Without wanting to sound too patronising it’s great to see women enjoying off-roading as well as men. When I was a kid my mums car was a green 110 county V8, nobody messed with her.
And, because you've been so gracious in accepting my unsolicited advice, I wouldn't mind giving one more gem but it's going to be controversial. Tyre Pressures (if you want to start a fight around a camp fire in Australia, just say those two words.) My main advice for tyre pressures is simple: As much as needed but as little as possible. If anyone wants to give you a number, just turn to them and say "That works for your car, but mine is set up differently." When you get stuck, let a little more air out and try again. Then, when you make it, you'll know, "Right, in this situation, xxx psi work in these situations." AS much as needed but as little as possible. And there is more fun in getting stuck and getting to try again. It's not always the most fun to conquer everything the first try. Where, then, lies the goal
Honestly, you'd be amazed how capable a standard Defender 90 is. It's all down to the driver. I've followed heavily modified 90's (axle diff locks, Mud Tyres, Lift Kits) in to situations, after they've been recovered on a rope. I'd been given good advice on how to get through, in my almost standard 90 (only AT Tyres) by some very experienced individuals, and we popped out the other side without issues. I echo comments here about tyre pressures, a compressor is used more than a winch. If you plan to fit a lift kit, don't forget to look at the changes that might be needed to prop shafts and brake lines. It's not just as simple as fitting bigger springs. Finally, remember that a lift kit won't stop you grounding out on your front diff casing, so if it were me, I'd save the money and buy a decent compressor!
martingump thanks! Yes will be going for new Tyres and testing the waters with that first. As with anything it’ll be good to get out for some more trips and challenging lanes to learn how to get through difficult ones. The lift kit would only ever be 2” which in hindsight, shouldn’t have required too much change to the UJ or prop angles and brake lines but, would double check anyhow and make sure as I wouldn’t want to cause more issues! Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and looking forwards to some more trips outs
@@carsandbras2202 I urge caution with larger diameter tyres. They'll raise your overall gearing, which will throw your speedo out (not such a problem in a Defender), but will also put more strain on components at lower speeds. You'll be much more likely to snap a driveshaft or chew a diff due to the increased gearing. Larger tyres will also increase your speed in lower ratios a little, reducing the amount of control you have negotiating tricky situations. Land Rovers have been in continuous development since 1947, and even the Army shy away from modifications to tyres and suspension too far from standard. In my opinion, your BFG's are an excellent tyre, and will do the business in most situations. If it's not broken, why fix it? That said, I have found the Fourby boost ring, the Morgan Hill Boost Pin and the fuel pump spacer from Fourby to be brilliant modifications to my 300tdi engine. I recommend. As you're not too far from Ipswich, can I suggest popping along to the Suffolk Land Rover Owner Club (www.slroc.uk.com), when this Covid thing allows? They have their own 'playground' just outside Ipswich, with 3 courses of increasing difficulty. They have a full calender of driving days and trials (yes, off roading CAN be competitive!). Dates are on their website. I've learnt much, and recommend spending time with the girls and guys there.
Some good comments here - I’d keep it as standard as possible, get some good tyres and improve your driving. It’s unbelievable where a standard Defender with good tyres will get. Buying stuff first is a bit of a trap to avoid I think. A lift won’t raise your axles - will make it have a higher centre of gravity - and that’s not great on side slopes. HD makes the ride firmer - but it’s the soft complaint suspension that can mould itself to the ground and articulate more easily. If your tyres won’t grip it doesn’t matter about anything else - 255/85/16 is a good size but it’s a narrow choice. They fill the arches nicely - give a bit more clearance under your axles and aren’t too wide. 235’s are bit small - 265’s are a bit too wide and you lose too much lock in my opinion. Recovery points are worth getting if you’re going to push it a bit and are with people. So : practice - tyres - practice - recovery points - and practice.
Thank you! I genuinely really appreciate the feedback and comments from people, I have an idea but with additional knowledge from others and a larger audience, it’s how I’m able to understand, learn and then get back out to try again. Thank you! I’ll be looking at new sets up this weekend, I have quite a few options now to chose from which is great
Good to see more women off roading, my mum drives a 101 forward control off road and she does well. As long as you have folks to tow you out getting stuck is part of the fun. Also there is a racing series for 4x4's called a Safari.
