Show us your Deefers !

[AussieAub]

....the car in the photo doesn't appear to be a MY14 Defender as I believe that model has "Defender" on the bonnet, not "Land Rover"
Yeah, you're right sorry. It's a late new 2013 model, but bought and first registered March 2014 by me.


How are you handling it?
Loving it! I used to drive the D2 V8 with a light foot anyway, and it had 235/85r16 tyres on it, so it didn't pull as well as it should anyway. So got me well trained for the diesel lump! But I'm surprised by the get-up-and-go in the 110.
Love the ride in the Defender, in fact EVRYTHING about it. It has always been one of my favourite vehivles on the road (if not THE fave), and have always wanted one.

Just a shame I work on a 26/9 FIFO roster and not home enough drive as often as I'd like. :(

[jackiec]

Awesome looking 110!!

[tonic]

Trimmed about 50mm - instructions say 90mm but that was enough...kit comes with end caps that slip on flush...haven't bothered to glue them.


When I did mine, Opposite Lock Nerang sent them away to a place in Cairns that cut them and re-plastic welded them so they still look factory.


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

[Tikka7mm08]

Looks bloody good and nicer fit than mine.

[Tikka7mm08]

A fairly boring update but one of the best so far! Swapped out the silencer under the truck for a TF stainless straight thru pipe. Loving the sound. Also added rear lamp protectors.
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140520_111748_zps0iyh9uko.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140520_111748_zps0iyh9uko.jpg.html)
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140520_154814_zpsamoaxbml.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140520_154814_zpsamoaxbml.jpg.html)

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140521_184747_zpsqwutjbzl.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140521_184747_zpsqwutjbzl.jpg.html)

[Dopey]

Looks good.

How did you go with the Terrafirma pipe with fitting?
With mine, it is pushing the rear muffler against the towbar bracket bolts.....
Will have to cut and re weld it so it doesn't make contact.

Regards,
Mike.

[Tikka7mm08]

The first mod I did was getting the LR towbar swapped to a TF one, gives heaps more room underneath and the exhaust is well clear of it. I had to use an angle grinder to cut the bolts off the silencer as they were so corroded. Used an exhaust joint filler to seal it up with new pipe. Took a bit of effort to be honest for a 5-bolt drop in replacement....but won't rip muffler off now and the sound of the burble is music to my ears.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140522_090719_zpspqtmjddu.jpg.html)

[gazcoonar]

Some shots of the beloved 90 in the High Country..

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[jackiec]

Some shots of the beloved 90 in the High Country..

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Nice 90

[PTC]

Some shots of the beloved 90 in the High Country..

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/77585d1400723538-show-us-your-deefers-img_3929.jpg

Nice to see the fun side track is still there heading into Wonnangatta.

[simmo]

Some photos of my 1995 wagon, most of the bolt on bits on it I made in my workshop over the years as a hobby.
swing out wheel carrier.
42 liter subtank with c/ valves and gauge sender, CAV fuel filter
winchbar with recovery hooks.
built in compressor with 3 liter air tank auto cut in/ cut out
Maxidrive locker rear
Eaton tru track front.
EGT monitor
Bigger intercooler
OME springs and dampers 2"lift
Oil filled wheel hubs all round
Al' Spray/mud shield under Front mudguards and front of the engine.
Al' Inner mudgards at rear, to protect fuel filler and chassis from mud and rocks.
Roofrack all Al' deck with holes for lashing on occasionally. :D

[gazcoonar]

Nice to see the fun side track is still there heading into Wonnangatta.

Yes RT - that is a bit of fun on the Zeka Track.. : )

[Steve223]

Nice to see the fun side track is still there heading into Wonnangatta.


yes we also had a play there over Easter 77658

[loneranger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1500.jpg

Brought this home today :D

Don't let your wife drive it - you may never get it back. My wife didn't want to drive it today but once she got behind the wheel at my insistence she wouldn't give it back and kept saying 'mine, mine, mine.' :D

[specwarop]

Is that Southern Landrover in Cannington? If so, thats where I am getting mine delivered too - cannot wait, though the recent thread on here has me concerned the delivery date may be postponed...

[EastFreo]

That does look great. Hopefully I will get my order in tomorrow or Monday!

Then it will be the tedious wait for it to get built and delivered!

[debruiser]

hmmm shiny new keswick green defender.... :D
Nice.... :ohyes::thumbsup:

[LoveB]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/52.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/53.jpg

[Dopey]

The winch bar on the red defender (in the pics just above) is a bad design....
It doesn't protect the bottom corners of the guards for off road use, and it blanks out a considerable portion of the headlights.
Apart from that, I like the pics.

Regards,
Mike.

[LoveB]

90 is a customers whos had a bit of warranty issue due to wheels!

[Dopey]

90 is a customers whos had a bit of warranty issue due to wheels!

I wouldn't think that warranty applies with issues caused by that particular wheel/tyre combination?
Fair enough if it was running standard wheels and tyres.....
What size are they? Does it have a lift? Double cardon shaft? Etc?

Anyways, with the old series in the pics, it looks good!
Hope it doesn't get "restored" to much.
They look good when they have a patina like that,
I don't think that any other vehicles age as well as a series Landy does!

Regards,
Mike.

[Cracka]

When I did mine, Opposite Lock Nerang sent them away to a place in Cairns that cut them and re-plastic welded them so they still look factory.


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/gclro-members-rides-projects/48295d1340609276-meet-boomer-roof-consol.jpg

Tonic, what brand is this roof console of yours. Is it the Terrafirma one? It appears to be grey in the photo, is that the true colour like the trim around the windows? Or is it just the camera flash making it appear light.

Mick

[loneranger]

Is that Southern Landrover in Cannington? If so, thats where I am getting mine delivered too - cannot wait, though the recent thread on here has me concerned the delivery date may be postponed...

Yeah, they handed over 2 keswick defenders yesterday the other one was all keswick. Give them a call regarding the delivery, the issue is one of supply from what we were told yesterday.

It was quite funny sitting in the dealership waiting for the handover and watching other customers waiting to pick up there Disco's etc all walking over to have a good look at it.

[specwarop]

Yeh I rang them up this morning, turns out my 110 is on a ship and is already passing SA, due in about 10days...

[Disco Muppet]

I wouldn't think that warranty applies with issues caused by that particular wheel/tyre combination?


Probably why he's having issues then! :p
Pity, looks tough :cool:

[Dopey]

Yep, certainly looks like a nice and tough 90.
I think it may have been during this outing that the owner decided to go for the wider guard flares?

It is certainly a rude and muddy awakening when you go through a nice mud puddle that there is more to it than just wide wheels and tyres....

I wonder how much mud went inside before he got the window shut?

I think the owner is called Lyndon, not sure if he's on this forum.
Picture found on and stolen from the internet thingy..

