#defendertd5

09/07/2022 - Rhytidectomy

It’s just a fancy word for a facelift, if you class it as a facelift. I’ve been toying with the idea to remove the bull bar and semi colour coded bumper off the 90 for sometime.

After speaking with the wife, which is still odd to call Amy that and showing her photos of examples of other 90’s she agreed that a less bulky front end would give it a more improved look. This also allowed me to replace a the grille and light surrounds as UV radiation and a lifetime of road grime had discoloured it.

So what was replaced?

Front headlight panel finisher - TD5 - RH (LR051109)

Front headlight panel finisher - TD5 - LH (LR051110)

Grille - Radiator (LR038615)

Nut - Lokut (CZA4705L)

Front Grille Screw Kit S/S (DA1138)

Fastener for end cap (DZM100080)

Tapping Blocks & S/S Bumper Bolt Set (ALQ710040K)

Front Bumper - Black - later type with holes for end caps (DPB104270)

27/06/2022 - Aftermarket Woes

The door cards on the 90 have been tired since we picked it up back in 2016. I guess it’s one of those things that’s never a priority. But that being said when they’re basically hanging off you need to rectify the issue.

Typical failings of original door cards is when previous owners who don’t use the correct tools to remove the door card snap the plastic fixings which are part of the door card off leaving unsecured parts of the door card.

It’s worth mentioning the replacements are not OEM and they’ve been sat in ready to be installed since February. General observation of the door cards are they’re flimsy, don’t have the foam outer skin which I guess acts as sound deadening. The holes aren’t quite in the right places and it needs modification to fit the profile of the door… expected but annoying.

Parts list for the job.

ABS Plastic Door Card - RH Black with electric windows (TR232AEW)

ABS Plastic Door Card - LH Black with electric windows (TR233AEW)

Def Door Card Fixing Kit (DA4649)

Foam Spacer (MWC3137)

Door Lock Button Kit (DA2499)