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Defendit..



Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
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Powdercoated Cross Beam
When I ordered my D90 P300s there was no option choice for the dark grey cross beam.
(only on x-dynamic you did have that choice)
So I bought the workshop manual and watched the video from Powerful.co.uk for the steering inlay change.

In my case there are 6 magnesium parts which I have had powdercoated in Interpon Noir 2100 Sablé YW359F
Started with the steering Wheel, disconnect the battery after last turn for removing the airbag.

Unbolted the seats to get access to remove the side panels of the console, 6 bolts under there,
Removing everything else exept the upper dashboard, managed to get the long Beam out at last.



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The six parts ready to get powdercoated



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Collected my parts and started to reassemble the steering wheel.



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So after 5 hours everything bolted back in and torqued as spec the result:



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Disclaimer, do not start this mod if you are not mechanicly inclined. Very Happy No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300S MY21 Keswick Green on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..

Last edited by Defendit.. on 9th Jul 2021 11:12am. Edited 1 time in total
Post #911312 8th Jul 2021 12:06am
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Kubrick1978



Member Since: 01 May 2021
Location: Midlands
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I admire your confidence to take all this stuff out, modify it and put it back expertly. It's difficult to fully appreciate the fruits of your labour because it's quite a dark picture at the end - can you take another shot in better light? Ideally it would be good to see a before and after! Well done!
Post #911356 8th Jul 2021 10:30am
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Hairy Dan



Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Chawton White
Great job, that looks great especially on the steering wheel Bow down Cheers Ian
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Post #911456 8th Jul 2021 5:20pm
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ginjez



Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black
That looks how it should look from the factory. I am not keen on the light colour on mine.
Post #911518 8th Jul 2021 10:32pm
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Defendit..



Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
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Some more pictures by daylight, it has a nice shine as sandblasted with very fine metallic pixels.


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Click image to enlarge No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300S MY21 Keswick Green on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..
Post #911537 9th Jul 2021 3:55am
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Simon Audi



Member Since: 19 Nov 2020
Location: Newport
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Looks Great - and me too - I wish the dark colour would have been an option...

Lot of work though...
Post #911540 9th Jul 2021 5:13am
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ginjez



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black
Suits the car interior so much better than factory colour - love it Bow down
Post #911546 9th Jul 2021 6:57am
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Kubrick1978



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That looks great - excellent job!
Post #911602 9th Jul 2021 11:58am
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SN



Member Since: 30 Jun 2007
Location: SK6
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does come across very dark though Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
Post #911603 9th Jul 2021 12:10pm
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J77



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Admire the work you’ve done but for me it’s a bit too dark, I went with white to brighten the cabin up. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #911712 10th Jul 2021 12:05am
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VinSuz



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I’m holding out for the faux carbon fiber overlay. Thumbs Up 2020 Defender 110 P400 HSE Santorini Black/Ebony
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