[LoveB]

I wouldn't think that warranty applies with issues caused by that particular wheel/tyre combination?
Fair enough if it was running standard wheels and tyres.....
What size are they? Does it have a lift? Double cardon shaft? Etc?

Anyways, with the old series in the pics, it looks good!
Hope it doesn't get "restored" to much.
They look good when they have a patina like that,
I don't think that any other vehicles age as well as a series Landy does!

Regards,
Mike.


34' true size. caused gearbox/diff issues. all getting sorted though.

with the series, I'm not touching the body. just making it road worthy then driving it aroudn as is. lol


and yes, thats him. Good guy really. his car is getting all sorted now but I think he wants to move onto a D4

[noyakfat]

I think he wants to move onto a D4

NOOOOOOO!!! Life will never be the same :D

[DieselDan]

Yeh I rang them up this morning, turns out my 110 is on a ship and is already passing SA, due in about 10days...

I've been tracking the ship that mine is on and i think mine is probably on the same ship. Can't wait...:D
Will post piccies when I get my grubby little hands on it!!

Sent using AULRO mobile app

[specwarop]

Morning Composer?

[carlschmid2002]

A couple of photos from the last two weekends. I went on a drive along Black Mountain Road from Cairns last Saturday with the Cairns Land Rover Club and today I did a drive up from Bluewater near Townsville. The Bluewater track is very tight and good for adding a few pin stripes.

[carlschmid2002]

Some more photos

[DieselDan]

Morning Composer?

Yep!

[Defendozer]

My first stranded breakdown in four years of Landy ownership.... I think I'm doing alright!!!

And of course good old Murph decreed that it had to happen halfway to Hobart in the middle of the Great Lakes area😫

All good though, had some fun!!

Haha I reckon there should be a thread titled "Places my Defender has broken down"!!78238

[Cobber]

I prefer the term "taking in the scenery" rather than "broken down" :D

I assume you made it to your destination?

[Defendozer]

I prefer the term "taking in the scenery" rather than "broken down" :D

I assume you made it to your destination?

Yes for sure I do agree with you there!

No I didn't make it to Hobart which is where I was headed, instead took six hours to get home by the time my recovery team (Dad and his 110) drove up and towed me back, wasn't that a fun trip!!

[wrinklearthur]

Yes for sure I do agree with you there!

No I didn't make it to Hobart which is where I was headed, instead took six hours to get home by the time my recovery team (Dad and his 110) drove up and towed me back, wasn't that a fun trip!!

Just got home from the Land Rover Owners Club of Tasmania Committee meeting tonight. But not without drama!

'Fred' decided to not start after I pulled up in Salamanca Place to go to the ATM. My fault finding skills now being honed to the N'th degree, diagnosed a faulty alternator. So I hoofed it up to the Shipwrights Arms Hotel to the meeting, at least I got there.

After the meeting I hitched a ride back to 'Fred' in a Hilux belonging to one of the other members, hitched up his 'Thumper' battery to mine and 'Fred' was ready for home. Made it home ok with the lights on low beam all the way, but they were getting dim by the time I rolled into the yard.
Thanks James for following me home after getting me started.
.

[simmo]

That's what dads are for, the pit crew recovery team:D

[AndyG]

Just got home from the Land Rover Owners Club

After the meeting I hitched a ride back to 'Fred' in a Hilux belonging to one of the other members, hitched up his 'Thumper' battery to mine and 'Fred' was ready for home.
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You allow hilux owners I your club:o, bit like letting Michael Jackson join a child care centre:wasntme:

[LoveB]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1402.jpg

the transporter!

[Samblers]

Thats a nice fixie. ^

Wont suggest a show us your fixie thread as I didnt think LR owners were the type!

[cooperrat]

will give my 29er Kona single speed mountain bike an airing

[wrinklearthur]

You allow hilux owners in your club

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1394.jpg
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[Photodude]

78309
After owing a freelander td4 then discovery 3 tdv6,
Brought this 2008 110 from Victoria in late march with 110000km on the clock
Has already got some koni shocks. Alli sport radiator and inter cooler cruse control snorkel and winch and a few other bits. Was happy with what the previous owner had done.
Have done a few mods including a remap from Davis Performace landys ( well worth the money )
Plan on put new dash with 2 din system reverse camera and other bits.
Have Facebook page if interested in following my upgrades.
https://m.facebook.com/millythedefender
Amazing how quickly the defender gets into your blood.

[Cobber]

My bus has been on towing duties this weekend just gone. From Alice to Darwin and back I'm pleased to say it didn't miss a beat, despite some horrible bits of road and strong winds all the way between Katherine and Tennant Creek. It returned about 18L/100kms which I didn't think was too bad all things considered :BigThumb:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1110.jpg

[debruiser]

My bus has been on towing duties this weekend just gone. From Alice to Darwin and back I'm pleased to say it didn't miss a beat, despite some horrible bits of road and strong winds all the way between Katherine and Tennant Creek. It returned about 18L/100kms which I didn't think was too bad all things considered :BigThumb:



I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets those sorts of figures when towing! :D

[simmo]

Thats some trailer, hard Yakka pulling that in a head wind :)

[Steve223]

Some pics from last weekend at Hill End

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[Dervish]

Here's my Defender in Laura after a muddy run over the PDR down from a very wet Cape York. The worst road conditions I've ever experienced. Passed a few trailers with wheels ripped off, but missed the bogged semis up the road near Coen.

In the background is a 130 belonging to the Laura general store manager, who loves to talk Landies!

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[simmo]

Hi Dervish it looks like you had some fun in the mud, I love it as long as I don't have to get out and walk in it. What tires a re you using?in the photo they look good diameter but not too wide.

I have a roof rack, mostly home made, and it's proved durable enough on my desert and mountain trips But I'm worried about all the horror stories i hear about the corrugated road to the cape wrecking the roof racks. What was your experience?

Re mud all over the side of the car, when I put on the wider tyres, it annoyed me to have mud dripping of the window frames and the gutters, getting into the fuel filler spot etc. So I made these small aluminium "mudgaurds" and put mudflaps on the front. The little mudgaurds screw to the mudflap brackets inside, I have them front and back. Now when I drive on muddy road or the beach etc, the windows & sides of the car stays clean. Plus your arm if the window is open :) Picture is below , a crowd in the UK is making them out of plastic i think for 100 quid. The photo attached is cut from a bigger photo and is not so good but you get the idea.

[simmo]

Hi Dervish, the steel wheels with the mud tyres on.
Are they from a defender 130? I think so,

Are they tubeless? I don't think so.

And I think they are a little bit wider than a normal defender 110 wheel ?

