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adiep

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 204

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

Which Modifications?

Hi Guys, wondered if anyone has any feelings about which modifications on the Puma make the most sense and really improve the experience of owning the car.

I guess its different for everyone as circumstances are not all the same, for me the car is my only car, but i dont need a car on a daily basis, I have a 4 year old and will use the car recreationally, enjoy some offroad trails, go camping and perhaps take some longer roads trips.

mods i have in mind are:
Central Locking - would be nice to have one that works with the key fob, not sure where to get that from though.
Waxoyl underside
New AT tyres - Probably -- Wrangler AT/SA 235/85 R16 Q -- any good?
New Wheels
Remove load bay seats - should i sell these?
Waxoyl floor and then add sound-proofing
New moulded matting from http://www.wrightoffroad.com/
Electric Windows - anyone recommend a good kit?
Uprated ARB
Remap
Brighter headlamps
Rear door card (trim)
Side bar step - too high for the little springer
Rear step
Roll cage

Bloody hell, its gonna cost a small fortune

Anyone have ideas of how to make this list cheaper, easier or have any thoughts on missing items?

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8th Dec 2012 10:36pm

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6676

Genuine electric window actuators are a reasonable price, easy to fit and much better than aftermarket kits

8th Dec 2012 10:38pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10364

Endless discussions to be had here.

As for the seats, I took my rear seats out and sold them on, they were in the way, not going be used and I got good money for them. Will it reduce resale price? Perhaps, but I own my 90 for me, not for the next guy

8th Dec 2012 10:47pm

Regard

Member Since: 08 Dec 2011
Location: RSA
Posts: 251

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 X-Tech LE Orkney Grey

Look, I am not familiar with models there but....

No central locking or electric windows

I thought they all come standard with that?

I think in RSA all our Defenders are sold as "XS" or what ever you okes in Europe call it? The models with all the extras in.....

9th Dec 2012 7:43am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3615

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

glove box mod DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

9th Dec 2012 7:51am

adiep

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 204

Just found out it doesnt have ABS either, possibly not ETC as well... Is there anyway I can check?

9th Dec 2012 7:57am

Regard

Member Since: 08 Dec 2011
Location: RSA
Posts: 251

adiep wrote:
Just found out it doesnt have ABS either, possibly not ETC as well... Is there anyway I can check?

It is a Puma right?

As far as I am know all Pumas have ABS and TC standard?

Isn't there a ABS and TC light that lights up when you switch on the ignition?

9th Dec 2012 8:06am

adiep

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 204

Regard wrote:
adiep wrote:
Just found out it doesnt have ABS either, possibly not ETC as well... Is there anyway I can check?

It is a Puma right?

As far as I am know all Pumas have ABS and TC standard?

Isn't there a ABS and TC light that lights up when you switch on the ignition?

Im a bit gutted if I have to ad TC and ABS... No idea what the ignitions lamps mean, o you know of a reference online?

EDIT: I just noticed another guy on the forum stating his topix info saying same but he thinks he had asb???

here is the info from topix - also says 140ps which would be nice

here is full topix info

Drive: 4 WHL L/H FULL TIME DRIVE Transmission: 6 SPD MAN TRANS VOLVO M66 AWD Engine: 2.4L DOHC HPCR DSL 140PS PUMA CAB style: STATION WAGON 5 DR Colour:ALASKA WHITE
DIESEL FUEL CAPABILITY LOCKING REAR AXLE - E DIFF 6600 LB. GVW LESS ANTI-SPIN TRACTION BRAKES 2750 LB. FRONT AXLE 110"/2794MM WHEELBASE 3.54 FINAL DRIVE RATIO AIR CONDITONING-MANUAL LESS SPEED CONTROL 4200 LB(1909 KG) REAR AXLE ASY POWER 4-WHEEL DISC LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SOLIHULL ASSEMBLY (UK) LESS ABS - HILL DECENT CONTROL MICHELIN TIRE VNDR -NON RECYCL 5.5J X 16 STEEL EURO STAGE 4 EMISSIONS less...

9th Dec 2012 8:16am

Martin
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6486

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

adiep wrote:
LESS ANTI-SPIN TRACTION BRAKES [..]
LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES [..]
LESS ABS - HILL DECENT CONTROL

No ABS fitted according to those options. If it doesn't have ABS it won't have ETC.

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

9th Dec 2012 9:08am

adiep

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 204

Martin wrote:
adiep wrote:
LESS ANTI-SPIN TRACTION BRAKES [..]
LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES [..]
LESS ABS - HILL DECENT CONTROL

No ABS fitted according to those options. If it doesn't have ABS it won't have ETC.

Any idea what this would cost fitted? I think LR have an offroad pack that adds ABS and TC along with MTR tyres.

Im a bit peeved to say the least, as the guy who i purchased the car from was advertising the cars stating ABS and traction control - not sure what that gets me under spanish law, probably zip all....

Last edited by adiep on 9th Dec 2012 9:25am. Edited 1 time in total

9th Dec 2012 9:19am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6676

Land Rover don't offer the option after the vehicle is built unfortunately

9th Dec 2012 9:25am

adiep

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 204

Go Beyond wrote:
Land Rover don't offer the option after the vehicle is built unfortunately

so is there no way of getting this added that wont cost a few million quid?

9th Dec 2012 9:29am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6676

You can add aftermarket traction aids, diff lockers etc, there are a variety available, use the search feature on this forum for more info. I don't think you can add ABS at a reasonable cost, if at all

9th Dec 2012 9:39am

JWL

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443

I'm the one who has it fitted even though Topix says not on my Td5, just have a look to see if there is a wire present that leads to the back of each wheel hub(that'll be for the wheel sensors) If you haven't got those then there is definately no tc/abs, if you have then a trip to someone with a diagnostics kit will be able to tell you if it has been enabled or not.

9th Dec 2012 9:40am

adiep

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Gibraltar
Posts: 204

i have a pic, does it look like what you are talking about?

http://goo.gl/6NL9V

Last edited by adiep on 9th Dec 2012 10:27am. Edited 1 time in total

9th Dec 2012 10:11am

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