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mcma1



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LJMARSDEN wrote:
Out of curiosity, why have you gone bilstein instead of Fox 2.0's? I could be wrong but you had the Fox set up a little while back? Would ike to know your thoughts.


I honestly couldn’t tell the difference. The biggest improvement came when I let some pressure out of the tyres! Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #989060 15th Apr 2023 2:20pm
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LJMARSDEN



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
I see, so the springs are more than likely the biggest factor? I currently Have bilsteins on but cheap-o springs and I can hear my bones shattering with every minute pebble on the road Big Cry Rolling with laughter Luke Marsden

06 V8 1UZFE Defender 90

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Post #989091 15th Apr 2023 10:56pm
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mcma1



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So took on the task of opening up the wing top today since the headlights are out. Rather than guess work I printed a profile to tape on and dremel to. Then just a vinyl surround to tidy it up. Just need to make a small plate to deflect a rush of water if I am washing it.


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 Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #990276 25th Apr 2023 11:43am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Rather you than me! 😬 Nice work! Thumbs Up 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
Post #990278 25th Apr 2023 12:10pm
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mrfirepro



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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
looks really good Thumbs Up
Post #990279 25th Apr 2023 12:13pm
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mcma1



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Thanks Paul, Also managed to get a pair of the last Nolden Chrome Gen 1's which more or less completes the front after the winch is set.


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 Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #990322 25th Apr 2023 6:21pm
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mcma1



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Collected the replacement Trophy / Bowler Sills. Cut and folded from 3mm 304 SS. Will get these powder coated a satin black.


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 Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #990439 26th Apr 2023 3:11pm
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Those sills look great Andy! Any chance of a production run or drawing for them? 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #990465 26th Apr 2023 8:12pm
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mcma1



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Don’t see why not, I am going to have a set of brackets made and then I could supply the full kit. Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #990480 27th Apr 2023 2:04am
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Great! Keep me posted please Andy. I'm sure you get asked this a lot but... what sort of MPG are you seeing from the LS3? 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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L110CDL



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England 
Very much liking the way you've gone with this project Andy, the detail is second to none as usual Bow down 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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mcma1



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Thanks Clayton,

As I patiently wait for my slot with Ged in the workshop to fit the cage i am just getting on with the easy stuff.

Have a trophy rear badge due to be machined, powder coated and linished this week

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And I am still drawing up the graphics Big Cry

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Bit more tidying up in here too

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Other than the light bar and works wheels i am pretty much there Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #993077 18th May 2023 5:56am
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NickMc



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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Andy I have heard good things about Eagle coatings from the motorbike boys over here for coating bolts and fixings, just outside mallusk. I’m going to take a load up to them myself for a 90 I’m going to start building and give them a go.
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mcma1



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Thanks for contact ^^^

I gave these guys a try for the re door bolts, arrived next day. Still undecided if i will do all the hinges, black bolts kinda jump out against the white but I definitely need to change the cage bolts out.


rustandoil wrote:
Have a look here

https://www.carbolts.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjw...HcQAvD_BwE
 Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #993590 22nd May 2023 9:18am
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mcma1



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1mm cutter doing the job on the rear badge. Thumbs Up


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 Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #994076 26th May 2023 6:48am
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