The reason is I like them and would like get a set, rather than disco wheels what do yo think? thanks . Currently my mud tyres are on a set of old range rover rims. thanks

[Photodude]

Just was I was going to ask. Dervish what tyre rim combo you using. Just got a set of dynamic rims with 22 offset and want wider tyres without any other mods. Lift kit wider flares ect ect.

[Dervish]

So much attention for my rather standard setup :) Simmo, I'm running Land Rover ANR4583 rims which are similar to the 130 rims except they have a safety bead. These are the true "Wolf" rim, rated to 2200kg each. I galvanised mine as I really hate rust. The tyres are BFG MTs; 235/85r16, tubeless. I really like these tyres (size and tread pattern) on the Defender, I'd say a perfect match.

This isn't my first trip to the Cape, and yes, it is gruelling wet or dry. If you have confidence in your handiwork though, I think your rack should be fine. I was travelling with a Hilux with a very shoddy roof basket and it held on with only one lot of retightening.

Photodude, the offset on the Wolfs is +20.6, close to what you have. The 235s should give you full travel without scraping with your wheels, depending on how wide they are (Wolfs are 6.5"). My truck is lifted 2", but this setup will work without a lift just as well.

[Samblers]

I like your set-up too Dervish. :thumbsup:

I have 265/75 BFG KM2 muds - do you think you'd experience scraping at full travel with these tyres and your setup? (not sure if 6.5" rim is too narrow for these?)

[Disco Muppet]

Some pics from last weekend at Hill End

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I know exactly where those pics were taken ;)
Nice spot isn't it :)

[Dervish]

I like your set-up too Dervish. :thumbsup:



I have 265/75 BFG KM2 muds - do you think you'd experience scraping at full travel with these tyres and your setup? (not sure if 6.5" rim is too narrow for these?)


I couldn't say; I've never run them. I think it'd be close if it did scrape. Probably nothing to worry about for such a rare occurrence as full articulation - if you get there you'll be at crawling pace.

[simmo]

Hi dervish, I agree I like 235/85, my ATs and MTs are that size they fit well under the guards and don't rub under any situation. I'm using tubeless rims, but they are the aftermarket ones. I'm not sure of the offset. The wolf rims are excellent, and look good, but I think they are pricey from what i heard on the forum. I think the closest thing to them would be a set of disco 1 rims, they seem to be a popular modification. I have the same as you, I have the 2" lift.

[AussieAub]

Finally got her dirty playing around in the tracks at Harvey, WA. :cool:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/811.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/812.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/961.jpg

[manic]

25 Year old LR90. Melbourne to Uluru and back in 10 days. Broken Hill -> Marla almost entirely on dirt roads. Will never do it again in 10, but still we had a great trip! Rover was driven hard and apart from part of the dash rattling off at one point - it was faultless! :D

[Psimpson7]

finally got it off road today!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/770.jpg

[Tikka7mm08]

Got 235/85 Cooper ST Maxx's fitted. Just bloody awesome with quieter and softer road than the factory GG's - go figure?? Also TX4500S fitted thanks to some help from Dale Wilhelm.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140613_163604_zps4ymls4ka.jpg.html)
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140613_164753_zpsvzkrweh7.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140613_164753_zpsvzkrweh7.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140615_150917_zpsgsuntpeu.jpg.html)
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[Chops]

They look good on the rig Tikka. Are they more a "touring tyre"?
Am thinking at this point, these are what I will replace mine with. Not looking to go wider at all.

[Tikka7mm08]

I think they are between an AT and MT...more agressive than I expected. Over here on sale at $400 kiwi fitted.

[Photodude]

Tikka7mm08
Very tidy looking 90 mate. The side steps and rear quarter protection are they from Mulgo? Are they strong enough to be classed a rock slider too

[debruiser]

Tikka7mm08
Very tidy looking 90 mate. The side steps and rear quarter protection are they from Mulgo? Are they strong enough to be classed a rock slider too

Where are you taking a 90 that you need to rock slide on the rear quarter panel? :eek:

I do like the side steps though....

[Tikka7mm08]

The treesliders are Terrafirma and yes strong enough to be rock sliders as that is what they are with the treesliders welded on? Rock solid. Corner protectors I think are Terrafirma too, bloody solid. Just got the truck tinted today so will post a pic tomorrow....

[Tikka7mm08]

Tinted!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140617_130224_zpsuyqgczy9.jpg.html)

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140617_130253_zpsljlbpan5.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140617_130253_zpsljlbpan5.jpg.html)

[Tikka7mm08]

Headlight surrounds painted black...bloody cracked like a heat gun on the first coat in parts...was using Plasticote bumper paint so not sure what the story there (about 18 Celsius and dry)?? Can't do the grill because the winch wires go through it and would have to undo the winch to clear the earth bolt being loosened - bugger.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140619_151636_zpsiwzc76ki.jpg.html)

[Samblers]

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140615_150917_zpsgsuntpeu.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140615_150917_zpsgsuntpeu.jpg.html)


Paint that shiny would scare the sh*t out of me and would soon look like a sideways barcode :p

[Tikka7mm08]

LOL - I agree 100%...would love to get it done in matt black stick on cover.

[dhendrey]

Loving the photos boys

New to the forum, but long time Landy owner

Thought I'd post a few pics of my 2004 90. Too many mods to list now, but needless to say she goes anywhere.

Just recently bolted on an arb awening onto the Tradesman rack, which has been gold!

Cheers

[Tikka7mm08]

How have you got the hi lift mounted on the back?

[dhendrey]

I've got it mounted to the spare wheel carrier mate - works a treat

[debruiser]

Any possibility of a pic so I can steal the idea for my 88"? :angel:

[Tikka7mm08]

Is it off the shelf? Love a photo!

[Photodude]

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Had a double din dash replacement yesterday. Unit has Bluetooth phone ( works very well the defender lack of sound proofing) and audio streaming and reverse camera.

[Aguy]

Very nice. I like how you utilised the spare hole on the switch panel.

[Chops]

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Had a double din dash replacement yesterday. Unit has Bluetooth phone ( works very well the defender lack of sound proofing) and audio streaming and reverse camera.

Had aproval from the minister for finance,,, :D
PD, you need a thread for this cool mod :-)

[Cammo]

Photodude,
What exactly IS in that spare hole in the switch panel, and where does one buy it from?

[Photodude]

Photodude,
What exactly IS in that spare hole in the switch panel, and where does one buy it from?


Cammo.
The spare switch panel has a inside/outside temp gauge. Rear fog lights rear de-mist hazard lights and 2 new switches. Front spot lights and air compressor
Got the new switches from Mulgo.

