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It seems like most of cars today have a rearview mirror that blocks a significant portion of the windshield. Sure, I'm a tall guy, but older cars didn't have this problem. Many shorter drivers also prefer to sit higher for a better view of the road, so I can't imagine it's only a tall-person problem.

Modern rearview mirrors are often mounted at a fixed height and hang farther down from the windshield. Older cars frequently used dual-pivot mounts that allowed you to position the mirror much higher or lower. In my old Honda, I could raise the mirror all the way to the headliner. You'd be hard-pressed to find a new car with a dual-pivot rear view mirror.

Modern cars have all the latest "safety systems," but visibility sometimes feels like an afterthought. Am I the only one who notices this?

Does anyone here have an AMG-powered Vantage with a 7-speed manual?

I've been searching for one and came across this blue AMR that sold on Bring a Trailer for $125k, which now seems like a spectacular deal.

I'm curious if the owner is on here, or if anyone knows the car. I believe there may only be a couple of blue manuals in the U.S., but I could be mistaken.

I'd love to hear from other manual Vantage owners of this era as well.

Improved Defender Cargo Edition rendering.

The idea is a crew-van setup with two fold-flat rear passenger seats, a raised roof, and a sliding side door. Cargo capacity is large enough for two full-size pallets with the seats folded while being only slightly longer than the current Defender 130.

I lowered the suspension about 1 inch for easier loading, although adjustable ride height could be an option.

The goal is to have most of the practicality of a Sprinter or Transit while still looking and driving like a Defender.

I know a van would be more space-efficient, but that's not really the point. The goal is to create something practical enough for work while still being something you actually want to drive every day, while retaining the off-road capability.

Would you buy one, or am I the only person who wants van practicality in a Defender?

We regularly have repair requests for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, power supplies, and other industrial automation electronics.

I'm curious how many people in this community work on that type of equipment. Most electronics repair discussions seem to focus on consumer products, but there appears to be a shortage of technicians willing to tackle high-value industrial items.

The OEMs of these parts commonly intend for them to become obsolete and often drop support after 10-15 years, but factories continue running the machines for decades after that, creating an increasing demand for repaired and refurbished parts.

Some recent requests are shown in the screenshots.

More information: RepairMode.com

Finally got our first dedicated company van, ordered to spec.

Curious what other Transit owners think of the setup and color scheme.

It's a 2026 Transit 250 RWD with the standard V6, Legend insulated DuraTherm liner kits, and Killmat sound deadening. I also swapped in a leather-wrapped steering wheel and repositioned the rear view mirror up about 2 inches for better visibility.

It's surprisingly comfortable and quiet on long trips.

We use it for deliveries, repair pickups, and hauling pallets of industrial electronics, e-waste, and surplus automation parts around Wisconsin.

I've always liked the old military ambulances based on the Defender and Humvee, so I mocked up a modern Defender cargo truck.

The goal was enough cargo space for two full-size pallets while keeping the Defender front end, chassis, and style.

I'd love to see Land Rover build something like this. What do you think?