Show us your Deefers ! [Archive] - Page 7 - Australian Land Rover Owners

Samblers

19th May 2013, 08:54 AM

Where do these guys (Mantec) get orange Defenders from? Special no doubt.

Always wanted mine to be orange!

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)

Cheers,

Lou

Loubrey

19th May 2013, 02:47 PM

Sam,

Those are G4 vehicles and the colour is Tangiers Orange... It was a limited edition optional colour back in the day, but I doubt its now an option (even on special order).

Two links below - The first one is the actual event site which has never been taken down and the second is the Wiki Page. WARNING: Those using mobile devices, careful of the first link as its VERY data hungry!

Land Rover G4 Challenge (http://landroverg4challenge.tagworldwide.com)

Land Rover G4 Challenge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And some pictures...

Google Image Result for http://www.hdwallpapersarena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/0811_13_z+land_rover_g4_challenge_mongolia+land_ro ver_defender.jpg (http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hdwallpapersarena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/0811_13_z%2Bland_rover_g4_challenge_mongolia%2Blan d_rover_defender.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.hdwallpapersarena.com/land-rover-g4-challenge-wallpapers.html&h=330&w=440&sz=47&tbnid=ZL6oexdthg1cpM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=120&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dg4%2Bchallenge%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=g4+challenge&usg=__gtt1IhKwpOTq8Y1jBxFdZ6XyBkw=&docid=AcIC1QqPeJdwDM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=6GWYUZuSEOzPiAfLmYD4Dw&ved=0CG0Q9QEwBg&dur=1172)

Cheers,

Lou

Samblers

19th May 2013, 10:12 PM

Great pages/ pics, thanks

want orange! want adventure!

dawsey

19th May 2013, 10:40 PM

Sam,

Those are G4 vehicles and the colour is Tangiers Orange... It was a limited edition optional colour back in the day, but I doubt its now an option (even on special order).

Two links below - The first one is the actual event site which has never been taken down and the second is the Wiki Page. WARNING: Those using mobile devices, careful of the first link as its VERY data hungry!

Land Rover G4 Challenge (http://landroverg4challenge.tagworldwide.com)

Land Rover G4 Challenge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_G4_Challenge)

And some pictures...

Google Image Result for http://www.hdwallpapersarena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/0811_13_z+land_rover_g4_challenge_mongolia+land_ro ver_defender.jpg (http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hdwallpapersarena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/0811_13_z%2Bland_rover_g4_challenge_mongolia%2Blan d_rover_defender.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.hdwallpapersarena.com/land-rover-g4-challenge-wallpapers.html&h=330&w=440&sz=47&tbnid=ZL6oexdthg1cpM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=120&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dg4%2Bchallenge%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=g4+challenge&usg=__gtt1IhKwpOTq8Y1jBxFdZ6XyBkw=&docid=AcIC1QqPeJdwDM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=6GWYUZuSEOzPiAfLmYD4Dw&ved=0CG0Q9QEwBg&dur=1172)

Cheers,

Lou
saw 1 today lou at the pinnacles I was going in as he was going out..gave me a wave, looked good to

110 Pete

21st May 2013, 08:43 AM

This is my 1994 110 Deefa
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/423.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/424.jpg

When I bought her in January last year (So innocent:angel:)

How she stands now:twisted::angel:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/425.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/426.jpg

Cheers

Pete

flagg

21st May 2013, 10:41 AM

Looks good Pete!

I assume there was an angle grinder involved in convincing the high mount to attach to the bull bar.. Any chance if closer pics?

110 Pete

21st May 2013, 11:50 AM

Looks good Pete!

I assume there was an angle grinder involved in convincing the high mount to attach to the bull bar.. Any chance if closer pics?

There was, the previous owner fitted it up and "massaged" the bar with the grinder so itd fit. Ill PM you some pics:)

Pete

will993

24th May 2013, 12:24 PM

Just thought i'd pop up a photo with the new shoes, ARB bar, spotties, steering guard and roof rack (need to modify the mounts which are from a disco)
Wallet is not my best friend at the moment!

AFK

29th May 2013, 07:30 PM

61095
Here's a shot of my bus rolling on her new km2's. Shes a '96 110 that I am slowly building up. It's got all the usual bits and bobs including a 50ltr water tank that I built into the draws I made, custom rear door panel with table and more to come.

AFK

29th May 2013, 07:33 PM

61096
Here's a shot of the table for the all important coffee brewing!

AFK

29th May 2013, 07:35 PM

61097
And the water tank incorporated into the draws with cut down cargo barrier above.

tyne

5th June 2013, 05:12 AM

61097
And the water tank incorporated into the draws with cut down cargo barrier above.
who did the tank come from? it looks really neat under the crab bar, im in the market for both!

dawsey

5th June 2013, 03:36 PM

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

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1310.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1311.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1312.jpg

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.

great pics..my dogs love the back as well.my spare is under a shelf the dogs sit on..

Cobber

5th June 2013, 06:39 PM

great pics..my dogs love the back as wellthat's a motley crew if I've ever seen one! :D:D

LoveB

9th June 2013, 07:11 AM

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

Defender Mike

9th June 2013, 01:59 PM

Here's my 2012 90 with the new 2.2 litre Jag motor. I have made a few mods listed below.
* Dual long range tanks holds around 140 litres with single filler by Daniel at Mulgo .
* Vision LED spot lights.
* Feather light roof top tent
* Feather light awning
* Wind cheater roof rack
* Custom rear fit out by me.
* Trailblazer 60 litre fridge
* Dual removable battery system with Fangpusen solar regulator all connected with Anderson plugs
* Built in dual head tyre compressor
* Custom cargo net by me
Things to come
*Winch..... probably a warn
*Sat nav with hema maps
* 50 litre boab water tank
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1171.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b600/Michael_Cramb/IMG_0281_zps1502aa71.jpg't=1370752339

Defender Mike

9th June 2013, 02:01 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1170.jpg

Defender Mike

9th June 2013, 02:02 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1169.jpg

Defender Mike

9th June 2013, 02:04 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1168.jpg

Defender Mike

9th June 2013, 02:05 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1127.jpg

AFK

9th June 2013, 02:34 PM

Hi Tyne, sorry about the slow reply. I got the tank from TJM in Hobart and the bar is custom made. I think there are numerous manufacturers that make tanks that will suit.
Cheers

85 county

9th June 2013, 04:38 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/981205_668122116537293_1731627565_o.jpg

Mow Ya Lawns, and put the brakes back on yur bike will ya:D

Didge

9th June 2013, 08:14 PM

Mmmh, what's that I see lurking in the background near the swings? Bit of a collector are we LoveB?

Bushie

10th June 2013, 07:42 AM

Quick updated pic now the light bar is fitted

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/372.jpg

Had to offset it slightly to allow for the HF aerial

Martyn

Chomby

10th June 2013, 08:36 AM

I don't think I've introduced my new Defender yet, even though I've had it for almost a year. This was taken southeast of Airlie beach in October 2012.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1150.jpg

LoveB

10th June 2013, 12:41 PM

House is getting knocked down and rebuilt hence lack of care for the lawns! Lol

And no, i wouldnt say im a collector yet... i think a few more landys and i can say that.. although theres a disco4 in that garagr and were trying to get our hands on an lxv! Lol

The s1 is the same one ive been working on though..