[dhendrey]

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Couple of photos of the wheel carrier and jack mount. Pretty sure it was from scorpion racing UK

[Tikka7mm08]

Put a OBD mx BT link in - great...lots of dials.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/obd_zpsacwvhtdh.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/screenshot_zpsndbxsjwg.jpg.html)

[85 county]

Put a OBD mx BT link in - great...lots of dials.
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/obd_zpsacwvhtdh.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/obd_zpsacwvhtdh.jpg.html)
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/screenshot_zpsndbxsjwg.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/screenshot_zpsndbxsjwg.jpg.html)
why ??

[Tikka7mm08]

Was cheap to buy ($100 Ebay), I like gadgets, I like knowing as much about the engine as I can such as coolant temp normally, turbo and rail pressures, we get ice here so I think the intake temp is helpful, wanted to see 0-100km time and does that too, records trip distance, look up faults, clear faults, and a bit of fun. Easy install.

[carlschmid2002]

I like it a lot. Do you have the name of the company that you bought it off. I would like something like this in my 90 and in my F6

[Tikka7mm08]

Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles, Coupons and More | eBay (http://m.ebay.com/sch/mobicosolutions/m.html?isRefine=true)

[debruiser]

Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles, Coupons and More | eBay (http://m.ebay.com/sch/mobicosolutions/m.html?isRefine=true)

I don't think that link works as anticipated....

[Tikka7mm08]

Works for me the seller's listing...here is the specific item (hopefully):

Scantool 426101 Obdlink MX Bluetooth OBD II Scan Tool Interface | eBay (http://m.ebay.com/itm/301062826662?nav=SEARCH)

[85 county]

Was cheap to buy ($100 Ebay), I like gadgets, I like knowing as much about the engine as I can such as coolant temp normally, turbo and rail pressures, we get ice here so I think the intake temp is helpful, wanted to see 0-100km time and does that too, records trip distance, look up faults, clear faults, and a bit of fun. Easy install.

will it do actual distance, slip distance etc?

[carlschmid2002]

Works for me the seller's listing...here is the specific item (hopefully):

Scantool 426101 Obdlink MX Bluetooth OBD II Scan Tool Interface | eBay (http://m.ebay.com/itm/301062826662?nav=SEARCH)

Found the scan tool. Where are the dials? Do they come with it?

[VladTepes]

I like it. But can you read it easily in daylight?

[Tikka7mm08]

Will do actual distance as interfaces with GPS (slip distance?). Very easy to read during the day...I'm using a Samsung S4 changing to an S5 this week which will be imperceptibly better - I took the photo at night because I have a disorder (in addition to dial disorder) for gadgets and lights in the truck cab... in Play store (is on Apple too I think) buy the Torque Pro app ($6.50).

[Witchdoctor]

Bugger! It does not work with Apple products

[debruiser]

Bugger! It does not work with Apple products

that'd be right!

[Tikka7mm08]

Yep +1 LOL that's why I went to Android. There are other interfaces other than Torque....check out this video (would love to have the keyless start!!).

OBDLink MX in action with OBDLink, obdCANex, DashCommand, and Torque Android apps! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/pQrr-I8vRJ4)

[sagrudd]

Hi folks, as an occasional lurker I would like to out-myself. I'm driving a 2012 110 SE in the strange bronze colour - as a self-confessed introvert this car/colour combo generates rather too many conversations. I have added a safari snorkel, Hannibal roofrack (shorter length to maintain some sunroof function), on-board air and electric brakes/Andersen plug.

The next "refinements" for a perfect car include Exbox, rear worklights and Rijidij front bar and wheel carrier and a winch. Then we'll look at a lift, some angrier wheels and a stunning lightbar. The back of the Defender remains full of seats (kids ...) so we're stuck towing a trailer rather than drawers, fridges and roof-tent.

Here's a picture of the truck in action on Straddie.

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[T.Middo]

added a First Four Shadow winch bar to my deefer.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/201.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/timmiddo/media/IMG_1603.jpeg.html)

[specwarop]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/124.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/mkenneday/media/P1000030_zps45fbe333.jpg.html)

[FeatherWeightDriver]

^^^^ It's a fire truck! ;)

That 110 is certainly going to get a lot of looks.

[85 county]

^^^^ It's a fire truck! ;)

That 110 is certainly going to get a lot of looks.

dont worry red turns to pink realy quickly in the australin sun

[Photodude]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/124.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/mkenneday/media/P1000030_zps45fbe333.jpg.html)


Very shinny.

[Chops]

Very Purdy :D

[simonfish]

Here is mine, picked it up a fortnight ago. Loving it so far.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/111.jpg

[Psimpson7]

Got this fitted for a test run today, and everything set up for the bikes

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/88.jpg

Going to need an accessories plate and some lights though I reckon.

[n plus one]

Got this fitted for a test run today, and everything set up for the bikes

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/88.jpg

Going to need an accessories plate and some lights though I reckon.

The ISI rack is a good choice - ultra reliable!

PS is that a Prime?

[Psimpson7]

Looks good so far! :)

No, its a Rune V2

[GREENI]

Hi chaps, newbie here from the UK.
As I usually bolt a load of Australian parts to my Land Rovers, I thought I'd hop on and look around. I've just bought my 26th Rover!!
Here's some I've owned.
http://https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kIypItUBCtw/UCgMNSK3cDI/AAAAAAAALvU/970ryGzx5o0/s576/DSC00550.JPG

It seems my iPad doesn't want to post pictures...I'll try later.
Disastrous first post!

[Tikka7mm08]

Disastrous first post!

Persevere!

[FeatherWeightDriver]

So many pictures in this thread of Defenders parked in the driveway! :eek::wasntme:

To fix that "problem" some snaps out an about... :angel:

Me wondering how I am not beached on the chassis(a lot steeper than in looks in front)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1044.jpg

Not to shallow, not too deep, but just right ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1045.jpg

An excuse to crack out the recovery gear to clear the track

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1046.jpg

[County85]

Some new number plates my wife got me, she doesn't like to ride in it but knows I love it! 79832

[Cobber]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1045.jpgthat looks like something straight out of a Defender brochure :BigThumb:

[Rig110]

Here's some shots from the June long weekend at Bendelby Ranges in SA

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(woooo they're tiny)

[FeatherWeightDriver]

^^^ Pics are fine when I click on them, and I especially like the last one.


that looks like something straight out of a Defender brochure :BigThumb:

Living the dream :D

[GREENI]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1097.jpg

Nailed it.... Hi everyone, I'm from Staffordshire, England and here's one of my previous 25 Land Rovers... If you're interested, I'll post more up, plus the one I'm building now?

[GREENI]

More...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1094.jpg


My Ibex
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1095.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1096.jpg

[GREENI]

Another
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1090.jpg

And more I owned...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1091.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1092.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1093.jpg

[GREENI]

More...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1088.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1089.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1087.jpg

[Toxic_Avenger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1087.jpg

Love that look.
That exterior cage would probably get me in strife with Mr Plod over here though :eek:

[tonic]

Love that look.
That exterior cage would probably get me in strife with Mr Plod over here though :eek:



You'd probably get away with the cage, the side exhaust might be a problem though.

