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Deafdog



Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Northern Rivers NSW
Posts: 20
Australia 
Australian Defender
Hi Guys

After 22 years of owning a MY93 110 200Tdi we decided to update to a MY15 90.

The Defender Before



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The Defender After



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The folded seat covers I had made in Vinyl (got the idea from this forum).



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Due to Dog (notice dog barrier I had made using seat belt material)



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The premium seat back stowage.
The strap that you can see is my customisation. The seat stowage comes with a 500 mm strap which is too short so I had it cut and a new 900mm strap put on. Now fits as you see. The stretchy rubber straps of the bottom attachment has hooks that hook over the bar that is on the base of the seat bottom.



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The real reason I need a Defender is the creek crossing that I must cross every time I leave or arrive at my property.

It is pretty dry at the moment but when in flood it is over the Defender as it is located in this shot.

I have crossed this creek in the 200 Tdi, when the bonnet, as you enter the creek, goes under the water then comes up and you can put your hand out the window and touch the water.

Still, get the bow wave happening and all's good.

Low range second, diff lock engaged and go for it and don't stop.

Bit of a drag at night when the headlights go under at first, you know leap of faith stuff.

Still the 200Tdi never failed.

The 90 has yet to be called into action, I reckon low range 3, diff lock engaged and traction control off and go for it.



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Regards
Deafdog
Post #454654 13th Sep 2015 12:36pm
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need4speed



Member Since: 23 Nov 2012
Location: Kilmarnock
Posts: 749
Nice defender but jeez that front bumper... Shouldn't that be on the front of a Mack? It's a bit like a cartoon thumb..
Post #454667 13th Sep 2015 1:38pm
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Deafdog



Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Northern Rivers NSW
Posts: 20
Australia 
Hi need4speed

I wanted an alloy bull bar and to get the strength it needs to be thick.

The roads I drive on I regularly hit wallabies so need the protection.

I also figure it will push the water for a good bow wave.

Does have the Mack truck look, your right.

Regards
Deafdog
Post #454669 13th Sep 2015 1:53pm
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Silver Back



Member Since: 11 Jun 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 409
United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Coniston Green
Strewth! That's a ripper Rita! Very Happy
Post #454724 13th Sep 2015 6:01pm
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shaggydog



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347
United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Looks great!

Have you still got the 200Tdi? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
Post #454725 13th Sep 2015 6:07pm
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fathaggis



Member Since: 31 May 2015
Location: taynuilt
Posts: 385
Scotland 
bow wave more like a tidal wave Shocked Rolling with laughter a beast you have sir i love the look Thumbs Up
Post #454726 13th Sep 2015 6:08pm
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CarMan



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1893
United Kingdom 
Pictures please when in flood Wink
Post #454761 13th Sep 2015 8:25pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3797
Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Welcome to the forum, from sunny downtown Aspendale.
You'll find HEAPS of info on here.
Pickles.
Post #454833 13th Sep 2015 11:39pm
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Deafdog



Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Northern Rivers NSW
Posts: 20
Australia 
Hi Shaggydog

No I don't have the 200 tdi anymore.

A few days after getting the 90 I sold the 110.

It went to a first year apprentice mechanic.

He loves Land Rovers and plans to keep it.

It went to a good home.

Hi Carman

Too Deep to drive across.



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The provisions I carried across, took a few trips, hairy stuff.



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Hi Pickles

I have accessed the knowledge of this forum many times, thought I would contribute.

Regards
Deafdog
Post #454910 14th Sep 2015 10:52am
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