Tikka7mm08

10th June 2013, 01:18 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1127.jpg

Where did the tent come from and how much was it? Looks mint and would like same on my 90 :D

Danjeffery

10th June 2013, 05:41 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1103.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/phat_68/media/1441.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1104.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/phat_68/media/1481.jpg.html)

Here is our 2010 130, reasonably stock for now. Am going to make the steps into rock sliders and the right length and make an aluminium canopy for the rear covered in canvas.
Have made a few bits and pieces to make life a little easier, the list never ends...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1105.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/phat_68/media/1525.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1106.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/phat_68/media/1526.jpg.html)

Chops

10th June 2013, 05:57 PM

Quick updated pic now the light bar is fitted

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/372.jpg

Had to offset it slightly to allow for the HF aerial

Martyn

G'day Martyn, it matches the offset warn control box ;),, did you think of placing it under the bar, that way it could sit in the middle proper if you want it to. Can they actually hang upside down?

tyne

12th June 2013, 05:51 AM

http://C:%5CUsers%5CBen%5CPictures%5CNew%20folder%5Cmilla a.JPGhttp://www.aulro.com/afvb/C:%5CUsers%5CBen%5CPictures%5CNew%20folder
on a weekend visit to millaa millaa

GoldCloverLeaf

12th June 2013, 03:07 PM

Pics taken along the Darling River, somewhere between Bourke and Wilcannia NSW.

http://imageshack.us/a/img109/3043/20130609121704.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img690/9671/20130609121741.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img194/3369/20130609075257.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img221/7470/20130609075226.jpg

We were going to continue on to Menindee Lakes but unfortunatly, due to road closures, we headed home along the black stuff via Cobar NSW.

http://imageshack.us/a/img442/3623/20130610081020.jpg

87County

13th June 2013, 01:39 PM

.
our two white 110s have welcomed a newcomer into their family.....

Now one deefer, one county & one ffr perentie (has anyone got any ffr type aerials?)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/959.jpg (http://s708.photobucket.com/user/87county/media/deefers002_zps9443f083.jpg.html)

Chomby

14th June 2013, 06:20 PM

This one isn't my Defender but I spotted it at a servo in Rockhampton. Some lucky bugger up north is getting it I guess

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/929.jpg

LoveB

15th June 2013, 07:33 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p75x225/1013774_672134812802690_205833696_n.jpg :)

Tikka7mm08

15th June 2013, 08:39 PM

Runva 9.5XA bolted on - 30m dyneema. Just need find someone to wire it up. 42" lightbar on the way from Aliexpress too so might be easier to get both done same time.

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

LoveB

15th June 2013, 10:39 PM

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

juddy

16th June 2013, 07:05 AM

Runva 9.5XA bolted on - 30m dyneema. Just need find someone to wire it up. 42" lightbar on the way from Aliexpress too so might be easier to get both done same time.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20130615_214421_zps1220313c.jpg

Out of Interest is that a first four Bar?

Tikka7mm08

16th June 2013, 09:26 AM

I got it from mm4x4 for GBP202

Chops

16th June 2013, 04:37 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297521_672106136138891_1065875288_n.jpg

Dude,,, what's with the "off street parking" ?

LoveB

16th June 2013, 06:48 PM

well....

brindabellas was a bit wet yesterday... was crawling through a certain section. trying to stick to the right. thought i was in the clear but the rear end decided to fall into the ditch which then dragged the whole car into it. lol lucky it didnt roll...

As seen here...
oh**** - YouTube

I just noticed the preview pic of the video is my wife holding on to the wheel to keep her from sliding down to her side lol

Loubrey

16th June 2013, 08:34 PM

Nah, miles from rolling over...!:D Looks like good fun though!

Cheers,

Lou

Lagerfan

16th June 2013, 08:40 PM

Nah, miles from rolling over...!:D Looks like good fun though!

Reminds me of a nice quote from one the guys at ARB in Ballarat when he was looking at our new 90 a few months back... "you'll chicken out long before that does" :D

LoveB

16th June 2013, 08:53 PM

well i was starting to chicken out at that moment!! lol

Didge

16th June 2013, 09:07 PM

Well, at least your wife's a good sort :)

drorbo

17th June 2013, 04:29 AM

Hi i'm dror from israel and i have my defender 97 Tdi 300 110 for 2 year's

Ziphajl

19th June 2013, 08:08 AM

Hi, new to forum, here is mine ;)

61938
110 200tdi '93 sw

Ziphajl

19th June 2013, 08:55 AM

One more photo of my tincan (that is how my wife is calling my def ;p )
61939

RVR110

21st June 2013, 04:35 PM

LowRanger

21st June 2013, 04:46 PM

Here's the new RVR110, as picked up from the dealer today. It looks very much like the old RVR110 only naked. I have next week off work to sort out all of the accessories before heading off road next week end...
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/62022d1371800097-show-us-your-deefers-new-rvr-110.jpg

Oooooohhhhhhhhhhhh so shiny,we need to fix that in a hurry:D

RVR110

21st June 2013, 05:25 PM

Oooooohhhhhhhhhhhh so shiny,we need to fix that in a hurry:DYep - the sooner the better!
:D:D:D:D:D

Didge

21st June 2013, 10:32 PM

Very nice, what are the differences between it and your old one? 2.2L motor, is that all?

Equalizer

22nd June 2013, 03:13 AM

weeds

22nd June 2013, 07:47 AM

My 90, the aftermarket bit i am most happy with is the hydraulic winch or my diy snorkel or maybe the gullwing doors or my diy rock sliders actually its al pretty good. I have a good setup for sleeping in the back will post a pic of it another day.

Is your hydraulic winch driver from a pump on the tcase or your power steering pump or extra hydraulic pump on the engine

kogvos

22nd June 2013, 08:26 AM

My 90, the aftermarket bit i am most happy with is the hydraulic winch or my diy snorkel or maybe the gullwing doors or my diy rock sliders actually its al pretty good. I have a good setup for sleeping in the back will post a pic of it another day.

Very impressed with your snorkel. I've been wanting to do this style for a while. Did you use any off-the-shelf parts for the snorkel or did you make everything yourself?

Equalizer

22nd June 2013, 03:42 PM

The winch isa uk redwinch and its driven off of a pump from the tcase it was a real job to install i remade the hydrualic tank to fit under drivers seat and the hoses it came with were rubbish so i got pertec knock some better ones up and the snorkel is 3.5 inch then reduced to 3in once in the guard needs powder coating the bend is a rubber hose didnt thinks solid unit would allow for enough flex and all home made total cost maybe $100

RVR110

22nd June 2013, 09:22 PM

Very nice, what are the differences between it and your old one? 2.2L motor, is that all?2.2L Motor, updated electrics, less cabin noise, part leather trim, updated stereo + subwoofer, new car smell...

Didge

22nd June 2013, 09:31 PM

Mmnnh, now that I could live with; I'm used to to more noise, leaks and the old car smell (including the smell of oil)

Equalizer

22nd June 2013, 09:54 PM

How much quieter do you think the new one is RVR110 i downloaded an app on my phone that reads decibels havent had a chance to try it on mine might be a little frightening

RVR110

23rd June 2013, 08:17 AM

How much quieter do you think the new one is RVR110 i downloaded an app on my phone that reads decibels havent had a chance to try it on mine might be a little frighteningI'll measure both during the course of the week and see what the numbers are.