[DieselDan]

Well after an age of waiting, I finally collected this fine fella yesterday and have been driving round with a stupid grin on my face all day today...:D and I can now post a pic of me new Deefer in this thread, yay!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1061.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1062.jpg

[gera]

hello, I'm Gera from Italy and this is my Defender 300 tdi!

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[jboot51]

Welcome to the Forum gera.
That's a nice looking rig.
Looks like you've put a lot of time into building it.


Is it road legal in Italy??? or purely off road use only.

[jlcs]

Had my first Defender for about a month now. Am absolutely loving it!

[LoveB]

So many pictures in this thread of Defenders parked in the driveway! :eek::wasntme:

To fix that "problem" some snaps out an about... :angel:

Me wondering how I am not beached on the chassis(a lot steeper than in looks in front)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1044.jpg

Not to shallow, not too deep, but just right ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1045.jpg

An excuse to crack out the recovery gear to clear the track

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/1046.jpg



where was the river crossing?

[FeatherWeightDriver]

where was the river crossing?

Wollondilly river near Mitttagong south of Sydney, just off caves road. The picture only shows about half the length of the crossing, maybe less. Total crossing length is about 50m.

I am pretty sure it is on private property though, we were there for a driver training day courtesy of the dealer.

It is the bottom of the wide section of the river in this map view, travelling east to west: https://www.google.com/maps/@-34.3704419,150.1028112,115m/data=!3m1!1e3

Very nice part of the world down there :)

[DieselDan]

On day 5 of new Defender ownership, I put one of Murray's new tube bars on it :):)
(Apologies for the rubbishy pic!)

[Steve223]

Defender at Mundi Mundi look out 80294

[redrovertdi]

8037880371

80376Double Island point for the week end

[Chops]

Nice looking setup RedRover.

What Slider's/Scrub Bars are those?

[redrovertdi]

Nice looking setup RedRover.

What Slider's/Scrub Bars are those?

All home made[im to cheap to buy brand name stuff when i can try at home:D]

[Photodude]

8075480755
Took kids and Milly out around Oberon today to see some snow. Heaps of snow. Kids loved it. Ok I did too lol.

[Summiitt]

I tried to get that number plate for my business!! Glad it's on a decent vehicle!!

[TroyFenda]

On a friend's cattle property east of Scone on the edge of the Barrington Tops before enjoying a hearty dinner, camp fire and night hunt.

[TroyFenda]

Note the gun dogs (that unfortunately don't like guns).

[noyakfat]

Nice one Troy. Your Fenda looks like she has long legs :)

[Shoogs]

Still has quite good articulation...

[Dockstrada]

Ready for camping action

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10436186_10152388929304355_1772809796999708952_n.j pg
https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/p180x540/10527608_10152388929359355_7392019834817519128_n.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10253860_10152388928199355_560299707861404840_n.jp g?oh=3afd2891f87e2635c1bd873dc8b0b72c&oe=543D2C8B&__gda__=1413556000_59d2797538cbe67a36cc89fc4b8b139 1

[FeatherWeightDriver]

^^^ lol Dockstrada


I assume the Defender handles a bit differently to the car those plates were originally on. :D

[Dockstrada]

^^^ lol Dockstrada


I assume the Defender handles a bit differently to the car those plates were originally on. :D




Do you mean this one ?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/432.jpg

[Naks]

Pulling a 130 out of a dangerous situation:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/422.jpg


(90 was too light, we needed a Disco1 ahead pulling me up as well)

[Mammalalien]

Here's some shots from the June long weekend at Bendelby Ranges in SA

79886

79887

79888

79889

(woooo they're tiny)
This is going back a few pages but...
Rig110: I love Bendelby – Took the County up there at Easter :D

My bro was up there for a mountain biking event over the June long weekend. He had some second-hand stories about someone who left their handbrake off when they got out of their vehicle to take a look at Billygoat track. You can imagine the results. :O

[Damo89]

My long awaited Deefer arrived last week and I got to see her at the ARB store on Saturday morning where she is about to be fitted out with some serious gear.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/117.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/118.jpg

[Ummagumma]

My '94 110 :)
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[debruiser]

My '94 110 :)
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Those pics are so small, are you sure they aren't of a 1.10 maybe? :wasntme: :D

[DiscoV8scott]

81285

Finally got myself a 110! 300 tdi! Best engine?!!

[TroyFenda]

All set up finally for touring and camping. We have a trip to Fraser Island planned for October and can't wait.

We've recently added a UHF, LED bar (amazing light throw), heavier duty suspension and drive shaft modifications, addition of an ARB awning and a crab bar added for a child seat restraint for our 4 month old. Only thing remaining is some modifications for the rear cabin for camping gear, fridges, storage drawers etc.

[noyakfat]

Fenda,

She looks like a beaut. Congratulations! Best of luck with the Fraser trip.

Met up with another forum member for a Keswick Green party (my 110 and their 130) and did our long-awaited swap of grilles and headlight surrounds.

Here's a snap of my truck after the swap from brunei to black.

Thanks Ian and Lou :D

Cheers,

[Shingleback]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/1443.jpg

Um, just a test to see if I can post a big picture, not a shiny new Landy I know. But take a good look because it is about to be transformed into the ultimate touring machine, check out the projects and toutorials section soon...

[noyakfat]

Beast :)

[Deelerock]

here is mine. real beauty. i just had her perfect for me. a capable cuiser with all the bits i needed.

winch bar, winch, tuned engine, roof racks, ladders, drawers, front spots, rear work lights, cooper tyres........................ and then some one crashed into me and wrote her off.

a few pics of her last day..... and some of the good days with the kids.

[AndyG]

To lose in a prang, must be gut wrenching, but the damage doesn't look that bad?

[Deelerock]

sure was. I came out of the car ready to abuse some one, but the lady was so shocked and in tears..... all i could do was comfort her and sort it out. It took them 2 days to call me up and tell me the news. I was depressed for about a week after.

Apparently when the A frame and fire wall is busted, the whole thing gets pulled apart.

You cant see it in the pics but the roof on the other side popped off the driver side pillar. Very awkward impact.

Very very sad to see her go that way. Such a waste. But.... a 130 is on the way..

[noyakfat]

Very very sad to see her go that way. Such a waste. But.... a 130 is on the way..

Mate… that truly sucks. :(

Onward and upward :)

[LoveB]

Damn sorry to hear deelerock.

Are you getting the wreck back though? I imagine you can take bits off for the 130?

