cheers
Tyres are Standard Size 235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns
But on custom offset D1 rims .

[nedflanders]

Currently near the Suez Canal :D
http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/2394/20120828174523.jpg
Shot at 2012-09-07

[JayBoRover]

I was doing duty as event Steward at an off-road motorcycle race today and ended up helping with getting a rider helivac'd out. The little Deefer got to run around the paddocks and then got sand and grit blasted by the landing helicopter. "Just land near the Defender" must have worked!:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1073.jpg

Finished the day getting a good coating of back-road dust by snapping at the heals of a Land Cruiser until we got to the tarseal where I pounced at a set of passing lanes.

[landyownerswife]

That's one of the best shots I've seen!

[landyownerswife]

Love the top photo. The landy looks like an effortless beast!

[1976_michelle]

Not mine but 'found' it out and about today, looks great in something other than white lol
Course I might be classifying it wrong, not knowing these ones I might be overgeneralising the basic rectangle shape!

[isuzutoo-eh]

That's a Series 2 or 2a! Late 50s to early 70s era.
Nice find ;)

[1976_michelle]

That's a Series 2 or 2a! Late 50s to early 70s era.
Nice find ;)

ah, there you go, I was wrong. I didn't want to look like a stalker going up close to look for badges lol. Gee LR didn't deviate far from their original shape did they. I didn't know those were so long, I've only seen short ones. First vehicle I ever drove was actually a short wheelbase, when I was 10 helping dad feed out hay to horses on a race horse stud out side of Sunbury. He stuck it in gear then I took over while he threw hay out the back

Guess the pic should be moved to another section

[TasD90]

Upgraded from my last 4WD, a 1983 Shorty Patrol !
This is the first vehicle I have owned with power steering !
Amazing truck, chipped (computer not paintwork) , very economical and goes like a rocket.

[OLD]

This is Nigel and our camper trailer, known simply as "No. 5", at the 5 Rivers Lookout in Wyndham in July this year.
That was the high point (pardon the pun) of our 7940km holiday this year....

[GoldCloverLeaf]

Upgraded from my last 4WD, a 1983 Shorty Patrol !
This is the first vehicle I have owned with power steering !
Amazing truck, chipped (computer not paintwork) , very economical and goes like a rocket.

I got a chipped Td5 110 in the same colour, they do go pretty good don't they, must be night and day compared to an '83 Patrol! I don't think i've seen a 90 in that colour before (a few 110's), must be pretty rare.

[ezyrama]

1&2 are Duck Creek Road with SWMBO driving, 3 is in the mountains in Nundle. Haven't had much of a chance to do too much yet.

[Witchdoctor]

Finally picked up our D90:eek2:

Cheers
David

[Sue]

Finally picked up our D90:eek2:

Cheers
David

It looks great! I'll keep an eye for it on the roads.. don't forget to wave! :)

[GlennWA]

I joined in March this year and after browsing the site and my first post was: Help, wife wants a patrol! (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/146135-help-wife-wants-patrol-i-am-heart-struck-defender.html)

As I am still here I won the battle on the proviso that she chose the colour. Anyway our defender has arrived and is 'almost' ready for delivery (See here (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/161955-new-car-accessories-not-up-scratch-what-do.html)). Being an impatient bugger I couldn't wait to get some photos to share so here is the Defender that could have been a Patrol:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/513.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/128.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/129.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/130.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/131.jpg

I must say good choice of colour too;)

[RVR110]

Hi Glenn,

Love the trim on the steering wheel & seats... might have to get me some of that :)
Love the colour too... Pity about having to choose one colour per vehicle - it would be much better to be able to choose a color each time you get in. Firenze Red would get plenty of use!

Enjoy the Jate rings!

