I've owned a 90 TD5 from 2000 for over a decade, I'm 6'4" and I don't recognise many of the driving faults you mentioned. It's a great, commanding driving position almost akin to my Range Rover or Disco. The wheel wobble suggests there is something wrong with tracking or bushes or the set up of your air ride. Mine rides on Fox Shocks and Alives Eibach comfort springs with their updated anti roll bar and it's a great driving experience.
Great video. I just got a 110 and I have to say the smile it puts on my face is worth every penny. I absolutely love it. It's loud, slow, the headlights are...well, they're useless, but I wouldn't change a thing (apart from the headlights... ;)
I have a 110 hard top. I purchased 'her' for the same reason you no doubt did - to make slight and subtle modifications that would have been updated (in my view), if it was still in production. It is the most uncomfortable, basic, lowest equipped car I have ever owned - yet I can't wait to drive her and everytime I do, I have a huge smile on my face ALL over the time. Enjoy yours looks great!
Do NOT listen to the naysayers who slag City people with them and who add their own add ons they want. A kind of snobbery. 😂😂 I have worked on and driven them in various forms since 1963 in the 🪂Regt. Later leaving Army prepped a 11A and over landed to India with my wife. I still have a 110 td5 double cab for 14 years, no longer do my own work repairs as at almost 80 I am finding it harder with old injuries catching up.😜😂 I STILL LOVE THEM, NO MATTER WHO HAS ONE OR HOW IT LOOKS. Good Blog. Well done.
Like the video you can see by your smile how much you love it. I have a 2014 110 and absolutely love it. I have carried out a few mods mainly not visible but one of the best mods I carried out was fitting a ORE 4x4 spare wheel carrier, they don’t require drilling and the noise reduction from the spare wheel rattling was amazing!!!! With your wheel wobble driving down the road will be your wheel balance is out, mine did the same and went when the were re balanced.
For me the only mods I would make to my own LR Defender 90 would be the lights - can you provide specification or links to appropriate website for the indicator, side and main headlamps please? Great video and an awesome looking machine.
I must admit I do Admire Mechanically minded individuals. I wish I was more capable of doing these Modifications myself. Also between work and running the various business im involved with I wish I has more time.! :-) However I would say that I have already filmed more content to be uploaded soon that is me on my own completing some 'simple' less complex 'mods' and a new video will be comming soon. Thanks for watching, make sure to subscribe to see those new mods! :-)
I'd say this chap was a poseur who was wasting the true potential of this Defender 90. That's true. But it is also true that it is people like him who help to keep these wonderful vehicles on the road and who help maintain its legendary status. So, bravo to Mr. Poseur ;-)
Absolutely perfect specification! Legit only things I would do is probably tint the rear window and add a slight cage as my dogs anyway would jump on those lovely seats if I left the car for a second 😂
Agreed! if you have a bouncey puppy that might be needed. Im very fortunate my pupper sit quietly in the back and absolutely loves it with the squichy floor.
I was going to say the same for my 2016. Also, I am 6’2 and have plenty of leg room thanks to some seat riser bars that slightly lift the seat and more importantly get the seat further back. I really do find it comfortable for long journeys now.
What i did to make my drive more comfortable was to extend the original foam seat base 5omm longer and made the sliders 75mm longer by the way i am only 5'7inch Best drive ever.RG Australia
Nice car. I have the 2010 version with all the bells and whistles, winter pack etc. Mine is essentially standard except for a stage one remap. Its fab and not uncomfortable and easily able to munch the miles. Never had steering wheel wobble. You have an issue there. Noise? Never worried me or my wife in all the countries we have been to. The Defender is a utility vehicle, not be compared with anything else because nothing else gets close. imho
Hi, you’ve got a beautiful truck and that was a great vlog. Unfortunately when I ordered mine I didn’t tick the A/C option, as I didn’t foresee 40 degree summers back then, at £1500 what an idiot right 😊. I hope you don’t mind me asking who installed your A/C and how much did it cost? Also who did the bulkhead deletion as the have made a lovely job. Cheers.
