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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189   
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get it
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24th Aug 2011 9:04pm |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 
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Pros:
A cool cab fast when it's hot. Cons: A stupid protrusion beyond the grille. We have it. If I bought myself a 90 PU for me, I'd go without. I'd say for a station wagon go for it. Otherwise not. |
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24th Aug 2011 9:05pm |
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| mattlab Member Since: 16 May 2011 Location: suffolk Posts: 143  
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a definite yes,
LIFE`S TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING VEHICLE |
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24th Aug 2011 9:06pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3664 
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get it, it stops my dog panting DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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24th Aug 2011 9:15pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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There is a way of changing that  I have had to move the A/C rad back so my winch fits- takes about 1hr. and all you will need is the flat grill.
Personally I would say it is a MUST...... Crazy thing is that I used A/C more in UK than here. Glyn   |
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24th Aug 2011 9:17pm |
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| Martyn Member Since: 10 Feb 2011 Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands Posts: 151 
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Came as standard on my XS, but if I had a County spec I'd happily blow a grand on it as an option for comfort really.
Probably the best aircon I've ever experienced out of all the vehicles I've had. It's ice cold very quickly... so much so my passengers normally winge!! Don't have any noticeable power drain either. Then again, given the extremes Defender is built for it's no surprise it's a bloody good system.  |
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24th Aug 2011 9:26pm |
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| double cab happy Member Since: 01 Jun 2009 Location: merseyside Posts: 573 
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a pro for the air con is,
air con on blowers on full heated screen on = reduced tickover, something like a 14% drop in power |
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24th Aug 2011 9:53pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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There was a thread on this about 3 months ago Paul when I asked the same question.
Based on the advice given I ordered A/C on mine and I'm very glad I did. I have found that the Puma heats up inside from engine and transmission heat - the floor gets fairly warm and normal ventilation wouldn't be very effective particularly as it feels as big as a high roof van inside ! The A/C system is also very efficient in this car. we have had a couple of days wher its been 24 deg outside and even getting in after parking in sunshine - with the interior like an oven it cools it down very fast. Even on the lowest setting you still have to switch it off now and again as its bloody freezing ! It also has very little effect on fuel consumption in my experience. I was originally very tempted to not bother specifying aircon but in retrospect had I not I would have regretted it very much as it would be an uncomfortable drive for a good part of the year. So IMHO leaving it out could be a false economy |
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24th Aug 2011 10:08pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I suppose I should repeat what I said in your other thread...
... basically yes it's worthwhile. Are you related to Zag? Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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24th Aug 2011 10:17pm |
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| SteveS Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: Devon & Berkshire Posts: 388 
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I had an after market a/c fitted and it did not have the stupid protrusion |
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24th Aug 2011 10:36pm |
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| Paul Rover Member Since: 15 Aug 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 61
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Looks like to Air Con then!
Many thanks for the advice everyone. |
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24th Aug 2011 10:39pm |
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| pom Member Since: 01 Jun 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 1343 |
Where and how much if you don't mind me asking. It's the one thing I really miss. Pom |
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24th Aug 2011 10:41pm |
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| Landie Boy Member Since: 15 Jan 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 431 
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that may seem small but believe me it helps when you are off road 
Jack |
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24th Aug 2011 10:44pm |
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| Def-00 Member Since: 11 May 2011 Location: Sharjah Posts: 236  
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Wow over here it's 45+ ac isn't an option it's a must. It works really well, worth every penny. 2012 Fuji White 110  Flattened |
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25th Aug 2011 1:06am |
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