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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Rosco's Montalcino 110
So it's been a week of ownership now, and I've not modified anything yet. And for once it would seem I'm in fashion with my colour choice. Laughing


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List of things to add to the wish list

Tint rear door window (why isn't this done at the factory?)
Mantec air intake (apparently I don't need one thought) Whistle
Swap/paint light surrounds and grill to match the roof.
Ditto alloys

Jury is still out on chequer plate

And I need to figure out a hand hold for the boy to aid entry. He's 6 but everything seems to be above his reach at the moment.

Suggestions greatly received on any of the above

Rosco 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW


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Post #386533 8th Jan 2015 9:26pm
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steve E



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Hi Rosco

That's a cracking looking truck.
I like chequer plate wing tops after seeing strangers resting bags on people's wings.
Would look good in black on yours.
It's a personal thing as I like it on my 110.
Post #386546 8th Jan 2015 9:40pm
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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Steve, that's totally my thinking. I had the wing tops on my 90 and found them very useful. Even doubling as the occasional step ladder. But my only hesitation is what to do about the anodised finish chequer plate on the side steps? 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #386553 8th Jan 2015 9:52pm
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acuss01



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
I've got a Montalcino on order with black chequer plate wing and sills. Keep wondering if its the right thing. Thought it would make a nice contrast but have black pack already as part of it. Maybe ask dealer to show me car before they do it as its a dealer fit option. 2015 110 XS CSW Montalcino Red with Black Pack
Post #386571 8th Jan 2015 10:09pm
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steve E



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I would leave the side steps as I've not really noticed a clash with all the black on mine.
Also they are an item that gets replaced if corroded under warranty at the three year service so
If you paint or change the plating that's it.
On the other hand for the sake of a few hundred quid you really should have it how you like.
( I know, that was as much use as a chocolate tea pot )

Steve
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TJ101



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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

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List of things to add to the wish list
Tint rear door window (why isn't this done at the factory?)

They "say" its so you can see through the rear glass, and will be the same on all LR vehicles !! Now done mine

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Mantec air intake (apparently I don't need one thought)

Will be fitted to mine, like all the rest,, Have left off so far, as some people recon it knows duel consumption,, 1000 miles so far, and not must difference from previous 2.4's !!

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Swap/paint light surrounds and grill to match the roof.

Now available from the stealer's in Sat Black (from the Black Pack) cost is not much more that buying no gen's and painting, was in two minds, so still have the orginals,

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Ditto alloys
Road BFG AT's tyres now on 18" Bowlers,, Off road will be on 16" TF Dakers

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Jury is still out on chequer plate

Again, all my previous one done,, as they always get used as work benches !! Top,, although expensive, have always fitted genuine one's, fit and finished so much better

Jury still out on the side steps plates in silver Rolling Eyes California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #386580 8th Jan 2015 10:23pm
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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
No all good points Steve.

I think if I was going to go for the chequer plate on the sills it would be a different answer, but just wing tops the difference should be negligible.

Acuss I would definitely ask to see it before they fit it. 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #386581 8th Jan 2015 10:23pm
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Rosco



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TJ I love your alloys. In fact I've always been a little envious of your trucks 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
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TJ101



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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Thank You Very Happy

The 18" certainly change's the way it drives,, a lot more sure footed !!

Down side thought !!! Twisted Evil the amount of crude and dirt thrown up over the front doors,and rear wings due to the extra outset California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #386589 8th Jan 2015 10:33pm
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Martin
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Will be interested to see your black grill and lamp surrounds, tempted to go black on mine at some stage Whistle  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
Post #386590 8th Jan 2015 10:34pm
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TJ101



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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Std XS Brunel Surrounds and grill (sorry, only pictures on this machine)


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Gen Santorini Black headlamps surrounds,as dealer supplied and painted grill (did not want the full black grill surround, wanted to that to stay in body colour


 California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
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TJ I never tire of looking at your car!! Thumbs Up My 109 thread

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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
That red is nice. The bowler wheels are great. Now you said it makes it feel more sure footed. I think a birthday treat to self is coming,
Post #386624 8th Jan 2015 11:43pm
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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Managed to get a couple of jobs done today.

First, off to the tinters to sort the rear door glass

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Sadly it does reveal just how dirty the car has become Embarassed Maybe that can be a job for tomorrow.


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Whilst the glass was been sorted, I fitted the dust caps kindly bought by SWMBO


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Just need to find one more for the spare wheel now.

And finally, managed to get down my mates garage and get her up on the two poster to adjust the steering stops. No pictures of that, but I wish I'd know about that little tweak when I had the 90. Wow, what a difference. I can reverse on to the drive in one go now!!! 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW


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Post #387244 10th Jan 2015 10:21pm
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Mother superior



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Mate,
The Landy looks smart, but be careful with those valve caps.... I put some on my freebie 2 and they corroded on so much that I couldn't get the bu66er off and ended up needing a new valve...I don't know if they are all the same but the tyre fitter bloke told me never to fit them again.
S'pose you could copperslip them or something.
Wes Oh woe, oh woe
My crusty old landrover,
It will not go.
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