SVX.....2 months in

[scotsmun]

Well i have had my SVX for the best part of two months now and so far i have been really happy with it in terms of comfort and every day drivability.
There were a couple of things which kept annoying me however.....i tried really hard to like the front grill but it just kept looking too cartoon like so i made a few changes.

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[stig0000]

looks beta, but why did u change the rims,, the new rims looked wicked??? an taken the rear wheel off??

[Scallops]

I reckon that looks great - I didn't like the "standard" look of the SVX grill (or mags) in any way at all - in fact, I thought it was awful - but yours looks hot now - just add some black checker plate and a set of black steel rims shod with Mickey Thompson MTZ's and it will be smokin'. :cool:

[dullbird]

much much much prefer that in black.......nice job mate

[dmdigital]

much much much prefer that in black.......nice job mate
True, but up this part of Australia it would be like driving around in a cast iron camp oven buried in hot coals.

Whilst I agree about the front end I think you should have finished it in matt black.

What I want is those silver Land Rover badges front and rear for AG110:cool:

[rijidij]

.....i tried really hard to like the front grill but it just kept looking too cartoon like so i made a few changes.

I think the dark front looks good too.

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[Defender=1st]

Looks awesome mate

[Nera Donna]

Scotsmun,
You’re a brave man, I like but. I know exactly what your saying about the grill. I having a hell of time trying to find the right bulbar to suit that grill on mine. A mongrel is looking to be the go at the moment, a bit of this and bit of that sort of thing. The mags defiantly look the business. Well done. ;)

[dullbird]

True, but up this part of Australia it would be like driving around in a cast iron camp oven buried in hot coals.
Whilst I agree about the front end I think you should have finished it in matt black.

What I want is those silver Land Lover badges front and rear for AG110:cool:

you dont have any svx's in your neck of the woods so it doesn't count really:p

[dmdigital]

you dont have any svx's in your neck of the woods so it doesn't count really:p
Says the girl with the black Rangie badges on her Defender:p

[dullbird]

Says the girl with the black Rangie badges on her Defender:p

badges dont make your car hot derek.....I quoted you talking about the colour making a camp oven....not you wanting silver badges;)

[rangieman]

Looks bloody fantastic:D
But where is the spare wheel
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/12219d1229157009-svx-2-months-img_1626.jpg)

[dullbird]

lmao.......well spotted rangieman I thought there was something different but I never twigged:D



Looks bloody fantastic:D
But where is the spare wheel
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/12219d1229157009t-svx-2-months-img_1626.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/12219d1229157009-svx-2-months-img_1626.jpg)

[dmdigital]

badges dont make your car hot derek.....I quoted you talking about the colour making a camp oven....not you wanting silver badges;)
Oh, yes, sorry I misunderstood. Actually we have a number of black vehicles in town - owners think they are great looking, but I haven't met one who doesn't say they get REALLY hot.

Its also unfortunate for the SVX that black would appear to be THE colour of choice now days.



But where is the spare wheel
Yes I noticed that too and I can't even see where the wheel carrier was on the back door:confused: I assume the tyre is in the back. Doesn't leave much room unless the rear seats have been taken out too.

[scotsmun]

Thanks for the comments guys, yes the wheel is in the back and the rear seats are 50% out . The plan is to get a second rear door set up standard with the wheel carrier, in the event of long trips just swap the door over. I like the boxy look of the defender at the back with no wheel, some like it some don't.
I must say the one thing that i do dislike about the SVX is the sunroof......it's a real pain, on a sunny day it lets way too much sun inside, i will look to either tint it out or have a screen made up. If i was ordering a stock one there is no way i would consider a sunroof.

[Scallops]

. If i was ordering a stock one there is no way i would consider a sunroof.

That's OK - there's no way you'd get one! :D

[solmanic]

...on a sunny day it lets way too much sun inside, i will look to either tint it out or have a screen made up.

