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NickBristol



Member Since: 16 Jul 2017
Location: SW
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Santorini Black 110

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I've been browsing the forum for a while, learning lots after buying a 110 XS a few weeks ago and thought I'd share a photo.

We're planning on taking it around the SW on camping expeditions building up to a trip to Iceland next year and then ultimately a trip down through Africa to explore Kruger NP.

Nick
Post #642128 6th Aug 2017 12:12am
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K.M



Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
Location: Salisbury
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
What an AWESOME looking truck! Sounds like you've got some interesting - and enviable - travel plans! Thumbs Up
Post #642129 6th Aug 2017 12:26am
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
That is a great looking Defender.
Pickles.
Post #642136 6th Aug 2017 2:30am
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tookaphotoof



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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Very nice. Thumbs Up
Post #642149 6th Aug 2017 7:58am
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Rosco



Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Welcome to Def2.

Great looking 110. I'll be watching this thread to see how you evolve it to suit your plans Thumbs Up 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #642150 6th Aug 2017 8:03am
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NickBristol



Member Since: 16 Jul 2017
Location: SW
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Thanks for the welcome.

It is a great looking truck and is a joy to just look at! We're in the process of 'de-chaving' it and making it a bit more rural friendly after its previous life as a Chelsea tractor so the ridiculous sound system has gone and the wheels are back to a set of genuine LR sawtooths.

Spec fitted by the previous owner was extensive: remap, larger intercooler, OME shocks, LED lights, sound proofing throughout, Momo wheel, etc etc
Post #642169 6th Aug 2017 9:59am
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mk1collector



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Looks great Thumbs Up Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #642231 6th Aug 2017 2:33pm
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Roy5695



Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver
Black on black is always a good combination Thumbs Up 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

Instagram - @r22oyp

Roy
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Welcome to Def2 Thumbs Up Great looking 110! And really liking the sound of your trip to the Kruger!! 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
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Post #642399 7th Aug 2017 4:26pm
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NickBristol



Member Since: 16 Jul 2017
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Thanks all.

Kruger in the 110 is a long way off still although we're looking forward to going back after doing a guided tour last summer. Some of the expedition rigs we saw out there were phenomenal and something to aim for. It was the opportunity to wild camp in Kruger that makes us want to go back, recce'd some great places well away from the beaten track to explore.

Back to now, I've put in a couple of trackers, smartwatered it, plus the usual clutch claw, steering lock etc. I used to work in physical security / penetration testing so have been thinking up ways to protect it more, like using some left over ground pressure sensors around its parking space. Not sure how much I'll be allowed to get away with however Very Happy

More practically, looking to put on diff guard(s?) to complement the steering guard it came with as when it floods around here it's easy to stray off into the ditches and streams. Would be interested to know of any recommendations.
Post #642429 7th Aug 2017 6:19pm
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