The wait is over!

[gregc]

After what felt like an eternity, I finally picked up my new 110 the other day. My first LR . I can't wipe the smile off my face. I didn't want to post up until I could figure out how to get a picture on here (yeah, I know the rules ).



I haven't thought of a name yet, so far it's just called The Bus - a mate of mine reckons it feels like a bus to ride in. It'll have to do for now.

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my options decision-making. I didn't really get much of a choice actually, but either way it came with front mud flaps and side steps. Next is going to be a bull bar (I think ARB - I need roo protection). I got under-body sound proofing too but it seems pretty well useless, you still can't hear the radio or your passenger's voice on the highway, especially if the road's wet (which it has been 99% of the time since I picked it up). I'm thinking of taking it back and asking for another layer. Or should I just suck it up?

Hopefully this weekend I'll get it dirtier than the bit of gravel road I've managed on the way to work so far. It has also remained 100% dry inside despite all the reports of leaking Deefers, so hopefully it's a good one. The only things I find annoying so far are the fact there's no alarm to tell you that you've left your headlights on, and the trailer light, which flashes once every time I turn my indicator on. The dealer reckons this is normal? I'm not so sure....

greg

[Loubrey]

Very nice Deefer Greg!

You'll get used to the lights... same since 1983 odd

When you turn the ignition off the lights automatically turn to park and it's quite difficult getting the key out with the light switch in the "on" position...

The trailer flashing with the indicators shouldn't be happening on the standard setup unless you have LED indicators? The lower draw from the LED's (after market) apparently causes the trailer to flash.

Cheers,

Lou

[Didge]

Despite the dry weather, you'll get used to the leaks - just wear wellies.

[Sandgroper]

Well done Greg, you'll love it!

[Aaron]

Dont worry about another coat. You will get used to it. I dare say you are driving with the radio of because you actually like listening to the sound!

Welcome to the marque. You will never leave. And if you do, you will be dragged back (like me :P)

[Summiitt]

Welcome! The trailer light should flash once without a trailer hooked up, that's perfectly normal, you will find it a lot quieter if you put rubber/foam under the back footwell, besides the rear seats and on the wheel arches in the rear. I did this on my old 110 puma and it helped alot. It will get even better when you load it up with gear, that should reduce the noise coming thru.

[LoveB]

Fantastic colour

the lights are fnie... easy to tell... what annoyed me is nothing tells you the door is open! but I've learned to look out for it!

[Loubrey]

Fantastic colour

the lights are fnie... easy to tell... what annoyed me is nothing tells you the door is open! but I've learned to look out for it!

LoveB,

When the cab light is off the door is closed enough...

Defender doors are such that it is highly unlikely they'll open from half latch!

Cheers,

Lou

[Lagerfan]

... nothing to tell you the lights are on!

... nothing to tell you the door is open!

There's two reasons right there why I love the deefer, after all the annoying beeps, chimes and buzzers on the old Ford it's a real breath of fresh air ... well until I get a flat battery hahaha

[2stroke]

Mine's a '95 and the headlights go to park when the ignition goes off, also the trailer icon on the dash flashes once when the indicators are operated... makes me feel all modern
Also if you feel inclined to complain about not being able to hold a conversation at highway speeds, you haven't been married long enough.