Show us your Deefers !

[jimr1]

:)hi ,as i become more used to this foram ,iv'e been looking at the pic's i recon that is a great shot ,i think i'v been on that track is it in the victorian high country .regards jimr1.

[mickashay]

my new rig
96 130 with plenty of fruit
maxi drive rear,arb bar and winch,duel batts plus a few other bits
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/506.jpg

[Sue]

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.

Looks good! And I guess the plus side to them bringing in more is that they may start selling accessories for them now.. (of course this would be just after I have finished kitting mine out lol).. :)

[milsy]

Hi all,

Just in the middle of some work on my old 1987 90. It was originally from Germany and was LHD but somehow found its way to Australia. It has a Discovery 200tdi, LT77, Safari Snorkel, Lightforce Spots, dual batteries, ARB compressor, ARB bulbar, Warn 9k, 255/85/16 BFG KM2's on 16x8 (0 offset) black steeleys, approx 2" lift, with flexy coils up front, some dodgy paint and surface rust, and all sorts of weird noises. Waiting on seat refurb kits to come from the UK as well as new seat box trims.

Great car, lots of work to do, but overall pretty solid little thing. It is surprisingly quick for some reason too.

Thanks for the help from guys on the forum for little things I have had to work on, like LHD wipers to the RHD, tyre and wheel size etc, its much appreciated.

[Rusnut]

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[Sandgroper]

What a great looking machine!

[gng1]

Our new 7 seater!

[Rusnut]

:twobeers: nice i like the colour [wink11]

[TwoUp]

My 98 110

[Larks]

Hi all.

Seems to be the time of the year for new defenders so I guess I should post up my new baby.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1122.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinybluedot/8366383787/)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1123.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinybluedot/8366383009/)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1124.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinybluedot/8366384461/)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1125.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinybluedot/8367452902/)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1126.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinybluedot/8367453346/)


When I get a bit more time I'll put a full thread in the members rides section.

[Brucet]

I really didnt like that colour when I first saw it but wow it has really grown on me. Looks brilliant!

[Sandgroper]

I picked my 90 up on Tuesday from southern landrover and saw a nava bronze 110 there, was it yours?

[Sue]

Hi all.

Seems to be the time of the year for new defenders so I guess I should post up my new baby.
When I get a bit more time I'll put a full thread in the members rides section.

Wow.. was mine really ever that shiny? :o

Looks good btw! :)

[Shonky]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk188/670719/Facebook/1995%20Land%20Rover%20Defender%20110/215568_10150994139726659_1398180814_n.jpg

1995 300Tdi.

PS - yes, I know I should have lifted my wipers up before going off skiing, but look at all that snow! It was bucketing down and I was like a kid in a rollercoaster queue! I was lucky I even remembered to turn the ignition off!

[Larks]

I picked my 90 up on Tuesday from southern landrover and saw a nava bronze 110 there, was it yours?

Might have been. I took delivery on Wednesday night and another customer took delivery of another 110 LE on Thursday. Pretty common i guess :p

[cal415]

Heres 2 of mine from a few weeks back, the county has a new paint job now :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1077.jpg

[jplambs]

Wow.. was mine really ever that shiny? :o

Looks good btw! :)

That was my thought exactly Sue! A polish might be in order eh? I've only washed mine three times so far but the jolly thing keeps getting dirty. :angel:

[Sue]

That was my thought exactly Sue! A polish might be in order eh? I've only washed mine three times so far but the jolly thing keeps getting dirty. :angel:

Yes gone are the days I lovingly spent hours every weekend washing, waxing and applying paint protector to my baby..

I do try to keep her clean though.. I really do but she's like a massive big dirt magnet and no matter how long I spend within a few hours I can see dust settling on the paintwork..

Besides other Landy owners used to laugh at how clean she was when they saw us on our travels.. or maybe that was the eyelashes.. :p

[Babs]

Hi all.

Seems to be the time of the year for new defenders so I guess I should post up my new baby.

When I get a bit more time I'll put a full thread in the members rides section.

Very Nice! Love the colour. Congratulations :D:D:D

[rick130]

Something to offset the shiny ones.

A Deefer about to do what it's designed to do, earn it's keep :D

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4641/20130110073257.jpg

[newhue]

Crickey Rick, you need to get to work yourself and polish off the rest of that sticker. Few more years and it will look like a series with the alloy shining through. Lol
How come you chose grey for the wheels. Black or white would have been obvious but not very original.

[Loubrey]

Rick,

Are those ZU Alloys or Mach 5 Steel wheels?

Good to see working trucks out there!

Cheers,

Lou

[rick130]

Serg/Uninformed chose the colour, they're his rims and Lou, they're g-e-n-u-i-n-e Mach V's.

I really like the colour too, it's different and suits the rims. The rims have transformed manoeuvring the old girl, the turning circle is vastly improved with more offset, yet so far I can't feel any difference on road with the increased scrub radius so they've worked out very well.

A few people asked my tyre bloke "where'd he get the rims ?" as they're so different to the usual fare on the TLC, Lolux, Patrol's and Navara's around here.

He told them I got them from the UK, took a day off work and flew over to pick them up. Yep, over and back in a day :lol2:

No ones called BS yet :D

[edit] Jason, it hasn't had its yearly bath yet either, I think it could be up near eighteen months since its last tub :angel:

[Loubrey]

My 90 has ZU's on that I had delivered from the UK (Devon 4x4) so similar look (even if that's all!):D.

I would obviously have prefered Mach V's but their weight (airfreight price) put the package deal of 6 of them out my price range.

Still the best wheels by a country mile and well worth spending money on if you've got a container coming over!

Cheers,

Lou

[wozapinin]

Just bought myself a 300tdi defender. The owner saw my D2 and stage 1 parked out the front and knocked on my door with an offer I couldn't refuse. Little did he know I've wanted (lusted) just this model for too long. I've owned a variety of earlier landys and the coils and disc brakes and air con and power steering....are welcome luxuries. After gradually gaining confidence in it's 4WD ability, I'm surprised how good it goes compared to much lighter, performance modified landys I've driven. The bonus with this one is the extras it already has; LR tank, winch, snorkel, rear wheel carrier, OME suspension, dual batteries, etc means I don't have to beg SWMBO for extra funds. I'm so happy it hurts:D

[Sue]

I'm so happy it hurts:D

That made me smile.. :)

Congrats.. she's bewdiful!

[Samblers]

Its been a while, but some pics of our new (to us) 2010 Defender, nothing fancy just a vanilla-flavoured puma but we love it and have been doing a few mods along the way and learning a lot. These pics taken last week on our first camping trip with the new set-up and a rented off-road camper trailer. Great fun!

Hannibal full-length roof rack to come...

See you WA members out there, Sam

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/777.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/778.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/779.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/776.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/780.jpg

[newhue]

Samblers, is that a pic of your favourite beer on the back, lol.

How did you find the camprite trailer. I'm not much into trailers but it has always stuck me as a well designed and engineered bit of kit. Have wondered is a simpler version for a roof top tent would work. The way the beds cantilever would be ideal for kids.

[Samblers]

The CampRite was a brilliant bit of kit – very heavy duty, very well thought out (clearly a lot of design iteration) and had plenty of space for our needs (2 adults, 2 gremlins)

BUT

$43,000 :o :o :o

Wow. Still cant quite work out where that price comes from. It’s a good bit of kit but its still just a box with a clamshell lid and a tent. Paid less than that for the Defender!

I’d like to pay maybe $10k for a s/h trailer somewhere down the track. Hiring this was $600/wk

[BilboBoggles]

Picked up today, just clocked 0000064 ks. Mmmmm shiny55680

55681

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[Sue]

Picked up today, just clocked 0000064 ks. Mmmmm shiny

Is that a 110 or a 90?.. Mine had 36kms on the clock when I took it offroad lol.. needless to say it wasn't shiny for very long lol. :)

[Witchdoctor]

Sue are you going to post more images of you 90, spotted it the other day and its got more shiny bits on it!

David

[BilboBoggles]

Is that a 110 or a 90?.. Mine had 36kms on the clock when I took it offroad lol.. needless to say it wasn't shiny for very long lol. :)

Its a 110.

[Sue]

Sue are you going to post more images of you 90, spotted it the other day and its got more shiny bits on it!

David

Eventually I will.. when it's finished.. but the roof rack bars that I fitted are too high and they have to be changed.. also have it booked in for a tint next week (I'm am dying travelling to work in this heat! and suspect I'm having the same problems as you with the air con (hot and cold).. bull bar is designed and have winch ready to be fitted once it's done.. back seats are out and 240lt tank is in the back but yet to be 'plumbed' in..

Come to think of it she'll probably never be totally finished.. I am always finding more stuff I want to add to her.. :)

[Loubrey]

Sue,

Tell more about the 240 litre tank...!

Cheers,

Lou

[FLINTSTONE]

Hi All -SHELDON

[Witchdoctor]

Great looking truck Flintstone, some well thought out accessories on it.

Where were the images taken? Looks like a desert trip.

Cheers
David

[Witchdoctor]

Sue, We had the A/C tested & all is spot on, it reached 4deg.
I suspect i need to insulate the inside of the truck.

[FLINTSTONE]

Dave,
Simpson Desert last Sep-Oct.

[Chops]

Sue,

Tell more about the 240 litre tank...!

Cheers,

Lou

Yes Sue, please tell us about your new tank. Is it specially fitted to go across the back floor and up over the guards or does it fit just in the "well" section"?
I'm going to make one to fit, and am wondering how high I'll make it, and also trying to work out the best way to attatch the filler/transfer units.

