bankz5152
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The D2 is a better car in every way. Leaps and bounds better on the road, fairly equal off road however I am more conscious of body work. A dented Defender adds "character" dented D2 looks gypsy...
However Defenders just look so much better and are easier to work on, more parts available, etc...
However Defenders just look so much better and are easier to work on, more parts available, etc...
hi mate
Hope this finds u well, apologies buddy as blimey I must have been living under a rock as just caught up with u now having the discovery , heartbreaking to hear about the 110
sounds like ur enjoying ur D2 , funny enough been watching these guys on utube who do alot with D2’s , will catch up on ur thread
me, have a good few plans for next year , new wheels / tyres , brakes and discs all round , EPB shoes , rear lower arms , will be going for a set of falken wild peak tyres , even though there snow rated will leave them on year round seeing I do such low mileage
stay safe and well my friend
bankz5152
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Right booted up the PC in an attempt to post!
First up, few pics from Salisbury, as always more on my insta @defender_ventures (probably should change that haha)
Pull this out my bumper!!!
Even though the D2 is a better car than the Defender, its not for me. It just hasnt got that ability to modify like a Lego set that the Defender does which annoys me alot. It will do for now and I do like it, think I just miss my 110...
Had a big list of jobs to sort over xmas where the car can see for a week or so, managed very little in comparison to previous years, still got the major points done.
Been chasing a coolant leak I've had since Wales. Its been intermittent which has been odd for a coolant leak.. Which made me think it was one of the rubber hoses around the thermostat that was damaged/perished. So it would hold coolant when cold/used gently but long runs or hard use and the hose cant take the pressure. Leading to coolant pooling in the steering guard and dripping.
So decided to replace the lot, Gravity had a sale for a full set + top hose, managed to get it for £160, based of the design its the same as Knord, Roose and previous gen Allisport so should be fine in terms of quality. Only down side it was for a 10p not 15p so had to get a couple hoses from Ash but for £4 each non issue. Also replaced the thermostat again just incase. All bled up fine and left running for 2 hours, no drips so hopefully thats solved!
Also went about fitting the HD rear bumper from DMO. I really wish I could more positive about it but sadly I cant. Lukes a lovely guy and had a ****ing hard year so I forgive some of the issues, like parking sensor holes being too small and in the wrong place, meaning I had to cut and extend the loom. Not ideal.
Given that its 5mm steel all round, its fairly weighty but only secured with the two standard M12s but there are holes in the bumper to add two more. The sides are the issue to me, fine if its a pavement princess or a light green laner but if you where to catch the side hard it will heavily damage the rear 1/4 of the body. So that will need to be bolted to the chassis. Annoying as I've painted it so choice of weld it and respray it one day or bolt it and not worry about paint.
Also annoying that no thought has gone into where the rear wiring loom would run, which could have easily been incorporated.
Other than that, looks really good. The LED lights certainly and upgrade over stock.
Sorted out the gypsy side exit as well, went for a similar style my 110 had. Exit behind the rear wheel. Not 100% happy with the tip, I feel its a bit small but hey ho its what I had in the scrap bin!
The plan was to do a full 3" system inc over pipe but unfortunately the over pipe I bought doesnt have an extreme enough bend to clear the axle on full articulation so no good.
https://youtube.com/shorts/6ntDmvfZJcg?feature=share
First up, few pics from Salisbury, as always more on my insta @defender_ventures (probably should change that haha)
Pull this out my bumper!!!
Even though the D2 is a better car than the Defender, its not for me. It just hasnt got that ability to modify like a Lego set that the Defender does which annoys me alot. It will do for now and I do like it, think I just miss my 110...
Had a big list of jobs to sort over xmas where the car can see for a week or so, managed very little in comparison to previous years, still got the major points done.
Been chasing a coolant leak I've had since Wales. Its been intermittent which has been odd for a coolant leak.. Which made me think it was one of the rubber hoses around the thermostat that was damaged/perished. So it would hold coolant when cold/used gently but long runs or hard use and the hose cant take the pressure. Leading to coolant pooling in the steering guard and dripping.
So decided to replace the lot, Gravity had a sale for a full set + top hose, managed to get it for £160, based of the design its the same as Knord, Roose and previous gen Allisport so should be fine in terms of quality. Only down side it was for a 10p not 15p so had to get a couple hoses from Ash but for £4 each non issue. Also replaced the thermostat again just incase. All bled up fine and left running for 2 hours, no drips so hopefully thats solved!
Also went about fitting the HD rear bumper from DMO. I really wish I could more positive about it but sadly I cant. Lukes a lovely guy and had a ****ing hard year so I forgive some of the issues, like parking sensor holes being too small and in the wrong place, meaning I had to cut and extend the loom. Not ideal.
Given that its 5mm steel all round, its fairly weighty but only secured with the two standard M12s but there are holes in the bumper to add two more. The sides are the issue to me, fine if its a pavement princess or a light green laner but if you where to catch the side hard it will heavily damage the rear 1/4 of the body. So that will need to be bolted to the chassis. Annoying as I've painted it so choice of weld it and respray it one day or bolt it and not worry about paint.