[Tikka7mm08]

Very sorry to see and hear of your loss. Upside is all the time you now have daydreaming on what to do with the 130... I enjoy that as much if not more than fitting the gadgets!

[noyakfat]

Very sorry to see and hear of your loss. Upside is all the time you now have daydreaming on what to do with the 130... I enjoy that as much if not more than fitting the gadgets!

I concur… **insert Homer Simpson drooling sounds** :D

[Deelerock]

yeah.... very dangerous territory. wallet and marriage danger.

[Sandgroper]

Mate, I hope you have much better luck with the new one and I hope insurance paid the out on the other so you don't have to dive too deeply into the wallet to get the new one as you want it.

[LR V8]

mmm.... need more Defers ! ;)

a bit of local car park pawn...

[Photodude]

mmm.... need more Defers ! ;)



a bit local car park pawn...


That's funny. Did the same thing last week and got a park right next too another defer. Thought she might appreciate good conversation.

[Toxic_Avenger]

mmm.... need more Defers ! ;)

a bit local car park pawn...

Don't you need to display front number plates in the ACT?

[Mammalalien]

The County found a sibling in the car park of the Echunga all British day, last year :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/1176.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/mammalalien/media/County%20Misc/BBBC6213-359C-48CD-BD8A-57763CE1D1F0_zpsdqmlbfc9.jpg.html)

[Deelerock]

Mate, I hope you have much better luck with the new one and I hope insurance paid the out on the other so you don't have to dive too deeply into the wallet to get the new one as you want it.


thanks mate.. I must admit.. it stings a little. although the pay out process was efficient, I would pay more attention next time to the payout figure itself as getting the new truck is costing me a bit more. on the bright side, I have had the 130hcpu itch for a while.

not long to go. Melbourne mid next week, then a fun drive back to Canberra........via the coast maybe!

how good to the wagons look side by side!!!!

[noyakfat]

Don't you need to display front number plates in the ACT?

Yes, you sure do.

No more registration labels though (for vehicles under 4.5T).

[FeatherWeightDriver]

That's funny. Did the same thing last week and got a park right next too another defer. Thought she might appreciate good conversation.

lol I always park close to another Defender / Series if I see one.

SWMBO reckons it is tragic, but I think of it as a family gathering :D

[noyakfat]

lol I always park close to another Defender / Series if I see one.

SWMBO reckons it is tragic, but I think of it as a family gathering :D

I try to do that as well… kind of hoping they will mate and create a little 90 for me to take home as well :D

[Photodude]

I try to do that as well… kind of hoping they will mate and create a little 90 for me to take home as well :D


Hilarious
My wife thinks I crazy talking to my car. That's taking it to a whole new level.

[LoveB]

mmm.... need more Defers ! ;)

a bit of local car park pawn...

hi peter :p

[Pacemaker]

Hi there,
Its been quite a few years in the making but ive finally bought a defender. Its a 95 300tdi with 320000 kms. Drives great but needs a bit of work. I have no doubt it will owe me an arm and a leg or 2 when its finished but it will last me forever and ill be very happy.
Ive tried attaching a pic so I hope it works.
Cheers.
Michael.

[dcale]

Hi there,
Its been quite a few years in the making but ive finally bought a defender. Its a 95 300tdi with 320000 kms. Drives great but needs a bit of work. I have no doubt it will owe 20 odd grand when its finished but it will last me forever and ill be very happy.
Ive tried attaching a pic so I hope it works.
Cheers.
Michael.

Hi Michael, she looks great. What size tyres are they?
Darren

[Pacemaker]

Hi Darren,
They are 285 75 16 bfg km2's.
They are on dynamic 16x8. 0 offset rims.
Cheers.
Michael.

[Deelerock]

Looks good Michael! Whats the plans for her?

d

[PTC]

Playing around in the Simpson Desert. I decided to take a route a little to the left of the normal track. Not a good idea in the long wheel base. As i got a little bit beached. My front left was off the ground. Both my back tyres had dug in. And all of my belly had sand filling up around it.

The first photo shows how bad i was stuck but doesn't give justice to just how steep the hill was. The second shot is of one of the boys coming up to help dig me out. And the 3rd is looking along the car. Sand is everywhere. So much to move before i could be pulled backwards. Also look at the top left a sand flag from the car a few meters in front and on the other side of the drop down.

What i learnt was not to play when with mates in other makes of cars. They will pick on the Landy for anything. So i shouldn't give them an easy option

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/889.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/890.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/891.jpg

[TroyFenda]

Hi there,
Its been quite a few years in the making but ive finally bought a defender. Its a 95 300tdi with 320000 kms. Drives great but needs a bit of work. I have no doubt it will owe me an arm and a leg or 2 when its finished but it will last me forever and ill be very happy.
Ive tried attaching a pic so I hope it works.
Cheers.
Michael.

Michael, you can't put a price on a happiness! And much happiness you're Defender will bring :)

I had wanted one for the last 15 plus years when I first had a close up look over an early series cab chassis with a Holden 202 engine change over. I recently lashed out and bought an '09 Puma 110. Mine has lower kms than your new beauty but regardless I've still spent some money on customising it and getting a few slight issues resolved. All second hand cars will require money to be spent on them at some point.

Enjoy the experience.

[Tikka7mm08]

Painted my boost alloys black and chequer plate too. I love it (and that is all that matters):

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140818_125143_zpszwulkil3.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140818_125143_zpszwulkil3.jpg.html)

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140818_134617_zpstbxbn8qw.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140818_134617_zpstbxbn8qw.jpg.html)

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140818_171530_zpsnqvgd2jj.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140818_171530_zpsnqvgd2jj.jpg.html)

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/Tikka7mm08/20140818_171600_zpst42qhmvv.jpg (http://s761.photobucket.com/user/Tikka7mm08/media/20140818_171600_zpst42qhmvv.jpg.html)

[78RRman]

12 months in to ownership and loving every minute. Here's a pic of her doing what she was designed for!
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Well don't know what the upside down is about oh well

[debruiser]

12 months in to ownership and loving every minute.
Well don't know what the upside down is about oh well

Is it because your from Tasmania? Tasmania = other side of the world :p

[Chops]

What did you use to paint them with Tikka?
Spray pack ??

[TroyFenda]

Hey there Tikka,

Would you mind explaining the process and materials used for painting those wheels?

I looked at painting mine black but have heard mixed reviews and suggestions from people, including sandblasting them first and another was to use a hammer tone finish to help 'blend in and hide' future imperfections and nicks.

[Tikka7mm08]

Hi...I gave each rim a wash, then liberal degreaser and wiping, then a light sand with 240grit, then 2 coats of etching primer, 2 coats of Terrafirma alloy paint, and 2 coats of Terrafirma lacquer. It will still chip with a good knock and I think that is unavoidable...it looks bloody good though so was worth the effort.

