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Mike c

Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
Posts: 928

My discovery td5 had a notchy 2nd gear, my td5 Defender doesn't, same gearbox as TDI as already said the r380, the difference was the transfer box as with td5 it became the lt230q supposed to be quieter, however I think my Defender has a whiny transfer box!

Mike

10th Feb 2019 4:31pm

bigfatsi

Member Since: 07 Sep 2018
Location: Teesside
Posts: 48

I've got a TD5 here in Teesside if you want to poke around it?

S

11th Feb 2019 10:16am

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5172

I may take you up on that offer, just to give me extra ideas on what they are like.

Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

11th Feb 2019 5:16pm

bigfatsi

Member Since: 07 Sep 2018
Location: Teesside
Posts: 48

No problem. PM me when you want to arrange something. I'm in Hartlepool a lot, so a bit closer.

S

12th Feb 2019 9:53am

Kst80

Member Since: 28 Aug 2016
Location: Essex
Posts: 81

Had a 300 for 6 months before it was stolen, then after a break (wasn't sure I could carry on sleeping with one eye open!) went for a TD5.
I prefer the TD5. However acknowledge my short experiences may skew the thinking.
I must have been robbed, I paid silly money but don't seem to be able to find the electric windows, central locking, aircon or in fact a radio that others seem to think they came with

12th Feb 2019 5:42pm

LandymanStefan

Member Since: 30 Aug 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 881

Mine being a pre 2002 county has the tdi dash, no central locking, no electric windows and no AC too

12th Feb 2019 5:48pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5172

I have my eye on an 02 plater onwards, The insurance want a CAT 1 tracker fitted to the replacement, which is fare play. Also I have said what I was going to do. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

18th Feb 2019 4:28pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2777

You don’t really need aircon in a Defender unless it’s a TDCi without the vent flaps.

Central locking is nice to have if it’s a 110, and electric windows again not really needed in a Defender.

20th Feb 2019 7:44am

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5172

well still looking sadly, Two I looked into going to visit have been sold, I had just secured my ££ and the dealer goes and sells it. So I am still on the look out! What is the difference between the Defender transfer and the disco transfer? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

6th Apr 2019 4:58pm

LandymanStefan

Member Since: 30 Aug 2017
Location: Surrey
Posts: 881

Defender has a 1.4 drive ratio and disco is 1.2 ratio. I have put disco transfer gears in my box as it allows the car to cruise better and scream less on the motorway. Downside is if you do a lot of heavy towing it’s harder to pull away in first. This is because the transfer box sits after the gearbox so if it has a disco box it effectively raises all the gears a bit.

Personally I love having the disco ratios on my td5

6th Apr 2019 6:00pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5707

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Map and disco gears are the best for everyday “modern” driving.

I’m still running Def gears on the new one, and miss the Disco gears

6th Apr 2019 6:07pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5172

Ah so a good upgrade to have, I have seen a few with this mod for sale. Are the standard maps on these crap? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

6th Apr 2019 6:22pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5707

No they are ok and better than standard Tdci with its stupid first gear. But disco gears, and the bit more torque via a tune is a great combo.

6th Apr 2019 6:25pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5172

I have heard that these can give silly bhp with a good tune and turbo and intercooler. I am thinking about making my next more aggressive, due to people on the A19 wanting to play funny

. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

6th Apr 2019 6:27pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5172

I know most of you have read my new thread, but I would like to thank each and everyone of you for you help! Been a bit of a long road on this one but we did it!!

Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

27th Apr 2019 10:01pm

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