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degsey



Member Since: 27 Nov 2014
Location: Mann Island
Posts: 13

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
My defender
here is my defender Ive had it 3 months it was just an ex demo its was a bog standard hard top when I got it and Ive done a few "cosmetic" bits to it

suspension is painful but I guess its normal


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cheers
Post #377688 9th Dec 2014 9:50pm
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110MGD



Member Since: 17 Oct 2013
Location: Wear Valley
Posts: 153

2001 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Looks really good that does Mr. Green not over the top on the cosmetic bling. Dark green as well. Same as me, the only colour IMHO for a Land Rover. Had Discovery 2,3,4s in grey and black. But, this is the the colour to have. When the next gen defender comes out I'll get a dark green one of those to go alongside my old Td5! 2001 Td5 CSW (weekend and snow mobile) Plenty of lights, M/T tyres EGR delete, roofrack, swing away wheel carrier, snorkel.
2016 E220 CDI Night Edition Estate
2014 VW UP!
2x D3 and 1x D4 GONE
Post #377723 9th Dec 2014 10:38pm
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degsey



Member Since: 27 Nov 2014
Location: Mann Island
Posts: 13

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
thanks I just need to short the suspension out to give me a better ride, my kidneys are battered with it
Post #377732 9th Dec 2014 10:53pm
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nitram17



Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
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If you find a solution let me know i was going to try these:
http://www.alivetuning.com/alive-boutique/...duct_id=84
but im not sure whether there will be any significant difference in ride for the £400 notes required.
Post #377740 9th Dec 2014 11:53pm
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carrotbay



Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Northants, UK
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel XS CSW Auto Santorini Black
Nice looking truck

I have those shocks and a set of alive springs on my 110 .. Thumbs Up 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
Post #377744 10th Dec 2014 12:15am
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
nitram17 wrote:
If you find a solution let me know i was going to try these:
http://www.alivetuning.com/alive-boutique/...duct_id=84
but im not sure whether there will be any significant difference in ride for the £400 notes required.


There is, for cornering and performance wise there excellent.
Post #377745 10th Dec 2014 12:36am
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nitram17



Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
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carrotbay wrote:
Nice looking truck

I have those shocks and a set of alive springs on my 110 .. Thumbs Up


Do you notice a significant difference carrot?
Post #377746 10th Dec 2014 1:03am
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silky16v



Member Since: 11 Aug 2014
Location: Cumbria
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England 2001 Defender 90 Td5 X-Tech LE Blenheim Silver
Here's my 90 fitted with -2" springs from Extreme 4x4 highly recommended
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic31901-15.html

more comfortable than standard and being progressive rate reduced body roll as well

the standard rate Puma springs are too hard unless you have some load in your truck

changing the shock won't help the bouncing and harshness you have now

also Paddocks are cheaper http://www.paddockspares.com/brands/bilste...7-td5.html
Post #377829 10th Dec 2014 1:36pm
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degsey



Member Since: 27 Nov 2014
Location: Mann Island
Posts: 13

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
I do like the lower look but its killing my back such a hard ride
Post #377901 10th Dec 2014 8:05pm
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silky16v



Member Since: 11 Aug 2014
Location: Cumbria
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England 2001 Defender 90 Td5 X-Tech LE Blenheim Silver
change the springs thats what gives you a harsh ride even worse in a Puma as the springs rates are higher than a TD5

i tried both Alive & IRB ringing and emailing both got a txt off 1 of them saying couldn't take my call and other never answered my emails or phone calls!!!!

so rang Extreme 4x4 spoke to Digby he gave me great advice and matched the springs to what i use the car for
so progressive rate springs so its nice and soft when just driving along but if i load it up or start cornering hard the spring rate is stiffer giving less body roll and the ride height won't drop when loaded.

so even though its lowered it rides and rives better and is more comfortable, also it doesn't sit arse down anymore its all level now

even the wife has just been out in and says she can't believe how much better it is than before it drives so much better

you can even leave the standard shocks fitted if there aren't tired or worn out, do you have Anti-roll bars fitted?
Post #377928 10th Dec 2014 8:49pm
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degsey



Member Since: 27 Nov 2014
Location: Mann Island
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
Ive got the standard shocks fitted, I got the springs from extreme 4x4
Post #377930 10th Dec 2014 8:52pm
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silky16v



Member Since: 11 Aug 2014
Location: Cumbria
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England 2001 Defender 90 Td5 X-Tech LE Blenheim Silver
weird you have such a harsh ride then if you have springs fitted already, but it does depends on what spring rates you went for
Post #377947 10th Dec 2014 9:40pm
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degsey



Member Since: 27 Nov 2014
Location: Mann Island
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
I will call them in the morning
Post #377950 10th Dec 2014 9:42pm
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silky16v



Member Since: 11 Aug 2014
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England 2001 Defender 90 Td5 X-Tech LE Blenheim Silver
any news on what you have fitted?
Post #378117 11th Dec 2014 1:19pm
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degsey



Member Since: 27 Nov 2014
Location: Mann Island
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
I never got chance to call them today
Post #378253 11th Dec 2014 9:31pm
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