[Brucet]

I joined in March this year and after browsing the site and my first post was: Help, wife wants a patrol! (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/146135-help-wife-wants-patrol-i-am-heart-struck-defender.html)

As I am still here I won the battle on the proviso that she chose the colour. Anyway our defender has arrived and is 'almost' ready for delivery (See here (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/161955-new-car-accessories-not-up-scratch-what-do.html)). Being an impatient bugger I couldn't wait to get some photos to share so here is the Defender that could have been a Patrol:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/513.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/128.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/129.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/130.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/131.jpg

I must say good choice of colour too;)

Are those the standard tyres that are fitted or did you change them?

Thank you

[Chops]

I'm guessing we'll see you on the road with us soon :D

Enjoy

[GlennWA]

Are those the standard tyres that are fitted or did you change them?


Hello Brucet. They are the optional Goodyear M/T tyres on the optional Dual Finish Wheels.

Cheers

Glenn

[Brucet]

Hello Brucet. They are the optional Goodyear M/T tyres on the optional Dual Finish Wheels.

Cheers

Glenn

Ok thank you. We dont have that option in SA. Looks good.

[Witchdoctor]

Very smart looking truck GlennWA love the colour.

Cheers
David

[Sue]

A few pics of our new Defender named 'Turtle'.

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Dave

I'm not expert but are they recovery points on your bull bar? :eek:

P.S Gotta say I love this colour.. ;)

[DeeJay]

Very smart looking truck GlennWA love the colour.

Cheers
David

Ditto and I want dibs for when you trade it in or sell (OK it might be a few years, I'm patient :angel:)

[noogie]

Sweeet looking truck and love the wheels?

[D9Oh..]

A couple of shots from our recent camping trip, few days in Dwellingup and then a week out past the vermin proof fence in WA. Next photos will probably be of new door seals to keep the dust out..:D

[philco]

Hi all, i'm not really good at posting up pics of my truck or places i go, but here goes.
I have a 1995 Defender 130 300tdi, she was white till i went north west a couple of years ago.
Now she's strawberry blonde, for me the name stuck.
with 35's on ready for a trip to north straddie for a weekend camping

[Sue]

A couple of shots from our recent camping trip, few days in Dwellingup and then a week out past the vermin proof fence in WA. Next photos will probably be of new door seals to keep the dust out..:D

Looks like a great trip... and nice looking Defender! :)


Hi all, i'm not really good at posting up pics of my truck or places i go, but here goes.
I have a 1995 Defender 130 300tdi, she was white till i went north west a couple of years ago.
Now she's strawberry blonde, for me the name stuck.
with 35's on ready for a trip to north straddie for a weekend camping

I had to laugh at the Strawberry blonde remark! So I am presuming that the dust has stained the car??..

[tonic]

Has anyone else seen the cream 90 I saw today. I passed it on Smith Street near Parkwood. Also got a great wave, thank you, whoever you are.

[timandcarly]

At Wilbinga today.

[JayBoRover]

Fitted the rear gas bottle rack today that I bought through Mulgo several weeks ago:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/405.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/406.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/353.jpg

[Babs]

Adding my 1985 110 dual cab tray back Land Rover to the list. This truck was a personal import from overseas and was originally left hand drive. At some point it had a full off body rebuild and now has

# - Fully gal chassis.

# - Dual batteries

# - Runs dual fuel ( LPG and petrol ) and sports a worked 4.4 P76 V8 Add an Edelbrock manifold, counter balanced crack shaft, forged pistons etc.

Many more mods and improvements to come ... :)

Best, Simon

Hey Simon, where did you get your front bar? I love it. Where could I buy one? Cheers.

Babs.

[Babs]

I joined in March this year and after browsing the site and my first post was: Help, wife wants a patrol! (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/146135-help-wife-wants-patrol-i-am-heart-struck-defender.html)

As I am still here I won the battle on the proviso that she chose the colour. Anyway our defender has arrived and is 'almost' ready for delivery (See here (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/161955-new-car-accessories-not-up-scratch-what-do.html)). Being an impatient bugger I couldn't wait to get some photos to share so here is the Defender that could have been a Patrol:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/513.jpg

I must say good choice of colour too;)

Damm, nice colour. I always wanted a red Defender, I should have done my homework, on the LR website Firenze red looks like Burgandy, I hate Burgandy, if only I had seen this earlier. Anyways I'm enjoying the white. Congratulations, it looks Killer!