Very dependant on what you predominantly use your car for but if it’s mainly off road stuff you do Id ditch the roof tent until you need it and would highly recommend a +2” lift and some 33” MT’s. The bigger tyres get the axles a bit higher and the lift improves the ride quality and the additional flex is the key part. I rarely found hitting my axles as a problem as they move with your tyres, it’s down to line choice, unless your in some mega ruts. A lift picks the chassis up a nice amount to wear you don’t have to worry as much about front and back end clearance, and radius arm mounts etc. The main thing with the lift is the added articulation and flex, it improves the grip if the car.
Just a query , why a lift kit ? Are you hoping to fit 33's to lift you diffs higher? Otherwise slightly change your angles with bumpers higher due to chassis being higher . I'm not sure but on discoverys extended brake lines are recommended for 2" . Loads of lanes over here in Wiltshire also . Keep it up 👍
200TDI preferred one? By you or in general? Yes the 200TDI was better than what went before, but from the ones I’ve heard it was a noisy engine, I have 2 TD5 defenders 110 and 90 and the TD5 imo is a great engine, also with having an ECU it can be worked on so it can make the Land Rover less like a slug on the road. Also the TD5 has a timing chain, not belt which imo is another massive plus as chains break rarely belts are much more prone to break. Also the TD5 being 5 cylinder sounds soooo good. But each to there own. I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos great stuff🙂👍
I enjoy an occasional bit of mountain biking because you can go anywhere and would love to do a proper land rover adventure but I've never really understood the whole playing in the mud pit and getting endlessly stuck thing. But you have made it click for me it's all about the upgrades, making your car better for the next time. In a weird kind of way a bit like drag racing.
Mini Eggs I agree! it’s nice to have a change of scenery and explore. The getting stuck in the mud is fun for the challenge but, the upgrades are more function over form as that place was very tame and it still struggled. Just wouldn’t want to get caught out without a lift kit fitted and snag the underside even on a simple trail or riverbed 😅
We have a 300tdi with dislocation cones, 3" lift kit with adjusted hockey sticks and 9 .00x16 tyres. Guess what is going to be removed.... It dances on the springs, i hate it.
Make sure you have atleast 31" tall tyres, you can squeeze on 33's on standard suspension but it may rub, unfortunately with a lift kit, your diffs will still bottom out so if you can get some slightly taller tyres then go for it. Great Video! loved going out laning in Essex. Live in Cumbria now and the Tracks are just as amazing but with stunning views to match!
Not gripping the steering wheel is a bit silly. Place your thumbs along the face of the steering wheel (giving the "thumbs up" while your offroad) and you can still get a good grip. (I also drive with my thumbs out of the wheel on the road, I dont know where my next accident is coming from.)
And a lift kit wont solve all of the issues. It doesnt raise the diff pumpkin, for instance. Larger diameter tyres is also worth considering, when you go to replace them. (Or consider portal axles if youre allowed to have them in the UK, but larger diameter tyres is easier, cheaper, more sensible.)
Peter Middo tyres is definitely needed, the whole set up needs to be researched and figured out as it’s now loaded with additional 145kg weight as well. HD suspension will be needed but again, it’s finding the correct set up to run with new tyres ect, I don’t think axle replacements is what I need at the moment but later down the line potentially. I’m just reading through the comments on people’s feedback to gauge an idea on tried and tested. Always a working progress and through trial and error!
@@carsandbras2202 255/85r16 on 16x7(+0mm offset, 4 inch backspace) and a 2 inch lift or 315/75r16 on 16x8(-25mm offset, 3.5 inch backspace, 2 inch wider than stock fender flares) and a 4 inch lift(suspention/drivetrian geometry correction and longer bump stops). Happy Trails👍
got some 255/85/R16 or 33''x 10'' on my 110 didn't need any mods don't think you need a lift until you want to fit a tyre bigger than 33 inches i looked at fitting 35 inch tyres but might get some lockers front and back and see how the truck goes
Very good video. Nice Defender. Please, do not lift it. It will never be the same. It will bring you more problems and cost you a lot more money. It is good as is now.
