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Redlinemike



Member Since: 27 Oct 2013
Location: Frozen north, Just off the M8
Posts: 92
Scotland 2004 Defender 110 Other XS DCPU Auto Bonatti Grey
My 110 DC Recovery/ Support vehicle
Hi all,

been a lurker for some time as ive owned a Discovery 2 which i used as a tow vehicle/ support vehicle for my Ultra4 buggy,

Ive recently rejoined defender ownership through inheriting my dads 110Dc, seems odd to be driving his pride & joy but im intending to keep it as he built it & add to it in a way he would have wanted,

First off its a 2004 XS in bonnati grey, it has been prepared & used as a rally recovery vehicle thus why it has the racking in the rear pod & split charge system with the 8274 up front,

Im intending to leave it as a whole like how it is as it lends itself to support/ tow dutys when were away racing,

its fitted with 255/85/16 bfg Km2's which i can say im very impressed with, suspension is a set of Konis & standard HD landrover springs with a 1" lift block up front & the 130HD trim springs on the back,

wheel spacers all round to give it some stance,
Since driving it home to wales from scotland, ive added a snorkel & the full mudflap relocation/ arch liner kit from gwyn lewis 4x4

some pictures


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when we went racing at King of the glens, my dad packed his workshop into the trailer & off we went, had 1000 litres of water on board plus a genset, mig, plasma cutter, compressor tools & spares


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Post #378733 13th Dec 2014 7:26pm
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jomara



Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 1756
Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Hi Michael

Sad circumstances to find yourself back in a Defender, bit different to your wee 90 you raced!! Your dad would want to see his 110 being cared for and used for job he built it for Thumbs Up

Cheers
John 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 250D XS
Post #378735 13th Dec 2014 7:36pm
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shaggydog



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3346
United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
I'm a big fan of sensibly modified working defenders and this is definitely in that bracket.

Fantastic Thumbs Up Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
Post #378896 14th Dec 2014 3:08pm
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alwoodley72



Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: salisbury, wilts
Posts: 720
England 2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Alaska White
Love it, 'man's truck'!!! just about to move my dc onto a new owner, took all mods off and it feels like a sports car!! i will miss it...
Keep up the trucking..

cheers alex
Post #378965 14th Dec 2014 7:28pm
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Ellisboy



Member Since: 13 Oct 2013
Location: Deep South
Posts: 539
1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Very nice Thumbs Up
Post #379017 14th Dec 2014 9:40pm
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3747
Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Hi Mike

Good to see you here Bow down

Tim California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #379057 14th Dec 2014 11:01pm
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110MGD



Member Since: 17 Oct 2013
Location: Wear Valley
Posts: 153
2001 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Great looking truck! Care for it! Thumbs Up my dad also is a land rover man. He owns a defender 90 like me. One day it'll come to me alongside my land rovers. If I could only keep one of them. It'll be my dads. I'll keep it forever ! 2001 Td5 CSW (weekend and snow mobile) Plenty of lights, M/T tyres EGR delete, roofrack, swing away wheel carrier, snorkel.
2016 E220 CDI Night Edition Estate
2014 VW UP!
2x D3 and 1x D4 GONE
Post #379089 15th Dec 2014 1:32am
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appaloosadude



Member Since: 17 Oct 2012
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 630
United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Havana
Nice! Thumbs Up
Post #379124 15th Dec 2014 11:14am
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chadjizz



Member Since: 25 Apr 2012
Location: sussex
Posts: 559
England 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Orkney Grey
i have those liner/mud flap relocation kit on the front on my 130. defiantly reduce the crud kicking up off my 285's
Post #379278 15th Dec 2014 8:33pm
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Redlinemike



Member Since: 27 Oct 2013
Location: Frozen north, Just off the M8
Posts: 92
Scotland 2004 Defender 110 Other XS DCPU Auto Bonatti Grey
Nothing really to add at the moment, have a 50" led light bar to go on when I get a mount sorted, would appear my defendoor has turned up, along with a battery management system I won on eBay,

Need to source a cyclone pre filter for the snorkel rather than the safari top & I've got a alpine Bluetooth stereo to fit for hands free,

Looks like I'll be driving it back to Scotland next week as the quote I've had for hiring a van is more than what it would cost to fuel the 110 towing a trailer
Post #379283 15th Dec 2014 8:41pm
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JR



Member Since: 07 Dec 2012
Location: Auchtermuchty
Posts: 532
Scotland 1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Coniston Green
Redlinemike, there's a name from the past!

Good vehicle to get but very sad way to get it!

I've got a pair of 1000mile 255/85 Bronco MTs needing a home if your interested.

Would be good to catch up when your up next week.
Post #379296 15th Dec 2014 9:13pm
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JR



Member Since: 07 Dec 2012
Location: Auchtermuchty
Posts: 532
Scotland 1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Coniston Green
And: Congratulations on your wedding, it'll be the best decision of your life! Big Cry
Post #379302 15th Dec 2014 9:29pm
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Redlinemike



Member Since: 27 Oct 2013
Location: Frozen north, Just off the M8
Posts: 92
Scotland 2004 Defender 110 Other XS DCPU Auto Bonatti Grey
Had a large ish parcel arrive from www.megasquirt-v8.co.UK containing a bonnet strut kit & there windscreen washer spray upgrade kit,

Glad to say with a little fettling the gas rams went on easy enough & the spray bars are now attached to the wipers as the should be,

Now have a more usable washer spray rather than the point & miss they come with as standard & the bonnet is now self supporting on its gas rams, 110 XS DC M57 + 8 Speed auto

ORA jeep- Sold
Tomcat 88
Post #381402 23rd Dec 2014 9:16pm
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Redlinemike



Member Since: 27 Oct 2013
Location: Frozen north, Just off the M8
Posts: 92
Scotland 2004 Defender 110 Other XS DCPU Auto Bonatti Grey
At long last got some new rims on it as some of you may have seen in the wheel thread,



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gave it a good clean & made it shine in the sun

Ive also added a small pair of 4" HID spots to the front along side the headlight loom upgrade, Unfortunately i discovered a down side to the HID's & they cause immense radio interference when they are powered up so looking to switch to a small pair of LED spots,


I also did a small subtle mod to the rear & added a pair of wide beam LEDs wired into the reverse lights


Click image to enlarge 110 XS DC M57 + 8 Speed auto

ORA jeep- Sold
Tomcat 88
Post #413997 5th Apr 2015 5:05pm
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jimz



Member Since: 01 Mar 2015
Location: Horsham, Sussex
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United Kingdom 
Hi Mike, thought I recognised the name from D2BC!

I've now got rid of the D2 and currently have two defenders.

Did you fit the 50in led bar?

Jim
Post #414010 5th Apr 2015 6:27pm
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