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Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4789

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Looks like a bowler one to me but my old eyes maybe playing tricks

2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

19th Apr 2019 7:59pm

Orchard

Member Since: 07 May 2015
Location: Usually walking the dog
Posts: 258

Well after 3 and a bit years

I've done what I intended all along, been to Bowler and had the suspension, ST 1 engine (170hp), Stainless 3" exhaust and race mudflaps, Bumper, Bash Guard, Sills, Momo steering wheel, plus they did waxoyl and some soundproofing. Very happy chap

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They also did a super nice bespoke spare wheel lock, using my old one and adapting it for the larger centre

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First impression - very very pleased with the way it looks, love the power and torque, much quieter, handles way better and I think the smaller steering wheel really helps, ride is still firm but better balanced front to rear. Happy, happy.

I now have a gap between the crappy seat base/floor edge and the Bowler side sill which is obvious and just looks unfinished when the door is open, otherwise only a few jobs left: spotlights, wing vents and, and, and.......

2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW

25th Apr 2019 4:31pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I can't believe I haven't been following this thread. Great looking 90!

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

25th Apr 2019 5:32pm

Orchard

Member Since: 07 May 2015
Location: Usually walking the dog
Posts: 258

Cheers - the thread had been somewhat stop / start, as things are

2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW

25th Apr 2019 6:01pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1774

Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top

25th Apr 2019 6:27pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

You weren't tempted with the new Bowler light surrounds?

25th Apr 2019 7:54pm

Orchard

Member Since: 07 May 2015
Location: Usually walking the dog
Posts: 258

Not seen the new light surrounds, and they weren’t offered or mentioned, have you got details

There are other ‘enhancements’ at Belper that you’ll only see with a visit, or make a request......

2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW

25th Apr 2019 8:23pm

newton-tony

Member Since: 18 Sep 2016
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 122

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Firenze Red

Which Momo steering wheel is that?

Lots to choose from and still trying to decide if I made the right choice with my Tuner 350

25th Apr 2019 8:30pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10358

Nice 90.

Love the term 'race mudflaps'

I'm sure they're nicely laser cut for lightness, but I fear that 80% of the Defenders out there already have lighter mudflaps brackets.
They just get lighter with age.

I often see a Bowler 90 stopping at the sandwich 'container' near work.

25th Apr 2019 8:33pm

Orchard

Member Since: 07 May 2015
Location: Usually walking the dog
Posts: 258

Sorry not sure specially what the stg. wheel is called - it’s this one

https://www.bowlermotorsport.com/product/s...alcantara/ 2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW

25th Apr 2019 8:36pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3009

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Looks great and just enough bling.

A tenner says you'll get used to the extra power in no time and shelling out for stage 2...

25th Apr 2019 8:38pm

Orchard

Member Since: 07 May 2015
Location: Usually walking the dog
Posts: 258

@ zed - so if (when) I go for more power you'll give me £10 back per 20bhp

@ GREEN1 - note to finance ctte, "If I get the lighter mudflaps and the lighter exhaust it'll be more efficient and we'll save money"

My classic man maths has ben rumbled

2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW

25th Apr 2019 9:56pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3609

^^^ Same logic for the remap “More power means less fuel to drive as slowly as normally do, nothing to do with more speed, honest...”

26th Apr 2019 5:59am

Orchard

Member Since: 07 May 2015
Location: Usually walking the dog
Posts: 258

2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW

26th Apr 2019 7:07am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

I argued with SWMBO that a remap would make it more economical, thus paying for itself. In reality the extra oomph is just too much fun to drive economically, so not sure I'm seeing any fuel saving

The light surrounds.. https://www.bowlermotorsport.com/new-parts-coming-soon/ There is a thread on them here somewhere but I can't find it now. I just wondered if you'd seen them in the flesh, but obviously not.

"other ‘enhancements’ at Belper"....?? Do tell us more?

26th Apr 2019 9:09am

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