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Xelr8

Member Since: 26 Aug 2014
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 165

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red

The Gearsticks might not look great but in operation I found them to be Fantastic

They fit your hand great

Would look better in Black imho

12th Sep 2014 8:06pm

jomara

Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 1790

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

I have no doubt that that it's good in use but it's a bit overstated and oversized.

Click image to enlarge

I'm sure it could have been a bit more discreet while retaining the function. 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE

12th Sep 2014 8:15pm

highbridgeflyer

Member Since: 14 May 2007
Location: midlands
Posts: 12

Porny wrote:
I wonder who will foot any warranty work?

Interesting as dealer is selling a none type approved vehicle and it is modified from standard. Is this why only one dealer chain is selling them?

Vehicle is no longer emission compliant and will have not undergone full vehicle approval. Modifications from standard will invalidate LR warranty - as stated in dealer supplied documentation.

Stating that the vehicle will come with 2 ECU's means that the file has not undergone testing and signoff from LR (as if it had it would be a containerised file that could be flashed via SDD). Does this mean Bowler become liable for faults?

Ian

Bowler are an official technical partner of LR. Therefore vehicle is covered by manufacturer warranty.

Lots of dealers are now buying in to the Bowler idea, which can only be great for Drew and the boys.

I looked after Bowler when I was with Sturgess, and both ourselves and Stratstone Mayfair were the only dealers at that time.

12th Sep 2014 8:31pm

jomara

Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 1790

I had this discussion with the dealer about my rear diff repairs, they tried to wriggle out of a warranty claim as I had non standard wheels until I pointed out that the same wheels were on vehicles being sold via land rover dealers and that LR UK were warranting this cars so why not mine!! After a wee bit of digging about in their computer and some muttering they had to back down!! 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE

12th Sep 2014 8:43pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

highbridgeflyer wrote:
Bowler are an official technical partner of LR. Therefore vehicle is covered by manufacturer warranty.

Anybody bought one yet through a main dealer to confirm this?

24th Oct 2014 12:34pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8009

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

One of my customers has a 90 version from bowler. Understanding it's all honoured by lr. This one has Ashcrofts all through too. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

24th Oct 2014 4:58pm

big steve

Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 2456

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red

taazzukcb wrote:
Bowler £1,000 is just the remap I think ... no IC. IRB or BAS for £1k could be a map and IC!

I know Bowler maps should be very good to, but either of the other 2 will be just as good if not better . IMHO of course!

im sure iv read somewhere in a magazine bowler and bas in the same sentance

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

24th Oct 2014 7:59pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

So what possible case could LR make for rejecting a warranty claim against an engine tuned by BAS but not bought from Bowler/branded Bowler?

24th Oct 2014 8:12pm

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey

BAS and Bowler ...

... Never

!

I guess perhaps part of the extra price is the fact it's warranty is still honoured ... so they build it into the price maybe? So if it's not a 'Bowler' job and you save however much ... if you have problems, you'll have to spend that difference to fix it if you get me drift!

25th Oct 2014 10:01am

rallysteve

Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 2225

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green

You would like to think that for £60k the dealer could manage to get the details right on the board. The DC doesnt have a rear heated window and I cant say I have ever heard of Good Rich tyres! 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread

30th Nov 2014 9:06am

highbridgeflyer

Member Since: 14 May 2007
Location: midlands
Posts: 12

Supacat wrote:
highbridgeflyer wrote:
Bowler are an official technical partner of LR. Therefore vehicle is covered by manufacturer warranty.

Anybody bought one yet through a main dealer to confirm this?

Yes

2nd Dec 2014 8:21pm

simonpuma90

Member Since: 16 Nov 2008
Location: south wales
Posts: 472

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Should have mine on the 16th

2nd Dec 2014 8:55pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3782

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

Simon, Is that a Peterbilt in your avatar?
Pickles.

2nd Dec 2014 8:58pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

highbridgeflyer wrote:
Supacat wrote:
highbridgeflyer wrote:
Bowler are an official technical partner of LR. Therefore vehicle is covered by manufacturer warranty.

Anybody bought one yet through a main dealer to confirm this?

Yes

What spec have you got? Any photos?

3rd Dec 2014 9:46am

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

Hi Simon
What's coming on the 16th mate

you had enough of waiting for the last editions?

steve

3rd Dec 2014 10:16am

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