That's odd. Most "normal" cars with sunroofs have a blind on the inside. I wonder why the SVX doesn't?

[dullbird]

That's odd. Most "normal" cars with sunroofs have a blind on the inside. I wonder why the SVX doesn't?

not posh enough:D

i do think its pretty funny though scotsmun......although extras you pay for to get the svx your changing:D

front grill = changed colour
wheels = changed
sun roof = blocked out

thats a lot of money for nice seats a crap sat nav and fancy stickers......
still ignore my fishing I do think yeh car looks good.....you have a good eye and good taste:)

[scotsmun]

not posh enough:D

i do think its pretty funny though scotsmun......although extras you pay for to get the svx your changing:D

front grill = changed colour
wheels = changed
sun roof = blocked out

thats a lot of money for nice seats a crap sat nav and fancy stickers......:)

:D:D:D ye i know....isn't that a fact, hold on you forgot the $9.99 ipod connector:D

[dullbird]

:Rolling:



what have you done with your wheels ?

[VladTepes]

Very Tidy

[rar110]

I wish they would at least come out in zambizi silver - much less of an oven than black. Not that I have the cash for one.

[stig0000]

now you have taken the rims off an changed them, what have you don with the other rims, il buy them, iv been trying to get svx bits from work(rear lights, crome defender bage on the back, even looked at getting some seats) but i can't for that its all limited edition an vin percific, there not even a land rover spear part, an i work for land rover!!!, i can't get them, so what about it:D

[VladTepes]

There is only ONE colour for Defenders.

White.

Why >

Lantana !

[dullbird]

now you have taken the rims off an changed them, what have you don with the other rims, il buy them, iv been trying to get svx bits from work(rear lights, crome defender bage on the back, even looked at getting some seats) but i can't for that its all limited edition an vin percific, there not even a land rover spear part, an i work for land rover!!!, i can't get them, so what about it:D
obivoulsy didn't see me ask the question higher up;)

[dmdigital]

:D:D:D ye i know....isn't that a fact, hold on you forgot the $9.99 ipod connector:D
:Rolling:



Now if you are still removing things...

I'd probably be prepared to swap the front seats in my Puma with the horrible Recaro ones in the SVX :angel:

[dullbird]

:Rolling:



Now if you are still removing things...


I'd probably be prepared to swap the front seats in my Puma with the horrible Recaro ones in the SVX :angel:

you sure about that Derek i mean there pretty comfy!! :Rolling:

[dmdigital]

I wish they would at least come out in zambizi silver - much less of an oven than black. Not that I have the cash for one.
Actually it's now replaced in the colour range by Zermatt Silver and it would be very nice;)

[scotsmun]

The rims and tires are in the shed, i am holding on to them.........further down the track if i ever sell it it's always best to have the option of returning it back to stock.
I do wish they had released other colours, black would not have been my colour of choice........hey i could always re-spray it:D:D only joking guys.
I do like the recaro's........i have no choice they cost me plenty:D

[Scouse]

iv been trying to get svx bits from work(rear lights, crome defender bage on the back, even looked at getting some seats) but i can't for that its all limited edition an vin percific, there not even a land rover spear part, an i work for land rover!!!, i can't get them, so what about it:DRovacraft have the rear lights for sale. I saw a set that looked exactly like the SVX ones on their 'open day' a couple of weeks ago.

If they're VIN specific, surely you can come up with a VIN ;).


Besides, have you priced the seats?
They alone are dearer than any complete car I've ever bought :(.

[stig0000]

yer i have already thort of getting a Vin of one of the cars we had in, but then if i order a part on that vin, it stays there on record, an if the customer comes in an really dose need that part, LR will say "um we already have given you one of them before???" an it will look to dogy, an if we put it under warranty they will want that part back,

were is the rovacraft place, is there a shop up my way

[Scouse]

were is the rovacraft place, is there a shop up my wayRovacraft (http://www.rovacraft.com.au/)