Thanks for your feedback! The bumper bar isn't something I actually bought myself it was the guys at Audiofile Incar that sourced and fitted it for me. Might be worth giving them a call/email. Let them know how you found out about them😀
@chriswalker4272 You don't need massive wheels on a defender, because it makes steering heavy and doesn't improve drivability, unless your driving on soft sand or rock crawling. Which you don't. Also fitting a sump guard for looks only will reduce cooling airflow over your sump, which is more looks over function. But Defenders are really about function over looks. That's why you won't see these kinds of mods on Defenders that do spend much of their time, actually working off road for real. I like to keep my Landies factory original, although I have gas flowed the head on my 300 TDI, for efficiency. It is a new head so why not. The castings are quite rough internally so port and polish I have. But I love the farmy look. My Landy's are still used to work, even my 1974 S3 88" still oves a romp in my woodland with my chainsaw lol
I actually prefer my 2.2 engine over the 2.4, plus it had a higher speed limit. I find the 2.4 a lot more sluggish but compared to my TD5 they are both great to drive on the motorway, way more refined.
@@justinhong929 good job mine is for a alive stage 3 in 2 weeks the 2.2 that is the td5 will have to wait a while yet but probably only a chip for it as its a work horse
The System in an 'On Air' System installed by the amazig team @juicemotors check them out. Sam and his team are epic and ful defender geeks like me! :-)
Concentrate on the road, not on a f'king screen. Not a good combination at all. I am just under 6' and do not have any issues with leg room or arm room etc. I have a small steering wheel fitted but don't have any problems with roll, ride or anything, maybe it's just me but the defender for me is great. I love it. FFS - cameras!! Get a life man! I have none of the problems mentioned in this video at all. If you want a Jaguar ride then don't buy a Landy.
Why Staffordshire? I'm from Staffordshire and would love to know somewhere local to take it that's trustworthy and does things properly. Any recommendations?
Your info is a bit wrong... windows on the back of the sides is a tdci only thing, ALL hardtops before then has the rear side windows. It's most likely a 2012 too as 2013 would have been a 2.2, VIN will tell. ps, the indicators in the halo as well as the proper indicators makes it non complliant to Road Traffic Lighting Act. No one cares though. The reason your bodywork is rotting out is because you don't clean it. Clean it. Polish it. Wash the dirt off easier.
the whole idea of owning a defender is to do all the stuff on it yaself anyone can chuck money at somone else and tell them what to do ive always been hands on with defenders thats why i build my own from bare chassis now thats what you call loving defenders lol ps ask any propper landy bloke and they will tell you any tdci is poop sorry i just had to say it and the gearboxes are poop too ,i have friends who sold there td5 landys bought tdci and regreted it one of my friends asked if i could put him a td5 in his tdci what does that say to you hes had clutch flywheels and lots of other things go wrong.
My first reaction to this video was that he wants something that looks like a defender ...but then wants to change everything that makes it a defender !!
The reason everyone does the work on their own Landys is because they used to pay people to do the work for them, week in week out, because they always break! People do the work themselves because they don't want to be lumbered with labour bills every month!
In fairness, you do not have to do your own repairs or maintainance. Having driven them since 1963 in the 🪂 Reg. I have seen the abuse they can take. After leaving Army I bought an old 11A did it up and drove to India, back when you could fairly safely. I have had one every year since, current td5 for 14 years. I now do not do much on it I put it locally to Simon Skene Autocare who is a 1st. Class mechanic and he keeps it really well for me. ISTILL LOVE LAND ROVERS even though I no longer do much work on them!! 😂😂✌️🪂🫡
Thanks for Watching. I think of it more as though its my mini retor mod. Like a SInger Porsche. I love the look of the car and have done all I can to keep that close to original and then just made im provments for modern day. :-)
I’ve just bought my first defender (2014 2.2) I have to agree with most of the things you’ve pointed out, I still love it though, best I can describe it is it’s like driving a little tank, great fun! I’m interested in the air suspension though, I’m sick of my chippy tits wobbly about over every bump in the road 😂 what’s sort of price did it cost to change the suspension?