The only thing that you need to do first is get some bigger tyres my mate is still running standard height with 285/75/16" on a -35 offset and some bigger wheel arches he bought new terriferma springs and shocks aswell it doesn't rub anywhere and with a pair of ashcroft atb's in it it goes most places with ease and that is a 200tdi aswell that would be my advice to start with, only just found your channel and subscribed anyway keep having fun in your landy and it's lovely to see a lady in what is normally a guy's hobby
255 85r16 MT tyres first mod (BFG my personal preference but thats another topic that will get people going ha ha) If thats not enough clearance talk to Gwyn Lewis 4x4 and they will recommend whats best for your use. Defender and Mini thats what I Have excellent choice.
Where are you grounding out, your diffs/axles? If so, a lift kit on it's own isn't going to help. Larger diameter tyres is the only thing that will increase the ground clearance under the diffs.
@@carsandbras2202 265/75/16 is what I currently run on mine. They will fit straight on without a lift, but the lock stops will need adjusting to stop the tyres rubbing on full lock. 235/65/16 only stand around 28" tall I think, so you'll notice a difference going to 265/75/16.
I've got 235/85 r16 on my 94' 200tdi, always been good for me and like jpaul36 says a lot less drag and rolling momentum than 265s. Theres also some argument between series and defender drivers on how thinner tyres cut through the mud to hard surface underneath vs wide tyres that spread the load. Tbf can always air down a thinner tyre for more footprint. Plus they look a bit more standard than wider wheels. If you're into strong wheels look for a set of Wolf Steel Wheels, part no. ANR4583 (make sure they're tubeless type the old military ones are tubed from what i remember). The new re-production ones are readily available, they're made from thicker metal so can take a hell of a beating. However some say you need to fit longer hub studs but they poke out of the nut by about 18mm (part no. FRC7577 these are 60mm opposed to the 40mm standard ones), the army never bothered they just torque them to 170nm to compensate, thats what i've done and not had a wheel come off yet, and i once did 80mph down hill with a strong tailwind hahaha Check out these 2 channels on yt: Trailer Fitters Tool box (his older stuff was heavily land rover based) and britannica restorations. Two very knowledgeable people. Feel free to give me a shout as well, just finished rebuilding my 200tdi 90 after 2 years of learning and weekends.
Simple cheap mods for your ninety take off the side and rear steps and remove the tow bar, if tow bar is required for other uses think about detachable
That lane looks sick..can you dm the location please? We're taking the trucks out this week for some abuse and all our local lanes are shit ..fun police killed all the good ones
The most important thing is research, find out where stuff has been made, been tested by etc, not just listen to forum idiots. Get in some other people's trucks, see how it rides and preforms. There's some shit parts at both ends of the price range.
And I saw your comment on Instagram on how cute 'roos are. Not so cute when a 7ft beast jumps out in front of you when youre barrelling down a two lane road (as many of them are, especially our highways) at 70mph+ and one decides to jump out of the darkness (or the scenery during the day) and into your path.....
@@carsandbras2202 right near me in Brisbane. They'd all be the smaller Eastern Greys. The big boys im talking about are the Big Reds, out on the edge of the Simpson Desert....
Peter Middo I was in Brisbane for 6 weeks, some really nice places and national parks out that way. I didn’t get a chance to see the big ones, need to get back out there again
Nice one! Did you get to K'gari (Fraser Island)? Thats my special place, just something amazing about that island.... Let me know when you do get back down under we'll go for a wheel. (I dont drive a Defender or a Series, but my family owned one as a kid. Loved that thing, learnt to drive it on K'gari's 75-mile Beach when I was 7.)
Peter Middo yes I went over to Fraser Island and camped for 3 nights, that was my most favourite trip whilst I was out there! For sure, I do plan on going back so some off roading again out there would be great
Coordinator61 I understand where your coming from. It depends on what people are after from it. I personally am using it as a learning platform to go out and try new things, learn more about the different aspects of the motor industry, meet new people, gain more knowledge of driving, products, software ect ect. I don’t video all of my outings as a lot of time goes into obtains the footage and you find you may only get a few moments of enjoying the time with the cameras off! But if I can gain more feedback and knowledge from a larger audience then it’s a yes from me! 😁👍🏼
@@carsandbras2202 tahnks for answering, its ok. I am too old for all this youtube stuff i guess. I just do things but never film it. Been off-road for 27 y all over for my job so its normal for me. Its not rocket science.
