BUILD YOUR DREAM DEFENDER in a weekend
WE all love buying bits for our Land Rovers. Something added here, a little extra there, that’s how we modify them to become our dream car. But what if, rather than slowly add them bit by bit, instead you stockpiled all you needed and hit the workshop – driving in with the parts in the back, and driving out in your dream Defender with everything fitted. Possible? Definitely, and LRM wants to show you not just how to go about it, but how to make sure it all goes smoothly.
THE THEORY
1 Decide what you’re doing
First you need to have a clear idea of what you’re trying to achieve. Whether it is a Camel Trophy replica, ARC trials car or overland camper, you need to do some research. If modifying a car, then LRM feature cars and advertisers, shows or even club meets are all worthy of time spent investigating, or chatting to others about. By immersing yourself in research, you can benefit from how others have done certain things, and avoid potential mistakes. If there’s a proven suspension set-up or combination of winch and bumper, then consider those, rather than invent a set up where elements are fighting each other. If something is popular, there’s usually a reason for it, so learn from them. Equally, you may want to put your car back to Lode Lane standard, in which case hit the old sales brochures and
