Hi again, the gent at the local car-boot sale where I purchased the K&N filter told me it will increases air flow by 14% compared with a standard box enclosure filter, thus allowing the engine to breath easier when submerged. We have arrived in West Yorkshire, and are going to give the...

I've been off road, when I moved the caravan. I didn't know about increasing my water depth ability, wait 'til I rub that in the wifes face, I'll try it this weekend in Yorkshire. The lanes there are easy, with the new tyre and wheels it'll be more than capable I think.

Hi Corbs, my wife said its called Planning, my mistake. Maybe you guys can explain something.... Since fitting the low profile tyres my defender appears to have great grip off road so why do people fit silly chunky types to their vehicles ?

G-Mack, I think stripes would spoil the look, although my old freelander had them. Yeah green planning means taking the car off road it's legal ,give it a go. So far I prefer my old freelander, the 1.8 engine was great, it was the best off roader. Thanks for your post.

Hi, I've just bought a defender, I've replaced the high lift suspension with a 20mm lowering kit and removed the god awful breather pipe thing that stuck out the side of the car; instead I've fitted a k&n filter to give a bit throat behind it. To finish off the look i've fitted a set of momo...