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| nickh90 Member Since: 19 Oct 2009 Location: Nr Horsham Posts: 196   
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What make?
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27th Sep 2012 5:46pm |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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ring to Dan Thompson and tell him my name (Daniele from Italy)  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/defender-15inch-...-1970.html See carefully the "model" car Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition
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27th Sep 2012 6:08pm |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 812 
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Nick,
18" ZU's do look good on a Defender, and I can supply a narrow set of wheel adaptors now.... Click image to enlarge Ian Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated IRB
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27th Sep 2012 10:05pm |
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| nickh90 Member Since: 19 Oct 2009 Location: Nr Horsham Posts: 196
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Hi Ian,
Did you mean to send me a pic of my old 90?  When Malcolm took it it had 16" Zu's in Anthrecite. Certainly a consideration.. what would be the best tyre size and type? Would still go Grey though.
How much do the adapters add to the price? BTW, may want to speak to you re lights options too! did send you a mail. Cheers Nick |
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28th Sep 2012 9:32am |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 812
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Yes lol.... I thought you'd like to a see a picture.... The 16" Zu alloys are actually on another customers Defender now - not a problem if pictures needed. If 18" wheels - 275 70 18's are a good size for standard or lifted suspension... and you get a good choice of tyres. Narrow Adaptors work out about £450 + vat (come with new drive flanges). These are properly made, not the Mickey Mouse type ones that are around! It means the wheels sit further under the arched, and improve Scrub Angle. Will send you an email back later. Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 Last edited by Porny on 28th Sep 2012 10:12am. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Sep 2012 9:50am |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320 
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You Got rid of that Defender..................... WHY, shes awesome buddy
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28th Sep 2012 9:55am |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 812
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Its changed a LOT since Nick owned it... The new owner had a big shopping list! It was nice Defender when Nick owned it - but is an absolute beast now. Looks even better in the dark!
Ian Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated IRB
The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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28th Sep 2012 10:02am |
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| nickh90 Member Since: 19 Oct 2009 Location: Nr Horsham Posts: 196
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It was actually better than nice in my opinion
 but an awful lot more has been done, especially on engine,brakes etc
I cannot get pics up on here but have mailed them to Ian, should he be kind enough to post up
Anyway... What bl**dy wheels am I going to have? Also, can I get wider nice arches to fit if required rather than all the screws being seen etc? |
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28th Sep 2012 10:20am |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 812
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Will do... And Yes, I can supply wider arches... that don't need extra screws... Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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28th Sep 2012 10:27am |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320
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WOW well thats given me some ideas for my x-tech i get tomorrow
Wheels wise i have not been able to get my mate to budge  , sorry but now seeing that on the ZU's that would be my choice as thats what i think i will be doing as soon as i can on mine i think.
Just a idea what about the D3 19 inch 7 spoke wheels in black with Goodyear mtr 255/55/19? Stu |
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28th Sep 2012 10:30am |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 812
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The G4 when Nick owned....
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Now has lots of engine modifications, Auto Gearbox, big brake conversion, suspension modifications, LED lights all round.... etc. All from me
Nick, we need some pictures of your new one! I can host them if needed.
The D3 wheels fit with adaptors, but the 255/55/19 wheels are a bit small on a Defender if running standard height suspension... however, if the suspension is lower than standard... 255 55 19's look good.... Click image to enlarge Ian Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated IRB
The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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28th Sep 2012 10:40am |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320
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Wish i could have that wheel and tyre combo on mine but got to have the new saw tooth wheels and MTRs that it comes with first as cant justify buying new when i have the new set already but really its just the tyres on mine as i like the 265 more then the 235 as they look a little thin
I do love the ZU tho so i think if it was me it would be the ZUs or Disco/RRS wheels?
stu |
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28th Sep 2012 11:15am |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 812
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The 235 85 16's don't look too bad... definitely better with a proper set of 30mm wheel spacers though - which also gives you a much improved steering lock. Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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28th Sep 2012 11:20am |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169 
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My other half built a 100" Defender and installed a Corvette LS1 5.7 - it is awesome!
Ours is 410 bhp though 
It can be fun actually getting the power to the ground sometimes - mega wheel spin ! Such fun! Our blog - http://landytravels.com/ Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net |
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28th Sep 2012 12:37pm |
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