[Wal Rat]

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

[LowRanger]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=53617&stc=1&d=1353709375

Nice looking 200Tdi
Looks a lot straighter than mine

[Wal Rat]

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

[harris7]

It was not easy work to be honest! :)

Sorry fore a pictures quality, it's made by mobile phone.

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/3218/dsc0067as.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img839/659/dsc0074as.jpg

[Sue]

It was not easy work to be honest! :)



Good job! What colour is that Defender?.. looks like silver but am not sure. :)

[Babs]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=53620&stc=1&d=1353723534

Cool photos, nice Rig :)

[harris7]

Good job! What colour is that Defender?.. looks like silver but am not sure. :)

Thanks Sue! Yes, it's silver color. Have a look:

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

[Babs]

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Mental note: Dont load photos from forum runner again:p

[Sue]

Mental note: Dont load photos from forum runner again:p

I can see them in your original post.. :)

[hatting]

hi I am a new landrover owner :D
just bought a 110 with a 2.5 na diesel engine

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

[nedflanders]

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

After finally shipping from the UK a couple of shots on the Powerlines track east of Perth.

[Sundowner]

Here is our tour vehicle "Zebra Car". We use it to take people out to a waterfall up here in the Daintree. Our guests just love it!

[BigBlueOne]

Sundowner i swear i saw that zebra in Perth about a week ago?

[LowRanger]

hi I am a new landrover owner :D
just bought a 110 with a 2.5 na diesel engine

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/542702_524275850935279_1010954794_n.jpg

Welcome to the forum.
The Defender looks like a Defender should...........well used;)

[Sundowner]

Sundowner i swear i saw that zebra in Perth about a week ago?

Definately not. I bought it as an old county earlier this year in Cairns. We then went about unbolting the roof, cutting the doors and making up the roll cage, along with painting on the stripes of course! The cage I think is a work of art. Unlike the army bars, this one goes straight through the floor and welded to the chassis. Currently it is getting raised springs and shocks put in, along with some mud tyres for the upcoming wet. Oh, and trying to sort out my starter motor problems!

It definately hasn't been to Perth (as a zebra anyway). Hopefully the perth one puts up a photo though, as I would love to see it.

[VK3UTE]

Hi All. A bit of a contrast to the other pics, but how good does she look!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/896.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/897.jpg
Cheers Simon

[carlschmid2002]

Mickey mouse. Who is she marrying? I hope another Land rover

[iClick]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/695.jpg

Our new pride and joy - Henry ::) Pictured today at our local boat ramp.

We have BIG plans for Henry. Our five year countdown has begun for the Overland trip to the UK. :D

[110 Pete]

Hi guys and girls :)

Here are some of my truck:)

[easo]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/695.jpg

Our new pride and joy - Henry ::) Pictured today at our local boat ramp.

We have BIG plans for Henry. Our five year countdown has begun for the Overland trip to the UK. :D

SEXY!

[gasman]

Hope this works

[Chops]

Hope this works

It did :D

And don't it just look the goods,,, very nice :cool:

[Mikev]

After 100 km on the clock, have decided its a boy and its going to be called 'James'. Its a MY12 110 Ltd Edition in Nara bronze/black.

[manic]

After many months garage stricken, today she had her first post-op outing - a faultless first run up to DeanoH's place and back (120km) to pick up a spare tire.

So I can now officially introduce my slaved over 1989 LR90!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/577.jpg


See you out there! :D

[Sandgroper]

That is a very nice looking toy mate!

