Matt’s Defender Build Thread.

Jassyo06 · Aug 3, 2019

MattSedg said:
decided its not really worth the cost when the paint isnt anywhere near corrected, and and hardly swirl free, just bringing it back to life a bit, trying to avoid getting sucked into caring for the paint as I'll be honest, i dont miss it one bit

****** lazy Barsteward............lol

MattSedg · Aug 3, 2019

jassyo06 said:
****** lazy Barsteward............lol

Feels good getting a car wash done in an hour :yahoo:

MattSedg · Aug 12, 2019

the poor ol' bus got rear ended on our way back from loch lomond, walking a few munros this weekend....new rear door, panel, spare wheel carrier, rear bumper and a few lights...
the van that hit us, probably written off.....don't run into the back of landys, the solid steel bumper doesnt shift a lot

A4A4 · Aug 12, 2019

MattSedg said:
the poor ol' bus got rear ended on our way back from loch lomond, walking a few munros this weekend....new rear door, panel, spare wheel carrier, rear bumper and a few lights...
the van that hit us, probably written off.....don't run into the back of landys, the solid steel bumper doesnt shift a lot

Sad to hear, hope all is alright?

TYb · Aug 13, 2019

Nooo sorry to hear that, does it then become an excuse to do more mods?!

MattSedg · Aug 13, 2019

A4A4 said:
Sad to hear, hope all is alright?

Yeah everyone was fine, hit me at 10mph tops...I drove away and carries on the rest if my 3 hour journey without a hiccup

MattSedg · Aug 13, 2019

TYb said:
Nooo sorry to hear that, does it then become an excuse to do more mods?!

No new mods but a nice new shiny bumper and bits!

Sandra · Aug 13, 2019

Glad your all ok Matt. Hope you enjoyed your time in Scotland. We do have amazing scenery.

MattSedg · Aug 13, 2019

Sandra said:
Glad your all ok Matt. Hope you enjoyed your time in Scotland. We do have amazing scenery.

Thanks sandra, couldn't believe the weather compared to back home!

Flying Scotsman · Aug 13, 2019

Sorry to hear about your rear end calamity.....but as you stated the steel bumper gave worse than it received. I miss the days when steel bumpers were on most vehicles. No damage from people hitting your steel bumper on parking maneuvers....todays plastic coverings, a minimum of 500 quid to fix minor scrapes.

AlS3BE · Aug 13, 2019

Flying Scotsman said:
Sorry to hear about your rear end calamity.....but as you stated the steel bumper gave worse than it received. I miss the days when steel bumpers were on most vehicles. No damage from people hitting your steel bumper on parking maneuvers....todays plastic coverings, a minimum of 500 quid to fix minor scrapes.

Got to think about the poor pedestrians when you hit them with steel bumpers :wink:

Same with bull bars. Some suv don’t look right without them.

MattSedg · Aug 13, 2019

So this is how she looks...not so bad at first glance, bent the wheel carrier but the wheel carrier itself has pushed the center if the rear door inwards and thrown it all out of line....insurance job on

MattSedg · Aug 13, 2019

Flying Scotsman said:
Sorry to hear about your rear end calamity.....but as you stated the steel bumper gave worse than it received. I miss the days when steel bumpers were on most vehicles. No damage from people hitting your steel bumper on parking maneuvers....todays plastic coverings, a minimum of 500 quid to fix minor scrapes.

was thinking after the bump....if that happened when i was in the S3....different story all together

MattSedg · Aug 19, 2019

Front and rear anti roll bars fitted, and new springs and shocks....went with a 2inch lift and it sure if its sitting a but height...especially with it being a short wheelbase

AlS3BE · Aug 19, 2019

MattSedg said:
Front and rear anti roll bars fitted, and new springs and shocks....went with a 2inch lift and it sure if its sitting a but height...especially with it being a short wheelbase
View attachment 189003

A snorkel and you are ready for some serious off roading

MattSedg · Aug 19, 2019

AlS3BE said:
A snorkel and you are ready for some serious off leading.

think i've already decided, going to have to go back on standard height springs....not a fan of the lifted look at all :wtf:

and if standard height keeps me on very sensible green lanes....thats fine by me!!

JonW · Aug 23, 2019

MattSedg said:
think i've already decided, going to have to go back on standard height springs....not a fan of the lifted look at all

and if standard height keeps me on very sensible green lanes....thats fine by me!!

I agree, not a fan of the on stilts look.

Slightly related but totally unrelated at the same time......I really fancy one of those new Jimny's, enquired about one and it would be a 12-18 month wait!!!

MattSedg · Aug 23, 2019

JonW said:
I agree, not a fan of the on stilts look.

Slightly related but totally unrelated at the same time......I really fancy one of those new Jimny's, enquired about one and it would be a 12-18 month wait!!!

Yeah it's going back down to standard on tuesday.

Seen a lime green one in ambleside this weekend just gone, look a neat little car!

Audi Bairn · Aug 23, 2019

Sorry to hear of your collision Matt, glad everyone is ok though.
We're heading north shortly again - can't wait (and neither can the dog).

MattSedg · Aug 23, 2019

Thanks pal, just a pain in the back end waiting for insurance and having it off the road for a bit, especially as we are away in a week!!

Ooo where are you headed for?? I'm itching to get up to torridon, but would need guaranteed weather...

Flying Scotsman · Aug 23, 2019

Matt, what was the handling like on the 2" lift...a wee bit unsettling as you cornered, methinks?

MattSedg · Aug 23, 2019

Flying Scotsman said:
Matt, what was the handling like on the 2" lift...a wee bit unsettling as you cornered, methinks?

Well I went straight from standard height and no anti roll bars, to 2" inch with anti roll bars, so it feels way better, will report back when its normal height with roll bars!

