Matt’s Defender Build Thread.
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just have to find my pipe mate, put it down on some wall top up the fell....Ooohh aarrrr @MattSedg flat cap, stick and wellies and you are set lol, seriously mate enjoy your new ride, put a Bowler engine in it and blow us into the weeds.
cheers man, or a LS3 with auto box
No worries mate,just shout, my sister used to live on Skye so I know it quite well. The drive up there is a stunning road trip in itself.
Matt, good to hear the S3 has shifted...well you know what I mean. Nice colour you have there...love the defender! Look forward to regular updates and mods
First proper trip out, went up wrynose/hardknott pass at the best time of day, on my way to tick a few wainwrights off.
Would you believe I have a S3 pic in this exact spot, and time of day.
Anyway heres a few pics of the interior,
Corbeau buckets, alcantara headliner, fully sound deadened, re carpeted and rubber matted by the previous owner.
The small bulkhead/divider will be getting cut down shortly to allow the front seats to come further back and there will be two inwards facing, folding seats to fix onto the offside rear wheel arch.
Actually looks very good mate . . So when's the Arctic expedition taking place lol
cheers! doesnt look so WW2-like with the buckets
don't have to worry about creasing bolsters either with this thick leather.....won't miss that carry on one bit mate.arctic expedition, you mean trip up to scotland?! ferry to Iceland sounds like an idea, good pictures
Great photography as always Matt - you’ve got a knack for finding some spectacular backgrounds!
Liking the look of the Defender Matt, just need some artistic off-road shots now 
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i know of a few nice, gentle green lanes in the yorkshire dales for some pictures. goes without saying I'll be getting more pics of the defender than S3 because I'll straight up use it moreLiking the look of the Defender Matt, just need some artistic off-road shots now
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spoilt for choice living where i do, and i've only just realised it lol
and thank you
About time you did! lolspoilt for choice living where i do, and i've only just realised it lol
and thank you
spoilt for choice living where i do, and i've only just realised it lol
and thank you
I’ve only just noticed, you managed to persuade Sandra to give you your own colour coded ‘Defender 90’ and ‘Galway Green’ badges for your profile mate. Lol - quality! (and nice one @Sandra !) You’re now formally obliged to stick around on ASN and keep us up to date with your ‘Fender exploits. Still waiting for ‘Matt’s ‘Fender Build Thread’ to be started... Just sayin’...
i took a cheeky shot getting the badges, and Sandra came through!
i think this thread will just carry on as a build thread i guess
With your permission I may have to pick up your old ‘Roof Rails Enthusiast’ baton mate now that you’ve changed to ‘ex S3 owner’, and keep that fire burning bright
handing the torch overWith your permission I may have to pick up your old ‘Roof Rails Enthusiast’ baton mate now that you’ve changed to ‘ex S3 owner’, and keep that fire burning bright
i might be joining you on team Thule in the future
handing the torch over
i might be joining you on team Thule in the future
Ooh - @Sandra - Team Thule badge please!!! In black...
(not expecting this to happen..but maybe secretly hoping
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where will it stopOoh - @Sandra - Team Thule badge please!!! In black...
where will it stop
Lol, the list is endless:
Team Rotor Grey Leather
Team Extreme Detailing
Team Microfibre Enthusiast...
...where will it stop indeed
Seriously though, Team Thule is a cool one
Love this forum - have just upgraded my account to ‘Gold Supporter’ by donating £20 for a 12 month subscription. Less than £2 a month for all the knowledge and experience sharing and banter - that’s a bargain in my books.
Don't forget Team Incredibrush flatLol, the list is endless:
Team Rotor Grey Leather
Team Extreme Detailing
Team Microfibre Enthusiast...
...where will it stop indeed
Seriously though, Team Thule is a cool one
Love this forum - have just upgraded my account to ‘Gold Supporter’ by donating £20 for a 12 month subscription. Less than £2 a month for all the knowledge and experience sharing and banter - that’s a bargain in my books.
yeah if I ever do get into camping away, say in scotland, a nice sleek Thule box might on the cards, being a 90 its not great on space.