Cracka

23rd June 2013, 09:19 AM

Equalizer,

Good looking Landy, and doing all the work :D Would you be able to post some piccies and info on that trailer of yours please, it looks great.

Equalizer

23rd June 2013, 03:59 PM

Cheers i dont have many pics i have added a spare wheel on a little winch underneath and a stone guard we just covered the flinders ranges up the strzelecki track across walkers crossing to the birdsvillie track then the simpson including hay river handled it all with ease it weights 350kgs with tent add spare wheel 50l water tank and whatever else you take . I tried to make it with brush rails to slideit off trees and whateverelse you could get hung up on it has no tail gate so a mostly water tight check out youtube " roll over on spanish steps" the best is it runs the same hubs as the landy complete bearing the lot i have machined a stub axle up so i could bolt the landy hub straight on same as the car

Cracka

23rd June 2013, 05:19 PM

Mate that looks like an absolute cracker. It looks similar to the AT trailers in the States. No doubt you have done already, but if not check out expedition portal. Did you scratch build the tub or is it from something else. What size is the tub length and between the wheel arches.

Ouch.....I just watched the video :( , lucky you built it tough. The short rear departure comes into its own there.

You didn't do a build thread anywhere by chance?

Equalizer

24th June 2013, 03:39 AM

The tub is the first pic i got it from ebay and was pretty much as it looks in the pic. I made a new draw bar which was originally short but a pain to reveres so i lengthened it and moved the axel a couple hundred to the rear of tub off center the tub measures 1500 x 1500 which is a touch short than i would have liked. I got MW to press up the alloy top and the front box then i fitted them we dont have a press at work otherwise i would have made one from scratch. I,m thinking of selling this one as we have done our trip and have no room to keep it being in a sydney 2 bedder things are tight for room. Any ideas what anyone things i could get for it.

Tikka7mm08

24th June 2013, 06:37 AM

Cracka

24th June 2013, 04:47 PM

I,m thinking of selling this one as we have done our trip and have no room to keep it being in a sydney 2 bedder things are tight for room. Any ideas what anyone things i could get for it.

Mate it looks great from the piccies and have obviously you have spent both time and money on it. As to the value, I have no idea mate.

Some of the trailers I have seen for sale have had ridiculous prices on them. I guess all you can do is work out what it owes you and test the market.

carlschmid2002

24th June 2013, 07:42 PM

42" 240w lightbar fitted and winch fitted. Solenoid pack mounted in engine bay using some old chequer plate. Bolted through existing holes. Battery cables not long enough so going to put isolator switch in andextend to battery. Yellow blue and red leads will taped over black, makes Darth Rover look like he has ribbons in hair.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20130624_092006_zpsc7d2dec0.jpg

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20130623_130209_zps9a332e4b.jpg

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

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20130623_125407_zps0345f216.jpg
Can you please tell me where you got the Runva winch with the grey rope. I do not want fluro rope on my 90.

Tikka7mm08

24th June 2013, 08:35 PM

Mate the rainbow coloured cables are bad enough and will be hidden soon! Got mine in NZ so can't help.$600 kiwi with 30m of dyneema. Great buying.

Equalizer

24th June 2013, 10:00 PM

Mate it looks great from the piccies and have obviously you have spent both time and money on it. As to the value, I have no idea mate.

Some of the trailers I have seen for sale have had ridiculous prices on them. I guess all you can do is work out what it owes you and test the market.

I was thinking as is about the six to seven mark with water tank the spare alloy two steel jerry cans and the tent of course. If i was to finish it off with a nice coat of paint and some tub sealer maybe more. Thanks for taking a look.

Tikka7mm08

28th June 2013, 02:50 PM

Lightbar! More to come soon.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20130628_171731_zps502cffca.jpg

chook73

28th June 2013, 07:37 PM

Can you please tell me where you got the Runva winch with the grey rope. I do not want fluro rope on my 90.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20130623_125353_zpse40e8638.jpg

It would be worth putting some protection around those cables

chook73

28th June 2013, 07:49 PM

Tikka7mm08

30th June 2013, 09:47 AM

I tried doing a video going up the driveway with lightbar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Unnh6l0c4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

TimNZ

30th June 2013, 10:08 AM

New addition to the family :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/43.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thmatthews/9163815806/)
DSC_0403_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thmatthews/9163815806/) by Tim_Aust (http://www.flickr.com/people/thmatthews/), on Flickr

LoveB

30th June 2013, 12:31 PM

thats havana metallic isnt it?...

if so we just ordered another last week. lol

TimNZ

30th June 2013, 01:01 PM

It's Corris Grey. I've been waiting 4 months for the car, so I happy to finally have it!! :)

LoveB

30th June 2013, 01:03 PM

What a lovely colour. (though I currently have orkney gray so a bit biased maybe? lol)

Pickles2

30th June 2013, 01:29 PM

4 months?.....Is that
because it had to come from the uk? (because the Dealer did not your spec in stock?) We have a worse situation....We've been quoted 6 months for our 90...5 to go!
Cheers, Pickles.

JamesB71

30th June 2013, 06:19 PM

Three months to go for me.....

Pickles2

1st July 2013, 08:28 AM

So, a few others waiting?
Do you think the decrease in the value of the dollar will affect your price?
Cheers, Pickles.

TerryO

1st July 2013, 11:26 AM

All major vehicle distributors have negotiated fix currency arrangements with the parent company for any calender model 12 month period, so periodic currency fluctuations in either direction make no difference. That is why usually vehicle prices go up when the new model year starts.

If they didn't then vehicle prices could end up going up or down with each shipment to arrive in the country as the currency fluctuates.

If a salesman tells you otherwise they are speaking big BS. ...:p

manic

1st July 2013, 01:48 PM

I am seeing ALOT of new defenders on the road here in Melbourne. Perhaps there is a surge in demand? I'd bet if demand was outstripping supply Land rover would not even boost production numbers - It's due for the axe not a comeback!

I think defenders here in Auz might be approaching mainstream cool (whatever that means). I went for dinner in St Kilda the other night and saw two brand new defenders in the car park, one SVX styled 90 owned by a young trendy type loading it up with his fashionably turned out friends.

Perhaps the affluent inner city streets would be awash with 90's if Land Rover could pump em out quicker.

TimNZ

1st July 2013, 01:55 PM

Don't worry Manic, my general scruffiness will balance out the world!

Pickles2, yes I had to wait for my one to be built. They didn't even know what the specific colour grey it was going to be :).

Thanks,

Tim

GoldCloverLeaf

2nd July 2013, 07:31 AM

I drive by about 10 Defenders a day on my short drive to work. But when i drove from Sydney to Bourke to Wilcannia back via Cobar a few weeks ago (2200kms) i only saw one other Defender ?! A nicely kitted out 130 in Mudgee.

It can't be all bad though, all these nice shiny Defenders getting around the city, they will be prime candidates for future projects when they hit the second / third / fourth hand market ;)

manic

2nd July 2013, 07:59 AM

I'm not complaining - if they are to be phased in 2015, the more new ones on the road the better. In the end I'll have em for spare parts. Go forth and buy new, so I don't have to. ;)

78RRman

2nd July 2013, 08:23 AM

Just thought I'd post a pic of mine with the centre diff locked in. Just got back from vic high country did Jamison, mt skene licola over to billy goats to talbotville and back to dargo with quite a few long cuts along the way. Awesome trip the fender performed flawlessly.
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ProjectDirector

2nd July 2013, 04:41 PM

Hi guys, just wanted to share the finished product here after I picked it up late May this year. Did a couple of small trips up that Warburton and Wombat forest in Victoria and decided to put some gear on it. Still need to fix the front number plate properly and will make bracket for cb radio.
Cheers

Tikka7mm08

2nd July 2013, 04:51 PM

Nice!

