I have just fitted the new Masai rear windows. I’m not a massive fan of their look, but they’re OK on black vehicles. The reason I went for them is that they are more secure than the standard windows, have no seals to perish and split, and they hide the corrosion that is starting to […]
Personalised 109
Well, most Land Rovers get personalised in some way or another, and this 109 is already an extreme example of that. But you can always go that little bit further… I have just received and fitted a personalised badge for the rear of the 109. It’s made of marine grade alloy and has been CNC […]
Tidying Up the 109
The 109 gets used a lot for my commute, so gets a little wear and tear. The bumper and winch mount were quite stone-chipped and looking a little scruffy, so I removed the number plate, bullbar, fairleads, tow jaws and all the existing paint for a respray with Hammerite Stone Shield anti-chip matt black paint. […]
Snow Cowl
I have just installed my Christmas present – a Mudstuff UK snow cowl. The idea is to prevent snow from freezing over the intake, blocking it and making the heater inoperative just when it is most needed, but should also help with a minor issue when fitting Defender heaters to Series vehicles; the heater’s blocker […]
Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Well, I wasn’t! As I mentioned last week, the foam cushion in the driver’s seat back had split along the left side vertical frame, giving a twist to the seating position, losing lumbar support and looking pretty terrible too.
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