[Rusnut]

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

[Sandgroper]

What a great looking 90! Is that a custom made winch bar or did you modify one to fit?

[Rusnut]

What a great looking 90! Is that a custom made winch bar or did you modify one to fit?

Nah mate its just a xrox bar.

[Sandgroper]

Crikey, I thought nothing would bolt up to them with the extended grill etc...

[landy]

Just thought I'd post a picture of our Landy to test if the pictures work. I have had trouble in the past.

Cheers, Nino.

[noogie]

Looks like the indians will be attacking soon

What's on fire?
It's not a nissan is it?
:wasntme:

[gusthedog]

Just thought I'd post a picture of our Landy to test if the pictures work. I have had trouble in the past.

Cheers, Nino.

Are you scared of the dark ?:D

[carlschmid2002]

Are you scared of the dark ?:D

That really made me laugh.

[mickashay]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1462.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/761.jpg

[Lagerfan]

Hi all, new around here but picked up our LE 90 last week and couldn't be happier, in fact we haven't stop grinning since driving out of the dealership.

Anyway, not a great shot but here he is:

[GoldCloverLeaf]

These aren't mine but i recently came across these in Vancouver, BC so had to take a snap.

Looks like a couple Tdi imports and a NAS spec 110 - cool!

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/386/20121217130846.jpg

[4wd4fun]

Hi all, new around here but picked up our LE 90 last week and couldn't be happier, in fact we haven't stop grinning since driving out of the dealership.

Anyway, not a great shot but here he is:

Just looked at one the same colour excellent choice.:D

[Sandgroper]

This is my new toy, I've had it for about 4 weeks now and I love it! I added the sticker in the top passenger side of the windscreen a few days ago.
cheers,
Dave.

[manic]

V.Nice!:)

That seems to be the colour of choice in this thread recently. I like! Also love the razor black alloys. Can you order one in all bronze without the black roof and with a classic front light arrangement or is that colour only bundled with some kind of special edition package? I dont see the colour choice on the land rover website.

[Sandgroper]

The colour is part of the limited edition Xtech, you can get them in bronze or silver but they both have the black roof. It is a nice colour combination and they do look good with the sawtooth rims.

[manic]

The colour is part of the limited edition Xtech, you can get them in bronze or silver but they both have the black roof. It is a nice colour combination and they do look good with the sawtooth rims.

Thought that might be the case. I'd like to see one with matching colour flares and a white or matching roof. I suppose it is probably easier and cheaper to have them resprayed than ask landrover to supply a customised x-tech. It would also be silly to change the bubble lights if they are bundled. Compared to the silver ones the black ones look ok, they are growing on me. I'd take the front grill back to black, sell the side steps and put on black rock sliders... that look would suit me perfect. :)

I'll keep dreaming whilst you go and enjoy your new 90!!

[Sandgroper]

That's the beauty of landrovers, there is just so much you can do to these things. I keep changing my mind about a bar for the front, I like the protection of a full bullbar but I also like the look of a winch bar. I keep changing my mind on what to do with this thing, but I suppose that is part of the fun.

[outback85]

Looks great mate!

I'm currently trying to get my hands on a new Orkney grey in the limited edition config...

Do you have any further plans for yours?

[outback85]

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag92/rusnut/DSCN0553_zps752b565e.jpg
Rusnut that's one great looking rig, what have you done to it so far?

[Sitec]

Still have no idea why the picture is in a thumb nail thingy!

[Didge]

Here's mine, first pic is from the ad when I bought her.
Second pic - Defender version of Stephen King's horror novel Christine ( aka 1957 Plymouth Fury)
Third pic - winching at Ourimbah state forest.
Bog standard apart from a rear air locker and a loving owner :)

[Sue]

This is my new toy, I've had it for about 4 weeks now and I love it! I added the sticker in the top passenger side of the windscreen a few days ago.
cheers,
Dave.

Looks just like the one I have sitting in my driveway - only cleaner lol.. You'll love it.. best car I've ever had.
Are they still sending them out with Goodyear Mud Terrains (not the Kevlar sides) though).. it looks like it from your pic. I was not happy when I went to Goodyear to see about purchasing a couple of tyres for my upcoming trip only to be told that they don't make them anymore - so now I'm up for 6 new tyres.. :(

[Sandgroper]

Looks just like the one I have sitting in my driveway - only cleaner lol.. You'll love it.. best car I've ever had.
Are they still sending them out with Goodyear Mud Terrains (not the Kevlar sides) though).. it looks like it from your pic. I was not happy when I went to Goodyear to see about purchasing a couple of tyres for my upcoming trip only to be told that they don't make them anymore - so now I'm up for 6 new tyres.. :(

Wow, that's disappointing about the tyres! I didn't realise they weren't making them anymore. I do love the landy though, it's great! I just wish it had a bigger fuel tank but I love everything else about it.

[Sue]

Wow, that's disappointing about the tyres! I didn't realise they weren't making them anymore. I do love the landy though, it's great! I just wish it had a bigger fuel tank but I love everything else about it.

You may not have the same as mine though (fingers crossed that you don't).. and yep the fuel tank was a bit of a sore point for me too as the 'long range' tanks of about 44 litres are around $1700 fitted (that's a lot of fuel).. I am having a 240 litre tank made for the back if my car (means removing the rear seats) to get around it.. :)

[newhue]

Looks just like the one I have sitting in my driveway - only cleaner lol.. You'll love it.. best car I've ever had.
Are they still sending them out with Goodyear Mud Terrains (not the Kevlar sides) though).. it looks like it from your pic. I was not happy when I went to Goodyear to see about purchasing a couple of tyres for my upcoming trip only to be told that they don't make them anymore - so now I'm up for 6 new tyres.. :(

Sue, just buy two new tyres the same size. Matching tread pattern is nice but not a must. If you rotate them all they all wear the same anyway. Given where your going any potential binding (unlikely in same size tyres) will be lost in the dirt and sand.

[Bushie]

I know I've posted this before but I recently updated a little to show some of our last trip - see sig
2012, Bombs and Blasts


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWuLPQ1Zs4


Martyn

[Sue]

Sue, just buy two new tyres the same size. Matching tread pattern is nice but not a must. If you rotate them all they all wear the same anyway. Given where your going any potential binding (unlikely in same size tyres) will be lost in the dirt and sand.

I've asked around and what you say is correct; as in matching tread patterns are not the be all and end all..

The salesman however told me that I had to have all the tread patterns the same. I will need to replace all 4 tyres before my upcoming trip and I was looking to purchase a second spare at the same time - so 5 tyres in total to buy. I asked him if I could use my existing spare (untouched) for a 2nd spare and was told "not a chance".

Looks like I'll be taking my business elsewhere... :cool:

[gusthedog]

I've asked around and what you say is correct; as in matching tread patterns are not the be all and end all..

The salesman however told me that I had to have all the tread patterns the same. I will need to replace all 4 tyres before my upcoming trip and I was looking to purchase a second spare at the time - so 5 tyres in total to buy. I asked him if I could use my existing spare (untouched) for a 2nd spare and was told "not a chance".

Looks like I'll be taking my business elsewhere... :cool:

I think your salesman might possibly be a douche bag :D. Maybe he's trying to sell a whole set of tyres rather than a couple? I agree with newhue. On my old defender I rotated in the 'new' spare after 20k's on the four on the truck with no problem. Different sizes might be a problem but different treads (within limits) are not. Limits means not a super swamper and a highway terrain for example :)

[Witchdoctor]

The tread pattern is not the issue, its the rolling diameter that is the real problem, not good for the driveline.

David

[Witchdoctor]

Bushie, thanks for shairing

[LowRanger]

I know I've posted this before but I recently updated a little to show some of our last trip - see sig
2012, Bombs and Blasts


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWuLPQ1Zs4


Martyn

Nice to see a couple of shots and short video of my vehicle in there Martyn :D

[Bushie]

Nice to see a couple of shots and short video of my vehicle in there Martyn :D

I had to think on that for a while :eek:

I'm guessing the new owner of the Jaberwocky.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/174.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAVMhSfRBns

Martyn

[LowRanger]

I had to think on that for a while :eek:

I'm guessing the new owner of the Jaberwocky.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/174.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAVMhSfRBns

Martyn

Thought that it might make you think:p
Yep,added it to my stable,back in October.
I think it has taken me until now to get he red dust out of the cab,and now I am gathering things together to make it mine:D
But with the short tray fitted,I am going to call it "shorty" as it already has that stuck on the front,and I don't think Jaberwocky will fit:D

[decibelcore]

Sensational photo's & videos, an accompanied by a great track, and makes me want to go on another trip

Decibelcore

[Rusnut]

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag92/rusnut/****%20your%20black%20asses/DSCN0965_zpsd845e994.jpg

[Rusnut]

Rusnut that's one great looking rig, what have you done to it so far?

not much mate shes stock just xrox bar, mako 1200lb winch, snorkel, yellow top, cteck , draws out of a swb pajero, and she holds her own in the fnq 4x4 play runs straight out of the box. its an awesome piece of kit but alas old school haters gunna hate.

[Matt from the UK]

My 50th:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1246.jpg

[Matt from the UK]

My TD5 trayback:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1243.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1244.jpg

And SVX-look-a-like:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1245.jpg

[Cracka]

Bloody hell mate, are these over a period of time....the TD5 is just for trials is it. I see a number on the bonnet, is it registered (MOT/Tax).