Chops

2nd July 2013, 05:50 PM

I reckon with all these nice looking Puma's getting around Melbourne,, we should have ourselves a little get-together :D

ProjectDirector

2nd July 2013, 07:12 PM

I agree fully.
All the guys I know all have Japanese 4wd's, am the odd one out.
Gone out twice with them and they all hate me, they spent '$000's modifying them and here I come stock standard and does it with ease.

Cheers

Chops

2nd July 2013, 07:53 PM

Well, don't forget we have an event coming up soon-ish,

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/upcoming-events/175789-vic-10-11-august-winter-wombat-camp.html

Come, feel as one,,, with a cool group of people,, :D
Or, if you prefer, put something up in the "Upcoming trips" thread. I think maybe we should have a get together down on the Peninsula somewhere. We can all grovel over our cars over a BBQ or something. :cool:

Summiitt

5th July 2013, 08:25 AM

A few more Horsepower would be good, but overall it handles the load very well.

JamesB71

5th July 2013, 09:39 AM

Jeez Louise.... thats a load!

Iain_B

8th July 2013, 03:03 PM

We had to help out another Japanese truck driver out at Cape Crawford - this was just a bit bigger than your average Nissan or Toyota. :)

62661

He needed us to pull him onto the road and then tow start him as his battery was dead.

Cobber

14th July 2013, 04:39 PM

Now I know how to do this, I may as well post mine! :D
Out exploring the countryside, seeing how much water was still around.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/1011.jpg

wally

15th July 2013, 12:38 PM

Nice. I'm an ex-Alice Springs boy and when I see shots like that I wish I was back there. Where was that one taken?

Cobber

15th July 2013, 09:10 PM

Not far - out at Junction Waterhole :cool:
There was only tiny little pools of water when I went out there ... even Wiggley's was the lowest I have seen it in a long time.

redrovertdi

17th July 2013, 12:21 PM

Last Saturday at Glasshouse:D

Pickles2

17th July 2013, 12:38 PM

Last Saturday at Glasshouse:D
Unreal...Did you get out OK?
Cheers, Pickles.

redrovertdi

17th July 2013, 12:48 PM

Took a bit over an hour to get out and i drowned my winch solinoid pack[mounted inside bullbar and filled with mud-now to be relocated], no damage to car but i took each wheel off to clean out when i got home.
No damage and a good day out[but i wont drive that hole again!]

GoldCloverLeaf

17th July 2013, 02:24 PM

Looked like fun... have a look at the wheel bearings!!

LoveB

21st July 2013, 04:56 PM

put my 2nd hand steps on

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1006273_690872490928922_2086214293_n.jpg

freorocks75

21st July 2013, 06:52 PM

shiny

freorocks75

21st July 2013, 06:55 PM

my fav spot

The Cone of Silence

24th July 2013, 08:06 AM

Monty, camping up at Seal Rocks

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

inken_dave

24th July 2013, 11:13 AM

Monty, camping up at Seal Rocks

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=63373&stc=1&d=1374620658

Was that on the wekend of the 13th-14th July? I was launching off the beach with a mate's boat, and saw a nicely setup Defender at Seal Rocks!

My new Defender would have been there, however it was being trucked back to Tamworth due to hole in the turbo-intercooler hose:mad:

The Cone of Silence

25th July 2013, 08:14 AM

This was taken on 20th July.

At one point a bloke came running up to me asking if mine was the Defender he saw on 4WD Action TV (or similar sounding show) but alas it wasn't me.

Sorry to hear about the hose hole. I put the Allisport intercooler in mine and got the silicone hoses as I was concerned about the OEM ones.

Bobby

LoveB

25th July 2013, 07:14 PM

swapped james for a day for this...

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

then they advised me that tomorrow i should take my wife out in it and she if she likes it... time to start saving pennies! lol

460cixy

25th July 2013, 09:05 PM

That would be great at woollies but what you gunna do if you wanna go in the bush?

LoveB

25th July 2013, 09:16 PM

Keep the defender :p

Chops

26th July 2013, 09:53 AM

Is that their loan car up there?? :eek: How cool is that if it is ;)

If its yours to keep,, play hard in it too :cool:

Rig110

26th July 2013, 04:45 PM

Hi guys,

Pick up my first defender on MONDAY!! [bigsmile] Pretty excited!!!

(Really wanted it for the weekend :( )

Dave

http://users.adam.com.au/igrift1/deefer.jpg

tonic

26th July 2013, 08:05 PM

Hi guys,

Pick up my first defender on MONDAY!! [bigsmile] Pretty excited!!!

(Really wanted it for the weekend :( )

Dave

There's always next weekend, looks great

Didge

26th July 2013, 08:34 PM

That would be great at woollies but what you gunna do if you wanna go in the bush?
It would probably go like this one
Black Betty Mudfest.mov - YouTube

:D

but yeah, keep the deefer

Pickles2

27th July 2013, 07:54 AM

Rig..Looks good & half your luck....you've only got a couple of days to wait...we've got around 4 months.
Was your vehicle in stock...if not...how long was your wait?
Cheers, Pickles.

Rig110

27th July 2013, 05:31 PM

Pickles - it was in stock. It was one of the colours that I wanted so figured I'd get it rather than wait.

Cobber

27th July 2013, 06:57 PM

Rig110 - well done on the buy :BigThumb: If I didn't have a white one, that would be the colour I'd go for :cool:

It's nice to see them as a 'blank canvas' so-to-speak ... after seeing loads on the road with some kind of mod (mine included!) it's easy to forget that LR send them out 'standard' :D

Cobber

27th July 2013, 06:59 PM

That would be great at woollies but what you gunna do if you wanna go in the bush?Push the button to raise the ride height? :wasntme:

:BigThumb:

radrad

28th July 2013, 10:17 PM

Have had the new truck for a week now time to air down:twisted:
just a couple of snaps from an overnight trip out to weeli wolli last night.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/97.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99482992@N05/9382018027/)
DSC_0264 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99482992@N05/9382018027/) by konradsage (http://www.flickr.com/people/99482992@N05/), on Flickr
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/98.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99482992@N05/9382114113/)
DSC_0273 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99482992@N05/9382114113/) by konradsage (http://www.flickr.com/people/99482992@N05/), on Flickr
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/<a href="<a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/99482992@N05/9382114113/" target=_blank>http://www.flickr.com/photos/99482992@N05/9382114113/"</a> title="DSC_0273 by konradsage, on Flickr"><img src="<a href=http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3677/9382114113_62b91f3787.jpg" target=_blank>http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3677/9382114113_62b91f3787.jpg"</a> width="500" height="331" alt="DSC_0273"></a>

phibbzy

30th July 2013, 01:52 PM

My recently acquired 'fender :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/36.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/15.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/31.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/37.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/36.jpg

Still bolting bits and pieces onto it and sorted out a few teething issues.

I'll be taking her up to Ayers rock & the simpson for a 7500 round trip next year in April :D

wrinklearthur

30th July 2013, 02:45 PM

My recently acquired 'fender
I'll be taking her up to Ayers rock & the simpson for a 7500 round trip next year in April :D

Ah! a colour coordinated Defender.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/31.jpg

:thumbsup:
.