Love you and I love this car
I've owned a 90 TD5 from 2000 for over a decade, I'm 6'4" and I don't recognise many of the driving faults you mentioned. It's a great, commanding driving position almost akin to my Range Rover or Disco. The wheel wobble suggests there is something wrong with tracking or bushes or the set up of your air ride. Mine rides on Fox Shocks and Alives Eibach comfort springs with their updated anti roll bar and it's a great driving experience.
Just in the process of buying a 130 TD5, 20 years after last driving a Defender in the army. Can’t wait.
I saw your Defender on another vlog highlighting the interior....Great beast and welcome to the club bubby!
Great video. I just got a 110 and I have to say the smile it puts on my face is worth every penny. I absolutely love it. It's loud, slow, the headlights are...well, they're useless, but I wouldn't change a thing (apart from the headlights... ;)
Looks amazing! Welcome to the world of Defender, many more enjoyable miles to come!
Love how happy they make everyone feel .
Thanks so much! So glad to have this one ticked off the bucket list! :-)
I’m very impressed with the quality and presentation here, top work.
Much appreciated!
The team at Online Media Video Productions (my company) are the BEST!!!!
Good video bar the music
You just have spent a fortune on that and those mods. Looks ace though far better than my tatty TD5
I have a 110 hard top. I purchased 'her' for the same reason you no doubt did - to make slight and subtle modifications that would have been updated (in my view), if it was still in production. It is the most uncomfortable, basic, lowest equipped car I have ever owned - yet I can't wait to drive her and everytime I do, I have a huge smile on my face ALL over the time. Enjoy yours looks great!
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Class video Ed. Look forward to the next one
Thanks Daphid! lol
Cracking vlog and thanks for sharing......And welcome!
Thank you! 😃
Do NOT listen to the naysayers who slag City people with them and who add their own add ons they want. A kind of snobbery. 😂😂 I have worked on and driven them in various forms since 1963 in the 🪂Regt. Later leaving Army prepped a 11A and over landed to India with my wife. I still have a 110 td5 double cab for 14 years, no longer do my own work repairs as at almost 80 I am finding it harder with old injuries catching up.😜😂 I STILL LOVE THEM, NO MATTER WHO HAS ONE OR HOW IT LOOKS. Good Blog. Well done.
Like the video you can see by your smile how much you love it.
I have a 2014 110 and absolutely love it. I have carried out a few mods mainly not visible but one of the best mods I carried out was fitting a ORE 4x4 spare wheel carrier, they don’t require drilling and the noise reduction from the spare wheel rattling was amazing!!!!
With your wheel wobble driving down the road will be your wheel balance is out, mine did the same and went when the were re balanced.
Thanks so much i will get it resolved early in 2022
Got a defender recently, incredible feeling driving it, no matter the speed.
For me the only mods I would make to my own LR Defender 90 would be the lights - can you provide specification or links to appropriate website for the indicator, side and main headlamps please? Great video and an awesome looking machine.
I agree with Graham I do all my own work forgot to say in previous comment my wife is a seamstress and between us we reupholsted the seats RG
I must admit I do Admire Mechanically minded individuals. I wish I was more capable of doing these Modifications myself. Also between work and running the various business im involved with I wish I has more time.! :-) However I would say that I have already filmed more content to be uploaded soon that is me on my own completing some 'simple' less complex 'mods' and a new video will be comming soon. Thanks for watching, make sure to subscribe to see those new mods! :-)
I have entered a comp to win one, If i'm lucky enough to win gonna put it through the test, just to see if its all you said!
I'd say this chap was a poseur who was wasting the true potential of this Defender 90. That's true. But it is also true that it is people like him who help to keep these wonderful vehicles on the road and who help maintain its legendary status.
So, bravo to Mr. Poseur ;-)
Said it was dirty !!! Well that's showroom condition compared to mine..😁
Hahahha fair play!!
Well done, looks great. Any photos or videos showing the back from the inside how it came out, since I am in the process of changing mine
Absolutely perfect specification! Legit only things I would do is probably tint the rear window and add a slight cage as my dogs anyway would jump on those lovely seats if I left the car for a second 😂
Agreed! if you have a bouncey puppy that might be needed. Im very fortunate my pupper sit quietly in the back and absolutely loves it with the squichy floor.
Great vid, I have a 2015 and have zero wheel wobble on the motorway.