Also annoying that no thought has gone into where the rear wiring loom would run, which could have easily been incorporated.
Other than that, looks really good. The LED lights certainly and upgrade over stock.
Sorted out the gypsy side exit as well, went for a similar style my 110 had. Exit behind the rear wheel. Not 100% happy with the tip, I feel its a bit small but hey ho its what I had in the scrap bin!
The plan was to do a full 3" system inc over pipe but unfortunately the over pipe I bought doesnt have an extreme enough bend to clear the axle on full articulation so no good.
https://youtube.com/shorts/6ntDmvfZJcg?feature=share
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Hicap phill
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How the temperature now? Is that resolve & steady
bankz5152
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It has! Warms up quickly, sits at 92/95°C unless pushing very hard and comes up to 98°C. Temp stays stable as well, doesnt drop off when I park. So must have been a dodgy stat! Very happy ive solved this now.
Ordered a nice 142ah Exide Leisure battery which im going to mount in one of the boot storage boxes. Unfortunately too difficult to fit in the engine bay. Then planning to mount the diesel heater above it.
Ordered a nice 142ah Exide Leisure battery which im going to mount in one of the boot storage boxes. Unfortunately too difficult to fit in the engine bay. Then planning to mount the diesel heater above it.
bankz5152
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Havnt noticed given the huge power boost at a similar time 
Decided the rear lights on the DMO bumper needed some light guards to keep them safe!
Designed by a friend a work, laser cut a tig welded. Coated in Buzzweld FXLiner
Also a new rego! Nice Christmas gift from my dad
Also FINALLY started fitting the split charge, huge Excide leisure battery fits perfectly in the boot cubby box. 142ah, so should last a fair while! Just got to neatly run the wiring to the front.
Should also have just enough space to fit a 2kw derv heater above it. Havnt lost much storage though as I've bought a selection of Molle bags to hang off the window/dog guards, if anything more organised!
Decided the rear lights on the DMO bumper needed some light guards to keep them safe!
Designed by a friend a work, laser cut a tig welded. Coated in Buzzweld FXLiner
Also a new rego! Nice Christmas gift from my dad
Also FINALLY started fitting the split charge, huge Excide leisure battery fits perfectly in the boot cubby box. 142ah, so should last a fair while! Just got to neatly run the wiring to the front.
Should also have just enough space to fit a 2kw derv heater above it. Havnt lost much storage though as I've bought a selection of Molle bags to hang off the window/dog guards, if anything more organised!
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Discodevon
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bankz5152
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I hope i can post this....
Discos been a bit of a journey, for the most part been running really well!
Got some new light guards from Hyena, front and rear. They look really good! Much better than the plastic that kept falling to bits.
Also got the rear lights smoked, which also look excellent but alas cant post pics... as the forums still broken....
Laser cut and bent a new steering guard, which is still a WIP. Design taken from my old 110, but built to match the current bumper.
Also fabricating a new 60x5mm tubular A Bar, again mirroring my old 110, even found the same spotlights!
Will have to work out what to do with the osram lightbars hidden in the grill.
Sorry for the lack of updates recently, its been impossible to post from mobile.
Discos been a bit of a journey, for the most part been running really well!
Got some new light guards from Hyena, front and rear. They look really good! Much better than the plastic that kept falling to bits.
Also got the rear lights smoked, which also look excellent but alas cant post pics... as the forums still broken....
Laser cut and bent a new steering guard, which is still a WIP. Design taken from my old 110, but built to match the current bumper.
Also fabricating a new 60x5mm tubular A Bar, again mirroring my old 110, even found the same spotlights!
Will have to work out what to do with the osram lightbars hidden in the grill.
Sorry for the lack of updates recently, its been impossible to post from mobile.
steve24v
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I post pics using the imgur app. Upload the image to the app then copy the url to this site. Only way I find works using a mobile
bankz5152
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Woooooo forums fixed! I can post pics again!
Smoked rear lights + Hyena Light Guards.
Other than that the D2 has been dropped off at Empire HQ for head studs and dual mapping. Eco & power should get it back soon
Had a wheel bearing fail, nice and easy swap after work
Did not have the proper size socket so had to make one
Smoked rear lights + Hyena Light Guards.
Other than that the D2 has been dropped off at Empire HQ for head studs and dual mapping. Eco & power should get it back soon
Had a wheel bearing fail, nice and easy swap after work
Did not have the proper size socket so had to make one
bankz5152
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So got some exciting news from Empire HQ.
D2s running again happily with the uprated head studs! Currently boosting at 36psi which is beyond the tolerance of the 4 bar map sensor, so upgrading to a 6 bar.
Needs a bit more work and some tweaking but should get it back soon with twin mapping as well. A sensible more eco daily map + full power map
D2s running again happily with the uprated head studs! Currently boosting at 36psi
which is beyond the tolerance of the 4 bar map sensor, so upgrading to a 6 bar.Needs a bit more work and some tweaking but should get it back soon with twin mapping as well. A sensible more eco daily map + full power map
Only that and at least doubled the power 