Do you have special category registration for these (TD5) do you or you can have what mods you like to your vehicles. We can't even put a bloody Momo steering wheel on without breaking the Law!!!!

[Matt from the UK]

Yes, the top picture was when it was first built, the second has a different set of wheels / tyres on and since then there is an additional protection bar around the Gigglepin winch (and a lot of dents!)

There are rules here but not that stringent, this particular vehicle has a 'Q' plate but all that means is that the age it was built is not known (because it was built from a few different vehicle parts and had a new galvanized chassis) - It is fully road legal :D

[Cracka]

Awesome............oh so lenient registration rules.

[Didge]

Bloody hell mate, are these over a period of time....the TD5 is just for trials is it. I see a number on the bonnet, is it registered (MOT/Tax).

............ We can't even put a bloody Momo steering wheel on without breaking the Law!!!!

Really, is that for real????........... I was wanting one, or at least a cheap copy of one :(

[Cracka]

G'day Didge,

Yes unfortunately. They need to comply with ADR10 and also ADR69. The only steering wheels that I have found here are SAAS that are ADR10 compliant. But then we can't get over ADR69

This is an excerpt from VSB 14, 4.9:

"for vehicles required to comply with ADR 69, the steering wheel assembly must be identical to one fitted as an option to the same model by the vehicle manufacturer, or alternatively, a steering wheel that has been certified by the replacement wheel manufacturer as a complying wheel for the specific make and model may be used." Which basically means it has to have a crash pad!

Momo wheels, some of their range is TUV certified which is the European testing organisation. TUV translates as 'Technical Inspection Association' but that doesn't count here according to RMS (Roads and Maritime Services) technical department.

I think in Victoria and Qld you are also restricted that you can't reduce by any more than 25mm from standard.

[gvwow]

Hiya all here is mine day one more to come as she grows... But matt from the uk that real good..

[Loubrey]

Hiya all here is mine day one more to come as she grows... But matt from the uk that real good..

Very nice 110! Love the more traditional colors and the white roof, which is IMO so much more practical in Australia than the darker colors like my own Stornoway Grey and the black SVX and LE ones... (very handsome, but not that practical!:D)

Looking forward to pictures of your "individualisation"!

Cheers,

Lou

[Loubrey]

I've been digging through my photo folders and come across these...

They are a few years old and I don't know the people or the car, but this was apparently taken in one of the regional game parks to the west of Johannesburg in South Africa.

A pride of bored young males with nothing better to do and according to those who profess to know, most probably because of dog wee on the wheels...

Can't blame the Bridgestone Duelers for that one!:D

Cheers,

Lou

PS: In retrospect these should have been in the funny and odd pictures section?

[Brucet]

That happened just down the road from where i live....what has always puzzled me is why they didnt drive off once the lions started??

[rick130]

I've been digging through my photo folders and come across these...

They are a few years old and I don't know the people or the car, but this was apparently taken in one of the regional game parks to the west of Johannesburg in South Africa.

A pride of bored young males with nothing better to do and according to those who profess to know, most probably because of dog wee on the wheels...

Can't blame the Bridgestone Duelers for that one!:D

Cheers,

Lou

PS: In retrospect these should have been in the funny and odd pictures section?


That happened just down the road from where i live....what has always puzzled me is why they didnt drive off once the lions started??


Why didn't she get out and change the tyre ? :confused:


:angel:

[Brucet]

lol

[LoveB]

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

just picked up earlier. have to go back to dealer to get the dual finish wheels put on

[Loubrey]

Absolutely stunning!

Partial to the colour though (Orkney Grey?), mine is Stornoway Grey...

Cheers,

Lou

[LoveB]

Yes, orkney grey. Fell inlove with it instanrly!

[Naks]

Drove the Babylonstoren 4x4 trail with the Cape LR club this past weekend :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/975.jpg


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[iClick]

Got to use 'Henry' yesterday afternoon on a job. Love that I've got a 'go anywhere' camera platform.. I couldn't stop photographing the truck instead of the landscape :p

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/910.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/911.jpg

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[LoveB]

Where was that??? Im down in kiama in a few weeks

[iClick]

East Leppington in Sydney

Unfortunately, it won't look like this for too much longer - it's about to be a new housing estate!

[RVR110]

It's time for a refresh, so I ordered a new 110 today. I know the rules, but I can't post a photo until it arrives isn't until June/July. It hasn't been built in the factory yet...
:D

On second thoughts I suppose I could just post a photo of my current Puma since the new one will be virtually identical!

[Larry]

It's time for a refresh, so I ordered a new 110 today. I know the rules, but I can't post a photo until it arrives isn't until June/July. It hasn't been built in the factory yet...
:D

On second thoughts I suppose I could just post a photo of my current Puma sine the new one will be virtually identical!

Will you be swapping over your "bits", or starting fresh John?

[RVR110]

To keep the costs under control, my plan is currently for anything that can be removed cleanly to go across to the new vehicle. That includes the bull bar, winch, sliders and driving light. Because the car is leased, I always had the end-of-lease disposal of the vehicle in mind when I installed things, so where ever possible accessories were installed in a manner that would permit a "clean removal". Things like the snorkel, ex-box, rear worklights, checker plate etc will remain on the old (is MY11 old?) vehicle.

[chook73]

It's time for a refresh, so I ordered a new 110 today. I know the rules, but I can't post a photo until it arrives isn't until June/July. It hasn't been built in the factory yet...
:D

On second thoughts I suppose I could just post a photo of my current Puma since the new one will be virtually identical!

Will that make 3 defenders in 3 years John? (I need the wasn't me emoticon on my phone.......)

[RVR110]

Will that make 3 defenders in 3 years John? (I need the wasn't me emoticon on my phone.......)

Yep - Normally it would have been 2 cars in 3 years, except for that unfortunate deep puddle incident with my grey MY10 after only 5 months which resulted in the insurance company writing it off and giving me my current MY11. The 3 year thing is just the lease cycle.

Anyway, I'm now busy thinking through my plans for the new one :D
Compared to the mods on your car, mine will be pretty simple :)

[LoveB]

just a quick boring vid. testing out mounting areas

Quick drive in the Defender 110 - YouTube

[Sandgroper]

just a quick boring vid. testing out mounting areas

Quick drive in the Defender 110 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfO6p4f1JmE&list=UU5I3QJOv9PsGw_-3DoLhIWQ&index=1)

I just drove my landrover home from work, came inside, got changed, grabbed the iPad, sat down and watched your video, they're even fun to "virtually"drive!!

[chook73]

just a quick boring vid. testing out mounting areas

Quick drive in the Defender 110 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfO6p4f1JmE&list=UU5I3QJOv9PsGw_-3DoLhIWQ&index=1)

I really like that mounting position, its where I mount mine a lot of the time. As I dont have a sun roof I took out one of the christmas tree's from the lining join and tapped a thread into the hole and screwed in a piece of alloy extrude to mount the gopro mount on.

[Chops]

LoveB,,,
I noticed you haven't settled into your new car quite yet,,
Your using the aircon instead of hanging your arm out the window,, :D (I was going to say something about leaving the sunnies on the dash, but on review it looks like your wearing another pair. :cool:)

[LoveB]

the first video I have up is of the windows open :p just testing out how long it takes before core freezes over.. taking it to dealers on friday ;) but otherwise its hand out the window waving at other defenders! lol

and they are indeed fun to drive even virtually!

[schuy1]

Thought I had better post a pic of the machine up. Was taking some of my Flood damage for the claim and thought yeah :) that will do! She is nothing flash just a workhorse. Got a 50mm lift with coilrites in the Kevlar bags under the back,( for the Rural slipon unit!) ARB Bar, Cibies, 7" Gecko rims with the dreaded 235/85 16 Terra Tracs on.

[LoveB]

newly washed..

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

[patclan]

newly washed..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/60392_625006717515500_460280954_n.jpg

Love the articulation of your paver!!

[LoveB]

james refuses to articulate. he makes the ground suit him. lol

[patclan]

james refuses to articulate. he makes the ground suit him. lol

Ha yes, they can be stubborn!!

[tuffrangie]

just a quick boring vid. testing out mounting areas



Good mounting spot, I would just unclip the rearview mirror when offroad for a clearer view.

I had my phone on the dash there once, took a corner and managed to catch it as it was outside the window! Classic catch that.

Rob

[LoveB]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313468_625381380811367_391950901_n.jpg

with the wheels installed.. notice the missing nut and block off plate

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[wally]

My current 130 fleet:

[wally]

The latest addition:

58139

[Chops]

Hey Wally,,, you should do something totally out of the blue,,,
Go buy yourself a 130,, you know,, just to be different,, ;)

Nice line up dude,,

[schuy1]

Just thought I would post 1 of the defer doing RFS duty a couple of years ago

[rick130]

The latest addition:

58139


Mmm, nice, shiny new one.

[wally]

Just thought I would post 1 of the defer doing RFS duty a couple of years ago

Always good to see one working for a living.

[wally]

Hey Wally,,, you should do something totally out of the blue,,,
Go buy yourself a 130,, you know,, just to be different,, ;)

Yeah, I'm thinking maybe a white one.

[Loubrey]

Just thought I would post 1 of the defer doing RFS duty a couple of years ago

Nice piccy Schuy1!

Just looks the part, especially compared with the other two...

Cheers,

Lou

[spenthebro]

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!



Hey Loubrey,

Where abouts did you get the Bar?? iv also got a D90 2013.

[Loubrey]

My bullbar is a Frontrunner (Dolium) supplied by Opposite Lock.

