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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610   
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I have a wish-list and as soon as I cross something off it I end up reading a thread (or two), seeing something and thinking "Now there's a good idea! Must add it to my wish-list!"
Now I sat down this morning and did a running total of my wish-list spend over the preceding three years of ownership. My running total does not include sundries like wiring or relays etc, or consummables or any subtraction for the redundant stuff I've sold on. I was astounded to discover that to-date it ammounts to a princely sum of: £10,355:00 My wish-list doesn't get any shorter either! My Missus when asked "How much do you reckon I've spent on my Defender in extras?" Her retort was "I don't know? Maybe £15 or £20K?" By my reckoning I've got a lot of credit then! :ot: On another topic ish!!!.....There is in my opinion quite a lot of :censored: on this forum. I know because I've posted a lot of it! :lol: nevertheless, I was stumped yesterday whilst carrying out the fitment of my latest wish-list purchase. I came indoors and did a quick search on the forum and the answer was there like a shot in front of me. The feeling of relief and satisfaction was immense. I just wish to say a BIG personal thank you to all those that post solutions to problems or difficulties other forum members have! Don't really need to say it but this forum really is a valuable tool! Got me out of a fix it did! Before......(well just 6 or so months after purchase)..... 
Not really 'after' as my wish-list continues..... Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 17th Sep 2011 10:46pm. Edited 4 times in total |
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17th Sep 2011 4:36pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5026
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Land Rover seat covers
Flare somethings to stop water getting into chassis - need to find out who sell them, might be Mudstuff Cup holders Curry Hooks better alarm system/tracker of some sort! Stainless steel boot rail & security nuts for doors. Set of winter wheels and tyres. None of this will happen this year, the wife is on the case  |
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17th Sep 2011 5:19pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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Alive SS exhaust with decat and no centre box.
LED worklight. LED indicators and lights - not headlights (yet !) Decent stereo. Thats about it for the moment 
Bob |
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17th Sep 2011 6:02pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Bob, LED indicators are good UNTIL you want to tow then the trailer indicator light will not function properly as the resisttance of the LED lights are so low it does not realise it has extra trailer light circuit as well. Brendan |
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17th Sep 2011 6:27pm |
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| ben_j85jty Member Since: 03 Sep 2008 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 491 
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I am sad enought to have a spreadsheet listing everything I have spent on the 110 since i bought it 3 years ago.
Currently it has cost me £17,019 (and 52p if your interested) incluiding the purchase price of £10,500 and my wish list of things left to buy stands at £6550 I don't think thats too bad considering. 2002 Defender 110 DC |
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17th Sep 2011 6:34pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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Thanks Brendan, I don't tow very often but I can do without the agro when I do.
Have you any pictures of the worklight you mentioned in another thread a few week back ? Bob |
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17th Sep 2011 6:37pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11325
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 Doesn't everybody  ... 
My spend since buying my 110 in mid-July is around £1600. My wish-list isn't fully priced as some of the stuff I want I'll either make or have made, but it's very easy to have a list worth several thousand pounds  Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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17th Sep 2011 10:42pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
I've spent a few bob on mine too, though when I look at the defender it doesn't seem that different to standard. Only a few more things that I would like to get:
1. Clifford G5 alarm system. 2. Alive SS exhaust and decat pipe. 3. Big Country drawer unit, once it is in stock. 4. Entreq EGR killer and a few other bits. 5. Trailair system. 6. Eberspacher night heater with 7 day timer. 7. Anything else that tickles my fancy. |
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17th Sep 2011 11:05pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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Not even collected the Defender yet until Tuesday!
Already ordered: Roof Bars (thanks Mark) Side Steps (thanks, Andrew) Towing Bracket (ebay, new "take-off") Zag's recommended rustproofing preperation stuff (thanks, Zag) About to order: Noisekiller All Lubricants (and oil filter I guess) for an early-life lubrication service Winter/Offroading wheels/tyres On the wish-list: Exterior temp guage Cruise control I'm sure there'll be a lot more coming soon! Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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18th Sep 2011 9:58am |
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| wslr Member Since: 18 Jul 2010 Location: Wellington, Somerset Posts: 581
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Same boat - No puma but maybe this week...
-SkyTag tracker -ARB winch bumper -LR rack -Warn HID lights. |
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18th Sep 2011 10:51am |
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| Woody3 Member Since: 13 Jan 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 415 
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I've got my Defender just as I want it now, besides putting a 1.22 T/box on her.
However, next on my wish list is a 110, so then I can start all over again  |
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18th Sep 2011 12:29pm |
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| pom Member Since: 01 Jun 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 1343 |
someone has pinched the back half of your roof rack.
Pom |
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18th Sep 2011 12:51pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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 Only needed a small rack so opted for a twin cab one at less than half retail against a new one like for like! Came along at the right time at the right price, it is just for luggage items to clear more room in the cab on an impending trip with possible bad weather and two kids in tow on the journey! It'll do and if I ever knock it on I'll never lose my money! (Well that was my 'theory' anyway!) If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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18th Sep 2011 1:58pm |
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| chiefstoker Member Since: 11 Oct 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mud Posts: 897  
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Got mine pretty much how i want it now, wouldnt mind a cruise control and a set of different tyres/wheels but imo less is more and subtle upgrades do it for me, too many mods and they start to look hideous like mod scooters
My latest accessory? for it was an ifor williams LT85, which I have been accessorising ... winch, ladder rack, tonneau cover..... 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top
Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy |
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19th Sep 2011 6:33am |
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