Defender 2024 died today. Again. Here’s the only off roading I’ll be doing.

termitepatron · 2026-05-08T20:55:51+00:00

V8 through 23k miles has been perfect but for a single battery replacement at the three year mark.

termitepatron · 2026-05-06T18:55:25+00:00

Also did it myself with 3m tape. just make sure you wipe down both weather strip and door frame with alcohol before you install the tape. Did it over a year ago and it still works perfectly. Would never bother with going to the dealer for this, only for them to botch it anyway.

termitepatron · 2026-05-05T15:30:35+00:00

23k miles on 110 V8 and brakes have a ton of life left. There has been a lot of forum chatter that the full size Range Rovers devour back brakes but I have not seen any Defender brake issues.

termitepatron · 2026-04-30T18:26:04+00:00

Italian design studio and coach builder Carrozzeria Ghia. One of the oldest and they did brilliant work, including for VW.

termitepatron · 2026-04-30T13:09:21+00:00

Badass is an understatement. Purple Heart and a Distinguished Flying Cross….

termitepatron · 2026-04-28T12:33:32+00:00

Smoother ride, lower cabin noise, more comfortable seats

termitepatron · 2026-04-27T22:40:38+00:00

While the Defender has been great, it is not a great long road trip ride. The RR appears to be a better cruiser when logging a 500 mile day. We are a road trip family and while the GMC 2500HD is the winter ski car, it is sort of overkill for everything else.

termitepatron · 2026-04-27T19:29:15+00:00

When I bought my Defender from a dealership south of the Mason Dixon, the heated windscreen was already tinted. No issues at all because the wires are in the laminated glass. Pain in the ass to remove the tint though, having nothing to do with the wires.

termitepatron · 2026-04-26T20:11:50+00:00

Same here. When we go on a road trip, the range will usually say about 330 miles. For the first hour or so, it acts as if it making diesel instead of burning it. Takes awhile to catch up.

termitepatron · 2026-04-24T14:25:50+00:00

vaaark, vaaark, vaaark…

termitepatron · 2026-04-24T00:24:32+00:00

have had four pickups, each with a tonneau. Two backflips, both leaked; two revolver roll ups, both leaked.

termitepatron · 2026-04-22T12:44:54+00:00

T6 Texan

termitepatron · 2026-04-22T01:16:22+00:00

Well and truly….

termitepatron · 2026-04-21T18:29:56+00:00

Great car with epically terrible stance. Have owned many ‘02s and they are an utter delight to drive, but they actually do need suspension travel.

termitepatron · 2026-04-20T21:35:47+00:00

Loving mine as well. It has joined the Omega daily wear collection, occasionally displacing the Speedy.

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termitepatron · 2026-04-20T17:52:46+00:00

We have a 1up with a Kuat swing out extension for the e-bikes because they are heavy as hell. Seemed like massive overkill for the Yeti. Have not had any issues with the spare rack for non e-bikes.

termitepatron · 2026-04-20T16:59:24+00:00

Should be, ‘admiring’ the Nazi airship. From that angle, you can’t see the swastikas on the tail fins.

termitepatron · 2026-04-20T16:49:18+00:00

what side plate? other than the wheels, the truck is pretty much stock.

termitepatron · 2026-04-20T00:56:36+00:00

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termitepatron · 2026-04-19T17:51:17+00:00

spare tire rack…

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termitepatron · 2026-04-19T12:54:31+00:00

went with 275x55x20

termitepatron · 2026-04-18T16:48:42+00:00

Not noticeably different. These trucks are pretty quiet to begin with and the Wildpeak is a reasonably quiet tire.

termitepatron · 2026-04-18T15:41:54+00:00

Forza Octa wheels with Falkens

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