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JellyBean

Member Since: 02 Mar 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 142

Sure - am very happy to share.
Mark

16th Feb 2016 10:59am

gabe3105

Member Since: 25 May 2015
Location: Grimsby
Posts: 237

Mark,

I would be interested to know more, about both the autobox and the air suspension.

Are you still impressed with the autobox? Have you tried it off road, particularly with respect to its ability to hold a chosen gear in low range? Was the tune done by JE specifically to complement the autobox or was it a general tune by BAS, Alive etc?

I saw an advert for ACHSV air suspension in April's Land Rover Monthly and it stated that the access height was 4" lower than standard, which seemed huge to me. Do you know what the overall height of your truck is at access height? It may solve many garage access problems. How do you find the ride and handling, both on road and off?

Loads of questions there, sorry

Gary

29th Feb 2016 11:46am

JellyBean

Member Since: 02 Mar 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 142

Hi Gary

Apologies for not responding sooner - but I've been up to my ears, etc, etc..

Anyway. Yes, I am still very happy with the 6 speed box. I have done around 2000 miles since the conversion, and I am really appreciating the additional gears (previous was a 4 speed). The changes up and down are very smooth. In fact, I was with Chris at CSK earlier this week and he took the Defender out to see what the new box was like. He also commented on how smooth the changes were.

I had a tune to approximately 175 BHP with the new box (JE AutoWorks). This is their "tune plus" package. It provides excellent power in the mid range, while also helping out when setting off. Together with the new box, all is much improved from my point of view.

I have not tried the box off road yet. However, its perfectly good around the uneven smallholding on which I live. I will be testing it more harshly in the near future. I'll update you as and when.

The air suspension is pretty much as you will have read in Land Rover Monthly. The access height can be lowered well below that of an unmodified vehicle. I will take some measurements and photos for you later and put them up. Basically, the height is as you may wish it to be within the potential of the settings. In addition, there is a "sport" and "off road" setting (i.e. low and high - very!). These are fine for the roles inferred. There are also 2 memories for your preferred settings which can be quickly selected using the handset. As I said, I'll get the measurements for you later, but she can go very low ...!

The ride and handling is excellent.

Hope that helps? As I said, I'll get the measurements for you later. If you get any closer to purchasing the suspension, you are very welcome to try my vehicle. In fact, your are welcome to try it regardless!

Best

Mark

2nd Mar 2016 10:57am

JellyBean

Member Since: 02 Mar 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 142

PS: Its lambing season - which why I'm somewhat distracted ...

2nd Mar 2016 10:57am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

I'm a fan, but doesn't change the facts....

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2nd Mar 2016 12:29pm

JellyBean

Member Since: 02 Mar 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 142

True - but possibly best attempt yet?

2nd Mar 2016 12:47pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

My 90 is auto, I've had auto v8 Land Rovers before and if I knew that I was keeping my 110, I'd convert that too.

2nd Mar 2016 12:55pm

Supacat

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

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

Greeni - could possibly see the argument in a sports car but for an old bus like a defender then I would say an auto box actually improves the enjoyment on road.

Offroad an automatic is peerless.

2nd Mar 2016 1:40pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

Totally, for example..
E46 M3 auto = BAD, one to avoid.
E92 M3 auto = GOOD, one to buy.

2nd Mar 2016 1:47pm

defender4

Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: South East London
Posts: 411

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

^^^

So the E92 is an old bus then?!

3rd Mar 2016 8:43am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

Hardly!

3rd Mar 2016 9:49am

gabe3105

Member Since: 25 May 2015
Location: Grimsby
Posts: 237

Hi Mark

Many thanks for the info. Sounds like they have transformed your truck. I would love to give it a try, alas you are probably a little far from me in Lincolnshire, and I would probably find it difficult to hand it back to you after!

All the best
Gary

3rd Mar 2016 7:04pm

Onases

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: Doha
Posts: 3

Hey

I just got my defender 90 2.2 2015 and wanted to get an automatic gearbox for it so any updates?

Thanks

26th Nov 2016 4:24am

Onases

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: Doha
Posts: 3

Forgot to say im lost between kahn , icon , twisted and je ( je the only one with 6 speeds the rest are 4 speeds ) cost isn't an issue i just want a gearbox with no problems as i will ship the car to Qatar and over here there isn't any good garage or maintenance center for the defender at all .

Thanks

26th Nov 2016 4:36am

JellyBean

Member Since: 02 Mar 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 142

Onases - I've replied to your PM
Mark

30th Nov 2016 1:57pm

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