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ChrisDefender



Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
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I get a wave from a few Grenadiers around here so I wave back, it seems they appreciate where their vehicle developed from. On the whole (and I appreciate not all), I find the L663s are more concerned about their own self importance and getting to their destination at 100mph no matter what. They have no idea what heritage they have bought into Sad

If I get a wave from a 'proper Defender' it truly makes my day, best club to be in by far Thumbs Up Makes the rest of the daily s**t I have to put up with slightly more bearable!
Post #1017812 8th Dec 2023 2:59pm
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Ianb



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I don't think I've ever been involved in a vehicle scene that is as friendly as the Defender one.

We have an 06 subaru forester which also comes with a wave scene, but whilst everyone wants lower and faster and noisier, I quite enjoyed the relatively civil driving of it being standard and I somewhat felt quite out of place amongst the mad tuners with that car.

On the flip side, so many Defender owners have been so friendly, we nearly froze to death in halfrauds carpark the other day chatting to another defender owner about is very tidy Td5 90. Rolling with laughter The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html
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Post #1017818 8th Dec 2023 4:27pm
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markb110



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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
landy andy wrote:
They do look very similar. Whistle Whistle


All modern day Range Rover and Discovery owners have the same problem.... Whistle
Post #1017819 8th Dec 2023 4:38pm
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LR Nuts



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Ianb wrote:
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On the flip side, so many Defender owners have been so friendly, we nearly froze to death in halfrauds carpark the other day chatting to another defender owner about is very tidy Td5 90. Rolling with laughter



yeah, he parks there every day in the hope he collars someone Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
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Ads90



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Keswick Green
When I saw my first Grenadier coming the other way a few months back, I couldn't help myself but lift 'the finger of mutual respect'. (No, not that finger - the polite one).
I reckon anyone who has bought one must be a committed 4x4 enthusiast, so we could probably be mates. Cool
Classic Rangies also get a wave from me.
Post #1017825 8th Dec 2023 5:52pm
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L110CDL



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I nearly waved at a Grenadier thinking it was a defender but just saw the width was wider at the front than normal. If anyone waves to me i auto wave back as Millie is well known around these parts Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
Post #1017845 8th Dec 2023 9:49pm
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Procta



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A local factory makes some of the bits for these, I am about to start a new job with them, but i think my current work place is wanting me to stay put. So things are up in arms for me sadly. Do i stay or start life new Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #1017956 10th Dec 2023 2:24am
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LR Nuts



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It's a bit of a Clash



or is .... London's Calling

Rolling with laughter
Post #1017961 10th Dec 2023 10:01am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I too have sinned... seeing the short clip of the new Mission Impossible being filmed in London, I thought (based on previous films) Tom Cruise was on top of a Defender... Shocked Big Cry

https://www.tiktok.com/@juliebryan8/video/7307326342297685280 James
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L110CDL



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LR Nuts wrote:
It's a bit of a Clash



or is .... London's Calling

Rolling with laughter


Thanks for the song, great memories Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
Post #1018107 11th Dec 2023 10:24pm
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Procta



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LR Nuts wrote:
It's a bit of a Clash



or is .... London's Calling

Rolling with laughter


nah you need a bit of this, good old acid house. Very uplifting track if you are down Thumbs Up


THE WAY ONLY IS UP! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #1018114 11th Dec 2023 11:27pm
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Ianb



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You lot might be welcoming an all, but you'll finish me off entirely with some of your music tast Banging Head The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html
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Post #1018118 11th Dec 2023 11:50pm
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Procta



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Ianb now don't tell me in your younger days you never danced to yazz and that music of that era, as i recon you danced to them all, and that goes for most of lads who are pushing 50 years old on here. Very Happy
ex Ravers! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #1018121 12th Dec 2023 1:24am
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Procta



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Ianb now don't tell me in your younger days you never danced to yazz and that music of that era, as i recon you danced to them all, and that goes for most of lads who are pushing 50 years old on here. Very Happy
ex Ravers! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
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Mr Fox



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Procta wrote:
as i recon you danced to them all, and that goes for most of lads who are pushing 50 years old on here. Very Happy
ex Ravers!


What's all this ex sonny-jim?! There is still plenty of funk in this old man Mr. Green

'Whistle posse make some noise!'

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