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defender75



Member Since: 06 Nov 2010
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2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Chawton White
Ashcroft Auto
Contemplating ordering an autobox for my 2.4 110. I know its been covered but I figured I would start a new thread anyway. What are everyones thoughts. I drive mostly around town and am sick of the short shifting of my truck.

I've heard good things.

Anyone have it?
Post #209875 9th Feb 2013 4:56pm
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bm52



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I am of the same thoughts. In fact I have booked a test drive at Ashcrofts next week and if all goes well I will be booking my 90 in for the conversion. Thumbs Up

see... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10566.html?highlight=auto BM52
Post #209882 9th Feb 2013 5:16pm
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foxkilla



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Auto Tonga Green
Billiant!!! Thumbs Up
Post #209885 9th Feb 2013 5:51pm
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SGH



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Still trying to convince myself in spending £6k on auto conversion on my 130.
Post #209887 9th Feb 2013 5:58pm
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BigM



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Kenya 1985 Defender 110 300 Tdi HCPU Auto Bonatti Grey
I did it to my 1985 110 HCPU, coupled with a 300 Tdi. After two years of problem free operation, I know I will never go back to a manual box. I work and live in Kenya. An auto box in today's congested Nairobi traffic is very convenient. But off-road too. One has to try to believe it. At first, I was very suspicious ... Up country near Mount Kenya, there is quite a bit of "black cotton" soil that rains transform into nightmarish bog. An auto transmission allows smoother gear changes; a critical driving feature when the going gets really tough. An autobox in deep mud is much superior to a manual. And no, it does not significantly sap power and increase consumption. Greetings to all.
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bell-auto-services



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
I think tthe conversion is a nice easy drive, I think for town work it for sure is the way to go. I have had Dave's defender a few times to create a special auto remap for it and I did quite a few hundred miles in it and its effortless to drive and makes the defender a real town car for sure.

Pete
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big steve



Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
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One thing I will say is the only down side is its a 4 speed just doesn't seem enough for a puma Sad

Steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #209938 9th Feb 2013 7:57pm
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Pam W



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Another Thumbs Up

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We wouldn't ever go back to manual Land Rovers - auto is great - for on road of off- road, work, comp or fun..... Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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Post #209942 9th Feb 2013 8:03pm
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bm52



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
@big steve -
do you mean it could do with another gear for acceleration or top end cruising.
Is it correct to presume that as the Disco II could cruise at motorway speeds the Puma will also cruise easily at 70-75 as well? BM52
Post #210010 9th Feb 2013 10:43pm
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
i run two auto defenders (both with Daves boxes although not pumas) excellent way to drive in my opinion, smoother for offroad and towing not to mention town driving.

Puma - i would love to be auto but just can't justify the cost! Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #210021 9th Feb 2013 11:11pm
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SteveG



Member Since: 29 Nov 2011
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Test drove Ashcrofts Puma when he first converted it. 4 speed seemed good enough and you were not having to wring the engine out to make good progress.

One way to bring the cost down slightly is to source a Disco II or P38 box from a breakers as part ex. They are readily available and don't cost that much.

Cheers

Steve
Post #210058 10th Feb 2013 8:47am
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big steve



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
bm52 wrote:
@big steve -
do you mean it could do with another gear for acceleration or top end cruising.
Is it correct to presume that as the Disco II could cruise at motorway speeds the Puma will also cruise easily at 70-75 as well?


Yes your right hadn't thought of it like that but just think extra gears would be good Thumbs Up

Steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #210077 10th Feb 2013 9:25am
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