Recommended modifications to new 110 Defender
Discussion
We have a new 110 Defender XS arriving in the next couple of weeks and I would like to add some modifications without the car ending up looking like it is on Pimp my Ride.
I am thinking:
LED indicator, reversing, tail and brake lights
Reversing camera
Heavy duty rear bumper or bumperettes
Would very much appreciate any other suggestions or recommendations for the above.
Thanks
I am thinking:
LED indicator, reversing, tail and brake lights
Reversing camera
Heavy duty rear bumper or bumperettes
Would very much appreciate any other suggestions or recommendations for the above.
Thanks
We have a 110 XS SW too and the only things that I found necessary to do was to upgrade the headlights (Wipac crystals and Philips xtreme vision bulbs) and to rust proof the underside with Dynax. Everything else is personal preference and I tend to prefer Land Rovers that still look like Land Rovers without odd looking grills and other bolt-on bits.
Cfnteabag said:
My personal advice would be to use it for a couple of months and decide what annoys you. Pretty much every single part of a Land Rover can be replaced or upgraded but it can be a case of compromising what you actually want to use it for by rushing in with modifications
A sound suggestion.First thing I'd fit would be Mud seat rails if they weren't already fitted.
Cfnteabag said:
My personal advice would be to use it for a couple of months and decide what annoys you. Pretty much every single part of a Land Rover can be replaced or upgraded but it can be a case of compromising what you actually want to use it for by rushing in with modifications
^^^ This...Even if you're using it for heavy duty off-road stuff, a standard Defender is plenty capable out of the box. The limiting factor is usually the driver.
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Lefty said:
A roll cage. Ever seen one that's been in accident?
You mean "Ever seen one that's been rolled?"How likely is that? Although Google will provide plenty of photos, how indicative is that of the issue?
Not having a roll cage/bar doesn't bother me in the slightest as I don't drive like a tit and am thus very unlikely to roll my truck. Ditto the offroady stuff. Part of the risk assessment is keeping the lack of rollover protection in mind. Similarly I don't overload it so even a high speed blow out leading to dynamic rollover causing the thing to fling itself on its lid is unlikely.
So not having a roll cage isn't really a problem, no, it's the lack of side impact protection that's the issue, and that's easily addressed to some extent with good quality rock sliders.
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 26th April 11:18
Crossflow Kid said:
Lefty said:
A roll cage. Ever seen one that's been in accident?
You mean "Ever seen one that's been rolled?"How likely is that? Although Google will provide plenty of photos, how indicative is that of the issue?
Not having a roll cage/bar doesn't bother me in the slightest as I don't drive like a tit and am thus very unlikely to roll my truck. Ditto the offroady stuff. Part of the risk assessment is keeping the lack of rollover protection in mind. Similarly I don't overload it so even a high speed blow out leading to dynamic rollover causing the thing to fling itself on its lid is unlikely.
So not having a roll cage isn't really a problem, no, it's the lack of side impact protection that's the issue, and that's easily addressed to some extent with good quality rock sliders.
Edited by Crossflow Kid on Sunday 26th April 11:18
A good roll cage will offer protection from impacts at angle though, I've seen a few damaged defenders - the whole body north of the chassis is just a crumple zone, your body is so close to the outside skin of the vehicle. Like I say, I love them and have owned loads but won't use one as a family car without some serious steelwork being added. Just my personal opinion!
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