Cobber

30th July 2013, 10:57 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/15.jpg
Lurking in the scrub ... love it :BigThumb:

flagg

2nd August 2013, 11:20 PM

My recently acquired 'fender :D

Still bolting bits and pieces onto it and sorted out a few teething issues.

I'll be taking her up to Ayers rock & the simpson for a 7500 round trip next year in April :D

Love it mate :)

Tikka7mm08

3rd August 2013, 07:20 AM

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

Pulls the boat better than my chipped Hilux.

newlandyowner

9th August 2013, 10:48 AM

Where's the Crusaders stickers?

newlandyowner

9th August 2013, 10:49 AM

Where's the Crusaders stickers?

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20130722_170224_zps6fc73b10.jpg

Pulls the boat better than my chipped Hilux.

Tikka7mm08

9th August 2013, 11:55 AM

Where's the Crusaders stickers?

Stuck across my heart.

Tomo

9th August 2013, 04:18 PM

2.8m length rack with Rack to Chassis ladder.
Took me a while to assemble!!! Lots of bolts!!!!
Very happy with the end result....

RED

9th August 2013, 06:34 PM

Very tidy set up.

Cobber

9th August 2013, 08:59 PM

Some pics from my recent trip - it's nice to share! :D

Victor Harbour ... probably the nicest day (weather-wise) I had. As a Desert boy it was nice to see the sea again ;)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/1170.jpg

Some rural work ... (thank you ;))
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/1171.jpg

A bit more (green!) rural work ... no I'm not stuck :p Although I was surprised at how much I sunk when I pulled up!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/1172.jpg

On the way home, I had to stop at Wilmington (finally!). Terrific people who run the place ... looking at all the Series Landys in the back lot! I was in heaven! I got a couple of bits for the 2a while I was there as well :BigThumb: I definitely recommend a look in the Toy Museum itself ... plenty of Land Rover stuff in there ... and a '49 Land Rover. Of Course. :D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/1173.jpg

On the way home, had to stop at Glendambo ... if I'm going to stop anywhere on the way home, this is far better than stopping at Coober Pedy IMO :) Can't go wrong for a feed, but be prepared to re-mortgage your house for a beer though haha!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/1174.jpg

Made it home. First time in the 21 years I've lived here I bothered to stop at the sign welcoming me home though :angel:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/1175.jpg

carlschmid2002

9th August 2013, 09:36 PM

2.8m length rack with Rack to Chassis ladder.
Took me a while to assemble!!! Lots of bolts!!!!
Very happy with the end result....

Better not get a suspension lift or you might need a new house.

Sharkee

9th August 2013, 09:41 PM

Don't know whose this is but I wish it was mine Drrroooooollllll

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/909.jpg

iClick

10th August 2013, 12:31 PM

Don't know whose this is but I wish it was mine Drrroooooollllll

A bit more info about that beast : Landyzone - 6x6 Perentie (http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/6x6-perentie-104425.html)

Loubrey

12th August 2013, 08:02 PM

Not my Deefer, but one I saw at Lister Land Rover the dealer in Droitwich, UK.

Now I appreciate that this will upset some of the "traditionalist", but the rest can enjoy!

Loubrey

12th August 2013, 08:09 PM

This one was actually brand new and unregistered on the show room floor...

Cheers,

Lou

manic

12th August 2013, 08:24 PM

Not my Deefer, but one I saw at Lister Land Rover the dealer in Droitwich, UK.

Now I appreciate that this will upset some of the "traditionalist", but the rest can enjoy!

Almost works, but it looks like they chickened out half way..
It could be missing white wing top vents, white hood, colour matched wheel arches, green caps on the end of bumper.

but not for me thanks :cool:

Sandgroper

12th August 2013, 08:42 PM

I like both of them, I think they look great! I really like the 90's in a softop, they just seem to look right to me.

red_tj

14th August 2013, 05:46 PM

Don't know whose this is but I wish it was mine Drrroooooollllll

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/909.jpg

Sweettttttttttt I so want now.

:D

nealo

15th August 2013, 04:20 PM

That's LieutenantRover's 6x6 from Kalgoorlie!!
Brian has a collection of Landys in his backyard .. Hang on.. So do I

GoldCloverLeaf

16th August 2013, 07:34 AM

I was thinking if you get a decent parentie ambo you could slice the top down and cap it, maybe with a pop-top, add some windows and access panels....you would be 1/1000th of the way there!

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2871/mpcl.jpg

LoveB

17th August 2013, 08:24 AM

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

LED bar mounted... Thanks to matt (460cixy) for getting it on :)

JamesB71

20th August 2013, 05:15 PM

My 90 turned up last week. This was her first day out.

Still lots of accessorising to come...... Next up. Roof Rack and Lighting.

The colour is Corrin Grey.

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

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/WJByrnes/P8170010_zps34b038c5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/WJByrnes/P8170008_zpsc8ac5ec2.jpg

Loubrey

20th August 2013, 06:11 PM

Very tidy James!!!

I would spend the money on front mud flaps mate as those tyres will load mud everywhere under and over your car!

Cheers,

Lou

JamesB71

20th August 2013, 06:32 PM

Ill get some ASAP. I dont like those tyres much. They whine..... and I dont do a lot of mud work really. All terrains have always done everything I need them to. Hopefully these will wear out quick and I can go back to my standard BFG AT.

Sandgroper

20th August 2013, 06:55 PM

That's a great looking 90, very nice all round!

Disco Muppet

20th August 2013, 07:39 PM

Nice ride :D
I'm surprised the bar doesn't have a recessed slot for the roller fairlead, I would have thought that was a legal requirement.
Perhaps if you change over to plasma rope the hawse fairlead will be a bit less obtrusive.
Enjoy it mate, now that you've finally got it :cool:

FeatherWeightDriver

20th August 2013, 08:04 PM

Nice work James - all good things (let's hope this one is) comes to those who wait! :D

What tyres are those, the factory option MTRs?

I'm surprised the bar doesn't have a recessed slot for the roller fairlead, I would have thought that was a legal requirement.

I would have to agree. It doesn't look like that winch front passes the sniff test for the current ADRs, but I will defer to the experts on that one...

cooperrat

20th August 2013, 08:16 PM

Great looking wagon James. I have the same wheels on mine,when it gets here. Within two weeks I'm told. Sure I passed the bilpin pie wagon last week too..catchya.

Witchdoctor

24th August 2013, 09:00 PM

Playing in Sandy Cr near 1770

Cobber

26th August 2013, 06:30 PM

Great looking rig James, love the colour :cool:

Witchdoctor, great to see the Landy taking the plunge and letting the Jeep follow in your tracks! :D

Witchdoctor

26th August 2013, 07:31 PM

It was like that all weekend, i think the Jeep was scared lol

David

LoveB

26th August 2013, 07:44 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q77/s720x720/555023_710993115583526_1035482406_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s720x720/1150345_710993135583524_221226039_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q79/s720x720/1230098_710993168916854_239389712_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q79/s720x720/1235045_710993205583517_1435001851_n.jpg

Iain_B

26th August 2013, 11:09 PM

My wife an I are on a three month trip across the Savannah way, down the West coast and then back across via the Anne Beadell Road then back home.

This is our rig in camping mode.

