I've seen a lot about tire particle pollution too... most articles written in a way that implies it's only EVs that create it. Interestingly on the topic of weight, our calculations based on our chassis and suspension design, coupled with a 65kWh battery, 4 x 70kW motors giving roughly 370hp...

I had a 200tdi 90 for a number of years yes. I sold it after nearly 10 years because I started having to travel a lot for work, often up to 6 or 7 hrs per day and the return leg was mostly late at night. Not only was it more of a bumpy ride than I wanted before a long day of work, but now and...

Yeah the radius issue is a problem for a lot of kit cars, especially open wheel types like the caterham. I need to get back up to speed with the assessment as I've been focusing on other elements recently but from memory you can't have any 90 degree angles exposed on the front or sides, so...

Yes I've been surprised to see a lot of the conversions out there that don't seem to need an IVA. As you suggested they will be registered as new vehicles. The aim is to get type approval and I'm currently discussing this with the DVLA because although the platform will be consistent, the bodies...

No, if its registered as a new vehicle it won't be a land rover anymore, my point was we aren't making copies of an existing body, we would be using genuine bodies so won't have the legal issues

The legal advise we have received is that as we are offering a service to convert customers cars, rather than selling a behicle as a new product, its not in breach of any design copyright or anything like that. It's seen as the same as doing an engine swap or any ither modification other than...

If I could try to drag this thread back to the original question, what modifications would you do or can you recommend to improve the experience of a defender? I only mentioned the electric element as Im sure a lot of things would have come up about the drivetrain or suspension which we will be...

Isn't it a shame the wildcat brand was run into the ground!

The Hummer is a good way to do it, the better is having 4 motors like with the rivian. This allows for a digital version of diff lock whereby you can guarantee all wheels are turning... it also allows for tank turns. I'm actually ditching the axles as well as the chassis and transfer box, it's...

I actually started off looking at something like this. It's hard to put a motor on the diff location because of the constant movement and its also super exposed to rocks etc. The best I could settle on was using hub motors in each wheel on the existing axles but that gives 2 problems: massive...

Yup I agree, running a motor through old transmission is a recipe for disaster which is why we are designing an entirely new platform

Really interesting post and I couldn't agree more, with current battery technology range extenders are absolutely the way to go! The main problem with existing conversions, well... one of them, is they put the batteries in the engine bay because they are relying on the original running gear. By...

Ohhh the wet knee! I'd forgotten about that!! I also used to get wet calves when water would come up into the battery box and fire forwards! Thanks for all the feedback so far, I completely understand an electric classic defender isn't for everyone and there are definitely other forums that...

Would that be as simple as having seats that go back further? Or is the dash location the problem?

Hi All, I am starting a new business that will involve modifying defenders and uprating all of the running gear... can't say too much about that at the moment but will be electric... but along the way I would like to also improve some little niggles with the cars. For me some of the annoying...

Hi All, Has anyone added air vents that face the driver in a defender? I know the air-con models have an additional section of dash by you knees but I wondered if anyone has done it differently? If so, any pics?

Hi All, I'm looking for a Defender 130 double cab, preferably one with a busted engine/gearbox as these will be swapped. Ideal would be galvanised chassis and bulkhead but happy to do this work myself for the right price. All ages considered

If its not been done before and therefore no established ideas to take inspiration from, I was planning to look at how the systems work in big RVs as they are pretty common and are both sealed and secure.

Sorry I should have been more clear, just the almost vertical section above the tub where a window would usually go. Same idea as those gullwing windows My thinking is that with it all the way out there will be space to sit down on the wheel arch and then it will be iver the wheel arch when...

Hi All, I'm planning a 110 overland camper project and I was wondering if anyone has ever made slide out side panels in the back? The idea is to have storage/cupboards that are inside the back when driving but when stopped I can slide them out to give more space inside for living! I know big...