Which 'Super Defender'?

[tomw2000]

This is just me doing some early research and is not likely to lead to spending oodles until next year.

If you were going the 'bespoke, super Defender' route - who would you use and why?

Twisted, Nene, JE? Who else?

And generally what things should I consider with this type of vehicle.

I'll probably end up with something completely different (and keep my current Defender) - but I am very interested in bespoke defenders, so am keen to get other people's thoughts/experiences.

(and I don't just mean different wheels and some leather seats - I mean whacking in different engines, gear boxes, suspension, brakes, etc etc)

[tomw2000]

Many thanks for that response, really appreciated.

I don't off-road. I pull a trailer infrequently.
It's mostly my daily drive to the station and back. And for throwing muddy dogs/mountain bike in the back. In future there are likely to me more longer (national and European) journeys.

I don't mind looking a t*t . But I promise, the intention wouldn't be to make the exterior too sleek/bling.

I also have an L322 TDV8 FFRR. It's MY2011 and I really like it. But I don't really have access to it anymore. (it's the wife's).

I think you've probably answered my question for me, the choice really is between:

1) keep the current defender and spruce it up/maintain it as and when (it already has JE stage 2 mods to the TD5 and gearbox mod to make it 'better' on motorways) it needs it - and just accept the comfort limitations on longer journeys. (maybe add a second car that's more comfy - but really don't want to run/maintain 2)>

OR

2) get a new (or newer) TDV8 FFRR or RRS.

Edited by tomw2000 on Thursday 21st July 12:33

[tomw2000]

thanks for that - i'd be very keen to see your MTB related custom changes, - I am also an MTBer and planning to travel more for this purpose.

Be great if you could share some pics?

Have you a 90 or a 110?

[tomw2000]

thanks for sharing. Much appreciated.

I must work harder to get more than 1 bike + kit in the back of mine

[tomw2000]

Having thought about it - I think it'll be a case of keeping my current 90 (having just spent a little to get it all 'sound'). And then maybe supplement it with something else (completely different) in the future.

But the 'superdefenders' really do have a bit of appeal still