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Going from a TD5 to a 300TDI?

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thermidorthelobster:
Oh, by the way, Land Rover still build thousands of 300Tdi Defenders each year for export markets (where the emissions controls aren't so vigorous).  IIRC they make about the same number of 300Tdis as TD5s at the moment.

nosnibod:

--- Quote from: "thermidorthelobster" ---I drive a TD5 Disco, but if I was building my dream Land Rover I'd go for a 300Tdi 110 because of the relative bombproofness.  You lose the complex electrics for a start.
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The discussion so far has been around the TD5/300Tdi, but that's not really what I was asking.

I've driven lots of 300Tdis and I've never found them wanting, so that's not a factor in my decision.

What is a factor is that I have the possibility to build my dream Land Rover, via somewhere like Foleys or Nene Valley.

It could have all of the things I want, and none of the things I don't. I don't use the aircon (gives me headaches), I don't need electric windows (that you can't use unless the ignition is on!) or central locking, the Webasto makes the heated screen and seats redundant.

It will be based on an older vehicle, of that there is no doubt, and that is what I was really asking. Is this a sensible thing to do - sell a two-year old vehicle and purchase an "older", but ultimately more personal vehicle that does exactly what I want?

To give some sort of idea of what I've asked Foleys about, here is the outline specification:-

300TDI with a R380.
Galvanised chassis & bulkhead.
Standard height suspension using standard Land Rover bits where possible.
Stainless fixings to be used wherever possible, unless load-bearing or safety is an issue. Everything else rust-proofed, especially door frames and B pillars.
Fuel tank(s) to have 120 litres capacity at least, more if possible.
Webasto Thermo-top C pre-heater with 7-day timer and remote - lovely!
Normal wind-up windows.
Normal SW body, except I don't want rear side windows.
Decent front seats with the facility to move the drivers seat back an inch or two more than normal - without raising the height. I'm 6'3" and mostly leg!
Second-row seats moved back a little to give the rear passengers a sporting chance when sat behind me.
No rear seats in the loadbay area.
Full sound-proofing.
Sneaky anti-theft measures as well as a Cat-1 alarm to keep the insurers happy.
Wolf wheels with either Goodyear MT/R or BFG ATs.
Winch bumper and Warn 9.5Xp winch.
Safety Devices roof rack and ladder.
Extra driving lights on the front and on the roof.
NAS rear lights and a rear work light.
Safari raised air intake.
Rear wheel carrier.
Split charge system with all auxiliary systems powered off the extra batteries with 12V sockets in the front and the back.

It will have a full respray and fresh external bits so it would look new anyway.

So, am I still mad?  :wink:

smo:

--- Quote from: "nosnibod" ---So, am I still mad?  :wink:
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Yes, you have most of that already and other minor tweeks could be made without any problems to the vehicle you already own, which is galvanised chassis and all nicely kitted with nice extras (even if you dont like or use them!)

It seems fairly pointless changing for the sake of it, just because of 1 problem with the engine that is cured. If the vehicle is only 2 as you say then take it back to the dealers and demand they change the ECU harness to make doubly sure, its under warranty after all :)

nosnibod:
Galvanised chassis on a 2004 model?

Are you sure? Where does it say that?

smo:
Defenders post 2002 when they deleted the bulkhead in SW models, and changed the dash have galv chassis.

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