I preferred the look as the corners are shaped to resemble the OEM bumper (without the rubber caps). I'm also impressed with its strength and frontall protection. I had a wheel chock fall off a low loader in front of me and bounce off the LHS corner. Only damage was some powder coat came off. It's also survived (and more importantly, protected the car) 3 separate roo strikes.

Unfortunately I think they might have stopped importing them, but its worth checking with your local Opposite Lock branch.

Cheers,

Lou

[juddy]

The latest addition:

58139

I take it the hood and sticks are a option now?

[29dinosaur]

Now I know this is really boring but yesterday I picked up my adopted 2010 110 Crew Cab. I think I'll call him Fergus. Previous owner had looked after him pretty well and he has a few mods. I reckon I got pretty good value over a new one. This will be my first deefa. The other in the family is owned by 110pete. Oh does having a puma engine still qualify for being a true land rover?

The first thing I'll investigate is gettiing a good quality reversing camera. (It's not much chop looking through opaque plastic... ) Any suggestions as to reverse camera model and also where to mount it?? I'm tempted to get one that mounts onto where rear vision mirror sits. But where to mount the camera on the back? Oh would it be better to get an inboard nav screen etc and just plus a camera in? (I know, I know - I'm a complete noobie..)

The previous owner lifted Fergus and installed terrafirma shocks and what seem like very hard springs. Any suggestions as to a softer spring and whether it's a good or bad idea to remove sway bars?

Oh - Ive also got to learn how the two way works... (I;m glad Peter knows about all these things...)

Now here are some pics.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/235.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/236.jpg

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Just waiting for some new driving lights... recommendations? And the bar could do with a winch - again recommendations? (What brand etc bar is this called)


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[Loubrey]

Oh does having a puma engine still qualify for being a true land rover?

[/IMG]

It most definitely does! Every time Land Rover has changed something on their cars there has been blowhards complaining that Land Rover has lost the plot and the new vehicles cannot possibly be called Land Rovers... to name a few:

Introduction of coils springs... sacrilege!!!
Plastic dashboards...sacrilege!!!
Winding windows...sacrilege!!!
5 speed gear boxes... sacrilege!!!
Electronic engine mapping...sacrilege!!!
BMW sourcing of 5 cylinder diesel engines...sacrilege!!!
Ford supplied diesel engines...sacrilege!!!
Even more plastic in the dashboard...sacrilege!!!
6 speed gearboxes... oh this is the end of the world...!!!:D

Pumas are Defenders and will always be, as have every variant before it. People are stubborn and have engine preferences, I myself foolhardily have never owned a Td5 - for no actual good reason I must add...

Rant over!:D

Stunning Puma you've got there and hope you have many years of happy Land Rovering!

Cheers,

Lou

[LoveB]

that definately looks the goods!

[rick130]

It most definitely does! Every time Land Rover has changed something on their cars there has been blowhards complaining that Land Rover has lost the plot and the new vehicles cannot possibly be called Land Rovers... to name a few:

Introduction of coils springs... sacrilege!!!
Plastic dashboards...sacrilege!!!
Winding windows...sacrilege!!!
5 speed gear boxes... sacrilege!!!
Electronic engine mapping...sacrilege!!!
BMW sourcing of 5 cylinder diesel engines...sacrilege!!!
Ford supplied diesel engines...sacrilege!!!
Even more plastic in the dashboard...sacrilege!!!
6 speed gearboxes... oh this is the end of the world...!!!:D

Pumas are Defenders and will always be, as have every variant before it. People are stubborn and have engine preferences, I myself foolhardily have never owned a Td5 - for no actual good reason I must add...

Rant over!:D

Stunning Puma you've got there and hope you have many years of happy Land Rovering!

Cheers,

Lou

Psst, the TD5/Storm was an all Land Rover design, the most BMW would have done was give it the go-ahead and maybe some detail stuff pre production.

It was the last true Land Rover engine, although as everyone knows the best Land Rover engine ever was the 4BD1T, which wasn't ever fitted to a 4x4....... :D

[Chops]

29D,,
Nice rig maaaatte :D

[MuzzyDelta90]

Ok, first pics of my D90 with the new TJM bull bar that I had put on last week.
ps sorry I didn't wash the car first!

[Loubrey]

Very nice!!! Definitely my first choice if I ever have to replace my current one.

BTW, what do you mean "wash it first"???:o:D

Cheers,

Lou

[noyakfat]

Awesome Muzzy! Looks great. Is that the T13?

Cheers,
Nige

[MuzzyDelta90]

Yes, pretty sure it's the T13. So far the only mods are the two bar on the back and the bull bar on the front. Next on the shopping list is a roof rack, sump guard thingy for the front and a snorkel. Will post pictures as I go - and wash it eventually!
cheers
Andrew

[patclan]

Ok, first pics of my D90 with the new TJM bull bar that I had put on last week.
ps sorry I didn't wash the car first!

They have not changed much in 3 years, I am still trying to source a replacement for the orange lenses on mine, you would think for the money TJM charge for them they could upgrade the lights.

Looks good though and so does your 90..

[patclan]

Yes, pretty sure it's the T13. So far the only mods are the two bar on the back and the bull bar on the front. Next on the shopping list is a roof rack, sump guard thingy for the front and a snorkel. Will post pictures as I go - and wash it eventually!
cheers
Andrew

Regarding the steering guard/sump guard thingy on the front, I purchased one off APT fabrications, site sponsor I believe, fits perfectly with the TJM bar and looks good, very solid, also has front recovery hoops which are nice to have, and at $250 found it reasonable also.

Pat

[Chops]

I must get my flares painted black,, they just look sooooo much better :cool:

[Bush65]

Psst, the TD5/Storm was an all Land Rover design, the most BMW would have done was give it the go-ahead and maybe some detail stuff pre production.

It was the last true Land Rover engine, although as everyone knows the best Land Rover engine ever was the 4BD1T, which wasn't ever fitted to a 4x4....... :D
All very true, especially the last part.

However I seem to recall the South Africans got BMW engines at one stage - may have been before the TD5.

[rick130]

All very true, especially the last part.

However I seem to recall the South Africans got BMW engines at one stage - may have been before the TD5.

:lol2:


They did, SA was lucky but IIRC they were petrol straight sixes, no diesels.

[Sue]

Well lets hope this works (first time trying post pics from my iPad)... I havent updated any pics of my car since its had a cople of goodies added to it.. Our campsite for this Easter... My defender and hubbies disco..

58309

[extreme]

Nice...and the Land Rovers

[Loubrey]

:lol2:


They did, SA was lucky but IIRC they were petrol straight sixes, no diesels.

When BMW bought Land Rover they experimented in South Africa and fitted the 325i engine to the Defender. It was done over there purely because there was a Land Rover factory (Defender flat pack assembly works) at Roslyn, just outside Pretoria. From 1996 onwards you had the choice of a 300Tdi or 2.5i (straight six as Rick wrote) and then from 1998 onwards the Td5. They stopped building them when the plant closed around 2000/ 2001, but I'm not 100% on that year.

They were absolutely lethal for those who like fast Defenders and many a young street racer had his evening spoilt by being left at the traffic lights by a seemingly "docile" 90 speeding off in the distance. Unfortunately the power band was in the wrong rev range to make them really pleasant off road. High revs to get the power and then the resultant wheel spin would dig you in.

Obviously very thirsty as well...

Cheers,

Lou

[Loubrey]

When BMW bought Land Rover they experimented in South Africa and fitted the 325i engine to the Defender. It was done over there purely because there was a Land Rover factory (Defender flat pack assembly works) at Roslyn, just outside Pretoria. From 1996 onwards you had the choice of a 300Tdi or 2.5i (straight six as Rick wrote) and then from 1998 onwards the Td5. They stopped building them when the plant closed around 2000/ 2001, but I'm not 100% on that year.

They were absolutely lethal for those who like fast Defenders and many a young street racer had his evening spoilt by being left at the traffic lights by a seemingly "docile" 90 speeding off in the distance. Unfortunately the power band was in the wrong rev range to make them really pleasant off road. High revs to get the power and then the resultant wheel spin would dig you in.

Obviously very thirsty as well...

Cheers,

Lou

Correction to my post last night! Those engines were 2.8i out of the 328...

Posting while tired...

Cheers,

Lou

[29dinosaur]

Fergus and Bluey became friends this weekend. He just loves being in the back of a 'ute':

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Now - here's another question.... where's the best place to store a spare wheel in a 110 crewcab in order to get the most volume oout of the tub? Are wheel hangers available that any could recommend? Maybe I could put the wheel up on the roof carryall basket?

I'm gettiing a tow ball soon and because I transport up to three mountain bikes around I was thinking of getting a tow bar fitting Thule bike carrier - the kind the bikes sit on a platform, with integrated taillights etc.

[Lagerfan]

Great pics 29dino!



I'm gettiing a tow ball soon and because I transport up to three mountain bikes around I was thinking of getting a tow bar fitting Thule bike carrier - the kind the bikes sit on a platform, with integrated taillights etc.

If you're after a bike carrier you can do worse than iSi Advanced 4x4 Bicycle Carrier and Bike Rack Systems (http://www.isi-carriers.com/), locally made and extremely awesome. Here is ours in action:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1544.jpg

[Chops]

See Rijidij, Murray makes a very good unit which works well. I have one, but I haven't tried the bike rack on it yet, but it looks like it'll be fine.