We have fixed it. One worn tyre with a missing wheel weight
I was going to say the same for my 2016. Also, I am 6’2 and have plenty of leg room thanks to some seat riser bars that slightly lift the seat and more importantly get the seat further back. I really do find it comfortable for long journeys now.
Cool Vid ma8🍻🍻
What i did to make my drive more comfortable was to extend the original foam seat base 5omm longer and made the sliders 75mm longer by the way i am only 5'7inch
Best drive ever.RG Australia
Interesting advice.Ihope the audience finds it useful. Thank you for your comment I hope you enjoyed the video?
Great video
Nice video. Some interesting mods but this is the kind of modification plan that is only really possible with someone with a lot of cash!
Nice car. I have the 2010 version with all the bells and whistles, winter pack etc. Mine is essentially standard except for a stage one remap. Its fab and not uncomfortable and easily able to munch the miles. Never had steering wheel wobble. You have an issue there. Noise? Never worried me or my wife in all the countries we have been to. The Defender is a utility vehicle, not be compared with anything else because nothing else gets close. imho
I have a 2008 90 which is standard apart from LED lights. It’s a joy to drive.
Sound proofing and brakes is where you start
1:55 they all say the previous version was the best. 200 series was this, 300 was that, td5 was the last proper defender, 2.2 has dpf blah blah
Fantastic
Hi, you’ve got a beautiful truck and that was a great vlog. Unfortunately when I ordered mine I didn’t tick the A/C option, as I didn’t foresee 40 degree summers back then, at £1500 what an idiot right 😊. I hope you don’t mind me asking who installed your A/C and how much did it cost? Also who did the bulkhead deletion as the have made a lovely job. Cheers.
it was Juice motors . ask to speak o Sam he has his own youtube channel also.! fantastic guy!!
Hi mate great vid I want to find the laser bumper bar for my 90. Where did you get it? I can find them on laser lights? Many thanks Jack Mc
Thanks for your feedback! The bumper bar isn't something I actually bought myself it was the guys at Audiofile Incar that sourced and fitted it for me. Might be worth giving them a call/email. Let them know how you found out about them😀
@chriswalker4272
You don't need massive wheels on a defender, because it makes steering heavy and doesn't improve drivability, unless your driving on soft sand or rock crawling. Which you don't. Also fitting a sump guard for looks only will reduce cooling airflow over your sump, which is more looks over function. But Defenders are really about function over looks. That's why you won't see these kinds of mods on Defenders that do spend much of their time, actually working off road for real.
I like to keep my Landies factory original, although I have gas flowed the head on my 300 TDI, for efficiency. It is a new head so why not. The castings are quite rough internally so port and polish I have.
But I love the farmy look. My Landy's are still used to work, even my 1974 S3 88" still oves a romp in my woodland with my chainsaw lol
I actually prefer my 2.2 engine over the 2.4, plus it had a higher speed limit. I find the 2.4 a lot more sluggish but compared to my TD5 they are both great to drive on the motorway, way more refined.
the 2.2 is the better engine out of the 2
@@wingding028 just had my 2.4 remapped with the BAS power tune, BAS hi flow intercooler, silicone hoses etc etc. It flies now.
@@justinhong929 im going to get alive to do mine the td5 is next i think
@@justinhong929 good job mine is for a alive stage 3 in 2 weeks the 2.2 that is the td5 will have to wait a while yet but probably only a chip for it as its a work horse
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What is your steering wheel brand ?thank you
Amazing video! You mentioned you love air suspension. What model was installed? Do you have more details and specs? :)
The System in an 'On Air' System installed by the amazig team @juicemotors check them out. Sam and his team are epic and ful defender geeks like me! :-)
Best car in the world!
Concentrate on the road, not on a f'king screen. Not a good combination at all. I am just under 6' and do not have any issues with leg room or arm room etc. I have a small steering wheel fitted but don't have any problems with roll, ride or anything, maybe it's just me but the defender for me is great. I love it. FFS - cameras!! Get a life man! I have none of the problems mentioned in this video at all. If you want a Jaguar ride then don't buy a Landy.
No one who engages in genuine remote bush travel uses airbag suspension….
