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LoveTheMud



Member Since: 19 Feb 2015
Location: Weybridge Surrey & Pontefract West Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Really impressed with the reverse and fog lights, found the items and I will be purchasing. Thumbs Up
Is the existing wiring for the single reverse light sufficient to daisy chain the Scenelite SI8 from or do i need to add more wiring back to the front somehow?

Also love the front lighting idea, i'm just terrified about taking my dash to bits...
Post #542520 22nd Jun 2016 7:14pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Thanks. I'm really pleased with how its turned out, working exactly as hoped.
I'm debating DRL's at the moment, but just not sure...

Wiring wise, I routed a +/- through a convoluted tube across the rear crossmember to the opposite side for the extra reverse light. I then routed another +/- back through the same tube to do the same for the fog lights. Both picking up for the current lamp connectors so nothing going forwards. I used econoseal connectors to make the connections, but buying a 'Mud Stuff Piggy Back Loom' will save you a bit of work. Good luck! Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #542714 23rd Jun 2016 11:52am
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JOW240725



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Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Great work, nice to catch up with your mods Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #542744 23rd Jun 2016 2:18pm
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K.M



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Just had another good read through this thread and suitably impressed once again! Very well done, Sir!

Also, is this parked at the JLR Gaydon site daily?
Post #542841 23rd Jun 2016 8:53pm
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L90Andy



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Coming to the end of a fantastic week away in West Wales. Thanks to the advice of Tiger & Gilarion I headed out to christen the machine on some proper LR terrain. Some pics attached so feel free to miss out the waffle!

Driving out onto the sands at Ynyslas beach was a good excuse to get 'offroad' under the pretense of a family picnic away from the crowds. Having said that the drizzle kept it quiet anyway!


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Having whet the appetite for more, I dumped the family (apart from bro-in-law) and headed up Happy Valley. I went East to West and straight away there was some good wash outs in the loose rocks caused by lots of overnight rain water. Anyway, no probs and was a great route. Felt interesting/challenging enough for a solo vehicle but in reality it didn't struggle in the slightest. Even the rock slab was tackled at tickover with the antistall doing its thing.
Bro-in-law gobsmacked by what we were driving over as it was his first time away from tarmac. I let him have ago on some bits and he was wildly grinning everytime I looked over! Another convert.

Top of the rock slab:

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Heading into the washout/axle twister:

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Wagging a wheel:

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One of many water sections:

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And a final pose for the camera...

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Unfortunately no time for anymore, going home tomorrow...Boo. Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #547197 8th Jul 2016 8:06pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Stunning scenery, looks great fun. Going to have to get over to Wales for some green laning Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #547201 8th Jul 2016 8:18pm
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L110CDL



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Great pics there Andy, thanks Thumbs Up

Jow, dont leave it to long to go to wales, you wont be disappointed, our group wasn't Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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jk84



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Fantastic photos and the 110 looks awesome - the scenery just suits the truck really well.

Those anthracite sawtooths and red recovery points on a bellyfender give a bit of a mean twist - very nice Thumbs Up MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold
Post #547655 10th Jul 2016 8:33pm
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NiallMeehan



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Ireland 2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Alaska White
Beautiful part of the country Andy and very nice Utility. 130 TDCI High Capacity Pick up
D250 SE HT 110
Hybrid LWT on RR chassis, 3.5 v8
Post #552708 31st Jul 2016 8:34pm
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L90Andy



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Cheers guys...

1 yr on and just had the 1st service. Despite the cost Shocked I'm still loving the truck.
I've used it pretty much daily and its now at ~9k miles.
They had to do a warranty repair on a leaky swivel seal but that's all so far so pretty satisfied all round.
Quite a funny moment when I dropped it off, the service girl did a damage walk around before taking it away. She declared it was too dirty to spot any damage, so just wrote 'dirty' on the paperwork and made me sign it!
Don't think the modern LR dealer is used to muddy Defenders anymore Laughing
Anyway, when I collected it later (having spent a nice day in a Discovery Sport - background) they had got it all shiny again.
Shame it won't last...


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 Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #565473 20th Sep 2016 9:11pm
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mse



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
Good old guy salmon...they aren't too bad, but you need the right guy in service.

What was the damage? Ours will need one soon Mike
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L90Andy



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
I guess so. The problem with it being the 1st service, and no prior warranty visits is that I haven't had time to work out who's best nor build up a relationship. Suppose that's good though really!

After originally quoting £490, a bit of price wrangling later and they did it for £400. They wouldn't get any nearer to Duckworths quote of £360, but I didn't have the time nor inclination to drive that far for a £40 saving. Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #565512 21st Sep 2016 7:34am
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schuee



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Great looking truck and pictures Andy, would love to try mine out in Wales one day, bought my 110 from Duckworth and always receive A1 service from them, though only living 25 minutes from them helps.

Cheers

Keith
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mse



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
L90Andy wrote:

After originally quoting £490, a bit of price wrangling later and they did it for £400. They wouldn't get any nearer to Duckworths quote of £360, but I didn't have the time nor inclination to drive that far for a £40 saving.


Thanks - i think ive had that argument with them before, but its been ages since ive needed to pay for a service.

No idea why any service, let alone a defender one should be 490! Mike
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Lew-M



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England 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
Love this truck Andy, and as has been mentioned, the anthracite really sets it off! Looks superb "in the wild" too! Thumbs Up
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