hi sven,, the reason the later defenders have a rounded bonnet (hood) is that they have a ford transit 2.4 ltr TDCI engine fitted (now a 2.2TDCi) and it sits higher in the chassis, thus the bonnet bulge to fit the engine. There is a great problem in the uk at present with the theft of the later type bonnets.The landrover is prob not the BEST vehicle to try to eek out more mpg from, but one has to work with what ones got. because of the conjested roads in the uk and my relative short commutes (at present) i 'm not sure underbody aero stuff is worth while, as most is only in 4 th gear! But it is great to be part of a movement.... yes it is a movement.... to be more concious, more aware , of the cost and effect of the cost, of motoring.
I was considering removing the roof rack etc,but as some one on here said, ' its a work truck, if it ceases to be of use as a work truck, (because you've taken every thing useful off of it) the you might as well get something else. Well it is a work truck, and... well.... its also part of the family. You know how these things go, the truck gets a personality, every one likes it, then it gets a name......
