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 Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
meeerrrk
 28th Feb 2017 11:08am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 168 · Views: 88008 · Subject: Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
| Dual 2500mA would be nice but I must confess both this and the 12v outlet were originally used in my Mr2 when it was a road/Track day car. Ive gone way more extreme with it this winter, so these were ... |
| Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
meeerrrk
28th Feb 2017 10:52am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 168 · Views: 88008 · Subject: Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
Well Keith that is a very good point.
I tried to get my hand up there but couldn't quite get far enough, so I made the hole in the dash with a stepped cone drill (also known as the cone of death ... |
| Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
meeerrrk
27th Feb 2017 11:36pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 168 · Views: 88008 · Subject: Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
a few jobs completed today, first of all the NAS plinths arrived from Mudstuff, I can't rate their service high enough.
So we set about fitting them all, and they look and perform very well indeed! ... |
| Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
meeerrrk
26th Feb 2017 11:43pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 168 · Views: 88008 · Subject: Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
We covered about 600 miles this weekend towing the race car around.
The first real test for our new Defender and I'm so pleased with how it performed!! 
Averaged around 28mpg (towing) ... |
| Double Din Install Advice |
meeerrrk
24th Feb 2017 10:09pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 16 · Views: 14740 · Subject: Double Din Install Advice |
Agree, it looks great. I'm off to check if they are still available for that price!
out of interest, how do you find live with the double din? Which unit did you go for? |
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meeerrrk
24th Feb 2017 8:06pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 168 · Views: 88008 · Subject: Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
Is there a knack to fitting the rear view mirror, every time I remove one I always struggle to fit in back in the bracket? I know it is not rocket science but I do always find refitting the mirror ... |
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meeerrrk
24th Feb 2017 3:16pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 168 · Views: 88008 · Subject: Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
Silly problems sometimes stop us temporarily, but they are usually quick to overcome!
Sawtooth wheels and BFGs fitted! 
I went to pick up my trailer for the first time si ... |
| Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
meeerrrk
24th Feb 2017 12:10am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 168 · Views: 88008 · Subject: Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
We made a little time this evening to fit a few new parts, plan was;
- Wheels and Tyres
- Nas rear LED lights
- WIPEC front indicators and side lights
- Rear view Mirror (had the bracket in th ... |
| ** Update Returning ** -Fitting NAS style plinths |
meeerrrk
23rd Feb 2017 11:09pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 38 · Views: 25634 · Subject: ** Update Returning ** -Fitting NAS style plinths |
I found those plinths on CSI Parts, but I've decided to stick with Martin's suggestion and ordered the SVX ones.
Thank you Gentlemen.
Mark |
| ** Update Returning ** -Fitting NAS style plinths |
meeerrrk
23rd Feb 2017 10:57pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 38 · Views: 25634 · Subject: ** Update Returning ** -Fitting NAS style plinths |
I went for alloy machined plinths 
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/19117/normal_IMG_20161004_174503%20%281%29.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/19117/ ... |
| ** Update Returning ** -Fitting NAS style plinths |
meeerrrk
23rd Feb 2017 10:56pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 38 · Views: 25634 · Subject: ** Update Returning ** -Fitting NAS style plinths |
You want the SVX type plinths - LR009773
It looks like it Martin. I shouldn't have skimped after spending all that money on the genuine lights! Live and learn!  |
| ** Update Returning ** -Fitting NAS style plinths |
meeerrrk
23rd Feb 2017 10:47pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 38 · Views: 25634 · Subject: ** Update Returning ** -Fitting NAS style plinths |
Stacey which did you go for in the end?
I went to fit my NAS LED lights tonight. I bought the proper ones from MUDSTUFF but skimped on the plinths and got them from Paddock spares.
The plinths ... |
| Rear Camera Install |
meeerrrk
23rd Feb 2017 7:12pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 59 · Views: 32670 · Subject: Rear Camera Install |
| very tidy install, I think I will do the same when I fit a double din, looks to be useful for trailer hitching too! Thanks for the info! |
| [Wanted] ALLOY WHEELS WANTED SAWTOOTH TOOTH 16" OR 18& |
meeerrrk
23rd Feb 2017 7:07pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 812 · Subject: [Wanted] ALLOY WHEELS WANTED SAWTOOTH TOOTH 16" OR 18& |
not quite what you are after but I have some factory 16" boost with 285 coopers available .
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/21489/normal_wheel%26Tyre.jpg
https://www.defen ... |
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meeerrrk
23rd Feb 2017 6:54pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 168 · Views: 88008 · Subject: Meeerrrk's Defender Journey |
Difficult but not impossible.
You can wire up the speedo to a live feed and with the transducer connected to a drill go down the old route, though it can take weeks to do in that way.
But if y ... |
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