Without wanting to sound too patronising it’s great to see women enjoying off-roading as well as men. When I was a kid my mums car was a green 110 county V8, nobody messed with her.
And, because you've been so gracious in accepting my unsolicited advice, I wouldn't mind giving one more gem but it's going to be controversial. Tyre Pressures (if you want to start a fight around a camp fire in Australia, just say those two words.)
My main advice for tyre pressures is simple: As much as needed but as little as possible.
If anyone wants to give you a number, just turn to them and say "That works for your car, but mine is set up differently."
When you get stuck, let a little more air out and try again. Then, when you make it, you'll know, "Right, in this situation, xxx psi work in these situations." AS much as needed but as little as possible.
And there is more fun in getting stuck and getting to try again. It's not always the most fun to conquer everything the first try. Where, then, lies the goal
Defender girls just rock :)
Great little landy georgus woman great video 😊
Honestly, you'd be amazed how capable a standard Defender 90 is. It's all down to the driver.
I've followed heavily modified 90's (axle diff locks, Mud Tyres, Lift Kits) in to situations, after they've been recovered on a rope. I'd been given good advice on how to get through, in my almost standard 90 (only AT Tyres) by some very experienced individuals, and we popped out the other side without issues. I echo comments here about tyre pressures, a compressor is used more than a winch.
If you plan to fit a lift kit, don't forget to look at the changes that might be needed to prop shafts and brake lines. It's not just as simple as fitting bigger springs.
Finally, remember that a lift kit won't stop you grounding out on your front diff casing, so if it were me, I'd save the money and buy a decent compressor!
martingump thanks! Yes will be going for new Tyres and testing the waters with that first. As with anything it’ll be good to get out for some more trips and challenging lanes to learn how to get through difficult ones. The lift kit would only ever be 2” which in hindsight, shouldn’t have required too much change to the UJ or prop angles and brake lines but, would double check anyhow and make sure as I wouldn’t want to cause more issues! Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and looking forwards to some more trips outs
@@carsandbras2202 I urge caution with larger diameter tyres. They'll raise your overall gearing, which will throw your speedo out (not such a problem in a Defender), but will also put more strain on components at lower speeds. You'll be much more likely to snap a driveshaft or chew a diff due to the increased gearing.
Larger tyres will also increase your speed in lower ratios a little, reducing the amount of control you have negotiating tricky situations.
Land Rovers have been in continuous development since 1947, and even the Army shy away from modifications to tyres and suspension too far from standard. In my opinion, your BFG's are an excellent tyre, and will do the business in most situations. If it's not broken, why fix it?
That said, I have found the Fourby boost ring, the Morgan Hill Boost Pin and the fuel pump spacer from Fourby to be brilliant modifications to my 300tdi engine. I recommend.
As you're not too far from Ipswich, can I suggest popping along to the Suffolk Land Rover Owner Club (www.slroc.uk.com), when this Covid thing allows? They have their own 'playground' just outside Ipswich, with 3 courses of increasing difficulty. They have a full calender of driving days and trials (yes, off roading CAN be competitive!). Dates are on their website. I've learnt much, and recommend spending time with the girls and guys there.
Some of the best days I've had have been offroad days, such a laugh and I'd love another. Nice lift and 33's would go well on the 90 👌
Some good comments here - I’d keep it as standard as possible, get some good tyres and improve your driving. It’s unbelievable where a standard Defender with good tyres will get. Buying stuff first is a bit of a trap to avoid I think.
A lift won’t raise your axles - will make it have a higher centre of gravity - and that’s not great on side slopes.
HD makes the ride firmer - but it’s the soft complaint suspension that can mould itself to the ground and articulate more easily.
If your tyres won’t grip it doesn’t matter about anything else - 255/85/16 is a good size but it’s a narrow choice. They fill the arches nicely - give a bit more clearance under your axles and aren’t too wide. 235’s are bit small - 265’s are a bit too wide and you lose too much lock in my opinion.
