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Message |
 Will these tyres fit? |
lolo
 10th Apr 2023 8:06pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 8 · Views: 1446 · Subject: Will these tyres fit? |
No problem to mount 235/85r16 on standard 5.5 steel rim.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/27155/normal_1635264674653.jpg |
| Light bar wiring options |
lolo
9th Apr 2023 10:08pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 3 · Views: 1138 · Subject: Light bar wiring options |
I have routed mine via the upper front corner of the passenger door, than down the A pillar behind the plastic trim, than under the dash, under the front mat to the battery box.
https://www.defende ... |
| patch for A post gap? |
lolo
9th Apr 2023 4:57pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 635 · Subject: patch for A post gap? |
Hi,
Scotch-Weld™ Preformed Sealant Strip 5313 is what you are looking for.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_LB/p/d/v000117662/
Heat it in you hand like with modeling clay, than apply in the gap and ... |
| My Pangea Green TD5 90 |
lolo
31st Mar 2023 11:04pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 12 · Views: 2002 · Subject: My Pangea Green TD5 90 |
Very nice !
I went the opposite direction with my respray color choice. 
Good old Keswick Green for the New Defender ( original Fuji White )
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
30th Mar 2023 2:54pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 29721 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Link to handle on Aliexpress. Might exist other providers, please check.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLBAuvY |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
30th Mar 2023 12:26pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 29721 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
A Pillar handle
I have installed a A pillar handle sourced in China. It is made of solid anodized aluminium, execution is good quality. Delivered as a pair with the correct screws which fit well.
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| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
18th Mar 2023 8:32pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 29721 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Rear flood led lights
Installed those ultra cheap Aliexpress flood LED lights, 72w 2'200 lumens. Unbeatable value for $.
Now able to reverse without steering to noise
Cable routed below ... |
| A pillar grab handle |
lolo
15th Mar 2023 9:28pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 35 · Views: 12416 · Subject: A pillar grab handle |
| Thank you LRA for your HowTo post and pictures. I'll do exactly the same this weekend and will be able to positively answer to my mom today's question "is it possible to add a handle here?" ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
28th Feb 2023 10:44pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 29721 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Led lightbar
Even with upgraded light bulbs, highbeams are not so performing. For normal road conditions it's ok, but in twisties, narrow roads, forests, moutains etc where wild life can suddenly c ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
28th Feb 2023 8:55pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 29721 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Water ingress
... almost solved by having redone all seals and rain gutters with Sikaflex 521UV. Efficient, but it's a dirty job
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/27155/normal_ ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
23rd Feb 2023 10:01pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 29721 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
External shower curtain
After some funny experiments it appears that wherever your are, even in the most remote and desertic location, someone will suddenly appear when you are taking a quick showe ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
22nd Feb 2023 1:52pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 29721 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Bed panel
This movable panel, used as closing panel for the bed or as a backrest, was no so practical.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/27155/normal_20220630_143714.jpg
Handl ... |
| Cruise Control |
lolo
21st Feb 2023 8:52pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 2154 · Subject: Cruise Control |
Oh that looks cool. That's definitely a feature that I was missing during my last trip. Thank you for the share 
Any drilling involved during setup process? Where/how the arm is fixed to ... |
| Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
lolo
21st Feb 2023 1:44pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 126 · Views: 29721 · Subject: Swiss 110 Keswick 2.4 |
Norvegian roadtrip feedback
It's been a while since my roadtrip preparation last summer, and quite some mileage, about 13'500km round trip to North Cape via all Norvegian scenic roads. It was great ... |
| Inverter - How to earth? |
lolo
4th Feb 2023 11:10am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 10 · Views: 1743 · Subject: Inverter - How to earth? |
Thank you all for your feedback and info. It is not an easy subject.
In my case I am not connected to shore power, my appliances are type I (plug with 3 poles, 1 phase, 1 neutral, 1 yellow/green e ... |
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