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mrandmrsh



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
New to me 110 USW X-Tech LE
Afternoon all,

Happy chap here, I now have an X-Tech 110 and love it, bought from a forum member http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic19099.html

First thoughts?
    It is quieter than my previous XS 2.2 TDCi with the sound proofing the previous owner put in Thumbs Up

    I do not like the extended seat rails (I think they might be mud ones) as they lift the seat too high, I can't see out of the side window unless I peer under the top of the door

    I need to find all of the air fresheners and bin them and then see how bad the smell of the previous owner's absolutely beautiful St. Bernard dog is Dog

    It was immaculate on pick up so thanks Tim for that

    I had forgotten how s Censored t the standard radio is - I need to get my cheap but very much more cheerful Halfords DAB Bluetooth unit in ASAP

    The wheels are absolutely fantastic in the flesh

    It needs rubber mats - do I get Brandan's Nak ones or buy genuine?

    I am glad the PO put carpets in

    The tow ball is very high - my caravan won't like it but seeing as it hasn't been out in 18 months I reckon I will only drag is to the dealer to sell it

    I need to adjust the steering lock stops - I had forgotten how bad a standard Defender's steering lock is - even without spacers adjusting the lock stops makes a huge difference

    The Goodyear MT/Rs aren't that noisy (may be the sound deadening though) and in fact it's nice to have the hum back - my previous D3 G4 had them and it sounds nice and familiar


PO is a very nice bloke and it made me laugh he was pretty open about how he just hasn't got on with a Defender. We met at a train station. His message read "Great, I'll meet you at Wolverhampton station. I'll be in a grey Defender doing a 250 point turn in the carpark...."


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 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....
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mrandmrsh



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Odd thing is as I drove it for the first time I was wondering to myself how long before Chris says "they look nice with DRL bumpers" and post the pics to prove it Thumbs Up 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....
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Pleased you got what seems on the face of it a 'Billy Bargain Good Deal' and at least the truck (nice one too! Thumbs Up ) will be staying in the fold. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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Very nice mate

Personally, I like the look of Brendan's mats Thumbs Up
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T7mbo



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Craig

I think I've got the original rubber mats in the garage.
I'll have a look tonight and confirm back to you.
I know I've got the removable drivers mat, cos I took it out to give a bit more clutch travel after the noisekiller kit was fitted.

Have today put the order in for the new Rangie. Went for the 4.4 in the end and the St Bernard says she can't wait....!! 2012 Defender X Tech Orkney Grey(now sold, thank God!)
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T7mbo



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They are MUD rails Craig.

Didn't like them myself, but found it more acceptable than sitting on top of the steering wheel! 2012 Defender X Tech Orkney Grey(now sold, thank God!)
2012 Discovery 4 HSE Orkney Grey
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2009 Porsche 997 Turbo Convertible
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T7mbo



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Oh, and by the way, there are no air fresheners in the car!!

I think it must be that cheap aftershave you Northeners wear..... 2012 Defender X Tech Orkney Grey(now sold, thank God!)
2012 Discovery 4 HSE Orkney Grey
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2009 Porsche 997 Turbo Convertible
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mrandmrsh



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
T7mbo wrote:
Craig

I think I've got the original rubber mats in the garage.
I'll have a look tonight and confirm back to you.
I know I've got the removable drivers mat, cos I took it out to give a bit more clutch travel after the noisekiller kit was fitted.

Have today put the order in for the new Rangie. Went for the 4.4 in the end and the St Bernard says she can't wait....!!


The rubber mats would be great if you have them please kind sir.

Us northerners don't wear aftershave, it is the smell of whippet racing and working down t'pit.

I could tell the V8 RR was coming, very very nice addition to the fleet.

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Craig 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 X-Tech LE Zambezi Silver
Looks quality. Love the X-tech styling.
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mrandmrsh



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
deplec wrote:
Looks quality. Love the X-tech styling.

You are biased Thumbs Up 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ...
1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold
2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone....
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I am indeed! Smile
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Nice looking truck there fella, but i would say that Whistle Thumbs Up
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Lovely! Congratulations on the purchase Thumbs Up An engine to TDi for!
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