[newhue]

After many months garage stricken, today she had her first post-op outing - a faultless first run up to DeanoH's place and back (120km) to pick up a spare tire.

So I can now officially introduce my slaved over 1989 LR90!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/577.jpg


See you out there! :D

Oohh thats smoken hot, that's quality porn. If I could have a 90 I think something very close to yours would be the order.

[Sue]

After 100 km on the clock, have decided its a boy and its going to be called 'James'. Its a MY12 110 Ltd Edition in Nara bronze/black.

Looks like the Nara Bronze is getting to be less and less 'limited'.. when I bought mine I was told that only 20 of the 110's and 40 of the 90's where being bought into Australia.. but yours looks like it's from the second shipment.. with another shipment arriving early next year too..

Still it's a great colour and looks good.. (if you don't mind buffing out pinstriping every time you take it anywhere near a tree and a lot of difficulty getting accessories for it lol).. But I love mine.. and hope that you'll love yours just as much.. :)

[rangieman]

After many months garage stricken, today she had her first post-op outing - a faultless first run up to DeanoH's place and back (120km) to pick up a spare tire.

So I can now officially introduce my slaved over 1989 LR90!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/577.jpg


See you out there! :D
I spotted you on the Monash somewhere about Narre Warren heading east
I was driving a burgandy D1with all the fruit heading west ;)

[manic]

I spotted you on the Monash somewhere about Narre Warren heading east
I was driving a burgandy D1with all the fruit heading west ;)

Yep that was me! I noticed a couple Disco's out and about but because it was the first real test drive I was intensely focused on correcting the wandering steering, listening out for 'weird noises' (lots of those) and also keeping an eye on the vital statistics (EGT, temp, boost etc).

I did catch a land rover wave from a white defender yesterday when doing a short tune up run.. that made my day!

[Chops]

After many months garage stricken, today she had her first post-op outing - a faultless first run up to DeanoH's place and back (120km) to pick up a spare tire.

So I can now officially introduce my slaved over 1989 LR90!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/577.jpg


See you out there! :D

Note to self,,, Do not let SWMBO see this,,

[JayBoRover]

Very, very nice manic:BigThumb:. Looking forward to the details of the "operation".

[rick130]

After many months garage stricken, today she had her first post-op outing - a faultless first run up to DeanoH's place and back (120km) to pick up a spare tire.

So I can now officially introduce my slaved over 1989 LR90!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/577.jpg


See you out there! :D

Mach V's or Zu's ?

I didn't think I would, they're just wheels, but I'm getting excited about picking up a set of Mach V's next weekend :D

[manic]

Mach V's or Zu's ?

I didn't think I would, they're just wheels, but I'm getting excited about picking up a set of Mach V's next weekend :D

Satin Black Zu Rims. The only things I didn't like about my wheels are the chrome wheel nuts and the white sidewall text on show. All blacked out would have been better.. but not too bothered any more.

If you have standard land rover steels on then prepare yourself for a transformation! Post a before and after pic.

Here's a pic of mine before the Zu's (Italy 2009):
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/578.jpg

[Didge]

Sensational looking resto job, Manic - motivates me to do the same! What have you done with the lights and grill?
cheers gerald

[oztruckdriver]

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2962/73860641.jpg

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

Looks like the indians will be attacking soon

[manic]

Sensational looking resto job, Manic - motivates me to do the same! What have you done with the lights and grill?
cheers gerald

I've put up a thread for it in members rides.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=1817658

I'll post up the lights and grill in that thread when I get a chance to add a photo.

[Mikev]

Thanks for the response. I have been following your 90 on the threads with interest. Especially aware about accessories being difficult! I know Barbagello sold two Nara Bronze 110's including mine, and I have seen 3 for sale by Southern land Rover (also in Perth). As far as I know, the UK did not get the Station Wagon version this time, only the Utilities.


I took "James" along some sand tracks yesterday up to Guilderton Lighthouse for sunset. Pics attached to show off the Nara Bronze.