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It sometime gets a bit too hot out here :eek:

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Bull dust is part of the deal

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When travelling in dark places, you need a bit of light

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The result of a "bit of light"

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GoldCloverLeaf

27th August 2013, 07:20 AM

Mmmm external cage... do want!!

will993

27th August 2013, 11:53 AM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/1010233_10201532665455178_2058980035_n.jpg

Speaking of Jeeps and Land Rovers...

GoldCloverLeaf

27th August 2013, 12:11 PM

Yeah if i had a Jeep and a Defender i'd definitely tow the Defender to the tracks with the Jeep, why would you want to waste road mileage on a superior off road vehicle? :p

Disco Muppet

27th August 2013, 02:26 PM

Aww cute, the Jeep brought along its own recovery vehicle!
Wouldn't it have been easier to just buy a winch?

FeatherWeightDriver

27th August 2013, 04:01 PM

Spotted at the All British Cars day at King's school recently.

Not mine - but I sure wish it was!

Kudos to the owners for a very well turned out and kitted up custom 130 campervan conversion.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/188.jpg

isuzutoo-eh

27th August 2013, 04:09 PM

Disco Muppet

27th August 2013, 06:48 PM

The owner is an aluminium fabricator by trade, so it was all to a very high standard.

I can't help but think that the wider bodywork would suit a Perentie 6x6 admirably, which would carry the load a lot better than a 130 chassis might.

He had a similar set up on a 130 tdi if it's the same bloke I'm thinking off, also had extensive ally bar work.

GoldCloverLeaf

28th August 2013, 08:07 AM

I get to see that every day, i work right across the road from them, impressive bit of kit. They work on a fair few Landies so if you need some custom aluminium roof racks, barwork or what-have these would be the guys to see... Aluminium Engineering, Brookvale.

They had another one they did with a 2.8 TGV that was for sale for ages... i haven't seen it for awhile so they might have sold it.

Disco Muppet

28th August 2013, 11:59 AM

They had another one they did with a 2.8 TGV that was for sale for ages... i haven't seen it for awhile so they might have sold it.

That's the one I'm thinking of, it was asking above $50k, perhaps that's why it took a while to sell :o

Didge

31st August 2013, 09:31 PM

I think you are a very lucky man Iain_B !!!!!

flagg

3rd September 2013, 07:02 PM

Sadly it isn't an action shot.. but from the weekend when I'd been tidying up some wiring and a few other odd jobs.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=65077&stc=1&d=1378202380

flagg

3rd September 2013, 07:07 PM

I think you are a very lucky man Iain_B !!!!!

which photo are you referring too? :D:wasntme:

chezzter

4th September 2013, 07:26 PM

Proudly introducing a new member to my family .......The Brigadier:p
Picked up today from the hospital.....has been told to play nicely with the hilux.65122

chezzter

4th September 2013, 07:32 PM

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MY05 110

chezzter

4th September 2013, 07:44 PM

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Sharkee

5th September 2013, 04:39 PM

Don't know whose it is but I SO WANT IT!!!!! AWESOME!
Can you sense I'm drooling :lol2:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/1139.jpg

Loubrey

5th September 2013, 07:49 PM

Looks like South African number plates - CA for Cape Town and the 6 digits in two groups of three...

Alu Cab (sticker above the cab) is also a Cape Town, South Africa based business and the majoroty of the remaining gear is Front Runner, so I think its pretty certain that the pic is from there.

Alu-Cab (http://www.alu-cab.co.za)

Cheers,

Lou

FeatherWeightDriver

5th September 2013, 07:58 PM

scarry

5th September 2013, 08:01 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1455.jpg (http://picturepush.com/public/13656143)

The sons deefer,as usual needs a good wash,inside and out, after another trip into the scrub:D

flagg

5th September 2013, 08:48 PM

Don't know whose it is but I SO WANT IT!!!!! AWESOME!
Can you sense I'm drooling :lol2:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/1139.jpg

I wonder what is under the bonnet box?

newhue

5th September 2013, 10:48 PM

Interesting - what's the "technical" name of the bar across the driver's door and the panels on the passenger door?

I have not seen either before. Are they protection for rocks, trees, wildlife or cyclists? :wasntme:

I see it has bars up either side of the front screen, and along the roof line on the sides. Perhaps they are hangers for riot screens. That thing hanging off the back door may act as a window screen perhaps, and the others just aren't fitted. I'm only guessing though.

Dopey

5th September 2013, 11:01 PM

R.E; the ALUCAB black landrover defender,
As Loubrey says it is a South African company, from what I've read on "Headpage" or whatever it's called it is alucabs own buildup of a camper.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=558639780867706&set=pb.175428539188834.-2207520000.1378389307.&type=3&theater

Also on here, (go to 28th of August)

https://www.facebook.com/landymagafrica

Mike.

Also more pictures of its fit out on there.
It is called the "Alucab Icarus project".

Chops

5th September 2013, 11:30 PM

On their website, they show 130's, but the one here looks more like a 110 CC (??).
It looks awesome which ever it is :D

Didge

5th September 2013, 11:32 PM

which photo are you referring too? :D:wasntme:
Oh, just the side and rear shots, that's all - I think there's some aesthetic/ photographic value/ worth there :angel:

Dopey

6th September 2013, 01:28 AM

On their website, they show 130's, but the one here looks more like a 110 CC (??).
It looks awesome which ever it is :D

G'day Chops,
On the Headbook/Facebook/whateveritscalled page that I posted there is 39 odd photos of the 110.
One of the thing that I'm interested in, is the custom moulded dash top that is shown in some of the interior photos.
It would be good for holding a lot of my assorted crap that seems to build up in the landy.
Mike.

JAG811

6th September 2013, 11:13 PM

Hi all,
I just brought home an oldie, but a goodie.
First order of business was an epic drive to get the old girl from Darwin to Cairns.
Probably the best drive I've ever done, and the old girl made it.
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Got some work to do now with a number of repairs and maintenance to do ...
Cheers,
Jon

Lagerfan

7th September 2013, 02:14 PM

Just home and some pics of our new 90 on its maiden voyage...

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=65212&d=1378527104
Near Gosses Bluff crater (background) NT

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
X-Tech twins at Yalara NT, what are the chances! We had the good fortune to run into Sue on her way home from the Canning, her 90 is just awesome, and Sue herself was great craic.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=65214&d=1378527142
A real highlight ... waking up to The Ghan trundling by our campsite, about 40k north of Marla SA. Lots of waves that morning, luckily we were dressed :o

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=65215&stc=1&d=1378527151
Along the Oodnadatta track on the way home. We passed a small convoy of 110's just north of William Creek, great waves guys but sorry we didn't stop to chat whoever you were.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=65225&stc=1&d=1378529487
Quick night in the Flinders on the way home. Not a great shot but wanted to show off the Rijidij rear bar & isi bike carrier, both worth their weight in gold on the trip.

Happy to report the 90 performed beautifully, no issues at all.

Sandgroper

7th September 2013, 06:05 PM

Fantastic photos, it looks like a great trip was had by all! Terrific seeing two xtech's together like that too.