Recovery points are worth getting if you’re going to push it a bit and are with people.
So : practice - tyres - practice - recovery points - and practice.
Thank you! I genuinely really appreciate the feedback and comments from people, I have an idea but with additional knowledge from others and a larger audience, it’s how I’m able to understand, learn and then get back out to try again. Thank you! I’ll be looking at new sets up this weekend, I have quite a few options now to chose from which is great
Awesome to find a Defender woman in this country !
Good to see more women off roading, my mum drives a 101 forward control off road and she does well. As long as you have folks to tow you out getting stuck is part of the fun. Also there is a racing series for 4x4's called a Safari.
Hi... i am from Iowa, USA. i found your channel. it was fun to watch. thanks.
I love defender 90s. its difficult to get one here in the USA> but its fun to watch off roading with them.
Well, we in the US are getting the new Defender. So no more excuses for you, Mister. Buy one already!
Very dependant on what you predominantly use your car for but if it’s mainly off road stuff you do Id ditch the roof tent until you need it and would highly recommend a +2” lift and some 33” MT’s. The bigger tyres get the axles a bit higher and the lift improves the ride quality and the additional flex is the key part. I rarely found hitting my axles as a problem as they move with your tyres, it’s down to line choice, unless your in some mega ruts. A lift picks the chassis up a nice amount to wear you don’t have to worry as much about front and back end clearance, and radius arm mounts etc. The main thing with the lift is the added articulation and flex, it improves the grip if the car.
Just a query , why a lift kit ? Are you hoping to fit 33's to lift you diffs higher? Otherwise slightly change your angles with bumpers higher due to chassis being higher . I'm not sure but on discoverys extended brake lines are recommended for 2" . Loads of lanes over here in Wiltshire also . Keep it up 👍
200TDI preferred one? By you or in general? Yes the 200TDI was better than what went before, but from the ones I’ve heard it was a noisy engine, I have 2 TD5 defenders 110 and 90 and the TD5 imo is a great engine, also with having an ECU it can be worked on so it can make the Land Rover less like a slug on the road. Also the TD5 has a timing chain, not belt which imo is another massive plus as chains break rarely belts are much more prone to break. Also the TD5 being 5 cylinder sounds soooo good. But each to there own. I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos great stuff🙂👍
Cutie, and likes cars too 😊👍🏻
I enjoy an occasional bit of mountain biking because you can go anywhere and would love to do a proper land rover adventure but I've never really understood the whole playing in the mud pit and getting endlessly stuck thing. But you have made it click for me it's all about the upgrades, making your car better for the next time. In a weird kind of way a bit like drag racing.
Mini Eggs I agree! it’s nice to have a change of scenery and explore. The getting stuck in the mud is fun for the challenge but, the upgrades are more function over form as that place was very tame and it still struggled. Just wouldn’t want to get caught out without a lift kit fitted and snag the underside even on a simple trail or riverbed 😅
I miss "green laning" in the UK, white roads, RUPPS, ByWays etc, getting the OS maps out and finding an old road. LR 90 V8 ZF 4HP22.
Your channel is flying now already. Fair play!
TVideo thanks! Still a long way to go but it’s great fun and a huge learning curve 😄👍🏼
Well ..thanks furr that lil missy that was a mess of funnins .. get in there ..high profile tyers ..😁pip pips and carryon squadron leader
Thanx for the video. I can't seem to find greenlanes in essex . Any advise? Essex or Suffolk?
We have a 300tdi with dislocation cones, 3" lift kit with adjusted hockey sticks and 9 .00x16 tyres. Guess what is going to be removed.... It dances on the springs, i hate it.
Arjan Wilbie agreed! I’ll be going for new tyres first then see if it needs tweaking again
very topical when you consider the name of the channel !
Make sure you have atleast 31" tall tyres, you can squeeze on 33's on standard suspension but it may rub, unfortunately with a lift kit, your diffs will still bottom out so if you can get some slightly taller tyres then go for it.
Great Video! loved going out laning in Essex.