[hans]

hi
they look great
maybe you should of taken the wheel weights off before painting
no criticizing the job or you but when you have to replace tyres and get
them balanced and they take the old weights off guess what !!!

[AussieAub]

hi
they look great
maybe you should of taken the wheel weights off before painting
no criticizing the job or you but when you have to replace tyres and get
them balanced and they take the old weights off guess what !!!

If done by someone who actually knows how to do them properly, wheel weights on alloys SHOULD be the self adhesive variety that stick on the inside, NOT the clip on ones which should only be used on steel rims.
Unfortunately, most tyre place workers are just lazy.
Though they should also do it at your request....:wasntme:

[jupa]

82353


Big Pats Creek in Victoria at the weekend.

[Tikka7mm08]

No offence taken...I am sure someone more patient could get a better result! I just put a set of Cooper ST Maxx's on so I'm not too worried about the next set of tyres just yet!

[Wildcard8]

Is it because your from Tasmania? Tasmania = other side of the world :p

Nah mate, we just have a more adventurous style of driving than the rest of you!

[wrinklearthur]

Nah mate, we just have a more adventurous style of driving than the rest of you!

Ditto.

[LoveB]

Bit of a photo dump.

forgot to post these up from a few weeks ago.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/633.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/634.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/635.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/636.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/637.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/638.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/639.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/640.jpg

[noyakfat]

ahhhhhhh the Brindies... Hoping for a Brindies drive this weekend too :)

[LoveB]

Let me know I'm keen to get out :p

[Deelerock]

yes brindies...... picked up the 130 keswick......nearly time to get out.... see how different the 130 is to the 110.

[noyakfat]

Went out yesterday for a day trip with my Brother in the Brindabellas. He drove his little Wrangler and I was in Agnes.

We went in via Brindabella Road, then along Gentle Annie Trail and Webbs Ridge Trail etc. Had a look at Flea Creek, McIntyres Hut and Lowell's Flat campgrounds.

Nice fun day out :D

[AFK]

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Up at Mt Field, Tas

[Wildcard8]

Oh, so excited!

New 16x7 -11mm offset Zu rims installed. 265/75 AT's. Looks loads better than the dealer supplied (wrongly) white steelies. 6 weeks to pick up ....

[LoveB]

Oh, so excited!

New 16x7 -11mm offset Zu rims installed. 265/75 AT's. Looks loads better than the dealer supplied (wrongly) white steelies. 6 weeks to pick up ....
Where did you get your zu wheels?

[Aaron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/257.jpg

[DieselDan]

Bugger.:(
What happened?

[scarry]

Bugger.:(
What happened?

Saving fuel:):p

[Landybitz]

Oh, so excited!

New 16x7 -11mm offset Zu rims installed. 265/75 AT's. Looks loads better than the dealer supplied (wrongly) white steelies. 6 weeks to pick up ....

I must admit I was not a huge fan of these, but they have grown on me and they look very nice with the red, Glad you are happy with them..:)

[Wildcard8]

Where did you get your zu wheels?

Landybitz hooked me up. Has an ebay store and also a member here i see. I researched pretty hard on rims and had some dealer cash to spend due to wrong wheels delivered with the vehicle. These are the lightest and strongest rims you can get for the defender. They clean easy and there are heaps of them on defenders including comp cars in the UK so they should do everything i need and more.

-11mm offset on the wider 265 tyre has the inside edge of the tyre about 7mm further outboard than the standard so they wont rub on the insides and even help turning circle with some adjustment on the stops. Outer stance is a full 37mm wider each side but the still run inside the guards so they dont spray the truck sides.

Each rim weights 10.4kg and can take 1400kg. Bit of stuff on this forum on ZU wheels, alloys v steelies etc. So they can go on a 130 no probs.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/150305-alloy-v-steel-rims.html

PM me if you want any more details. Im a defender / landy newbie but reading the shyte of of this website and others to get up to speed.

Rovercraft and others stock them as well if you want to shop around.

[85 county]

Outer stance is a full 37mm wider each side but the still run inside the guards so they dont spray the truck sides.



Yes they will, and in the window if its open

you need some rock sliders and a bit of rubber to fill the gap

[gusthedog]

Yes they will, and in the window if its open

you need some rock sliders and a bit of rubber to fill the gap

^ plus one to what he said :D

[noyakfat]

My 265/75R16's are on 16x8 rims with "0" offset. The chunky sidewalls of the M/T's are very close to inline with the outer rim. I get mud chucked up the sides, but that's part of the fun of getting off road, and is nothing a good wash can't fix.

If anything, it helps to get you in the good habit of cleaning the truck early after a day of fun out on the tracks.

Enjoy it :D

[85 county]

i have 33X12.5 x 15

and a wind thing on the drivers door

every thing comes up between the Gard and slider, in side the wind thing and onto my lap

[Wildcard8]

^ plus one to what he said :D

Thanks for the feedback gents.

I will be adding home made rock sliders / tree skids full length including the rear quarter panels once i get back home. That should take care of 'most' of the mud slinging. We fold them up out of plate capped on the ends and they fit snug to the wheel flares both ends. Im also looking to see if its worth fitting a proper drain and tap and have them as small water tanks for the dogs or boot wash/kiddy foot wash for sandy trips.

Will send photos of what we do when i can. But im sure you will be seeing photos of my first mud outing proving you all right, with or without the 'skirts'

[DieselDan]

Here's some pics of my Deefer with some of Murray's bolt-on goodies!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/197.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/198.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/199.jpg

[Aaron]

Bugger.:(
What happened?


Will update tomorrow when I pick it up. They had never seen it before (M.R Automotive). Something to do with a hydraulic line coming off. Wasn't a major fix, they were just trying to figure out how it happened it how to make sure it doesn't happen again.

[Rig110]

Went to pick it up from having some warranty work done. Even the dealers like to park them together :)

[county1985]

My 1985 County as she sits now...Pre-restoration :)
Russet Brown I think!....

[debruiser]

My 1985 County as she sits now...Pre-restoration :)
Russet Brown I think!....

Nice truck! I bet everyone at the supermarket gives you a wide berth! :D

[county1985]

Nice truck! I bet everyone at the supermarket gives you a wide berth! :D
They will!!!...when I get her running well enough to take her there :D!!!