[Sue]

Fergus and Bluey became friends this weekend. He just loves being in the back of a 'ute':


They look so at home there! :)

[Samo]

Cleaned for the easter trip
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[minibloodhound]

Cleaned for the easter trip
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/[/IMG]

Nice truck! Saw you drive past our campsite at Newnes a couple of times!

[rick130]

I'm gettiing a tow ball soon and because I transport up to three mountain bikes around I was thinking of getting a tow bar fitting Thule bike carrier - the kind the bikes sit on a platform, with integrated taillights etc.

I have the bikes up on top of the 130, we mated some Swedish carriers to Rhino bars.
The carriers are whatever Rhino imports and sells, when i got mine years ago they'd never mated them with their racks/bars and sent a bunch of hardware but it all went together easily.

[edit] you can just make them out beside the ladders here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/1836028-post1270.html

[29dinosaur]

I have the bikes up on top of the 130, we mated some Swedish carriers to Rhino bars.
The carriers are whatever Rhino imports and sells, when i got mine years ago they'd never mated them with their racks/bars and sent a bunch of hardware but it all went together easily.

[edit] you can just make them out beside the ladders here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/1836028-post1270.html

Yes I might end up doing this with my old Thules off the ruby.

[29dinosaur]

Cleaned for the easter trip
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/[/IMG]

What winch have you set up?

[Naks]

After a trip to the Tankwa Karoo National Park, where it rained solidly for 3 days:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1435.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1436.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JZH22GD-u0o/UVnALTmrAJI/AAAAAAAAXUo/rElrmmQ0IB0/s1113/IMG_20130331_103349.jpg

[110 Pete]

Cleaned for the easter trip
http://imageshack.us/a/img547/6837/p3291086.jpg

Very nice truck!

What brand bar have you got on there??

Cheers

Pete

[Samo]

Thanks
Yeah there sure were some nice discovery 4's about at Newnes

The winch is a 9.5xp Warn, and the winch bar came from Mulgo, It's the same as the ones he still sells.

[Sue]

After a trip to the Tankwa Karoo National Park, where it rained solidly for 3 days:



Looks like she needs a wash!

Nice truck! :)

[n plus one]

Thanks
Yeah there sure were some nice discovery 4's about at Newnes

The winch is a 9.5xp Warn, and the winch bar came from Mulgo, It's the same as the ones he still sells.

She looks good mate - what tyre and rim size is that?

[RVR110]

Hi Naks,

Good to see a bit of mud on a well fitted out vehicle :)

You've piqued my curiosity... what's the recess behind the driver's door? I don't recognise the gas bottle holder - what brand is it?

John.


After a trip to the Tankwa Karoo National Park, where it rained solidly for 3 days:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1435.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1436.jpg

[Naks]

You've piqued my curiosity... what's the recess behind the driver's door? I don't recognise the gas bottle holder

Hi John,

behind the driver's door is the filler for the Aux fuel tank, which sits under the driver's seat.

The gad bottle holder is a Hannibal one I think.

[29dinosaur]

This is really vain but it seems a pity that Land Rover chose to remove the "Defender" lettering from below the bonnet lip of the 2010 "puma" types and instead put Land Rover on the bonnet.... it removes the uniqueness of the "Defender". Maybe I should just add it underneath...

[Tikka7mm08]

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/FCCC51BE-4FCA-45CB-B814-AEF7E9BAF59C-3184-0000031A5F5119ED_zpsdd1d9f80.jpg

[29dinosaur]

I'm feeling a bit down now guys... 2 clients in today.... (I'm a vet - as in animal doctor).

First client spots my 2010 110 CC - "nice piece of kit". Her husband has a nice black 110 puma. She then goes on to tell me about her husband's 110 issues - not serious - key barrel needed to be replaced and electric windows not working. That's ok, I can live with that. She then told me that she has traded her Range Rover 8yo in - apparently sunroof continually leaked and drained water into the vehicle (is it a car or truck??) and into the wiring looms etc. Has paid aout 10s of thousands of dollars in repairs, new nav screens, totally rewired etc... She has traded it in on a Toyota Cruiser. They gave her $8000 on a vehicle that cost $100K or more 8 years ago... She's "'had' land rovers...."

Next client in - a middle aged pom lassie, also spotted the new Deefa in my car park. She grinned - I grinned back.. "Yep - a pommy truck", I said. (Thinking I may have a friend..) "Why would you buy one of those"?, she screams at me! "Have you had any problems with it"? "The last time I was in one of those we had to cross the Ural Mountains in reverse, because the gear box chucked it in".

I'm already scared and sick of people telling me what a load of ^&%%^%^&% LR are...

Now I'm feeling nervous about the lease I've just signed as of last week...

Please - I need a boost from aulro...

[Chilly]

Hi,

Out over Easter. Starting at Coffs Harbour following old Rail tracks/stations...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1343.jpg

[Sue]

I'm feeling a bit down now guys... 2 clients in today.... (I'm a vet - as in animal doctor).

First client spots my 2010 110 CC - "nice piece of kit". Her husband has a nice black 110 puma. She then goes on to tell me about her husband's 110 issues - not serious - key barrel needed to be replaced and electric windows not working. That's ok, I can live with that. She then told me that she has traded her Range Rover 8yo in - apparently sunroof continually leaked and drained water into the vehicle (is it a car or truck??) and into the wiring looms etc. Has paid aout 10s of thousands of dollars in repairs, new nav screens, totally rewired etc... She has traded it in on a Toyota Cruiser. They gave her $8000 on a vehicle that cost $100K or more 8 years ago... She's "'had' land rovers...."

Next client in - a middle aged pom lassie, also spotted the new Deefa in my car park. She grinned - I grinned back.. "Yep - a pommy truck", I said. (Thinking I may have a friend..) "Why would you buy one of those"?, she screams at me! "Have you had any problems with it"? "The last time I was in one of those we had to cross the Ural Mountains in reverse, because the gear box chucked it in".

I'm already scared and sick of people telling me what a load of ^&%%^%^&% LR are...

Now I'm feeling nervous about the lease I've just signed as of last week...

Please - I need a boost from aulro...

You are going to get that kind of negativity no matter what car you choose to drive.. we bought a brand new Nissan a few years ago.. $10,000 in repairs in 3 years.. my Father bought a new Toyota and has spent countless $'s in repairs in the last 3 years also.. I guess what I am trying to say is don't be put off by what people tell you, form your own opinions on your new (and glorious) car.. and bugger any one else who tells you it's not good.

In my experience the vast majority of people who whine about Land Rovers are those who a) have never had one or b) bought a lemon or didn't maintain the one they did have.. Don't let a few sad stories sully your experience you have with your car.. :)

[GoldCloverLeaf]

I can't vouch for the Puma but my 2001 Td5 110 has been the most reliable vehicle i've ever owned (iv’e owned a Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Volvo and others).

I’ve put 80,000kms on it in the last 2 years, it now has 210,000kms on the clock and I drive it off road regularly, its dented, scratched, runs 35” tyres and all I have replaced is wheel bearings, a front universal joint, new brake discs and pads on the front, one ball joint, and the usual oil and filter changes… these are all typical wear maintenance items with a limited lifespan as per any vehicle be it a Toyota or Lada, it has never left me stranded and it’s still going as good as the day I bought it. :D

[n plus one]

I can't vouch for the Puma but my 2001 Td5 110 has been the most reliable vehicle i've ever owned (iv’e owned a Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Volvo and others).

I’ve put 80,000kms on it in the last 2 years, it now has 210,000kms on the clock and I drive it off road regularly, its dented, scratched, runs 35” tyres and all I have replaced is wheel bearings, a front universal joint, new brake discs and pads on the front, one ball joint, and the usual oil and filter changes… these are all typical wear maintenance items with a limited lifespan as per any vehicle be it a Toyota or Lada, it has never left me stranded and it’s still going as good as the day I bought it. :D

My 09 Puma is just about to click over 90k and its never even looked like leaving me stranded either. A few warranty issues but no show stoppers - I'd buy another one tomorrow without blinking.

Does that help 29D?

[drzzt]

My 2012 puma is now about to clock 50k. No warranty issues and is running great. It got better over time, gearbox and engine have smoothed out quite a bit. This is Pk when new.

[drzzt]

58599 A pic would help... :D

[Loubrey]

I'm feeling a bit down now guys... 2 clients in today.... (I'm a vet - as in animal doctor).

First client spots my 2010 110 CC - "nice piece of kit". Her husband has a nice black 110 puma. She then goes on to tell me about her husband's 110 issues - not serious - key barrel needed to be replaced and electric windows not working. That's ok, I can live with that. She then told me that she has traded her Range Rover 8yo in - apparently sunroof continually leaked and drained water into the vehicle (is it a car or truck??) and into the wiring looms etc. Has paid aout 10s of thousands of dollars in repairs, new nav screens, totally rewired etc... She has traded it in on a Toyota Cruiser. They gave her $8000 on a vehicle that cost $100K or more 8 years ago... She's "'had' land rovers...."

Next client in - a middle aged pom lassie, also spotted the new Deefa in my car park. She grinned - I grinned back.. "Yep - a pommy truck", I said. (Thinking I may have a friend..) "Why would you buy one of those"?, she screams at me! "Have you had any problems with it"? "The last time I was in one of those we had to cross the Ural Mountains in reverse, because the gear box chucked it in".

I'm already scared and sick of people telling me what a load of ^&%%^%^&% LR are...

Now I'm feeling nervous about the lease I've just signed as of last week...

Please - I need a boost from aulro...

