Living with a 110

mmgemini · Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:10 pm Post subject:

Two pieces od 24.4mm square aluminium tube do a good job of lifting the seats. At 30 quid a length it's a steal.

As for the headlights. Hella make good 7inch headlight units.

Buddha · Articulating Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Odometer: 561

Well after doing a 'beyond the brochure' experience last Friday, I've decided that a 110 is a viable proposition for me too. I've put a deposit down on one today and pick up my Orkney grey 110 XS next Saturday!

Didn't realise the experience day would be that expensive when I booked it!

DD · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:23 am Post subject:

Brilliant!!!

Honestly, I am just loving mine.

1-din sat nav/phone/cd/DVD and reversing camera for my Christmas Smile

RichardD · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:45 am Post subject:

mmgemini · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:39 am Post subject:

DD · Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:16 pm Post subject:

Buddha,

You've had time to break it in.......report please Smile

How are you getting on, what's good, what's bad?

. · Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:55 am Post subject:

Buddha · Articulating Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Odometer: 561

I'm not at home and able to access my photos of the experience day I did - which was fantastic. I learnt far more than I have ever done on a pay & play day or similar. It was worth every penny, but I didn't think that I would make a detour to every dealer I could on the way home! That's why it was expensive.

That said, I think it's the best purchase I've ever made.

What's good?
Well, I am lucky to have good neighbours. We all look out for each other etc. But without out fail, every one of my male neighbours (and 2 of the female ones) has felt it necessary to knock and complement me on my new car.
One of our board directors at work has a 110 as his daily drive. He now stops me for a chat if passing in corridors.
I've heard kids walking past comment, 'Look at that cool car'
I smile each time I drive it.
It's the feeling that it instils.

What's bad?
Well, the lights are shocking. I've ordered Wipac Crystals & Osram Nightbreakers to fit this weekend.
The driving position could be better. I fitted Mud Rails within a week of having it. I've since removed them. They lift your seating position by 30mm. For me that's enough to shift the driving position such that it makes a junction reached from an uphill off-slip that I drive daily so awkward that they had to come out. I've other options that I'm looking at here, but still hope to gain some extra legroom without having to duck so much to see under the door top.
I'd prefer to have more 'get up & go' from the lights. I think that a BAS re-map may be on the cards. I think Richard has one, and have heard good things about them from other sources. Makes 2nd gear pull aways an option by all accounts.

That's it so far, but I've not yet done 1,000 miles in it.

DD · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:54 am Post subject:

Yup, pretty much snap.

I had a few neighbours, who would normally just stop and chat when I'm washing my car, ask to look and get inside etc. they just love it. They instil A kind of child-like quality in grown men...leave you with a feel good factor.

mmgemini · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:28 am Post subject:

If you want GOOD headlights. Then fit proper headlight units. Hella, Cibie or Marechal. Hella are easily bought in the UK.

THEN wire the lights with proper sized wire with relays and shorted runs of wire.
There should be plenty of places, on here ?, where you can find Headlights, a better way of light by mmgemini.

Brett-cooper · Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 5:35 pm Post subject:

I've got a 110 double cab and wouldn't get rid for the world no matter what I chuck at it best car I've owed and it's my 7th landrover

Brett-cooper · Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 5:36 pm Post subject:

I've got a 110 double cab and wouldn't get rid for the world no matter what I chuck at it best car I've owed and it's my 7th landrover

Jim1064 · Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:46 pm Post subject:

After the epics I've had with mine (example below) I'll never let it go - although maybe my son might claim it when he's old enought to drive!

DD · Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:06 pm Post subject:

As a Christmas present to myself, I bought a 1-din all-in-one system. Not exactly top of the range, but I was hoping good enough.

Box duly arrived from fleabag with the unit, gps connector, all the wires, reasonable instructions, tv aerial, reverse camera, iPod connector, maps, etc etc

Within 2 hours it was all wired in, everything working (except tv unit is analogue).

Unit provides:
Usual radio, cd
Automatic switch to reverse camera when reverse engaged
Bluetooth to phone
Voice command
DVD
Tv
Gps (up to date)
USB connection

For 180 quid, I most certainly cannot complain!

. · Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:16 pm Post subject:

Certainly very resonible considering mine was near Â£800 although my TV tuner is digital

DD · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:53 pm Post subject:

Latest gadget.....a ScanGaugeII odb reader.

Very small monitor that plugs straight into the obd under the dash. Provides gauges (temp, mph, voltages, rpm etc), a decent trip computer with average and instant mpg, and an ecu code reader with basic freeze-data of what tripped the code. Ability to reset codes.

At 118 quid, it has already virtually paid for itself after my check-engine light came on. Was able to determine the fault and reset the code. I doubt I'd have any change if I'd taken it to a garage.

Brilliant.

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RichardD · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:28 am Post subject:

Latest warranty update ...

Car has done 25,000 miles in 18 months and has had a few issues in that time and the latest was a diff oil seal found at the last service and the driver's seat foam collapsing on the left bolster. A new seat is being delivered and fitted next week!

Still very happy with it!

DD · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:52 am Post subject:

As am I

Ian, I'm actually off to the states on vacation in 3 weeks time....and there's a 4x4 shop round the corner!! Anyone want a scanguage if they sell them? Smile

RichardD · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:49 am Post subject:

yes please!

. · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:51 am Post subject:

Yes I'll take one.

Buddha · Articulating Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Odometer: 561

Me too please!

DD · Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 4:02 pm Post subject:

Sorry folks, none there Sad

On another note, I bought 2 packs of 2mm 'silent coat' sound deadening pads. Installed in all doors and under the floor. Ran out before I got to the roof, but WHAT A DIFFERENCE!. Fantastic stuff.

Buddha · Articulating Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Odometer: 561

Well after nearly 18 months with mine, I thought it only fair to update this thread and report that I've got rid of it already.
On Saturday I collected my brand new (10 miles on the clock!) 110 XS CSW. I chose to spec it in Corris Grey with Sawtooth alloys, premium seats, stereo upgrade, carpets and tow step.
So what's it like living with one? - Already I think I'd struggle to imagine what it would be like to live without one - I intend to keep this one forever!

RichardD · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:32 am Post subject:

Good for you Budda, I regret selling my 2.4 Puma.

Can I suggest geting some clear vinyl wrap stuff and stick on the sills (especially drivers side) to avoid wearing the paint off. I know Ian had that problem and I would have had I not protected it. I also put some just on the rear quarter behind the rear doors so teh dogs claws didn't scratch the paint as she jumped out.

I've got a few bits you might be interested in ....

DD · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:00 am Post subject:

Nice one Buddha Smile

Stick up a picture.

Buddha · Articulating Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Odometer: 561

I've only got a couple that I took at the dealership...

I'm sure more will follow as soon as the weather improves. Very Happy

DD · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 7:59 am Post subject:

OH, sawtooth wheels.

Very nice indeed