Popular Post FridgeFreezer Posted April 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2018 I nearly wet myself, this is so bang on the mark: https://sniffpetrol.com/2018/04/24/boom-times-for-companies-that-completely-ruin-land-rover-defenders/ Quote Boom times for companies that completely ruin Land Rover Defenders Minted morons herald high times for industrial unit idiots defacing Defenders The Land Rover Defender may have gone out of production over two years ago but experts say there’s never been a better time to buy one that’s been completely f***ed up. “The end of Defender production has led to a record number of companies who will completely ruin them,” explained spokesman for the 4×4 industry, Axel Articulation. “Whether you want one with a horrible grille and a pair of excessively bright LED lights that don’t seem to be fitted straight or you’d like every part of the interior to be covered in quilted sht, there’s never been a better time to get a Defender that’s smeared in aftermarket carp at massively inflated prices”. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Glad it's not just me then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 There is one not too far from where I am at the moment. Name of twisted, proper it is, even has the "S" in twisted back to front so you can tell they have been given a serious injection of cash. Prices range from ridiculous to extortionate. http://twistedautomotive.com/current-stock/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 It does appear the 'S' in twisted is actually a dollar sign. But good luck to them, if they can sell at these prices, why not. I read somewhere that they bought 200 new defenders, just before the production ended, so they are the only ones that have brand new stock (if they haven't sold them all yet). Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Well, the composer of that article isn't bitter at all. No one will complain at the over inflated price that their (and I'm generalising here) complete basket case/rot box of a defender will fetch if and when they sell it and this is mainly due to those companies' indirect effect on the market. Being one of those sad people who actually likes keeping things clean and shiney I like what twisted/arkonik do so can't see why you can't keep a defender nice and clean especially with the time and effort involved getting it that way. If people have the cash to pay these exorbitant amounts then so be it, not everyone has the option to do everything DIY so offering a tailored defender rebuilding service is a great idea. Garage labour isn't cheap even a chassis swap is going to cost between £2-3k for labour alone. Some of Khans efforts are questionable, but there are some mods quite suited to the shape. If an owner chose to spend £3k on a set of locking diffs or £3k on a leather retrim then who is to say which is the better modification? Their car, their cash: their choice. This type of debate arises in lots of vehicular forums, keep it standard...mod it...race it...rat-look...who cares as long as it keeps the passion and enthusiasm for whatever marque involved alive? There are plenty out there who would chose to stifle any type of modification and make the car-world a distinctly more boring place...each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 It's just a spoof article dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Well, the commenters prior to my post agree with the sentiments conveyed in the article so spoof or not it raises a debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Good satire is rooted in truth... Enjoyed the article, will continue to chuckle at what's it's poking fun at. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I agree if people can make a business making a product that people are buying then great, they're sustaining themselves, paying a bit of tax, maybe employing a few people so why not! What annoys me is when the parts your paying good money for are shoddy. My amarok came fitted with sill protectors that were bolted to the chassis in 3 places, ok they're not full blown rock sliders but they would protect the sill if you had an accident offroad. I bought some steps instead as the kids couldn't get in and they were fitted with 2 L shaped brackets by putting some t bars made from 6mm rod through the drainage holes in the body. As soon as you stand on them they're obviously going to bend the bodywork and come loose. I ended up cannibalising the VW chassis brackets which is annoying when it's supposed to be a bolt on product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Must go and count my rivets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Damn I bonded the quarters on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 4/26/2018 at 8:19 AM, Scotts90 said: Well, the composer of that article isn't bitter at all. No one will complain at the over inflated price that their (and I'm generalising here) complete basket case/rot box of a defender will fetch if and when they sell it and this is mainly due to those companies' indirect effect on the market. Being one of those sad people who actually likes keeping things clean and shiney I like what twisted/arkonik do so can't see why you can't keep a defender nice and clean especially with the time and effort involved getting it that way. If people have the cash to pay these exorbitant amounts then so be it, not everyone has the option to do everything DIY so offering a tailored defender rebuilding service is a great idea. Garage labour isn't cheap even a chassis swap is going to cost between £2-3k for labour alone. Some of Khans efforts are questionable, but there are some mods quite suited to the shape. If an owner chose to spend £3k on a set of locking diffs or £3k on a leather retrim then who is to say which is the better modification? Their car, their cash: their choice. This type of debate arises in lots of vehicular forums, keep it standard...mod it...race it...rat-look...who cares as long as it keeps the passion and enthusiasm for whatever marque involved alive? There are plenty out there who would chose to stifle any type of modification and make the car-world a distinctly more boring place...each to their own. Personally I think £160,000 (for a used 110) is a ridiculous amount of money. Regardless of what has been done to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 4 hours ago, neil110 said: Personally I think £160,000 (for a used 110) is a ridiculous amount of money. Regardless of what has been done to it That's Land Rover themselves asking that for their "works V8", considering the price of the autobiography and adventurer run-out models (£65k+ iirc), for a full on factory fit v8, warranted...homologated (I'd imagine) and rare (199 being built) then good luck to those that can afford them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 The works V8 is a restored old land rover.... Not a new homologation at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soutie Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 it is worth having a read of this. It is about the Jaguar Land Rover classic works and what they keep and replace on vehicles. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/classic/restoration-drama-inside-jaguar-land-rover-classic-works/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 The £160,000 vehicle I was referring to, is a used twisted 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Ah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 5 hours ago, neil110 said: The £160,000 vehicle I was referring to, is a used twisted 110 Oooft! I've seen one of their 90s with delivery miles advertised at £80k...you got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 http://twistedautomotive.com/current-stock/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Mmmmmm LS3.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Kahn, who in my opinion ruin many vehicles, are doing a royal wedding special defender at only £1,000,000! Still it'll probably run smoother than the marriage and probably cheaper too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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