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spudfan



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Traction control
Anyone bought a Puma without the traction control option and then had it retrofitted by a maindealer? 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
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Post #156181 17th Jul 2012 3:52pm
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CJB



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I thought all Puma's had it as standard?
Post #159339 2nd Aug 2012 6:56am
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fekete



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I just use left foot breaking for my Traction control Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #159343 2nd Aug 2012 7:19am
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blackwolf



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CJB wrote:
I thought all Puma's had it as standard?


No. TC plus ABS Standard on XS models (and other high spec such as SVX) only. 'County' spec and below don't have ABS or TC.

Very good argument for buying 'County' spec in my opinion.


(I will now duck down behind the parapet before the TC fans start throwing teddies at me!) Laughing
Post #159356 2nd Aug 2012 8:46am
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blackwolf



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Re: Traction control
spudfan wrote:
Anyone bought a Puma without the traction control option and then had it retrofitted by a maindealer?


Why would you want it retrofitted? A pair of torque-biasing diffs would be cheaper and arguably a better solution. Certainly much easier to fit.

I am sure that it is possible to retrofit factory TC but it would also involve retrofitting ABS and the cost (certainly if using new parts) would be mind-boggling. A complex job too I imagine.
Post #159357 2nd Aug 2012 8:49am
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T1G UP



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yeh , LSDs or full lockers.
Post #159435 2nd Aug 2012 12:54pm
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farmer giles



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just make sure the free wheeling hubs are in the engaged setting Wink
Post #159474 2nd Aug 2012 4:02pm
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pouf



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blackwolf wrote:
No. TC plus ABS Standard on XS models (and other high spec such as SVX) only. 'County' spec and below don't have ABS or TC.


mine is not XS (i think she is ''County'' type. white roof and wheels, no heated seats and screen, no half leather seats) and she has ABS & TC

-for ''off road'' looks better LSD or full locker
-BUT for ''on road'' i think it is better Land Rover's packet (ABC & TC) www.newfoundland.gr
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LR90XS2011



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when I purchased mine a 2011 model abs and tc was standard on XS only, and was a £750 option on all others DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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Landyphil



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ATB diffs. No effect on road unless your trying to be a rally driver and then they help.

TC is a band aid that kicks in when you're getting stuck it doesn't help to stop you getting stuck. I'd have ATB diffs over TC anyday! Having both is even better mind! 90XS Tdci John Eales
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Post #160680 8th Aug 2012 5:22am
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rossy



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What's ATB ? Embarassed
Post #161139 10th Aug 2012 3:55pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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Automatic Torque Biasing. Darren

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Post #161143 10th Aug 2012 4:43pm
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mrandmrsh



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Post #161144 10th Aug 2012 4:49pm
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rossy



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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
Automatic Torque Biasing.



Yeah, I thought so Whistle Laughing
Post #161246 11th Aug 2012 9:30am
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Landyphil



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Handy video as an example of an ATB type diff: (no clutch plates to wear)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZmsY2YvVsc 90XS Tdci John Eales
110 CSW G4 Edition
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Post #161386 12th Aug 2012 7:26am
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