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 What colour is (was) my Defender? |
Matt90
 31st Aug 2016 9:49pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 7762 · Subject: What colour is (was) my Defender? |
| Bit of G3 from Halfords, I was surprised how quick it cleaned up |
| What colour is (was) my Defender? |
Matt90
31st Aug 2016 5:15pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 7762 · Subject: What colour is (was) my Defender? |
Spent ages trying to find the colour for mine, as like yours mine is a van and therefore has no colour code on the vin plate,
Mine looks identical to yours and was pretty much just as faded, I was su ... |
| [Wanted] Stubborn father in law and his disco, rear calliper |
Matt90
28th Aug 2016 8:18pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 3 · Views: 1319 · Subject: [Wanted] Stubborn father in law and his disco, rear calliper |
| Did think about fitting new pistons and seals, but when I looked at costings 12 quid for a kit or as little as£33 for a new calliper off flea bay it makes no sense to me to buy either used or repair, ... |
| [Wanted] Stubborn father in law and his disco, rear calliper |
Matt90
28th Aug 2016 10:48am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 3 · Views: 1319 · Subject: [Wanted] Stubborn father in law and his disco, rear calliper |
| My father in law is in his 70's and still plods about in his beat up 200 disco, we noticed recently that he had a leak on the rear drivers side wheel, pretty obvious leaky hub seal, after removing the ... |
| [For Sale] Few Bits, 48 Steering wheel. Arm rest, snow cowl. |
Matt90
21st Aug 2016 8:43pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 4 · Views: 2204 · Subject: [For Sale] Few Bits, 48 Steering wheel. Arm rest, snow cowl. |
| If the wheel is a 36 spline I'll take it if your ok to post |
| OK, who's correct. |
Matt90
19th Aug 2016 7:52pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 11 · Views: 4573 · Subject: OK, who's correct. |
Although just did some research and found this
https://mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/common-mistakes-made-by-mot-testers/ |
| OK, who's correct. |
Matt90
19th Aug 2016 7:50pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 11 · Views: 4573 · Subject: OK, who's correct. |
The bulb must illuminate to allow a pass
There are probably many td5 discos running about with bulbs removed to eliminate the 3 amigos, most testers would probably not check, I can confirm this as ... |
| Lets see your Land rover loaded up |
Matt90
19th Aug 2016 9:17am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 366 · Views: 184380 · Subject: Lets see your Land rover loaded up |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20474/normal_IMG_7778.JPG
Loaded up |
| "Rupert" |
Matt90
21st Jul 2016 6:55pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 61 · Views: 34205 · Subject: "Rupert" |
Was like a giant 3D puzzle packing it all on, sat at a steady 55mph, there was quite a bit of body roll though
Think we came out the other side in one piece, maybe a while before we do it again tho ... |
| "Rupert" |
Matt90
20th Jul 2016 9:08pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 61 · Views: 34205 · Subject: "Rupert" |
We're heading home a day early but that's due to weather, rain on Friday and I don't fancy packing up a wet tent
But yeah she kinda gets it, think its going to be a weekend only kinda gig |
| "Rupert" |
Matt90
20th Jul 2016 8:07pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 61 · Views: 34205 · Subject: "Rupert" |
Finally convinced the Mrs to let us go camping, she's quite high maintenance but agreed none the less.
So the search began for camping gear as we had none, sourced a decent second hand tent (wasn't g ... |
| 18 inch vs. 16 inch pros and cons |
Matt90
30th Jun 2016 7:20am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 14 · Views: 29458 · Subject: 18 inch vs. 16 inch pros and cons |
| Can't comment on 18's on a defender but we went from 16's to 18's on our discovery and went back to 16's not long after, there's no arguing that it looked much nicer with the 18's fitted but the ride ... |
| "Rupert" |
Matt90
26th Jun 2016 7:02am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 61 · Views: 34205 · Subject: "Rupert" |
| Yep unfortunately it is, small patch either side but appears to be the only part, plan is to cut back and patch when we finally get a bit of good weather and before winter comes |
| Keswick V8 90 Soft top |
Matt90
25th Jun 2016 9:44pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 281 · Views: 148038 · Subject: Keswick V8 90 Soft top |
| Just been through this whole thread, must say I'm very impressed with the transformation and the standard of work your truck has gone to, it is stunning, not feeling the 19" wheels I'm afraid, ha ... |
| "Rupert" |
Matt90
25th Jun 2016 8:48pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 61 · Views: 34205 · Subject: "Rupert" |
Got bored today with the weather being so bad so built myself a mount, quite happy with how it's come out, just needs the wiring tiding up
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20474/no ... |
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