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Gloss Black Wheel arches? |
Soulrider911
1st Sep 2022 4:40pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 2542 · Subject: Gloss Black Wheel arches? |
ya they were warped beyond repair... not sure how they got so warped but it was bad. But, I think I found a good set from Legends Overland, expensive as heck but worth it if they fit and are made well ... |
Gloss Black Wheel arches? |
Soulrider911
1st Sep 2022 5:30am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 2542 · Subject: Gloss Black Wheel arches? |
Sadly my originals where damaged when I bought the car. So they went in the trash. Shoulda thought this one through more… these things are not that easy to come by. But will figure it out  |
Gloss Black Wheel arches? |
Soulrider911
1st Sep 2022 2:02am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 2542 · Subject: Gloss Black Wheel arches? |
Hey friends. So I got a set of Tearrafirma Gloss black wheel arches not long ago. Got the old arches off my car. Pulled out one of the new ones to test fit and I notices NONE of the holes line up. I w ... |
Installed Wingtop Chequers Plate! |
Soulrider911
26th Aug 2022 5:58pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 3259 · Subject: Installed Wingtop Chequers Plate! |
Thank you! Yes I have a new defender and the plastic checker plate on the hood surprised me when I found out it was plastic not metal |
Installed Wingtop Chequers Plate! |
Soulrider911
26th Aug 2022 4:58pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 3259 · Subject: Installed Wingtop Chequers Plate! |
X4SKP, both of those are amazing! What a great setup. Yes I totally agree the wingtop protectors as super for resting tools on, I was literally doing it yesterday  |
Installed Wingtop Chequers Plate! |
Soulrider911
26th Aug 2022 1:47am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 3259 · Subject: Installed Wingtop Chequers Plate! |
I was really hesitant to take this on as you have to drill holes in the wings. But, I took my time measured multiple times and it all fit great. I have to say, it so nice not having to worry about res ... |
Replacement Gauges? Suggestions. |
Soulrider911
16th Aug 2022 4:56pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 782 · Subject: Replacement Gauges? Suggestions. |
Hi friends. My gauges are pretty well faded in my D90. As much as I would love to replace them with OEM gauges, I just can't justify the cost. 52mm Gauges are pretty easy to come by. However... the Fu ... |
Dashboard retrofit |
Soulrider911
15th Aug 2022 10:35pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 6 · Views: 3282 · Subject: Dashboard retrofit |
4RF RDS really liking those gauges, where are they from? |
I think I made a mess, need help with Lights |
Soulrider911
12th Aug 2022 4:27pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 10227 · Subject: I think I made a mess, need help with Lights |
By ferocious tubes do you mean resistors?
These?
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28609/normal_A1FD2792-C57C-436D-A2B0-16898507C5A0.png |
I think I made a mess, need help with Lights |
Soulrider911
12th Aug 2022 3:48pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 10227 · Subject: I think I made a mess, need help with Lights |
Oh wow. Lucky for me it was just my left rear corner. Once I fixed those grounds all the lights worked great.
I also did order the “earth fix” for the dash indicator light. I pulled out the in ... |
89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Soulrider911
10th Aug 2022 4:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 9108 · Subject: 89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Update...
I pulled the entire upper seal off and tested the door. It closed noticeably easier. However, as it would appear, it's the bottom seal that is causing the most tension. Also, the bottom s ... |
89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Soulrider911
9th Aug 2022 7:34pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 9108 · Subject: 89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Thanks for the help, will try that... one other thing I noticed is how the door seal has a doubling up in the bend areas... I guess this is original but I would bet a dollar I pull that inner piece ou ... |
89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Soulrider911
9th Aug 2022 7:14pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 9108 · Subject: 89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Yep this makes complete sense, as when I inspect my doors it's the front seal that is causing the tension for sure, right at the body bulge. I attached a few photos.
https://www.defender2.net/ga ... |
89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Soulrider911
9th Aug 2022 6:00pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 9108 · Subject: 89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Are these the parts you are referring to, the retainer door sills?
https://www.roversnorth.com/parts/rna0079_retainer_set_for_two_door_sill_seal
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/2 ... |
89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
Soulrider911
9th Aug 2022 4:49pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 9108 · Subject: 89 Defender 90 have to SLAM doors? |
ahh ok, so the lower door seal did you remove and leave off? Or did you remove it temporarily as it helped to better alight the door? |
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