Mate,

My Puma 90 is 3 years old in 15 days time (warranty expiry date) and in 3 years of hard work (Pilbara region in WA's north west) the only issue I had was an immobiliser relay that needed replacing (9 minute job - timed).

Without calling the demons of fate onto myself, this has been my experience over the past 3 years:

My car doesn't leak water anywhere - from brand new, no warranty work.
My drive train is perfect despite having "cardboard diffs" as the nay sayers will tell you. (Taking nothing away from the people who have had genuine mechanical issues!)
My wiring has functioned flawless without rubbing through (I do out of habit do a bit of a "pre-start" before going off road and had to clip them back on the odd occasion)
My car doesn't leak fluids (oil, diesel, coolant or grease) anywhere.

And the list goes on - purely in the absence of issues. The biggest peace of mind remain that Land Rover will fix it for you if something does go wrong.

Sue (as posted below) has relayed some horror stories relating to the issues on other marques her father and herself had with stuff that would be basic warranty work. I work in FIFO civil construction and the amount of times the brand new mine spec Prados and Hiluxes had to be fetched of site on tilt trays beggars belief.

So, we remain a devout minority in a country dominated by Toyota and Nissan which will most probably never change. I get the "why do you need 8 off road settings if 2 will do, or "Hope you've bought 2 Defenders (second one for spares...), or "I had a mate you owned one of those in the '70s and nothing but trouble..." etc nearly every day and I just ignore them and smile to myself knowingly that they will need to spend double their car's value to even approach the ability of ours when delivered brand new.

In 17 years of Defender ownership I have driven them in Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique), Europe (England, Wales, Scotland, Spain, Netherlands and France) and now Australia (WA only!) I have never been left stranded by a Defender. This cannot be said about any other brand of 4x4...

Stay strong and drive your car with joy and pride!

Cheers,

Lou

[GoldCloverLeaf]

I think a lot of these stories about unreilable land rovers are monkey whispers anyway... a friend of a bloke's mother inlaw's sister had one of them back in the 70's (series 2 with a holden red installed and wired up by a blind man in the scrub back of woop woop), of course this somehow relates to a brand spankers Puma!? :p

[LoveB]

Drzzt where on canberra arw you?

[Bushie]

I'm feeling a bit down now guys... 2 clients in today.... (I'm a vet - as in animal doctor).

First client spots my 2010 110 CC - "nice piece of kit". Her husband has a nice black 110 puma. She then goes on to tell me about her husband's 110 issues - not serious - key barrel needed to be replaced and electric windows not working. That's ok, I can live with that. She then told me that she has traded her Range Rover 8yo in - apparently sunroof continually leaked and drained water into the vehicle (is it a car or truck??) and into the wiring looms etc. Has paid aout 10s of thousands of dollars in repairs, new nav screens, totally rewired etc... She has traded it in on a Toyota Cruiser. They gave her $8000 on a vehicle that cost $100K or more 8 years ago... She's "'had' land rovers...."

Next client in - a middle aged pom lassie, also spotted the new Deefa in my car park. She grinned - I grinned back.. "Yep - a pommy truck", I said. (Thinking I may have a friend..) "Why would you buy one of those"?, she screams at me! "Have you had any problems with it"? "The last time I was in one of those we had to cross the Ural Mountains in reverse, because the gear box chucked it in".

I'm already scared and sick of people telling me what a load of ^&%%^%^&% LR are...

Now I'm feeling nervous about the lease I've just signed as of last week...

Please - I need a boost from aulro...


Just take it out and enjoy driving it. Let it take you to some of the more remote spots - where you are unlikely to see any other 4WDs let alone other cars.

Do the Land Rover thing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWuLPQ1Zs4

You'll have the occasional glitch that will slow you down, but rarely do you have a total "fail to proceed".



Martyn

[kiwiben]

Dont listen to the negative stuff people have to say.
I have heard of all kinds of dramas with Range Rovers, Land Rovers and Ladas...

But in amongst listening to people bagging them I discover the automotive horror stories of the vehicle they drive which they accept as ok. But if it happened to something without a jap badge then clearly the car is best avoided like the clap.
Every make has issues, even the popular ones.
I owned a string of rangies which should have bankrupted and mechanically drstroyed me according to all and sundry who remarked on them. All I had was way more cheap fun than they did, went more places and made nice noises doing it.

Your deefer will most likely give you many years of great motoring and adventures, enjoy it!

[29dinosaur]

Just take it out and enjoy driving it. Let it take you to some of the more remote spots - where you are unlikely to see any other 4WDs let alone other cars.

Do the Land Rover thing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWuLPQ1Zs4

You'll have the occasional glitch that will slow you down, but rarely do you have a total "fail to proceed".



Martyn

Hey Martyn - thanks! Ian U's BIL ;)..... Pete's got one and so do I... only 16years difference in age between the 2.

[Chops]

We've just returned from a week long trip through the desert country of lower East SA and Vic, and I have to tell you, there is no other car I'd have rather done it in.
We had a D1, two D2's, a Rangie, a Hybrid (S3-Rangie) and myself in the Puma.
All the vehicles are incredibly capable, none are modified with big lifts/tyres etc.
But,,, I believe Mick (Hybrid) and myself,, had more fun ;):wasntme: There's just something about cruising along with your arm comfortably out the window in an "old style" Landie, (even though I have air con :cool:)

Whilst away, we were at a pub for dinner, and outside having a fag, a local commented on how good his old Landie with a 186 in it went,, "heaps better than any of the Toyo's, Nissan's" he's had,, :D

[29dinosaur]

Can't show you my defender after today's jaunt out at local Meryla. (Yes I can..) This I know.... my deefa took everything in it's stride ..... mud, deep ruts, creek crossings, bog holes, ledge hoping, rock crawling to an extent. We met up with Toymotor owners and Patrols... in fairness my 110 puma shone! Had a Patrol owner asking some serious questions, even though when we first met him, ad hoc on the trail as he bagged land rovers over the uhf. "Is that defender locked"? No - it's stock standard.................. I even had fun on the black top testing out the pumas great suspension and sway bars. Smiles again...:)

Took a few post:
Day 1 of ownership:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1210.jpg

Day 13!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1172.jpg
Day 1:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1173.jpg

Day 13:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1211.jpg
The mud on the canvas back corner was as a result of trying to get out of very deep hole and being near vertical and leaning back onto a two metre bank. Pete didn't fair so well - he ended witha dent in his back rear panel near the back window of his 110 wagon. :(

[LoveB]

After a day out at toolangi state forest with danny (hall)

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


And during the fun...

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

(although dannys rig is an S3 body on a rangie chassis... climbed like a goat! lol)

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

as i was saying..

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

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

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

although only two of us got out it was heaps fun ;) hopefully next time around others can tag along..

videos coming up soon..

[LoveB]

a video and a few more pics...

Defender 110 at toolangi state forest - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di2uP8ernFM&feature=youtu.be)

vid is short as in the earlier part i had it mounted on the rear door and the view isnt great at all.. and when the trail got better the camera ran out of battery and i didnt bring the charger :(

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/12479_637190302963808_2056125724_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/149490_637190299630475_298224336_n.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/58513_637190346297137_1187476542_n.jpg

[zealand]

:lol2:


They did, SA was lucky but IIRC they were petrol straight sixes, no diesels.


Land Rover South Africa offered a unique Defender during the period the group was owned by BMW. Between 1997 and 2000, the Defender 90 and 110 were offered with a BMW petrol engine alongside the normal Tdi engine. The engine was the BMW M52 2800 cc, straight-six, 24-valve engine as found in the BMW 328i, 528i, 728i and the Z3. Power and torque output for this engine was 142 kW (190 hp) @ 5500 rpm and 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) @ 3500 rpm. This option was offered due to a demand for a petrol-driven alternative to the diesel engine after production of the V8 Defender had ended. The vehicles were built at Rosslyn outside Pretoria. Total production for the 2.8i was 632 Defender 90s and 410 Defender 110s. Early models were not speed-restricted, but later models were limited to 160 km/h.

[Samblers]

Day 13!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1172.jpg
Day 1:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1173.jpg


Yeeemate :cool:

Which tyres are those?

[29dinosaur]

Yeeemate :cool:

Which tyres are those?

Mickey Thompson MTZ Baja Lt265/75R16

[LoveB]

i need to get under and clean the underchassis. lol. not content with how clean it is yet lol

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

[29dinosaur]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544311_637190296297142_1416936667_n.jpg


Careful with your thumb positioning :)

[Cracka]

29Dinosaur

What bar is it you have on there?

[Sandgroper]

g'day all, I just returned from a two week fishing trip to Shark Bay with the landie, It went well and I was very happy with it. Here are a couple of pics from around our camp.

[29dinosaur]

29Dinosaur

What bar is it you have on there?

It's a Terafirma.

[29dinosaur]

g'day all, I just returned from a two week fishing trip to Shark Bay with the landie, It went well and I was very happy with it. Here are a couple of pics from around our camp. Hi what winch do you have set up? Bar brand? Thanks.

[LoveB]

photo care of hall

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1145.jpg

[n plus one]

photo care of hall

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1145.jpg

Looking good mate. What track was this taken on ?

[Cracka]

It's a Terafirma.

Thanks mate. It looks good.

[Sandgroper]

Hi what winch do you have set up? Bar brand? Thanks.

G'day mate, the winch is an ironman 9500lb and I built the winch bar myself.

[110 Pete]

G'day mate, the winch is an ironman 9500lb and I built the winch bar myself.

Very nice bar, how much did it cost you in materials?? Im thinking of making one similar.

