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| Seapod Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 46   
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Next task was sorting the headlights: Crystal WiPACS with Osram Laser Nightbreaker bulbs. Maintain OEM look but increase vision. Old on the left, new on the right.
 Click image to enlarge Now - I bought the Boomslang wiring loom to sort out the switch problem but haven't fitted it. Why? Because I have started finding tales of the loom failing and potentially causing a fire risk. It seems particularly vulnerable around the fuse and relay area. The forum has a number of tales of woe caused by the loom (and the Landzreiger too to be fair). Secondly, I also found a couple of threads suggesting that the switch issue was fixed post 2011 (there was a LR recall for 07-11 models I believe). So on balance, do I leave everything alone? The new lights are super bright and voltage at headlight is good. Thoughts? My Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post630322.html#630322 |
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13th Oct 2017 12:55pm |
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| Seapod Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 46
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On another matter....
Click image to enlarge I couldn't believe how simple it is now Pete has managed to crack the tuning of the ECU with no removal. Total elapsed time from start to finish (including sending Pete the file and receiving the map back from him) just over 1 hour. Actual time 'doing things' about 10 mins from start to finish. Thanks to all who suggested this as the next significant mod, its phenomenal My Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post630322.html#630322 |
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13th Oct 2017 1:59pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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Awesome! Glad you like it as well! Did you go 150AB or 170AB? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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13th Oct 2017 2:06pm |
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| Seapod Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 46
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At the start of the flashing process there was a choice on my phone's screen that basically said - Would you like 150hp or 170hp? Press button to select.
Guess which one I went for....  My Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post630322.html#630322 |
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13th Oct 2017 2:14pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Ooh, I wonder!!
So if you buy the 170 you get the 150 too? Are you running it with the standard intercooler? James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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13th Oct 2017 2:18pm |
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| Seapod Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 46
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Yes, i now have a choice of 3 maps - Standard, 150 and 170. Its a 5 min job to switch between them.
yes to standard intercooler, at least for now. I don't live anywhere very hot (Devon!) nor do I tow very heavy loads or run at high speeds for long periods (ie motorway miles). On balance this should keep me out of trouble. I will continue to get advice and look at some of the temps (that are available via tool) to get an idea of normal vs raised temps. My Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post630322.html#630322 |
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13th Oct 2017 4:52pm |
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| Seapod Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 46
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Yes a silver roof. I think it's Indus Silver, but don't know for certain. Initially I didn't like it and planned to get it sprayed black but is grown on me as it gives the vehicle a bit of a lift from the all black look (which in my personal opinion can look a bit too gangsta once you change wheels and so on) My Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post630322.html#630322
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13th Oct 2017 6:49pm |
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| Seapod Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 46
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It's zermatt silver, I've just checked My Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post630322.html#630322
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13th Oct 2017 6:58pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
Is it santorini black?I i have an indus silver roof on mine ..i think the grey looks better as a contrast but like you i am getting used to it!
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13th Oct 2017 8:12pm |
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| Seapod Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 46
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Yes it's santorini black. When I bought it there was a full adventurer roof rack which I have since taken off. The roof is more noticeable now. Still slightly undecided but have other priorities currently for any spare land rover cash! My Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post630322.html#630322
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13th Oct 2017 8:48pm |
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