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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3610   
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Great video, very interesting. The underside of the build looks superb, credit to you.
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26th Dec 2022 10:37am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219 
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Whilst the project is away I've stripped the glass from the sides, what a PITA that was.
 Click image to enlarge Also got a bit of inspiration from a JE Motorworks build, really like the way these look.. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge they fit really well just need to shave around 4-5mm from the surround to make them fit. Have not tried them in place yet but think they will insert into the ducting OK. Now that it's not going to be possible to get the second display in the standard dash I've been looking for alternative where I can display Gear position, pressures, temps and TMPS, going to see what I can get working on this dash. Click image to enlarge Last edited by mrfirepro on 11th Jan 2023 10:52pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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8th Jan 2023 12:39pm |
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| andy2111 Member Since: 17 Oct 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 365 
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I've just discovered your build thread - very impressive and inspiring! Can I ask you about the underfloor panels - do you have the part number for them? I am very interested in anything that may help with soundproofing, but having looked on the LRworkshop site I couldnt see anything like these panels. TD5 hardtop to Puma inspired Poptop - my build thread 2002 110 TD5 Hardtop ¦ Full Puma interior ¦ Carpathian grey / Santorini black ¦ X-Vision-X poptop |
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8th Jan 2023 6:14pm |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 434
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KRN500280 and 250 but they are nearly £60 each and are a bit of a water trap to be honest
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9th Jan 2023 12:35pm |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 454  
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[quote="mrfirepro"]Whilst the project is away I've stripped the glass from the sides, what a PITA that was.
Click image to enlarge who are ya telling, i done mine. Be careful when putting back together especially that centre support, i done mine too tight and window now is impossible to open and close and also the bottom is leaking  |
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9th Jan 2023 2:58pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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Thanks for the comments, Shane that sounds painful
 thanks for the advice
My driver for the insulation panel was to stop road debris and stones hitting the bottom of the seat box, making that horrible noise like you’re dragging your ass along the road. I had already applied internal and external sound deadening and external insulation as well as this panel, hopefully now will withstand the apocalypse. I found both panels on eBay, don’t think they were very much. Retrofitting was a bit more difficult as holes were not already in the tub and my project was a bit too far along so had to bond one corner of the panel on and use rivnuts on the rest, let’s hope I never have to remove it  I'm not sure they will collect water but there is a definate chance of them collecting mud, which I'll have to keep an eye on. Thank fully wont be an off roader much |
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11th Jan 2023 10:51pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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I'm trying to streamline the central console I'm playing with an electronic shifter for the gearbox and an air shifter to switch the transfer case, that way getting rid of the diff lock/hi lo lever and the floor mounted shifter.
This is the air shifter kit.. Click image to enlarge I've nearly got everything together, just cant find the left hand switch in this bank, anyone know where I can get this??? [url=https://flic.kr/p/2ofo2a8] Click image to enlarge |
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5th Feb 2023 11:52pm |
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| rtm89 Member Since: 14 May 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 245 
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https://spemco.com/rabbit-turtle-laser-etc...1xx-xmch1/
I think this is the one you are looking for? |
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6th Feb 2023 2:12pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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Well my project is finally back from Mahker having had another exhaust made, long range fuel tank, brake lines and a few AC and water pipes fabricated, some good, some not so good.
It sounds INCREDIBLE....... I'm now able to start fitting the controls for the Diff Lock lever removal, if I can stop breaking things I'll get it finished soon... I've modified the 10AS to be able to control the central locking these parts Click image to enlarge Before Click image to enlarge after Click image to enlarge Programmed using the diagnostics tool and all seems to work,(well I can hear the relay click as no door fitted yet) programmed a couple of refurbed plips and all seems good. Found the switch cover, thanks for the advice.... Click image to enlarge as above I'm also changing the electronic handbrake switch as this is a little better. was really excited to see the first pics of the interior work from Transcal. These are original Defender recaros with the removable base now recovered. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge and the rear seats Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Will start to get some bits back from the body shop over the next month so hopefuly should start looking like a Defender again. |
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24th Feb 2023 12:49am |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 434
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Looking great where did you manage to find the Recaro's? What were the bad things you mentioned?
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24th Feb 2023 5:23pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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Hi Linds,
I got the Recaros a few years ago from Ian at IRB, probably the last ones available. As for Mahker, the exhaust is fantastic, and the long-range tank is also good. The bad is that we agreed a price for the tank up front and then Mahker invoiced nearly 30% more saying it was more work than expected, so we had some very difficult conversations for a while, we ended up splitting the difference. As for the brake lines I'll leave you with the pictures. Click image to enlarge Yes, these are brake lines run over the steering rack and are quite tight with very little slack, they let me take it away like this I didn't notice until I got it home. Mahker said that normally they make a bracket up and fix it to the wing. Click image to enlarge This is the brake line for the rear near side actually pinched between the axle and the exhaust. Mahker told me they would usually run that on the bottom of the tub as it wasn't there it was difficult, however there is absolutely no slack in the line so I can't see how that could be done with this line. To be straight Mahker have said they will sort it all out, however it will cost me £1200 to get it up there and back so I'm going to sort it out myself and chalk it up to experience. Irrespective of any mitigation I can’t believe that this was never checked and they let me take it away like this, which in my opinion is very dangerous. Mahker is a very impressive operation with many fantastic projects, which is why I'm so surprised my project was left like this. |
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26th Feb 2023 11:41am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3612 
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Poor indeed DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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26th Feb 2023 6:16pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3610
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That’s a really poor from a company that constantly go on about quality. At least you know the rest of the build is up to scratch though!
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26th Feb 2023 7:13pm |
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| jimbo55 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Midlands Posts: 385
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Just look on Facebook groups for them and 4x4 fabrication (the same people with a different name) and there is a lot of negative feedback, some of the stuff you see is truly below par. That said, they clearly have enough people going through the door buying the stuff to keep going
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26th Feb 2023 8:48pm |
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