Cobber

9th September 2013, 08:38 PM

Fantastic photos, it looks like a great trip was had by all! Terrific seeing two xtech's together like that too.Seconded! :BigThumb:

Not sure if I saw yours in Alice, but I definitely saw Sue's :)

Cobber

9th September 2013, 08:40 PM

The Defender lending a hand in the 2a's rebuild :cool:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1233.jpg

Eeny

10th September 2013, 05:13 AM

After a seemingly endless wait, our MY13 110 arrived. it still felt warm off the production line.
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We've covered 1000 miles in just over a week (incl some gentle low range work)

Fitted Exbox to house additional fuse box, dual battery controller, accessory plugs and to provide mounting location for UHF and brake controller. Hard wired spotties into LR push switch in dash for neatness. Easiest vehicle I've ever wired-up. Didn't see the need to shift factory-fitted electronics into Exbox. Very happy with the altered ergonomics with exbox.

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Decided to use AGM 100ah aux battery on long lead for maximum versatility for placement and accessibility - as opposed to squeezing another battery under passenger seat (besides, would need to find a new home for the jack etc). The second battery can be easily shifted/removed - eg, use with electric outboard.
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Ian

Cobber

10th September 2013, 05:35 AM

That's a good looking bus Ian with some smart mods to boot. Well done :BigThumb:

HCPU130

10th September 2013, 09:17 PM

Daily Driver,
Family Camper,
Bike Hauler,
Boat Hauler.

nick b

12th September 2013, 01:41 PM

http://instagram.com/p/dQnxT2LOn_/

Modern 110 XD/1 ton build still looking for a front Salisbury.

Doing with a group of teenagers and teenagers at heart as a project.

Currently looking for the use of a single phase pro spec MIG to build the cage and tray with.

Capes

12th September 2013, 06:41 PM

G'day. Im a new member having purchased a 2012 Deefer it isma cracker and I'm slowly adding bits.

Since this photo with grand-dad I've added steps, side rails, bullbar and lights.

Cheers!

Capes

LowRanger

12th September 2013, 06:49 PM

G'day. Im a new member having purchased a 2012 Deefer it isma cracker and I'm slowly adding bits.

Since this photo with grand-dad I've added steps, side rails, bullbar and lights.

Cheers!

Capes

Some sticky tyres there,they allow it to hang upside down like a bat:D

Chops

12th September 2013, 07:09 PM

Some sticky tyres there,they allow it to hang upside down like a bat:D

This is to suit the Northern hemisphere,, so they don't have to turn their comps upside down to see us right,,, ;)

GoldCloverLeaf

13th September 2013, 07:24 AM

There ya go mate :p http://imageshack.us/a/img22/2465/mr4t.jpg

Another Defender to wave to in the area. There seems to be a few landys in freshie... i always see that yellow 2 door rangie near the beach carpark.

LoveB

13th September 2013, 05:43 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

same colour and wheels as james!!

PTC

13th September 2013, 05:54 PM

I bought my first Defender a few weeks ago now and slowly working on it. Will make up a thread later with all my changes. Though here is the first lot of photos.

My first mod to the car was to add in the Drawers which i got custom made by Full Boar Fourbie Drawers out in Korumburra.

The plan for the car is to be a touring wagon with some fun off road capabilities as i am a scout leader and take kids out bush a lot.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1057.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1058.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/465.jpg

101RRS

16th September 2013, 07:20 PM

After a seemingly endless wait, our MY13 110 arrived. it still felt warm off the production line.
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Ian

Where is the winch?

Where is the Snorkel?

Job only half done ;).

TOJO 12HT

17th September 2013, 09:29 AM

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w410/rusnut/2012-01-06092336.jpghttp://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w410/rusnut/2012-01-06135416.jpgcant c them pics?

JamesB71

17th September 2013, 09:55 AM

Nope.

Draco Australis

18th September 2013, 03:10 PM

I may as well stick some pics of mine in here :D

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/904891_565755173458043_1003046831_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/892823_560610217305872_1587528383_o.jpg

Chops

18th September 2013, 04:07 PM

And why wouldn't you,,, she's a good looking beast :D

Sue

18th September 2013, 05:54 PM

Just home and some pics of our new 90 on its maiden voyage...

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=65213&d=1378527114
X-Tech twins at Yalara NT, what are the chances! We had the good fortune to run into Sue on her way home from the Canning, her 90 is just awesome, and Sue herself was great craic.

Happy to report the 90 performed beautifully, no issues at all.

Hahaha.. I had to google 'Craic'! And thank you.. :)

It was lovely meeting both yourself and Jo and I don't know who was more shocked to see another Xtech myself or you guys! Hope to catch up again one day!
Cheers
Sue

Cobber

18th September 2013, 07:04 PM

I don't know who was more shocked to see another Xtech myself or you guys!Probably everybody else at Yulara who thought it was the same car driving around and around and around ...
:D

In all seriousness though, it's this kind of thing that makes owning a Landy more than worthwhile to me :BigThumb:

Cammo

23rd September 2013, 04:24 PM

Well, I was going to wait until
It was finished to post here - but let's be honest.. That'll never happen

So here's my 130

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/526.jpg

Cheers,
Cammo

Cammo

23rd September 2013, 04:26 PM

Thanks go to JamesB for the photo - he took it at the expo this year.

Cobber

23rd September 2013, 04:31 PM

I like that a lot Cammo ... if I had a 130 I'd be doing something similar :BigThumb:

JamesB71

25th September 2013, 08:36 AM

No worries Cammo. Yours was my favourite of the day.

noyakfat

26th September 2013, 06:35 PM

Hey Cammo,

Is that Keswick Green? I love that colour and hope I can pick up a 110 wagon in that colour in the new year.

Looks awesome.

Nige

steane

26th September 2013, 07:42 PM

My 94 Hardtop

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/504.jpg

carlschmid2002

26th September 2013, 07:56 PM

My 94 Hardtop

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/504.jpg

Looks great

Lagerfan

27th September 2013, 06:43 AM

My 94 Hardtop

Love it. Does anyone know if the current puma model hard top is available with windows like this?

steane

27th September 2013, 06:51 AM

Love it. Does anyone know if the current puma model hard top is available with windows like this?

Those side panels and windows are off one of the Army TD5s. I pulled the sliding glass out and had single panes of glass put in.

I don't know what side-panel options you'd get on a new hardtop.

debruiser

27th September 2013, 06:51 AM

Love it. Does anyone know if the current puma model hard top is available with windows like this?

It's a land rover... just put them in when you get it! :D

Lagerfan

27th September 2013, 06:59 AM

It's a land rover... just put them in when you get it! :D

Don't worry already thought of that! Some nice gull-wings would suit & be very practical me thinks.

debruiser

27th September 2013, 10:38 AM

Don't worry already thought of that! Some nice gull-wings would suit & be very practical me thinks.

Gull wings would be 'the bomb'! no more climbing in to get whatever is just behind the seats!

GoldCloverLeaf

27th September 2013, 12:21 PM

Gull wings would be 'the bomb'! no more climbing in to get whatever is just behind the seats!

They woud be 'the bomb', if they didn't cost 'a bomb' :p

LoveB

29th September 2013, 10:11 PM

James has been a busy boy over the last weekend..

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

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

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

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

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1208613_726412440708260_1367064372_n.jpg

Chops

30th September 2013, 04:44 PM

Hey Paul, what tyres are you running on the Puma?

You can feel free to drop them off to me when you drop the old girl if you like :D

herrBlick

3rd October 2013, 06:55 PM

Here in my new defender looking at my Old D366537

LoveB

3rd October 2013, 10:01 PM

Hey Paul, what tyres are you running on the Puma?

