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g-mack



Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
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United Kingdom 
Michaels Defender wrote:




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That look f-ing awesome!!!!!!! My 109 thread

my youtube channel
Post #383923 1st Jan 2015 3:07pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
The "rumours" continue.
"Final Edition 's'?...well yes, I reckon there will be one, could even be a few different variations IMHO.
Whilst I would like to see something REALLY special, don't hold ya breath. I've just had another look through one of my L.R. books, the very excellent "30 yrs of LandRover Defender", by the renowned James Taylor, which details all of the so called "special editions" over the years, most of which when you look at 'em, are really only "sticker specials",......with one exception,...The Defender V8i 50 Collectors Edition (I think that's how you describe it?). Now, there is a REALLY special Defender.
Will any "Final Edition", be as "special" as that?.....I don't think so.
Pickles.
Post #384057 1st Jan 2015 9:42pm
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ericvv



Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
g-mack wrote:
Michaels Defender wrote:




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That look f-ing awesome!!!!!!!


X2 Thumbs Up Well done by Matzker, an upgrade which is stealing the show, very visible, but tasty, and with some clear references to past important historic events. On top of that it has the Recaros. Whistle
Respectful tribute to this British icon by applying a dose of deutsche Gründlichkeit. Thumbs Up
And for Pickles, Matzker can add a 5.2 liter Rover V8 to this beast. Details below. Thumbs Up
http://www.classicdriver.com/de/article/au...ken-landys

Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o
https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I
https://vimeo.com/201482507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw
Post #384071 1st Jan 2015 10:30pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
G'Day Eric, thanks for that, I couldn't read the link because it was in German, but I get the message, a 5.2L Rover V8, which would be very good, but,.......not as good as the GM 6.2L LS3, a light, lazy, very powerful V8, 400bhp+ standard, but 7/800hp is easily available,...we have thousands of such engines on the road in Aus, where the LS3 is standard equipment in many cars.
"There is no substitute for cubic inches", or as they say these days, "there's no replacement for displacement"?
I'd love such an engine in our 90, but as you & I both know, it ain't simply a matter of dropping the engine in, that's the easy part, it's all the other stuff that goes with it, transmission, brakes, suspension, rear end, electrical etc etc etc, that is the challenge, & which puts any such vehicle totally out of my reach,...but I can dream!
Pickles.
Post #384079 1st Jan 2015 10:55pm
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shaggydog



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

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That is definitely the nicest pie in the sky defender I have seen so far.

Personally I'd hate to have a petrol powered defender - to me it just seems wrong.

Why not put a big torquey meaty diesel in it? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
Post #384084 1st Jan 2015 11:30pm
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Welshsurferdude



Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
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Wales 
HMMM Dilemma, Camel or G4 spec defender both are my dream toys! 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold)

2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)
Post #384085 1st Jan 2015 11:42pm
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Ads90



Member Since: 16 Jun 2008
Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Keswick Green
shaggydog wrote:

Personally I'd hate to have a petrol powered defender - to me it just seems wrong.

Why not put a big torquey meaty diesel in it?


It goes against the commonly held view, but I'm with Shaggydog on this - and I had a 50th V8 for 3yrs as my daily driver!
Even I was a little surprised, but when I got used to the different driving characteristics of my Puma (my 1st ever diesel LR product), I found I actually enjoyed driving it more with it's diesel torque & manual gearbox...
The noise of the V8 was nice, but apart from that (in standard form) they are disappointingly anaemic, and what little torque they do possess is mostly lost in the ancient slush-box and over-gearing. It can of course be improved with engine chipping & re-gearing the transfer box, but you're still left with 16-17mpg if you're lucky, which if you're using it for all journeys quickly becomes a drag. It's different I suppose if it's just your fun-vehicle, where normal considerations don't apply... Or if you are lucky enough to have access to cheap petrol.
IMO the best special they could do would have a bigger diesel, maybe with a modern multi-geared auto 'box!
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big steve



Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: hertfordshire
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
heritage
adventure
autobiography

hope you all have deep pockets 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #385604 6th Jan 2015 8:08pm
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
I'm going to say the adventure one is the one I'd want.

If its the shape I see it in my mind Shocked Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
Post #385606 6th Jan 2015 8:12pm
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SGH



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Seen the spec and too much money for a few extras above XS standard spec. Shocked
Post #385607 6th Jan 2015 8:12pm
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Wales 
Give us the spec then guys Laughing
Post #385663 6th Jan 2015 9:11pm
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big steve



Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
look in general you will find more out there Thumbs Up 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #385667 6th Jan 2015 9:13pm
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Wales 
Thanks Steve.
Pic doesn't look much different to the one I've got Laughing
What's the prices guys.
Post #385686 6th Jan 2015 9:34pm
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Japseroony



Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: North East England
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England 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Heritage
90 Hard Top £27,800.00
90 Station Wagon £30,900.00
110 Station Wagon 7 Seat £34,200.00
Adventure
90 Station Wagon 150 PS £43,495.00
110 Station Wagon 7 Seat £43,495.00
Autobiography
90 Station Wagon 150 PS £61,845.00

No extras to be fitted at the factory and only dealer extras available - oh and probably no discount lol Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.
Post #385949 7th Jan 2015 2:14pm
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steve E



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Heritage hard top for work might be nice Thumbs Up

the rest are too expensive
Post #385957 7th Jan 2015 2:32pm
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