[Coxy]

Just picked up my first a 2004 Defender 110 Extreme, pretty standard but lots of mods to come :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/7.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Coxy10_2007/media/image123_zps2bb0a78e.png.html)

[AussieAub]

Just picked up my first a 2004 Defender 110 Extreme, pretty standard but lots of mods to come :)

Nice! I do like the Extremes. Nice colour too. :cool:

[Tourist]

Mine's here:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=204531

(Can't seem to repost a pic if done through 'tapatalk')

[jerryd]

Just picked up my first a 2004 Defender 110 Extreme, pretty standard but lots of mods to come :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/7.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Coxy10_2007/media/image123_zps2bb0a78e.png.html)

You pipped me at the post, hope you enjoy it ;)

[brettphillips43]

Someone in a rush to get past this Defa... one less "Les Hiddens". :mad:

Sent from my GT-I9300 using AULRO mobile app

[lux201]

Someone in a rush to get past this Defa... one less "Les Hiddens". :mad:

Sent from my GT-I9300 using AULRO mobile app

That is a shame ! I do hope know one got hurt !
...drop another body onto it and your off again :D

[brettphillips43]

Thankfully Ann was unscathed. And Breeze, the german shephard in the back seat is none the wiser. 83063

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[Dockstrada]

Out taking in nature.
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[CowsGoMoo]

Playing around at Cape Conran, Vic with clear skies under the milky way.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1439.jpg

[Deelerock]

that is the exact reason why we buy these vehilces.........

beautiful wagon too :)

[noyakfat]

How appropriate for a black and white "COW" to be under the Milky Way :D

Great shot, by the way...

[AussieAub]

Playing around at Cape Conran, Vic with clear skies under the milky way.

WOW! :o:o :cool:

[ThorneGator]

I know this isn't the forum for it, but what settings did you use? ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed....
Playing around at Cape Conran, Vic with clear skies under the milky way.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1439.jpg

[CowsGoMoo]

I know this isn't the forum for it, but what settings did you use? ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed....

No worries. 30 sec exposure with 14mm lens at f2.8 and ISO 3200. Can't go any longer with the stars as they become trails.

[LoveB]

while my disco is getting an engine swap I thought I would put the 33's on the 110 for a bit.

https://scontent-a-nrt.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10606187_940642572618578_8837962526345225950_n.jpg ?oh=c43d5fbe0b68b9d6c7d3e87c6276083d&oe=546A3369

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https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10533450_940648562617979_1866341533664494054_n.jpg ?oh=5dcff1f1694b20bf67ce2e42e0491e99&oe=5475C9CD&__gda__=1415626283_222bcb893af6640a4e07d66113483c9 3

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10517449_940648622617973_9066120485891034452_n.jpg ?oh=9136d17cb92dacb280484338574dd328&oe=5473E4FA&__gda__=1416869660_0274844e04a59c0d3a5b4634292fe73 7


no lift. only rubs slightly on full flex

[Deelerock]

Nice. What's the tyre size and off set?

[LoveB]

15x12.5x33

not sure of wheel offset. Pretty wide/deep I reckon lol

[Deelerock]

Definitely not skinny :)

[Chops]

They look to be -25's.
That's what I had on my Disco, and they seem to look the same as what they did on mine.
A set of Flatdog flares are sitting in my garage for when I put 33's on. :D

Just have to figure out if I want "fats" or not.

[LoveB]

when the disco gets rego it'll go back to stock.. or ZU. or blindos. Who knows!! it never ends!!!

[LRH110]

A few from last years cape trip

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[gusthedog]

A few from last years cape trip

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Home made trailer? Looks like a ripper ;)

[Photodude]

Homemade maxtrak spare wheel carrier. 10 min job and under $2083266

[Coxy]

loveB that looks mean, do you have a photo of it on flat ground with those 33s on ?

[LoveB]

loveB that looks mean, do you have a photo of it on flat ground with those 33s on ?

here ya go

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1334.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1335.jpg

[noyakfat]

Looks like James took a shot of testosterone ;)

[LoveB]

For the time being while the older brother is getting a new heart. :p

I want to remove my rear wheel carrier too.... All your fault lol

[LoveB]

got bored and had a bit of a play

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10696463_942606305755538_7719246814073434048_n.jpg ?oh=a0811952364ad80f8e322957915d6fca&oe=5488E2C3&__gda__=1419244667_ca0ed3a72c98a6bf5dce2c7e756dfd7 5

crazy land rover lady approves
https://scontent-b-nrt.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10685482_942612999088202_2718250908772480551_n.jpg ?oh=78e0de1926c70adbe8ce4fe085c5188a&oe=548529E1

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/1534800_942613035754865_937142862296110821_o.jpg

https://scontent-a-nrt.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/l/t1.0-9/10641026_942613075754861_8206195973471844318_n.jpg ?oh=78b9a1827bd92aed769674d72232d023&oe=54A9D274

https://scontent-b-nrt.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10689983_942613215754847_8863666991534504891_n.jpg ?oh=7a979421b1118143b2dcde118eef0580&oe=549C9EF8

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[noyakfat]

Hey Paul,

James looks awesome with the fatties in the mud :D

I took a couple of our friends up Mt Coree a few weeks back and the clouds closed in before we reached the summit. The view disappeared before they got to enjoy it, and it stayed that way :(

I just said we'll do it again sometime soon.

Speaking of the rear wheel carrier, I've got the DIY rear floor installed now over the top of the spare wheel. Just have to finish it off (at the moment it's just raw ply).

Will post some pics when complete.

Cheers,
Nige

[Coxy]

Thats it LoveB I will get some 33s on mine next week !

[100inch]

A few pics of my swiss based German Spec 50th 90 V8. Just finished a full rebuild, new engine and auto.m
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1338.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1339.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1340.jpg

[460cixy]

here ya go

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1334.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1335.jpg

Once you wear those out I would go back to somthing around the 10.5" no rub and beleve it or not work better

[LoveB]

They're for the disco anyway... I somehow feel my standard ones drove better... This was good for slinging mud around though hahahahah

[LoveB]

Would love some pics nige!!! next time you go out give us a buzz!


coxy, do eeet! join the club! lol

[FeatherWeightDriver]

Nice pics LoveB - mmmmm mud.... :twisted:

Is it me or do those flares need extending to cover the tyres? :angel:

[LoveB]

Nice pics LoveB - mmmmm mud.... :twisted:

Is it me or do those flares need extending to cover the tyres? :angel:


i think they;re fine... I doubt mr officer would think the same :angel:

[FeatherWeightDriver]

i think they;re fine... I doubt mr officer would think the same :angel:

lol

I hear you. I definitely hear you... :)

[Chops]

They're for the disco anyway... I somehow feel my standard ones drove better... This was good for slinging mud around though hahahahah

In what way do you reckon the originals drove better?

[LoveB]

In what way do you reckon the originals drove better?


its probably mostly in the mind lol but with the 33's they definitely feel heavier. And with the treads being massive the drag seems way more too. I'll get a better feel for them over time. :o I like them a lot really. I just think its a bit more lively on the standards. or atleast ones that arent 12.5 lol

[bayden]

Hi, this is my work in progress, 130 defender