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NJS22



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Adventure Corris Grey
RRUK wrote:
OK, so I've now driven the car with the Climair wind defelctors on and I'm not convinced I like them.

Firstly they do stop the air buffeting you in the face as you drive along, but at the same time, the cabin of the puma can get so hot you need the fresh air, and it hampers it slightly.

Secondly, on my seats with the seat risers, my line of vision through the side window is exactly through the deflector at the top of the glass, which is curved and therefore distorts what you're looking at, so you're vison is impaired.

Thirdly, if I were to wind the window down to have to talk to someone or stick my head out, I have to duck it under them, which isn't great.

So, the jury's still out, this may be one modification I don't keep. Big Cry


I agree mine are coming off Big Cry 1998 90 50th Anniversary 4.0 V8
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Post #511538 7th Mar 2016 9:34am
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ken



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Gladly buy them off you Thumbs Up
Post #511541 7th Mar 2016 9:45am
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Butchers Boy



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
I'm sorry to hear that guys! I still have stock seats no risers at the moment until I change them. If I do lean out of the window I do have to duck although this hasn't bothered me as I don't lean out often I think the benefits for me anyway outweigh the disadvantages - mine are staying Thumbs Up 2010 Defender 90 HT

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Post #511553 7th Mar 2016 10:38am
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mcma1



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Take out the risers and relocate the runners back? i did this in the 90 as i didnt want the seat height to change although i have not yet done it in the 90, i have some how got used to driving it in the standard position and i am 6ft3... Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #511566 7th Mar 2016 11:44am
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RRUK
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I think I will end up removing mine, might keep them for the next shooting season, as they will be handy for keeping the car ventilated for the dog while I have to lock him in it now and then.

As posted in the "what have you done today" I washed both of mine over the weekend, first time since Xmas, so it's nice to have shiny cars. Mind you, I was doing it in a sleet shower Big Cry

It's sunny today so they look nice again.


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1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #511596 7th Mar 2016 1:29pm
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RRUK
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I removed the Climair deflectors at the weekend, they just got in my way and I didn't like the distorted view through them.

I might keep them for winter and fit one on the passenger side only, so I can lock the dog in but give him fresh air.

Car still looks lovely and clean, mind you I didn't do many miles last week when everywhere seemed flooded round here. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #514195 14th Mar 2016 2:37pm
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RRUK
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Also, I got new seat covers for the front seats, the details are in this thread but they are good quality and only £25 each.

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic44890.html 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #514196 14th Mar 2016 2:38pm
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jk84



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Looking good shiny and clean, both of them RRUK Wink which reminds me I should clean my 110 at some point too, hasn't seen water hose since end of Dec. They do look lovely when spanking clean! I just worry what new rust patches I discover Rolling with laughter MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold
Post #514989 16th Mar 2016 6:24pm
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RRUK
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Or scratches and scuffs. Big Cry 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #514990 16th Mar 2016 6:28pm
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RRUK
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OK, a bit of a quandary going on now. Shocked

When I wanted another Defender last year, ideally I wanted a 110 Utility, it suits me better for the size on a shoot day etc, maybe I should have hung out for one, but I didn't. Big Cry

Now I am wondering if I should swap.

I really don't know if mine would sell quickly, how much it would fetch and if the whole effort is worth it. A 110 USW is much more money, and I've wondered if I could have one side by side with mine and swap bits over that I want to keep like the seats, cubby, wheels, KBX stuff, and then sell the 90.

Thoughts? Musings?

There's a nice looking one for sale in the forum but the guy doesn't seem to be replying to any questions.

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic44570.html 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #519586 31st Mar 2016 2:46pm
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mcma1



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There is a lovely 110 pickup for sale on Angry Pumas Cool

It's a hard call to make, I went to town on the 90 xtech but deep down I knew a 110 CSW would be ideal for the family. No regrets. Test the water and advertise the 90, if the mods have to go with it to attract a good price, its not the end of the world Thumbs Up Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #519831 1st Apr 2016 7:15am
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RRUK
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Andy,

A pickup isn't ideal for me but a USW is, throw the dogs and muddy stuff in the back on a shoot day, but keep the front two rows for passengers and the guns, lunches etc. The 90 restricts me to being able to take 1 person around on a shoot, it would be nice to take the Mrs AND my mate, I have to choose between them!

Did you mean Angry Pumas facebook page or the forum? I can't see much content on the FB site?? 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #519904 1st Apr 2016 10:44am
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mcma1



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Fair enough mate... Yeah on Facebook. Are you a member of the group? Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #519907 1st Apr 2016 10:50am
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RRUK
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No, not yet, I have liked the page... 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #519931 1st Apr 2016 11:49am
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RRUK
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Sadly and with great regret I have sold the Defender, the new owner comes to pick it up at the weekend.

It was a hard decision to make, but from the very start I always knew it was a bit of folly, a project to keep me busy and I knew I'd lose money on it overall because I'd be doing so much to it.

We all go through life stages that dictate if and when we can spend our hard earned on these things and mine arrived so it was time to sell. It may not be my last one, who knows.

I'll keep my eye to the forum but I won't be updating as much. I recently joined Angry Pumas group on Facebook, they have some real numpty questions over there that need answering! 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
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