Great video but the music is way to loud. It makes it realy hard to follow sometimes.
250 Kg of soumd proofing - I doubt that and frankly if correct then you are hauling three passengers around constantly, did you mean 25kg?
I will double check but I'm pretty sure it was more than normal as we double layer allot of areas on purpose to make it super quiet.
The music is really annoying and at times too loud. Apart from that great video 👍🏼
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Steering guard - not sump.
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Why Staffordshire? I'm from Staffordshire and would love to know somewhere local to take it that's trustworthy and does things properly. Any recommendations?
afraid not i had to take mine down south to get it done.Speak to Juice Motors
Can anyone give me information on the air suspension?
its and 'On Air' system installed by @juicemotors. Speak to Sam he will sort you out.
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Basic accessories even uou didnt upgrade the wheel carrer after 2000 miles your rear door will cracked
Thanks for the advice. I have considered this!
Your info is a bit wrong... windows on the back of the sides is a tdci only thing, ALL hardtops before then has the rear side windows. It's most likely a 2012 too as 2013 would have been a 2.2, VIN will tell. ps, the indicators in the halo as well as the proper indicators makes it non complliant to Road Traffic Lighting Act. No one cares though.
The reason your bodywork is rotting out is because you don't clean it. Clean it. Polish it. Wash the dirt off easier.
Thanks very much for the feedback. Really appreciate it. Hope you enjoy the channel.
Is your 2013 not a 2.2 engine?
Sorry for any confusion yes. it was the 2.2! :-)
the whole idea of owning a defender is to do all the stuff on it yaself anyone can chuck money at somone else and tell them what to do ive always been hands on with defenders thats why i build my own from bare chassis now thats what you call loving defenders lol ps ask any propper landy bloke and they will tell you any tdci is poop sorry i just had to say it and the gearboxes are poop too ,i have friends who sold there td5 landys bought tdci and regreted it one of my friends asked if i could put him a td5 in his tdci what does that say to you hes had clutch flywheels and lots of other things go wrong.
My first reaction to this video was that he wants something that looks like a defender ...but then wants to change everything that makes it a defender !!
Yaself = yourself, somone = someone, “ what to do live “ all = to someone illiterate who doesn’t know the kings english.
The reason everyone does the work on their own Landys is because they used to pay people to do the work for them, week in week out, because they always break! People do the work themselves because they don't want to be lumbered with labour bills every month!
I love my landy 90 TD5 210 bhp custom wrap 2857516 mud tyres heated seats and windscreen air con . Best vehicle I’ve owned
In fairness, you do not have to do your own repairs or maintainance. Having driven them since 1963 in the 🪂 Reg. I have seen the abuse they can take. After leaving Army I bought an old 11A did it up and drove to India, back when you could fairly safely. I have had one every year since, current td5 for 14 years. I now do not do much on it I put it locally to Simon Skene Autocare who is a 1st. Class mechanic and he keeps it really well for me. ISTILL LOVE LAND ROVERS even though I no longer do much work on them!! 😂😂✌️🪂🫡
Nice try mate, but you can't change a Massey Ferguson into a Jaguar.
I am looking for a LHD Land Rover Station Wagon 109, anyone to help me get it! But I can appreciate even a RHD
Nice car, but that bloody music.
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Did you mean plagiarise Clarkson?
If you want all that luxury and pointless add ons, why not just buy a new model Defender ? It now looks like a city boys toy.
So you buy a defender then throw tons of money at it to make it not like a defender ??
Thanks for Watching. I think of it more as though its my mini retor mod. Like a SInger Porsche. I love the look of the car and have done all I can to keep that close to original and then just made im provments for modern day. :-)
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Stop being a wus , I’d rather drives std defender than a range rover
thanks for watching :-)
More money than brain cells.
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I’ve just bought my first defender (2014 2.2) I have to agree with most of the things you’ve pointed out, I still love it though, best I can describe it is it’s like driving a little tank, great fun! I’m interested in the air suspension though, I’m sick of my chippy tits wobbly about over every bump in the road 😂 what’s sort of price did it cost to change the suspension?
Speak to Sam @JuiceMotors he will be able to answer all your questions. Its not cheap but fully worth every penny IMO