Cheers

Pete

[LoveB]

Looking good mate. What track was this taken on ?

forgot the name of the actual track but this was out at toolangi state forest :)

[Sandgroper]

Very nice bar, how much did it cost you in materials?? Im thinking of making one similar.

Cheers

Pete

G'day Pete, mate I was actually lucky enough to get the materials free from work, it was completely made from obsolete tube and flat bar so the only cost to me was $180 to have it sandblasted and powder coated. The bumper part of the bar is made from 3" water pipe, it is 5mm thick so I should be able to drive through a brick wall! The total weight without the winch came to 32kg but it is quite robust. I actually bought the winch first and then built the bar around it.

[LoveB]

Would love a bar... loo

[tuffrangie]

Looking good mate. What track was this taken on ?

Possibly Kalatha Creek Track, or nearby I would guess

Rob

[drzzt]

Drzzt where on canberra arw you?

Southside in Theodore, work in Belco so I'm on the parkway every day.

[LoveB]

Im in belco everyday... if you see an orkney gray 110 waving at you that wpuld be me lol

[LoveB]

Well it appears james has turned into an Fl2 for a week or two. lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/64219_638439612838877_766291869_n.jpg

[Sue]

Well it appears james has turned into an Fl2 for a week or two. lol



Warranty work on your Deefer huh? :)

[LoveB]

Warranty work on your Deefer huh? :)

long overdue at that! they only managed to get the bits in last week... 3 weeks after they said it would come that day! lol but all good didnt bother me too much. Must say the Fl2 is a nice drive.

[Meherio]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1000.jpg

My old girl 2000 td5 tractor

[lurcho]

I have been a member of Aulro for a couple of years now and have been relatively quiet on the posting front...I think this is only my second post anyway....I have read all the concerned, worried and negative posts and these probably by far out number the positive posts....so add this one to the positives

Our 2010 Puma Fender all loaded up ate the soft sand even pulling the camper trailer (approx 2t) this was a test run over to Fraser Island for a week ahead of a 12 week trip to the Kimberley via NT kakadu and Litchfiels NP.

3 weeks across the Gibb River to Broome, Cape Laveque and then back across Tanami for loop around Kings Canyon and Uluru before heading home.

Just under 30k on the odometer and no issues to date fingers crossed, love my Fender.

[Kappa130]

Hi guys , pics are pre suspension lift, new bull bar & rock sliders

99' Defender TD5 130 dual cab
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/667.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/668.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/669.jpg

285/75 x16" Mud Terrains and 6x custom PECO star copy rims, larger intercooler , chipped , dual batteries, custom bull bar and rock sliders, Disco transfer case , Disco front seats , overhead console , twin 80 lt under sill tanks (1x water 1x fuel) 80 odd lt under rear seat drinking water tank with electric pump and tap, twin 10" LED light bars, pull out aluminimum camp kitchen with 2 burner top /grill and 3x waterproof storage compartments, aluminimum canopy with bed, plus roof top tent and side awning .
Cheers

[micksta1973]

ARB F+R lockers, 16x7 mod wheels, 285/75 Federals, Mulgo sliders, ARB +2 front shock with Terra Firma +5 rears with Scorpion cranked trailing arms, also has wooly seat covers! As soon as I pull my finger out I have a Allisport intercooler to go in, keen to see if that makes a difference.

[kiwiben]

As it sits in the driveway at the moment...

[chook73]

ARB F+R lockers, 16x7 mod wheels, 285/75 Federals, Mulgo sliders, ARB +2 front shock with Terra Firma +5 rears with Scorpion cranked trailing arms, also has wooly seat covers! As soon as I pull my finger out I have a Allisport intercooler to go in, keen to see if that makes a difference.

It might be worth looking into rated recovery points...........

[tonic]

ARB F+R lockers, 16x7 mod wheels, 285/75 Federals, Mulgo sliders, ARB +2 front shock with Terra Firma +5 rears with Scorpion cranked trailing arms, also has wooly seat covers! As soon as I pull my finger out I have a Allisport intercooler to go in, keen to see if that makes a difference.

Photo's of intercooler fitting please, looking to buy.

[micksta1973]

It might be worth looking into rated recovery points...........


I've been into every body about this. Cannot find where to put them. The bar has land rover stamped into the front right of it, apparently made by ARB? There is no room on the bar, or underneath on the chassis, hence my careful winching with a snatch strap.

[danske]

As it sits in the driveway at the moment...

Hi Kiwiben, nice truck. I'm looking to get some new tyres and wheels for My puma, what are your specs as I like the look yours has as far as size etc. I'd like to know wheels size and offset ( + or - ) and then tyre size please. Also do you have standard suspension or have you given it lift ? Thanks

[chook73]

I've been into every body about this. Cannot find where to put them. The bar has land rover stamped into the front right of it, apparently made by ARB? There is no room on the bar, or underneath on the chassis, hence my careful winching with a snatch strap.

Post a photo or two of the front end with no mud, straps etc if its an arb bar it should already have them but at least we might be able to help.

Please for your safety and the safety of others don't winch with a snatch strap especially around a bullbar like that. Snatch straps should never be used for winching as they stretch and can impose excessive loads on the winch which they are not designed to take. I won't go into the forces being applied on the poor bull bar bolts.

[Aaron]

I've been into every body about this. Cannot find where to put them. The bar has land rover stamped into the front right of it, apparently made by ARB? There is no room on the bar, or underneath on the chassis, hence my careful winching with a snatch strap.

You could try doing something like this that I had on my last 110.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/511.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/promina/media/Picture047-1.jpg.html)

I don't thinks its the strongest option by any means but I had a simmilar problem. Ive seen a few others with this set up. Im sure some people will offer some experienced critique.

There was one on each side, both with backing plates. Id only ever use them with an equalizer strap however.

There is the option of buying a new stearing protector. Some come with 2 10mm recovery points at the front.

Check this one out.
Terrafirma Def Steel Steering Guard (http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=37211&category_id=109&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=14)

[Tikka7mm08]

I think those steeing guards look great. My tube bar on the front allows mounting of swivel eye recovery points, which is in part why I got it.

Any ideas for the rear though? Replacement hitches with removable tongues are quite expensive.

[Aaron]

I think those steeing guards look great. My tube bar on the front allows mounting of swivel eye recovery points, which is in part why I got it.


Do you have anymore info/links on your guard?

[Tikka7mm08]

It's available from m-m4x4 - it was best priced winch bar I could find @ 202GBP meant it didn't require GST when landed in NZ and was 400GBP to my rural door.

[Jock The Rock]

If your handy with a welder

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/89454-my-front-recovery-points.html

[78RRman]

i need to get under and clean the underchassis. lol. not content with how clean it is yet lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564089_637456846270487_447453176_n.jpg

Looks like your defender is asking politely for a raised air intake

[bapo]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the world of land rovers, I picked this beast up last week!
Been out to the glass house mountains tracks once - was absolutely unstoppable. Can't wait to get out in it again, just gotta get off this work site!

[Loubrey]

Hi bapo,

Welcome to Land Rovers in general, but specifically to Defenders and then the niche group of us who owns 90's!:D

You are right, they are just about unstoppable and a little bit of body protection and she'll amaze you every time you take her out! Played with mine a bit on the weekend and all four corners "kissed" the soil and mud embankments at one point or the other...:D

Cheers,

Lou

[juddy]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the world of land rovers, I picked this beast up last week!
Been out to the glass house mountains tracks once - was absolutely unstoppable. Can't wait to get out in it again, just gotta get off this work site!

Nice 90, but what the hell have you got on the roof?

[Didge]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the world of land rovers, I picked this beast up last week!
Been out to the glass house mountains tracks once - was absolutely unstoppable. Can't wait to get out in it again, just gotta get off this work site!

Ooh, that's not fair, you're new to Landy's and you got that????? How????
Looks sensational, don't forget to wave! You're just gonna have soooo much fun from now on.
When I first said I was looking at a Defender but didn't want a project car, a workmate of mine who has a late 90's Disco said "be careful, they become like the family pet" he was right. Love the old girl now :)

[Tikka7mm08]

Here is my 08 with the bar and swivel recovery points, they arrived 2 weeks after I mounted the bar so had to do it all over to fit them...but worth it. Already pulled a D1,...although the favour was returned. I am missing TC but down the track will be getting ARB diff-locks, at least for the rear. Next to do is replace corroded headlamp bevels with new black ones, winch, and steering and diff-guards. Got a 2nd hand Defender Roof Rack arriving so will fit that then want an LED light bar.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/30B9049D-F4E5-4AAE-B10C-A726705D9BD6-2662-000002C0221C8064_zps91c8c330.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/30B9049D-F4E5-4AAE-B10C-A726705D9BD6-2662-000002C0221C8064_zps91c8c330.jpg.html)

[LoveB]

Im wanting a 42' led bar too..

[Tikka7mm08]

Let me know if you find a well priced one!!

[The Cone of Silence]

Monty in Gundaroo, putting in a hard day's yakka on my mate's new farm.


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

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59781&stc=1&d=1367285920

[D9Oh..]

Some photos from recent trip to Bremer Bay, wonderful for Defendering along the beach, or getting slightly stuck in some dunes...:)

[Didge]

Let me know if you find a well priced one!!

I've been in contact for a while now with a Chinese supplier and I'll get a price on a 40" bar with 80 Cree leds (or any other sizes), if you're interested. Last time I looked at their prices they were pretty good.
cheers Gerald

[LoveB]

group buy maybe?? any pics/videos of its output?

