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NMBRPL8



Member Since: 07 Jul 2015
Location: Australia
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I will be happy to do the Defender wave if I pass one on a dirt road.
I won't be hapoy to tow one out of trouble though.
Post #771341 3rd May 2019 10:28am
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boxoftricks



Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
They will be mainly be towing us out of trouble not the other way around....
Post #771343 3rd May 2019 10:33am
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milesr3



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2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Keswick Green
JOW240725 wrote:
Is it confirmed it will be called a Defender?


https://www.landrover.co.uk/defender

"This is the Land Rover Defender. It is in a category of its own. We have created a vehicle that is tough, that is capable and that is unstoppable. The Defender has evolved".
Post #771348 3rd May 2019 11:24am
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NMBRPL8



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Location: Australia
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Australia 
What happens to a monocoque chassis when you use a snatch strap to pull 2000kg of embedded vehicle out of a bog.
I use aluminiun foil for cooking fish.
Post #771349 3rd May 2019 12:18pm
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LandymanStefan



Member Since: 30 Aug 2017
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England 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Epsom Green
To be fair I was surprised at how heavily built my dads l322 Range Rover was built underneath being a monocoque chassis. It really didn’t look like it was lacking any strength. That said, things have got cheaper and lighter since then though
Post #771352 3rd May 2019 12:40pm
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I know it’s not a pure monocoque but Land Rover seemed to make sure the Disco 3 was up to the riggers I f snatch recoveries. I’m sure the new Def will be having some similar tests done to it. There is no reason a monocoque can’t be made strong enough if needed.

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 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #771354 3rd May 2019 12:56pm
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gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
Bit Scary from 2.39 did the rope save it from a roll For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #771358 3rd May 2019 1:13pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
No, its just there as the risk assessment for that area requires it, just in case Thumbs Up Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
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Post #771359 3rd May 2019 1:23pm
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
I got rear ended in my D3 by a Berlingo van, I was going about 20mph and it was calculated that he was probably doing 50. The plastic rear bumper cracked but the massive steel beam behind it was up damaged. The Berlingo was stoved in up to the passenger compartment and the driver had quite bad injuries. I always felt that the D3/4 was probably one of the best passenger vehicles to be in if you got hit, always felt totally safe while driving it.
Post #771371 3rd May 2019 4:44pm
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kaney



Member Since: 01 Oct 2018
Location: Bolton
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
I used to have a 55 D3 and really liked itprob one of the best cars ive had on road and off rd the only prob i saw off rd was a puncture where the owner had to start it and keep it lifted till the wheel was changed as it was in a rut (in Wales with D3 guys).
Boxy, Rugged looking just comfortable and modern inside oh n quiet Very Happy so if the new defender had its looks from the outside and they used parts from the D3 and D4 to keep this affodable I'd think it is to be expected as milesR3 said it's evolved
Post #771376 3rd May 2019 5:57pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
There's a relatively well known story of an incident some years, involving a Discovery 3 and an Audi in a head on crash at motorway speeds in South Africa. The Audi was totally destroyed and the driver killed but the family of four in the D3 walked away with only minor injuries. The D3 and 4 are phenomenally strong vehicles. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #771378 3rd May 2019 6:00pm
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Naks



Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
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South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-...frica.html

Quote:
... A family of 4 were travelling in a D3 on holiday when an Audi A4 , doing far in excess of 200km/h lost control and veered off into the oncoming lane into the unfortunate family.

The Audi completely disintegrated, the drivers vital organs were removed by paramedics in the engine bay and on the roof rack of the D3. The impact was so severe that the engine and gearbox were lying in the field separated from each other.

The husband suffered a broken arm, the wife a badly shattered leg , that will need major surgery in the future. The young daughters suffered a knee cap and a shoulder injury respectively. Amazingly they all survived.All were wearing their safety belts.
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2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO
Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ
Post #771384 3rd May 2019 6:18pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
That's the one. My Google powers failed me when I looked for a link. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #771398 3rd May 2019 7:31pm
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mikelike



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
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We have created a Vehicle that is tough capable and unstoppable , Ha Ha !!

The Defender has evolved .

Who else has noticed a chunk of plastic has fallen off the Premium Durability Vehicle ??



Take a look on the Land Rover UK website , side on image .

I wonder how much this piece of Premium Durability Plastic will cost to replace at our dealerships ??

Rolling with laughter
Post #771442 4th May 2019 2:20am
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Zagato
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United Kingdom 
Could this be the first rust resistant monocoque Defender Shocked No rotting chassis from new, no rotting hidden bare metal body cappings, no bubbling windscreens, door bottoms, floors sills, frames, brackets, fasteners, spigots... well everything really apart from the tyres. It will now only be the likes of the Disco chassis that rot from new.

Long term however, I would prefer the current Defender for off-road use against a monocoque shell. The advantage being parts can be treated, welded of replaced far easier than trying to save and weld up a rusting shell. I bet there won,t be any added rust prevention treatment on it similar to the rest of the range. Some marques like Mitsubishi are Dinitrolling new imports before they go onto the forecourts, a very good idea if done properly.
Post #771451 4th May 2019 6:54am
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