SVX Defender

[sniegy]

Hi all,
At work during this week we set up a new Def SVX.
I took a few photos with my phone so all can have a quick look.
I will let u all be the judge of the accessoreis etc.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/576.jpg

Garmin Nuvi fitted, Just run wiring behind dash & out at windscreen (Sorry dm_td5) No special wiring as first thought as u can see with the plug!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/577.jpg

You can just make the Land Rover & Recaro emblems embossed in the leather seats, And yes they are damn comfy..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/578.jpg

Seat bases are still removable & HEATED...oohh!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/579.jpg

Australian Edition Number 23.

This vehicle was a sold variant, now is for sale.

[sniegy]

Here are some more a total of 16 all up in groups of 4.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/573.jpg

Special Grae knobs (Aluminium) & lights on cubby box?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/574.jpg

Leather steering wheel...Is very nice.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/575.jpg

Special Matt Black decals with "60 Years" & Rubber Aluminium side steps.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/568.jpg

Limited Wheels for the Defender. Defender cast into the rim & bright finish centre cap.

[dmdigital]

Does the Nuvi's cable disappear down the very rear of the dash then plug in to the accessory socket?

Those seats do look nice :) but given the price I heard they go for in the UK :eek: Standard Defender ones will do nicely.

[sniegy]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/568.jpg

Limited edition wheels for the Defender, "Defender" cast into the rims & a bright finish centre cap.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/569.jpg

All rear lights LED & clear, limited badging. The lights work great at night time & are VERY bright.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/570.jpg

Front light are also clear & are very bright. Better than the standard lights.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/571.jpg

Yes that is carpet throughout:p

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/572.jpg

All throughout the 7 seats..

[sniegy]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/564.jpg

Yes that is a Sunroof-manual of course, none of this electrical stuff the Defender.:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/565.jpg

Silver centre console, Clarion Head unit with ipod connecion at the glove box area to the left near the grab handle. 3.5mm plug at rear of stereo too. Heated seat switches...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/566.jpg

Matt Black Bonnet decal also incororating the "60 Years"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/10/567.jpg

A general shot of the rear. Shows lights, wheels & badging.

Cheers.

p.s. It gets lots of looks on the test drive, it turns faces...It was strange.;)

[sniegy]

Hi Derek,
No we removed the centre console & ran the cable kind of the way LR wanted us but changed it a little as it was supposed to run across the front of the console, didnt like the look of it so changed it. We had to remove the top centre screw of the console basically against the W/Screen & apply a small amount of pressure to lift it to get the plug out, we then made a small hole for the cable to come through & that is it.

[discowhite]

sorry! but that has to be the ugliest front end ive ever seen.

cheers phil

[dmdigital]

So it's still the original cable then with the accessory plug one end and the Garmin plug in to the Nuvi the other... weird:confused:

Was the dashboard mount a stick on disk to which the suction cup attaches?

Can't say I like the rear lights on the black panels. I think they would look very good on a Silver Defender though:D

[sniegy]

So it's still the original cable then with the accessory plug one end and the Garmin plug in to the Nuvi the other... weird:confused: YES!

Was the dashboard mount a stick on disk to which the suction cup attaches? YES!

Can't say I like the rear lights on the black panels. I think they would look very good on a Silver Defender though:D

In the dark they look excellent. But u do get used to it.;)

[MacFamily]

Nice thanks for the Pics Pete still not sure about that front end but it will no doubt grow on me.

Look forward to hearing some feedback from owners when they get them.

[Psimpson7]

Yep, front end is awful. If I bought one I would put it back to standard!

[Sleepy]

Thanks for the pics Peter,
Very pretty.........a bit too;)

[dullbird]

looks good you svx owners must be twictching in your sleep now :p

[jimbo110]

I still have to say it looks a bit too "TONKA toy" for my taste.............

[CraigE]

I like it but could not justify the extra cost over a standard one.
Love the seats.
Hate the tacky gps and sunroof. Bothe these items should have been better quality in my opinion. How come they could not put an integrated gps like in the D3?

Still a nice package.

[Mick-Kelly]

Not my cup of tea. Front end is butt ugly and way too much electrickery. May as well buy a disco if your going to get that.

[Outlaw]

I like the front end and would have imported the parts long ago if not for the price ;) But those nas lights on the other hand i could do without :p still a bit of purist in me ;)

As long as you're loving it then all is good :D:D:D

[Scouse]

The Sat Nav set up is a temporary fitment at this stage. LR have UK supplier problems at the moment so they have gone with the Garmin mounting kit.
The correct kit will be fitted by the selling dealer when it arrives.

[Nera Donna]

Thanks Pete for all the photos. As others have said ‘It may not be everyone’s cup of tea’ but I’m tickled pink and proud as punch. I cant wait to get my hand on mine. :):):):):)

[Landy110]

I love the front end it looks tough !!
Beautiful !!

[Xtreme]

Lots of positive comments about the Recaro seats, however I'm looking forward to hearing what owners think after six or twelve months. In my experience this type of seat is ideal for a race or rally car where driver needs to be held securely in position - hence the large side wings and hip hugging contours.

However, possibly not so suitable if:
1. Getting in and out often on a slow and knarly track or
2. On a long trip where you might need to move around a bit in your seat.

A few colleagues had Recaro's fitted to their work 4WD's (after experiencing back trouble from the original Toyo seats) but after about 12 months were fed up with them due to above points.

Personally, I find the std Defender seats and seating position quite comfortable - even more so that the D2 seats.

Roger

[dmdigital]

The Sat Nav set up is a temporary fitment at this stage. LR have UK supplier problems at the moment so they have gone with the Garmin mounting kit.
The correct kit will be fitted by the selling dealer when it arrives.

Any more info as to how the final kit will fit. I have a Nuvi 760 and a 08 Defender, so it would be interesting to see what can be done.