Audi Bairn · Aug 23, 2019

MattSedg said:
Thanks pal, just a pain in the back end waiting for insurance and having it off the road for a bit, especially as we are away in a week!!

Ooo where are you headed for?? I'm itching to get up to torridon, but would need guaranteed weather...

We’re heading up to the Moray Coast. Staying in a wee place not too far from Lossiemouth and Elgin. Love that area, been going since I was a kid.

Guaranteed weather! In the UK? :whistle2:

Flying Scotsman · Aug 24, 2019

I presume the golf clubs will be in the boot...that whole area and up to Brora is true magic.

MattSedg · Aug 24, 2019

Audi Bairn said:
We’re heading up to the Moray Coast. Staying in a wee place not too far from Lossiemouth and Elgin. Love that area, been going since I was a kid.

Guaranteed weather! In the UK?

awesome! enjoy your time up there!

i know right...and not just the UK, Scotland in particular haha

Ormesome · Aug 27, 2019

what do you guys make of this:

https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/land-rover-defender-leak-james-bond

Kayobong · Aug 27, 2019

Ormesome said:
what do you guys make of this:

https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/land-rover-defender-leak-james-bond

Let's just say I hope it's some sort of joke otherwise... Oh dear.

MattSedg · Aug 28, 2019

Ormesome said:
what do you guys make of this:

https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/land-rover-defender-leak-james-bond

Land rover crossed with a range rover, not as bad as I thought it would be, but still not for me!

AlS3BE · Aug 28, 2019

Ormesome said:
what do you guys make of this:

https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/land-rover-defender-leak-james-bond

It’s too rounded and doesn’t look rugged enough.

Jcbmally · Aug 30, 2019

It will still sell like hot cakes because its a Landy. :racer:

MattSedg · Aug 30, 2019

back sitting at normal height and looking belting might I say, no pics because its been dropped off for at the garage for the insurance work!! fingers crossed i'll be picking the roof tent up soon

MattSedg · Aug 30, 2019

Jcbmally said:
It will still sell like hot cakes because its a Landy.

im looking forward to seeing them out on the road, with aftermarket roof racks, big tyres etc

looking forward to seeing that new RS6 around more though

Ormesome · Sep 10, 2019

MattSedg · Sep 10, 2019

Ormesome said:

Well as long as mine is legal on the road being a diesel I'm happy with what I have got :thumbs up:

Dont get me wrong, I was expecting worse....but they could have done a lot better in my eyes, and I've just seen the adventure pack spec price....good grief

Ormesome · Sep 10, 2019

MattSedg said:
Well as long as mine is legal on the road being a diesel I'm happy with what I have got

Dont get me wrong, I was expecting worse....but they could have done a lot better in my eyes, and I've just seen the adventure pack spec price....good grief

Defo mate! yours is a beaut! i think most people would prefer yours :hubbahubba:

MattSedg · Sep 10, 2019

Ormesome said:
Defo mate! yours is a beaut! i think most people would prefer yours

Cheers man!

The 110 starting at 45k and a 90 starting at 40k....mental, sure it will be a great machine but they're going for a complete different market from what the o.g defender had.

Cant see a old s**t up farmer jumping in his brand new 45k landy :whistle2:

Flying Scotsman · Sep 10, 2019

MattSedg said:
Cheers man!

The 110 starting at 45k and a 90 starting at 40k....mental, sure it will be a great machine but they're going for a complete different market from what the o.g defender had.

Cant see a old s**t up farmer jumping in his brand new 45k landy

I have to laugh at that comment.....I learned how to operate a car on my Uncle's farm at the tender age of eight, that vehicle was a Landy and I also put into the bushes and down into a burn (stream). A few paint scrapes but that was it. That new 110 or 90 would never see that type of service.

MattSedg · Sep 10, 2019

Flying Scotsman said:
I have to laugh at that comment.....I learned how to operate a car on my Uncle's farm at the tender age of eight, that vehicle was a Landy and I also put into the bushes and down into a burn (stream). A few paint scrapes but that was it. That new 110 or 90 would never see that type of service.

Just seen the 3.0l 400hp variant spaced to 97k?!?!?!

But of a gamble having such a steep price with their sales right across the board taking a dip? Surely that would be a sign to stick with the original defender price bracket, but hey ho, I'm happy with the rattle box

AlS3BE · Sep 10, 2019

MattSedg said:
Just seen the 3.0l 400hp variant spaced to 97k?!?!?!

But of a gamble having such a steep price with their sales right across the board taking a dip? Surely that would be a sign to stick with the original defender price bracket, but hey ho, I'm happy with the rattle box

At 97k it’s never gonna see mud let alone the really rough stuff.
I do like that adventure pack version. Looks like its at least ready for some rough stuff :wink:

MattSedg · Oct 2, 2019

Finally got the landy back, new rooftop tent on, and fired a big ol' peli case on the roof for storage...much needed when going to scotland for a long weekend with 2 dogs

Matt’s Defender Build Thread.

T-Cut King !

ex S3 owner

ex S3 owner

Owner of a Shiny Daytona

Registered User

ex S3 owner

ex S3 owner

Administrator

ex S3 owner

Registered User

Registered User

ex S3 owner

ex S3 owner

ex S3 owner

Attachments

Registered User

ex S3 owner

Registered User

ex S3 owner

Moderator

ex S3 owner

Registered User

ex S3 owner

Moderator

Registered User

ex S3 owner

Registered User

Well-Known Member

ex S3 owner

Registered User

Started with nothing & still have most of it left.

ex S3 owner

ex S3 owner

Registered User

ex S3 owner

Attachments

Registered User

ex S3 owner

Registered User

ex S3 owner

Registered User

ex S3 owner

Similar threads