Live in Cumbria now and the Tracks are just as amazing but with stunning views to match!
@5.02 its popped out again, kept re-winding but missed it, if you go higher roof tent will take more of a bashing
Not gripping the steering wheel is a bit silly. Place your thumbs along the face of the steering wheel (giving the "thumbs up" while your offroad) and you can still get a good grip. (I also drive with my thumbs out of the wheel on the road, I dont know where my next accident is coming from.)
Peter Middo exactly that, grip but don’t wrap your thumbs around it incase the wheel snatches
@@carsandbras2202 thats what I teach!
And a lift kit wont solve all of the issues. It doesnt raise the diff pumpkin, for instance. Larger diameter tyres is also worth considering, when you go to replace them. (Or consider portal axles if youre allowed to have them in the UK, but larger diameter tyres is easier, cheaper, more sensible.)
Peter Middo tyres is definitely needed, the whole set up needs to be researched and figured out as it’s now loaded with additional 145kg weight as well. HD suspension will be needed but again, it’s finding the correct set up to run with new tyres ect, I don’t think axle replacements is what I need at the moment but later down the line potentially. I’m just reading through the comments on people’s feedback to gauge an idea on tried and tested. Always a working progress and through trial and error!
@@carsandbras2202 255/85r16 on 16x7(+0mm offset, 4 inch backspace) and a 2 inch lift or 315/75r16 on 16x8(-25mm offset, 3.5 inch backspace, 2 inch wider than stock fender flares) and a 4 inch lift(suspention/drivetrian geometry correction and longer bump stops). Happy Trails👍
got some 255/85/R16 or 33''x 10'' on my 110 didn't need any mods don't think you need a lift until you want to fit a tyre bigger than 33 inches i looked at fitting 35 inch tyres but might get some lockers front and back and see how the truck goes
Very good video. Nice Defender. Please, do not lift it. It will never be the same. It will bring you more problems and cost you a lot more money. It is good as is now.
The only thing that you need to do first is get some bigger tyres my mate is still running standard height with 285/75/16" on a -35 offset and some bigger wheel arches he bought new terriferma springs and shocks aswell it doesn't rub anywhere and with a pair of ashcroft atb's in it it goes most places with ease and that is a 200tdi aswell that would be my advice to start with, only just found your channel and subscribed anyway keep having fun in your landy and it's lovely to see a lady in what is normally a guy's hobby
girl. as my aussie mates and US mates would say, SEND IT
255 85r16 MT tyres first mod (BFG my personal preference but thats another topic that will get people going ha ha) If thats not enough clearance talk to Gwyn Lewis 4x4 and they will recommend whats best for your use. Defender and Mini thats what I Have excellent choice.
a lift kit will raise the centre of gravity and make body roll worse, especially with a load on the roof. More likely to roll on side slopes.
Mark Baitup cheers! looking into the OE HD set up and seeing what’s needed to compensate for the additional weight
@@carsandbras2202 Do you know about off road trials competitions? Look at www.alrc.co.uk for information and clubs local to you.
Mark Baitup I know of trials and been in a challenge Defender but not seen any actual trials in person. Thanks will have a look!
Lift kit.. do you mean higher heels? :p
I have never done any afroad driving but seems fun!
Where are you grounding out, your diffs/axles? If so, a lift kit on it's own isn't going to help. Larger diameter tyres is the only thing that will increase the ground clearance under the diffs.
Lanes, Tracks & Trails yep seems to be the diff catching. Was thinking of going for some 265/75/16 with it also, as it’s currently on 235/65/16
@@carsandbras2202 265/75/16 is what I currently run on mine. They will fit straight on without a lift, but the lock stops will need adjusting to stop the tyres rubbing on full lock. 235/65/16 only stand around 28" tall I think, so you'll notice a difference going to 265/75/16.
Lanes, Tracks & Trails perfect that just the feedback I need! Will look into it all and get a new set up sorted
@@carsandbras2202 look for some 235/85-16 less drag than 265s and same height
I've got 235/85 r16 on my 94' 200tdi, always been good for me and like jpaul36 says a lot less drag and rolling momentum than 265s. Theres also some argument between series and defender drivers on how thinner tyres cut through the mud to hard surface underneath vs wide tyres that spread the load. Tbf can always air down a thinner tyre for more footprint. Plus they look a bit more standard than wider wheels.
