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Message |
 Stainless bolts for roll cage |
100inch
 4th Jun 2023 10:41pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 4919 · Subject: Stainless bolts for roll cage |
| If you like to read into why stainless fasteners are a no go, read about its ductile behavior, stress strain curves. M |
| Cruising economy |
100inch
24th Apr 2023 10:37pm
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Forum: V8 P525 Area (L663) · Replies: 24 · Views: 8792 · Subject: Cruising economy |
| We are running our 110 from 21-22.7mpg easily around Melbourne. Towing heavy trailers is around 19mpg and definitely not going slow. m |
| My Wolf II |
100inch
8th Apr 2023 9:29pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 6 · Views: 2216 · Subject: My Wolf II |
| Yes, spot on. My go to tyre size for several decades now. M |
| My Wolf II |
100inch
8th Apr 2023 1:15am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 6 · Views: 2216 · Subject: My Wolf II |
Thought I add my Wolf to the forum after reading JeremJ's story.
Bought my 97 TUL over a year ago and it made it finally to Australia during last Christmas. Second Wolf in OZ (to my knowledge) so no ... |
| How much |
100inch
7th Apr 2023 10:33pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 8 · Views: 2752 · Subject: How much |
Owning a 50th and a P525 myself I completely agree with Tim. A V8 in Atlantis Blue and some subtle upgrades would have sold on the spot. m
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13161/no ... |
| Where did you park today? |
100inch
7th Mar 2023 10:08pm
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Forum: My New Defender (L663) · Replies: 209 · Views: 72926 · Subject: Where did you park today? |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13161/normal_IMG_3594.jpeg
Early morning in Country Victoria. M |
| Owner Opinion |
100inch
7th Mar 2023 10:02pm
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Forum: V8 P525 Area (L663) · Replies: 8 · Views: 3751 · Subject: Owner Opinion |
| We just hit 12k miles in our P525 110, doing work commutes, towing and the usual weekend duties. Despite me being a 'hardcore' old-Defender user for 30y plus, the P525 is my go to option most days. Ha ... |
| ABS Front sensor |
100inch
2nd Feb 2023 10:04pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 2 · Views: 882 · Subject: ABS Front sensor |
Hi Martin,
Thanks for your help, I got the Wabco.
Cheers M |
| ABS Front sensor |
100inch
2nd Feb 2023 7:30am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 2 · Views: 882 · Subject: ABS Front sensor |
Does anyone know when or what caused the changes for the Puma 2010 front ABS sensors?
Not sure if I require SSW500090 or LR023690..M |
| Any remorse? |
100inch
18th Jan 2023 12:33am
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Forum: V8 P525 Area (L663) · Replies: 20 · Views: 8092 · Subject: Any remorse? |
After over 10k miles we easily getting into 23mpg average and still being quick on the road.
https://youtu.be/Y98qYo4H3Zo
Final comment sums it up perfectly. |
| 255/85 advice |
100inch
13th Jan 2023 5:02am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 61 · Views: 23332 · Subject: 255/85 advice |
| No spacers as Sawtooths are 20mm OS. Too much OS and the tyres will rub on your spring towers (110/130 only). Suspension lift is roughly 50mm in the back and probably 35mm front. m |
| Long term ownership |
100inch
28th Dec 2022 6:30am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 29 · Views: 9212 · Subject: Long term ownership |
Actually bought it with the intention to keep it as a permanent part of my small LR line up.
Definitely want to keep it as main car for another year or two, before giving it an early retirement from ... |
| Rock / Tree Sliders |
100inch
4th Dec 2022 9:51pm
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 26 · Views: 10636 · Subject: Rock / Tree Sliders |
| I do like the look of those Tuffant rock sliders I hope they decide to make them available in the UK. Did you fit them yourself and how easy was it? It also looks like there is still plenty of room to ... |
| Rock / Tree Sliders |
100inch
4th Dec 2022 2:25am
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 26 · Views: 10636 · Subject: Rock / Tree Sliders |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13161/normal_IMG_2547.jpeg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13161/normal_IMG_2545.jpeg
Just added my Tuffant sliders. Happy how ... |
| What’s in your in-car toolbox? |
100inch
31st Oct 2022 9:40pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 27 · Views: 7936 · Subject: What’s in your in-car toolbox? |
Mobile phone
AA membership
Job done.
And some good hiking shoes, 6 days worth of food and water too  |
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