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BobT



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
To deaden the noise in the back of mine I used Mud infill panels, as well as reducing the noise and vibration they look quite good and have cargo nets to put even more crap in!
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
By chance, I was looking at them last night and they do look good. When the weather warms up though, I'll give it the full treatment - Silentcoat and closed cell foam to the roof, sides and rear tub, which was very effective on my 90, with carpet or vinyl as a finish. Darren

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Profyaffle



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Come on!! Where are the pics.. some interior and exterior ones please... How does it compare to the 90? quieter.. less bumpy.. warmer? Wink 1993 200Tdi Defender 90
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Ha, ha, between the snow and life in general it's been a busy weekend! Apart from driving home, the first outing was a hundred-odd mile round trip to deliver my daughter to a Scout Jamboree weekend camp. Beyond that, it's been too cold to be outside playing Land Rovers.

As for comparison with the 90, that's a bit of a mixed bag. The engine is quieter and the heater is a revelation. The van back end does make it noisier generally than the sound-insulated 90, but that's a relatively easy fix in due course. Beyond that, it's all normal Defender stuff. Apart from the steering wheel, which I don't like and will be changing soon! Darren

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Post #694581 19th Mar 2018 9:27am
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shayes



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Coniston Green
Looks really nice, well done.
Cheers, Simon Thumbs Up
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Rear Step
Managed to squeeze in a bit of modding time this evening. First job was to fit a rear folding step. the inserts were already in place in the underside of the cross member so it was just a case of bolting it on. I did swap the bolts in the kit for some stainless ones, though.


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The next task was more of an un-mod, if there is such a thing, as I removed the seat risers that had been fitted to the front seats:


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And the seat back where it should be:


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Haven't driven it yet but stationary it feels better already: the seat base doesn't cut into my thigh when I press the clutch and I don't have to duck down to see out of the side window. I'll see how it goes tomorrow but expect to see a set of risers for sale soon Whistle Darren

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Post #695514 22nd Mar 2018 9:05pm
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LandymanStefan



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England 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Epsom Green
I'll be interested in those hideous seat riders Thumbs Up
Post #695517 22nd Mar 2018 9:11pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Ha, ha, I'll let you know Laughing Darren

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L110CDL



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Hi LRA, in the 2 pic's of your seat base, down by the seat belt, what is the horizontal bar/plastic, please ? 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Post #695532 22nd Mar 2018 9:40pm
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NormanD



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England 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
The Seat Belt should pass through the Strap for correct positioning. NormanD WE191

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2014 VW Caravelle 180 Executive
Post #695534 22nd Mar 2018 9:46pm
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L110CDL



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Thank you Norman Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Post #695559 22nd Mar 2018 10:36pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Yeah, that's right. It was only when I was looking at the photo that I realised it wasn't in place, unlike the drivers side. Darren

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Procta



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looks a good one! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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L110CDL



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I've found that you don't notice stuff until you look at some pic's Rolling Eyes 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
I've been ill for the last few days and not able to get outside and do much, so I brought a little task indoors. I spent a happy hour making neoprene gaskets for the rears of four NAS light plinths, ready for fitting to the rear later this week:


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The gaskets are formed from strips of 25mm wide self-adhesive tape and then carefully cut to the shape of the plinths using scissors and a scalpel. Very therapeutic.

I am feeling much better today though, so when my new steering wheel arrived and the sun was shining, it would have been rude not to fit it:


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I appreciate that fitting a standard steering wheel is one of the most boring mods imaginable but I'm really pleased with the result. It replaced a very nice black, leather-clad, Moto Lita Mk4 that the previous owner had probably spent a fortune on but it just didn't do it for me. With a standard wheel the steering is lighter, I can see all of the instruments and it just feel 'right' Laughing Darren

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