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Soup Dragon

Member Since: 22 Sep 2023
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 98

JLR modifications?

This picture was taken recently at JLRs Gaydon R&D Centre. Is the Gondwana Stone Defender in its ‘further extended ride height’ setting, or is the car modified? Also the BF Goodrich AT tyres and wheels (18”?) aren’t standard fit so why would JLR show the car with these modifications?

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22nd Nov 2023 2:24pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 1316

Interesting, not seen a Ladder fitted over a Molle plate before .........

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........ until I did it myself only last week

(the ladder did need two new holes drilled into the top mount bracket)

22nd Nov 2023 3:50pm

whiterdesign

Member Since: 10 Jun 2021
Location: Preston
Posts: 283

I would say they’ve tricked it to go into fully extended mode which happens when the vehicle grounds out. Though there’s probably a setting in Pathfinder that allows them to do it . 110 XS 250 MY 23 Gondwana Stone, Cold climate pack and towbar

22nd Nov 2023 5:15pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3556

l am sure that JLR will modify and refine the Defender, after all it's now been out three years, l am surprised there haven't been more updates

22nd Nov 2023 5:40pm

WizzardPrang

Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 182

Re: JLR modifications?

Soup Dragon wrote:
the Gondwana Stone Defender in its ‘further extended ride height’ setting, or is the car modified?

Interestingly, that front bash plate is completely different to the factory version and it appears to have rock sliders fitted. Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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22nd Nov 2023 9:32pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1472

It might be a prototype mule. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

22nd Nov 2023 10:11pm

Cheshire110

Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: London
Posts: 2791

Interesting… a lot going on there:

- definitely more than just electronically raised suspension…
- US spec? (Lights on fenders) It’s LHD anyway

Maybe something for a film or something? Or a very specific motorsports application? Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.

23rd Nov 2023 12:37am

gurka

Member Since: 12 Dec 2021
Location: Texas
Posts: 1

I would say that it has a subframe lift. I am seeing these more often here in the US. That one looks to be at least 5 inches - I am guessing a subframe as the bash plate on the front had to be extended down to the subframe. I have a 2inch subframe with sliders and 18's myself.

@LR Nuts - where did you get the molle plate. Great idea!

26th Dec 2023 11:17pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 1316

google POWERFUL UK

here is the link
https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...urr_page=2

I also have the LH molle with (removeable) Side Carrier Box attached

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27th Dec 2023 9:35am

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