You can feel free to drop them off to me when you drop the old girl if you like :D

Goodyear MT/R's :)

I think I read a few threads saying they cant be bought anymore??? I hope they're still available!!

hainsy

7th October 2013, 12:00 AM

Don't know whose it is but I SO WANT IT!!!!! AWESOME!
Can you sense I'm drooling :lol2:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/1139.jpg

This it the company that 4xforum guy uses on youtube its a company in capetown called alu-cab have no clue whos that is though looks mint

Uncle Mikey

9th October 2013, 01:44 PM

gusthedog

9th October 2013, 01:56 PM

Howdy all,
Great forums, I know I'll be spending a lot of time here (already have been a lurker for some time :) ). Been looking for my 110 for a while (wife reckons 5 years haha) and finally just bought one. She's a 2012 model (the 110, not the wife) and has done 16,000km. I'm hoping she's a keeper (the 110, AND the wife!)... hope you don't mind me picking your brains about how I should get her set up for the Gunbarrel Hway next year...

Cheers

My suggestion for setup for the Gunbarrell is to leave it standard and not listen to the you-have-to-have-crew eg:"you must have this, and this and especially this...."

My 82 year old uncle has done it like 6 times in his standard XF panno with no dramas. Any 4 wheeler should be fine. And extra classy in a deefer:D

Nice looking Rig by the way:thumbsup:

flagg

9th October 2013, 07:46 PM

Howdy all,
Great forums, I know I'll be spending a lot of time here (already have been a lurker for some time :) ). Been looking for my 110 for a while (wife reckons 5 years haha) and finally just bought one. She's a 2012 model (the 110, not the wife) and has done 16,000km. I'm hoping she's a keeper (the 110, AND the wife!)... hope you don't mind me picking your brains about how I should get her set up for the Gunbarrel Hway next year...

Cheers

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/12/372.jpg

lots of water and rent a sat phone. Oh, and some good maps and a shovel.

wally

9th October 2013, 08:12 PM

Dual battery and a socket for your fridge. Other than that, as far as the Landy goes I'd say you're pretty set.

Dusty1111

10th October 2013, 10:48 AM

66822 66821

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The Fender is back after a 10 month rest. Plenty of new gear and Gwyn Lewis dislocating suspension has absolutely transformed it on and off-road.

Uncle Mikey

11th October 2013, 12:30 PM

My suggestion for setup for the Gunbarrell is to leave it standard and not listen to the you-have-to-have-crew eg:"you must have this, and this and especially this...."

My 82 year old uncle has done it like 6 times in his standard XF panno with no dramas. Any 4 wheeler should be fine. And extra classy in a deefer:D

Nice looking Rig by the way:thumbsup:

Cheers mate. I'm impressed that your uncle has done so well on the Gunbarrell. When I did it 15 years ago or so (in a Toyota troupy), it was washed out and extremely slow going in many parts. I'm very keen to get back out there and see how it has changed.

dawsey

11th October 2013, 09:51 PM

Thats a great pic of your 110 out back..A new white 110 defender like that just has something about it that stands out from the rest of the 4bs out there

rheley

14th October 2013, 07:39 PM

Uncle Mikey

15th October 2013, 12:19 AM

Hi mate, can't see the pic...

n plus one

15th October 2013, 06:48 AM

Here's my Td5 with Rijidij wheel carrier/chainsaw carrier and bike rack. The carrier didn't fail, even after driving along the Mt Dare track into the Simpson. Well done and thanks Murray.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=67006&stc=1&d=1381743690

Can't see why it would fail on the Mt Dare track - it's in great condition :p

scarry

16th October 2013, 07:33 PM

Can't see why it would fail on the Mt Dare track - it's in great condition :p

As a bone shaker.....

kelvo

18th October 2013, 12:11 AM

Goodyear MT/R's :)

I think I read a few threads saying they cant be bought anymore??? I hope they're still available!!

You have the Mark 1 MT/R's, you can no longer buy these (Unless you find 'old stock'), but you can buy the new Mark 2 MT/R's these are Kevlar reinforced.

Snail Bait

19th October 2013, 03:55 PM

My Snail Bait fording the Patterson River…67261

VladTepes

19th October 2013, 04:51 PM

I think you hit that water a bit fast.... :lol2:

JAG811

19th October 2013, 10:23 PM

My 94 Hardtop

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/504.jpg
Nice one !!

LesDef

20th October 2013, 03:07 PM

Gidday Landy fans,

Please see attached my 2013 Defender 110 Hardtop with:-

1. As vehicle is now.

2. Early photo of Gullwing side windows open.

Regs LesDef.

VladTepes

20th October 2013, 04:42 PM

I didn't know you could still buy them as a hardtop !

lux201

20th October 2013, 05:31 PM

Tossed the Disco and bought a 110 :)
heaps of work done and heaps more to go!
(93" 200tdi)

loving it!

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8089/gmdj.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/7/gmdj.jpg/)

Draco Australis

21st October 2013, 12:25 PM

I thought I'd have a go at sketching mine and finally finished it. :D

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/740385_658785074155052_1097414913_o.jpg

Marty110

21st October 2013, 12:33 PM

awesome job!! Careful - you may get some requests........

Chops

21st October 2013, 03:55 PM

Very awesome indeed :cool:

GlennWA

21st October 2013, 06:26 PM

Just a couple of photos before the colour coded bullbar sitting in the garage is installed. 'Ruby' is in the dealers getting some warranty work until next week so the bullbar will have to wait.

Cheers Glenn

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/353.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/354.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/355.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/356.jpg

P.S. photos taken by my beautiful wife

PTC

21st October 2013, 06:48 PM

GlennWA

21st October 2013, 06:56 PM

Looking great Glenn. I parked next to you at the Caribbean gardens event a month back and your car is set up great. Good to see some photos of it out getting out and about. Im sure you 3 are having a ball with it.

Thanks Peter. Saw the photos of your truck a couple pages back. Hope it is treating you well. Kiera says G'day. It was lovely to meet you. Would be good to catch up before we leave end of November.

VladTepes

21st October 2013, 09:57 PM

Glen thats one sweet looking defender!

Naks

22nd October 2013, 11:35 PM

Flashing the crowd at Honingklip 4x4 last weekend :twisted:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/301.jpg

carlschmid2002

23rd October 2013, 12:04 AM

Just an update with my MY 12 Defender 90
- Bought new with OME RAI, leather interior, sawtooth alloys, tow bar, spotlights and tinted windows.
- From Mulgo, tubular winch bar, seat rail extensions, alloy bash plate, Windcheater roof rack, Frontrunner tanks L&R, headlight protectors, cargo net, X box with all electrics moved, National Luna Dual battery under passenger seat.
- From Rijidij, alloy air vents, cupholders and rear bar with spare wheel and dual jerries.
- Pioneer stereo with blue tooth and sub woofer.
- ARB, Compressor under drivers seat and extreme hi-lift.
-GME 80 Channel UHF
-Juddy, chequer plate wing protectors.
- Nugget, Air intake kit
- Certified child restraints
- Jaycar, Sound proofing
- Clark Rubber- rear mat wall to wall
- Things left to do. Warrior winch and cruise control
I am now working on Ernie, my trailer.67494

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cal415

28th October 2013, 01:39 PM

Here is my 110 and 130 together, i havnt had many opertunitys to take a pic of the pair on them out of the shed - this is at my farm at Booral, The 130 just fresh back from Cape York with a nice coating of red dust.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/105.jpg

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