If you're into strong wheels look for a set of Wolf Steel Wheels, part no. ANR4583 (make sure they're tubeless type the old military ones are tubed from what i remember). The new re-production ones are readily available, they're made from thicker metal so can take a hell of a beating. However some say you need to fit longer hub studs but they poke out of the nut by about 18mm (part no. FRC7577 these are 60mm opposed to the 40mm standard ones), the army never bothered they just torque them to 170nm to compensate, thats what i've done and not had a wheel come off yet, and i once did 80mph down hill with a strong tailwind hahaha
Check out these 2 channels on yt: Trailer Fitters Tool box (his older stuff was heavily land rover based) and britannica restorations. Two very knowledgeable people. Feel free to give me a shout as well, just finished rebuilding my 200tdi 90 after 2 years of learning and weekends.
What do you want from your defender??
Really enjoy the video 👍👍👍
Awesome fun
Simple cheap mods for your ninety take off the side and rear steps and remove the tow bar, if tow bar is required for other uses think about detachable
That lane looks sick..can you dm the location please? We're taking the trucks out this week for some abuse and all our local lanes are shit ..fun police killed all the good ones
spencer d no problem send me a DM on Instagram @cleocollins 👍🏼 it’s near Brentwood, Essex
You guys are really brave to go out into the woods all alone without a Toyota 🤣
😂😂
Wouldn’t be a defender video without a Toyota fanboy so bored of their car they are watching defender videos on RUclips.🙄🙄🙄
@@Jabber-ig3iw I've actually owned both, and it's just a bit of banter. Please don't cancel me! 🤣
The most important thing is research, find out where stuff has been made, been tested by etc, not just listen to forum idiots. Get in some other people's trucks, see how it rides and preforms. There's some shit parts at both ends of the price range.
And I saw your comment on Instagram on how cute 'roos are. Not so cute when a 7ft beast jumps out in front of you when youre barrelling down a two lane road (as many of them are, especially our highways) at 70mph+ and one decides to jump out of the darkness (or the scenery during the day) and into your path.....
Peter Middo Had one run out when heading to Mount Nebo and it clipped the side of the truck but, you definitely wouldn’t want one head on
@@carsandbras2202 right near me in Brisbane. They'd all be the smaller Eastern Greys.
The big boys im talking about are the Big Reds, out on the edge of the Simpson Desert....
Peter Middo I was in Brisbane for 6 weeks, some really nice places and national parks out that way.
I didn’t get a chance to see the big ones, need to get back out there again
Nice one! Did you get to K'gari (Fraser Island)? Thats my special place, just something amazing about that island....
Let me know when you do get back down under we'll go for a wheel. (I dont drive a Defender or a Series, but my family owned one as a kid. Loved that thing, learnt to drive it on K'gari's 75-mile Beach when I was 7.)
Peter Middo yes I went over to Fraser Island and camped for 3 nights, that was my most favourite trip whilst I was out there!
For sure, I do plan on going back so some off roading again out there would be great
Don’t bother with a lift kit, invest in Ashcroft diff lockers front and rear and your unstoppable !!!
That would be my choice, it would still also leave the Land Rover looking standard rather than like a monster truck.
Gorgeous laugh.
I like this car but I haven't money
I am off-roading all the time but never filming myself. Getting boring all this youtube attention stuff.
Coordinator61 I understand where your coming from. It depends on what people are after from it. I personally am using it as a learning platform to go out and try new things, learn more about the different aspects of the motor industry, meet new people, gain more knowledge of driving, products, software ect ect. I don’t video all of my outings as a lot of time goes into obtains the footage and you find you may only get a few moments of enjoying the time with the cameras off! But if I can gain more feedback and knowledge from a larger audience then it’s a yes from me! 😁👍🏼
@@carsandbras2202 tahnks for answering, its ok. I am too old for all this youtube stuff i guess. I just do things but never film it. Been off-road for 27 y all over for my job so its normal for me. Its not rocket science.
put you bloody windows up fffs and put your seat belt on ffs