So it is possible!!!

So couldn't watch this with sound - but ooooo an Electric Defender!!

Enjoy!!

A trip to Lug Na Coille

 So we went to Lug Na Coille (Lugnaquille) over the Bank Holiday weekend with our Defender. Although it's not proper off roading, it was the first time we were "off road" with her.  After our walk, we had some nice grub which we heated in the back and I took some really nice shots - only to discover today that the camera didn't save them to the card! Aah! We'll just have to go back up again.

Enjoy!!

Adding a New Windscreen Washer Jet

 So my windscreen washer jet was snapped off when I bought it.  It quickly became my number one priority to replace - dam Winter can't see a thing out the window!! (Again, photos ain't the best but I'm learning!)

 After reading several Forums - I decided just to take the whole dash off (It only takes 5 minutes) but you do need an extra pair of hands to help with the loosening and tightening of the Washer Jet

Noise Killer

 

 

So I got a full Defender 90 Sound Proof Kit from Noisekiller.

It really has improved the road noise and engine noise in the cab, although I am going to get more, Egg box proffing for under the headlining, heavy duty proofing for between engine and cab, and also on the back panels under the rear windows, and possibly even an engine blanket.  

The kit is a great starter, it comes pre cut and delivery times are more than acceptable.

 

Here is the heavy duty proofing for under the bonnet.

 

 The lining by the pedals was sagging anyways before I took it out.

 

Here I cut pieces as I had an idead to fix it.

  

Here I have the Driver;s footwell fitted out. I did rip the carpet the covered the sides where the seat rests - but the rubber sound proofing looks good.  I'll replace with hard wearing carpet at some point. 

 

 Macgyver style - fitting the lining back to the footwell

  

Passenger side footwell

  

Passenger side footwell with sagging lining

 

The boot/tub.  I know the potos ain't the best, first time doing this step by step, and I used my phone - in future I'll take too many photos and use a camera with a proper flash.

Bits to Fix

 

I want to take the bullbar and Light Guards off and restore them, I think the bull bar needs a good clean up / polish.

 

After I get the Light Guards shot blasted and powder coated, I want to replace the Headlamp surrounds and Grill with the SVX model versions.

 

My landy needs a new set of Tyres.  I think for the mometn I'll keep with All Weather mostly Road use Tyres.  Although I would like to have a separate set of Rims and tyres for off Roading or when we have heavy Snow.

 

So the side steps...  They need some serious restoration. I'm going to take them off, hammer them back into place and get rid off any rust before I send them for shot blasting and powder coating..

 

I want a new radio (and later speakers) that doesn't look out of place BUT can connect to my phone so I can play music but also answer call etc.

 So I want to add the extra seats into the back - there's four in total.  Although in a year or two, I'm going to change these into Two Forward Facing seats.

 Nothing really wrong with the back, but I would like to add a  NAS Spec Rear Bumper

The Long Road to Completion

I have big plans for my Landy.  In the not too distant future I'd like to to look like a cross between the Bat Tumbler and Blade's Dodge Charger.  Above are 3 90s which I'd like to model mine on.  The top one is amazing looking and was featured in Land Rover Monthly during summer 2012!

My Landy 90

This is my Land Rover Defender 90, 2.5 TD5.  It is the 2004 model, with a load of extras.  These photos were taken on the day I took it for a test drive.  What I want to do to it is (Anything with a line through it is done);

• Add NoiseKiller Defender 90 kit and Egg Box to completely insulate and sound proof it.
• Add Wind Deflectors
• Take off Light Guards and Bull bar, repair them, sand blast and powder coat.
•  Add Forward facing rear seats, in black.
• Upgrade front seats and add heated seats in black.
• Upgrade Radio, but one that doesn't stand out too much
• Increase HBP
• Upgrade Brakes (TD5's are weak!!)
• Upgrade to Defender SVX Headlight Surrounds and Grill
• Add Twin Snorkels with a High Volume Dual entry air box.
• Add Black checker plating all round
• Upgrade bonnet to Puma Bonnet
• Galvanise the Chasis
• Add Wolf front air Intakes
• Add NAS rear bumper
• Upgrade front bumper
• Upgrade to Exmoor Trim spare tire holder
• Upgrade to Clear LED Nas spec lights.
• Add spots front and back
• Add New Light guards
• Possibly add Masai Land Rover Defender Dark Tinted Panoramic Windows
• Take off current Headlining and Interior paneling and replace with La Salle Interior Trim 
• Add a winch at some stage
• Add a 2" lift
• Upgrade Rims in size and also get black ones

That's it, for the moment.  I'll update list as I think of other things.