[Tikka7mm08]

Yeah I'm in :)

[tuffrangie]

I've been in contact for a while now with a Chinese supplier and I'll get a price on a 40" bar with 80 Cree leds (or any other sizes), if you're interested. Last time I looked at their prices they were pretty good.
cheers Gerald

I had a 20" ironman on trial and it worked exceptionally for the money. If you didnt want to spend the $$$ on going brand name I would buy one for sure.

Rob

[Didge]

I sent an email off to them in China last night to get prices and am awaiting a response.
The video link they sent is a Russian, quad bike during daylight hours - WTF??? see below
Тест LED фар PROLIGHT vs RIGID INDUSTRIES vs AURORA. Часть 13. Краш-тест - YouTube (http://youtu.be/JLS49WpKJDg)
The following is copied from their specification table. I'm happy to organise but I think they want at least 10 lights in total (varying sizes is acceptable) for them to offer discounts. Will let you know as soon as I know. I'll chase them up on a video also but I reckon the videos are always a bit dodgy anyway (how do you know what type and number of lights they're really turning on. I just know from personal experience that the led light bars are pretty bright but they don't get the extreme distances the HID's get, LED's tend to be softer and more widespread but still bright.
Anyway, will post some more details when they're to hand
cheers Gerald



1. 50,000+hours average lifespa 6. 96% optical/reflector efficiency 2. 9-36 Volt DC Input 7. 100%optically clear 3. GE LEXAN lens 8. Instant on/off, no warm-up 4. Operating Temp: -40 ~ + 155 deg 9. Dual-oversized heat sink 5. Sealed waterproo connector 10.Pass Chinese Military Standard GJB 150&US MIL810-STD
Differrent sizes for dual row light:
3W LED series:
Model
Length
L.E.D(QTY)
Lumen
Vott&Watt
Beam Pattern
ALO-2(Oslon)
2""
4PCS
1580
9V-36V 12w
Flood, Spot
ALO-4(Oslon)
4"
8PCS
1920
9V-36V 24w
Flood, Spot
ALO-6(Oslon)
6"
12PCS
2880
9V-36V 36w
Flood, spot,combination
ALO-10(Oslon)
10"
20PCS
4800
9V-36V 60w
Flood, spot,combination
ALO-20(Oslon)
20"
40PCS
9600
9V-36V 120w
Flood, Spot,Combination
ALO-30(Oslon)
30"
60PCS
14400
9V-36V 180w
Flood, Spot,Combination
ALO-40(Oslon)
40""
80PCS
19200
9V-36V 240w
Flood,Spot,Combination
ALO-50(Oslon)
50""
100PCS
24000
9V-36V 300w
Flood,Spot,Combination

5W LED series :

Model
Length
L.E.D(QTY)
Lumen
Vott&Watt
Beam Pattern
ALO-2(Oslon)
2""
4PCS
2200
9V-36V 20w
Flood, Spot
ALO-4(Oslon)
4"
8PCS
2240
9V-36V 40w
Flood, Spot
ALO-6(Oslon)
6"
12PCS
3360
9V-36V 60w
Flood, spot,combination
ALO-10(Oslon)
10"
20PCS
5600
9V-36V 100w
Flood, spot,combination
ALO-20(Oslon)
20"
40PCS
11200
9V-36V 200w
Flood, Spot,Combination
ALO-30(Oslon)
30"
60PCS
16800
9V-36V 300w
Flood, Spot,Combination
ALO-40(Oslon)
40""
80PCS
22400
9V-36V 400w
Flood,Spot,Combination
ALO-50(Oslon)
50""
100PCS
28000
9V-36V 500w
Flood,Spot,Combination

Sorry, table didn't format properly. Part we're talking about is:

Model Length L.E.D(QTY) Lumen Vott&Watt Beam Pattern
ALO-40(Oslon) 40"" 80PCS 22400 9V-36V 400w Flood,Spot,Combination

[iClick]

I sent an email off to them in China last night to get prices and am awaiting a response.

Gerald, I've been exploring importing LED Light Bars from China - I've just sent you an email with the info I've collected.

Cheers, Paul

[Sue]

Monty in Gundaroo, putting in a hard day's yakka on my mate's new farm.


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=59780&stc=1&d=1367285642



Ah.. a Defender in it's natural environment..! :)




Some photos from recent trip to Bremer Bay, wonderful for Defendering along the beach, or getting slightly stuck in some dunes...:)

Well it is only a 'little' bit stuck lol.. looking good! :)

[First90]

I've been in contact for a while now with a Chinese supplier and I'll get a price on a 40" bar with 80 Cree leds (or any other sizes), if you're interested. Last time I looked at their prices they were pretty good.
cheers Gerald

What sort of $$$ are you talking?

[Didge]

What sort of $$$ are you talking?

That's exactly the information I've asked the supplier for; I haven't had a price update for a while. Will let you know as soon as I find out.
Last time they were pretty cheap.
cheers Gerald

[jackiec]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/1192.jpg[/IMG]
here is my Td5 110,

[jackiec]

Gerald, I've been exploring importing LED Light Bars from China - I've just sent you an email with the info I've collected.

Cheers, Paul

aliexpress is a good place to look for them. just google it.

[LoveB]

Well no pics yet... but we've got another bnew nara bronze 110 LE arriving in a week or two... bad case of roveritis. thats 4 in the household now. And the wife wants an l322. lol

[frantic]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/1192.jpg[/IMG]
here is my Td5 110,

My 110 td5 is the same colour. :D
Where did you get the chequer plate and how much did it cost? Could you pm me thanks.
Also could I click or Gerald pm the cost of the LED's thanks.

[jackiec]

pm send

[bapo]

Nice 90, but what the hell have you got on the roof?

hahaha the guy who had it before me had the roof racks left over from his discovery, hence the height!
I've gotta get some defender legs as soon as i sort out the other costs associated with getting a newish car!

[Tikka7mm08]

I think your rack looks great...

Here is mine - it was $220 second hand so can't complain. Just noticed the dog blinked as i took that photo :)

The Defender sticker is a genuine LR off E-Bay... I feel like a Defender owner now.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/5550638A-FCF4-4D70-B9B5-02F5C5F87BE4-1173-0000013195B5B6A1_zps58b1542f.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/5550638A-FCF4-4D70-B9B5-02F5C5F87BE4-1173-0000013195B5B6A1_zps58b1542f.jpg.html)

[Loubrey]

Hi Tikka,

Love the sticker! I've been procrastinating for a while now on whether I should get one as it permanently looks like something is missing off the flat section...:D

Word of advice on that roof rack (OEM or similar) is that as it assembles with slide in sections like tent poles, it does let in a bit of water. I would give each section a good dose of cavity wax (Tectyl 506 or similar from the motor factors) and then reassemble the works.

Cheers,

Lou

[Tikka7mm08]

Get the sticker is my advice. The simplest, cheapest upgrade and most rewarding so far.

Yes good tip on the roof rack. I got it onto the roof by myself with a fractured collarbone (rugby) now devising scheme for easy removal and fitting.

[Didge]

Hi Matt (frantic) - still waiting on a reply from the supplier. we were both talking to the same mob. I'll chase them up again. Funny - they email me constantly, I ask for a price and they're silent.
cheers Gerald

[jackiec]

nice 90 mate it matches your Labrador,

[Tikka7mm08]

Yes its a good match :) and pleased I didn't need to replace the dog.

[D110V8D]

My 85 110.

Had the vehicle for about 6 years now. Made all the usual mods like front and rear MD lockers, sliders, bar, winch, wheel carrier etc etc. Fitted later model 3.9 V8 and thermo fans, 2.5 inch exhaust and a few other things.

Uses heaps of fuel but who cares. I don't go too far these days. Occasional mud run's and high country trips is about it.

Converted back to vent flaps which is an absolute must do on these early airconditioned 110's IMHO. Fitted Defender heater etc in place of the massive air con lump.:D

Has probably been the best Land Rover I've owned and I've had a few now.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/773.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/23159/title/0801/cat/500)

[LoveB]

On top of Mt Coree
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

video driving down Mt Coree while following an L322
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_p0QTecgNQ&feature=youtu.be

[ProjectDirector]

I think your rack looks great...

Here is mine - it was $220 second hand so can't complain. Just noticed the dog blinked as i took that photo :)

The Defender sticker is a genuine LR off E-Bay... I feel like a Defender owner now.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/5550638A-FCF4-4D70-B9B5-02F5C5F87BE4-1173-0000013195B5B6A1_zps58b1542f.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/5550638A-FCF4-4D70-B9B5-02F5C5F87BE4-1173-0000013195B5B6A1_zps58b1542f.jpg.html)

Tikka

couldnt help noticing your snorkel and looks very "classic". I really like the look of it, could you tel me which one it is?

[Loubrey]

Mantec made them for the Camel Trophy (in steel) and for the G4 Challenge (in plastic and steel) as per the link.

Mantec | Quality Land Rover Accessories (http://www.mantec.co.uk/products.cfm'thePCID=D6A6C146-CCC2-2234-6F6AD305F3DE7E28)

I agree with you though it does create the "classic" Defender look. Anyone keen on the Camel Trophy look (for us older enthusiast...:D) or the G4 look for those who've followed the brand faithfully over the more recent years, won't go wrong by fitting Mantec gear to their vehicles.

I've just replaced my steering guard with the Mantec one ($280 delivered to my door from Devon 4x4) and while not looking half as aggressive, the understated functionality is unmatched...

Cheers,

Lou