You know it makes sense . The Journey Centre probably aren’t a million miles away from you mate. Super helpful outfit - and they refuse to do online/mail order as the chance of the box getting damaged is too high. Worth a little road trip (based in Huddersfield). They’ll give you good advise on what works best in terms of bars and box for your Defender. They did me right. #sensiblefamilycar
. The Journey Centre probably aren’t a million miles away from you mate. Super helpful outfit - and they refuse to do online/mail order as the chance of the box getting damaged is too high. Worth a little road trip (based in Huddersfield). They’ll give you good advise on what works best in terms of bars and box for your Defender. They did me right. #sensiblefamilycar
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will keep it in mind mateYou know it makes sense
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what are they like for washing....as temperamental as B pillars?
will keep it in mind mate
what are they like for washing....as temperamental as B pillars?
More so. Only wash with butterfly wings and essense of unicorn farts. Take your usual swirl prevention regime and dial it up well past 10! Seriously though, best advise I can give is be as careful as you can when washing (especially with the MEGA bug splats it WILL pick up on the front face - use a citrus based pre-wash for this area in particular - do not scrub!), and just accept that your roof box will pick up some swirls. Don’t worry about it. Just get yourself a decent tent, and get out there with the dogs and hit those Wainrights walks pal!
dam, i just used up the last of my unicorn farts!
the defender in general is never going to be swirl free, might be coated eventually though, quite nice knowing I can/will be a bit more relaxed with this car!
not thought of camping gear much yet as im only 30-45 mins from the Lakes, but I'd like a roofbox and side awning of some sorts, mate has a roof tent which I was looking at, maybe a bit much more me!
Wainwrights you say??? only 181 left, and my favourite time of year for walking coming up
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My favourite place in the world is the Lake District so more than a little bit envious of your proximity to my ‘happy place’. And Autumn definitely the best time for walking.
Proximity no excuse for heading home at the end of the day though pal. Wild camping is the mother of all ‘mindfulness’ remedies. Seriously grounds you and puts thing in perspective.
You don’t get this view on a ‘normal’ campsite (and yes, it did take a Defender we hired for the weekend to get us here - not S3 friendly terrain!)
Second favourite place in the world would be the huge expanses of Norfolk BIG beaches e.g. Holkham. Great memories here. Picture below was in February earlier this year. Miles and miles of beach, and we barely saw another soul all day. Not many places in the world you can say that these days...
Anyways, back on thread.....
Proximity no excuse for heading home at the end of the day though pal. Wild camping is the mother of all ‘mindfulness’ remedies. Seriously grounds you and puts thing in perspective.
You don’t get this view on a ‘normal’ campsite (and yes, it did take a Defender we hired for the weekend to get us here - not S3 friendly terrain!)
Second favourite place in the world would be the huge expanses of Norfolk BIG beaches e.g. Holkham. Great memories here. Picture below was in February earlier this year. Miles and miles of beach, and we barely saw another soul all day. Not many places in the world you can say that these days...
Anyways, back on thread.....
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DoneOoh - @Sandra - Team Thule badge please!!! In black...
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Most views you've ever had Matt ! Lol !
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will keep it in mind mate
what are they like for washing....as temperamental as B pillars?
Get some PPF on it, that should keep it swirl free
*** this thread is buzzin
... Lol Galway Green box in yer Avatar....??? It's a Galway Girl ye need te get into the back of that defender .... . Keep ye warm when get stranded on a ****** mountain
... Lol Galway Green box in yer Avatar....??? It's a Galway Girl ye need te get into the back of that defender .... . Keep ye warm when get stranded on a ****** mountain
This thread is the place to be fella, and Galway green is the new voodoo havnt you heard
Everyone loves a defender
Never would have thought a defender would go down so well on here!!
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