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Old Mar 1, 2024 | 09:04 AM
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You do have to modify for the front mounting points. You have to drill two holes in each side in the ditch finisher and remove the factory bolts. A spacer is placed there and new colts fix the front to the roof and spacers. Sort of hard to see but here is a couple pics.



As for the opening of the sunroof. For me the answer is no as I have the fabric roof which folds up and out to open. I knew that going into it and did not care. Honestly if I ordered my defender I would do a solid roof. Don’t care for sunroofs and never use them when I have had them. I believe the glass ones would work fine as they are much lower when open. I would email them and ask as their customer service has been great and I am sure Prospeed would be more than happy to give you a straight answer.

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Old Mar 1, 2024 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ORDPA
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You do have to modify for the front mounting points. You have to drill two holes in each side in the ditch finisher and remove the factory bolts. A spacer is placed there and new colts fix the front to the roof and spacers. Sort of hard to see but here is a couple pics.



As for the opening of the sunroof. For me the answer is no as I have the fabric roof which folds up and out to open. I knew that going into it and did not care. Honestly if I ordered my defender I would do a solid roof. Don’t care for sunroofs and never use them when I have had them. I believe the glass ones would work fine as they are much lower when open. I would email them and ask as their customer service has been great and I am sure Prospeed would be more than happy to give you a straight answer.

info@prospeed.co.uk

Scott
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 10:10 AM
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looks great. Two quick q’s. Online they only show general directions, did you get Defender specific instructions?

and does the top of the rack clear the shark fin? Like if you were to place an object at the very back of the rack, would it hit the top of the shark fin or clear over it?

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All the parts finally arrived so I was able to complete the install. Very pleased with the end result. The aero front definitely makes a difference in total noise. Added some ROAM 83 liter cases as well.







 
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris.Gio
looks great. Two quick q’s. Online they only show general directions, did you get Defender specific instructions?

and does the top of the rack clear the shark fin? Like if you were to place an object at the very back of the rack, would it hit the top of the shark fin or clear over it?
Prospeed provided instructions for the defender. They were pretty basic but did the job. I am sure it is a work in progress. As for the shark fin there is a very small amount of clearance measuring from the very back of the rear loops. Be aware however they do not recommend loading anything on the rear loops though I am sure a hard case that is supported by a crossbar and the loops would be fine. If an item extends behind the loops you would have to have some spacers to lift it up a bit as it will hit the fin. Hope that makes sense. Here is a picture of an 8 foot level placed across right at the back of the loops. You can see the very small amount of clearance.

 
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 11:24 PM
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Thank you, interesting. I have a 90 and suspect a large rooftop tent may need to hang off back a little bit that’s super close to the fin.
 
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Old May 11, 2024 | 12:16 PM
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I didn't see any discussion of this one in this thread (didn't search the whole forum). Anyone have any experience with it? Thoughts? https://newdefendermods.com/collecti...cout-roof-rack
 
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Old Mar 10, 2025 | 03:54 PM
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Hi everyone, sorry to reopen this thread, but I recently a acquired a Dendender 110 L663 and I am looking for this roof rack, and I cannot find it anywhere...
Anyone knows brand, shop or anything related so I can buy it?

Thanks and cheers to all of you!!!

 
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Old Mar 11, 2025 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ORDPA
Decision made. Ordered Prospeed Aero Expedition with a few accessories to go with it. Hoping it does not take too long to arrive. Will share thoughts and pictures once it arrives.
Your roof rack looks great on the Defender, and in my opinion, it looks much better than the OEM rack. One question I have for you, how is the noise level at highway speeds?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2025 | 12:39 PM
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Try trailmax.com.au. Good looking. Not sure re export to USA.
 
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