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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Personally I agree, I wouldn't bolt a recovery eye there unless I could fit a brace behind that triangulated to both chassis rails. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #574291 29th Oct 2016 10:53pm
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JOW240725



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Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
L90Andy - hence my question on real world review, and your reply say it all, thanks. Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #574304 30th Oct 2016 7:40am
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Completely agree about the recovery loop, although not many options;
No room for jate's, nor a backing plate on the crossmember and I didn't want a 'proper' tow bar/jaw on the NAS step.
I don't plan on doing full load snatch recoveries though so happy with the choice as it'll be fit for the purpose I intend.

Gwyn Lewis front mud flap relocation working well now the local lanes are a similar state to the fields.
Now need to do something on the rear!

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In other news, I decided to give it a mild facelift. After a year with the Noldens I decided there was too much grey on the car and that headlights should be bright rather than dull, so bucking the trend for dark/black headlights I've fitted some JW Speaker EVO2 DRL's in Chrome. Although I was happy with the Noldens I decided I wanted DRL's, but didn't want separate bumper ones, hence went with an integral headlamp.
I think the front end now looks fresher and more OEM, which in my opinion is no bad thing.
Got them from Mobile Centre, great service so thanks guys.


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 Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #579955 23rd Nov 2016 9:13pm
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Rosco



Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Just read through this thread, and can't believe I've not spotted it before.

Great truck with loads of nice details/improvements Thumbs Up 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #580246 24th Nov 2016 9:42pm
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Brendlynch



Member Since: 06 Nov 2016
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Jersey 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Cairns Blue
Love this thread. The USW looks fantastic, especially with those wheels. Would love the same on my 110.
Post #580724 26th Nov 2016 11:58pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Not much to report on the mods side of things, just been using the thing.
Just had a little play with the Go Pro and some nearby watery lanes. Worked well on burst mode, wifi controlled from my phone.


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I'm upto 12.5k now, touch wood no problems to report. 99% of my driving is short distance commuting, so once in a while I treat it to a blast down the motorway. Always feels a lot keener after a bit of a blowout.
Hope to do a few more mods once the lighter evenings return... Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #602430 16th Feb 2017 9:43pm
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L110CDL



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Great to hear all is ok with the landy Thumbs Up Great pics Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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Procta



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looking good! where can you buy the front mud flaps? something I am looking into when I change the wheels over. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
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L90Andy



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Hey Procta - mud shields from here: http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product-category/mudshields/
Well recommended. I've got the rear set in the garage waiting to go on too. Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #602491 17th Feb 2017 6:35am
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L90Andy



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
I regularly get the pleasure of seeing SteveR's fantastic USW at work, but for the first time ever they were carpark buddies recently.
Sure Steve won't mind the pic, shame its a rubbish work phone one.
Loving the new front end Steve!


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 Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #624967 17th May 2017 8:15pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Great pair! Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #624974 17th May 2017 8:32pm
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Steve R



Member Since: 13 Jun 2012
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2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Keswick Green
Haha, great pic Andy!

Couldn't resist parking up next to your lovely grey beastie - that's what us Defender drivers have to do, isn't it?!

See you soon, car park buddy! Thumbs Up
Post #625007 17th May 2017 10:23pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Update time and there's good and bad news...

Its with a heavy heart that I've come to the decision to sell the 110.
I need to use the funds tied up in it for boring housing related stuff. It'll be a real shame to see it go as it was meant to be a keeper, but priorities rule in this case.

I'll put an advert up on here and elsewhere but in the meantime, what's the collectives thoughts on returning it to standard?
Although its not exactly heavily modified I'm currently thinking standard will appeal to more buyers and anyway we all enjoy making them exactly how we want.
So if I do, keep your eyes peeled for parts going spare.

That's obviously the bad news, now for the good news; part of the plan to sell the 110 involves replacing it with a much much cheaper Landy that actually fits in the garage. As such I've acquired an early 'Ninety' that I can fettle with whenever I see fit! I'll do a separate thread on that once I have some news. Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #632289 19th Jun 2017 3:27pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Oh no, shocked you're selling. Your 110 has been great inspiration to me and really enjoyed your thread!

But onwards and upwards! Good luck Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #632306 19th Jun 2017 5:06pm
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Brendlynch



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Jersey 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Cairns Blue
Now that is bad news. Sad to see this thread coming to an end but will look forward to the next project!

First dibs on the sawtooth alloys if you do decide to sell seperately?
Post #632334 19th Jun 2017 7:16pm
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