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Sepp



Member Since: 05 Oct 2020
Location: Bavaria
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Germany 
Top Speed Limiter
Has anyone been able yet to disable the top speed limiter or to set a different limit?

Seems to be an option as least, as there is a different top speed limit implemented with the 22' wheels.


It's so annoying on German Autobahn.
Post #866940 12th Nov 2020 2:29pm
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shropshiredefender



Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
Location: Shropshire
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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
I know what you mean - top speed of 82mph was a pain even on crowded U.K. motorways.
Gave my Puma a BAS tune with speed limiter removal and now cruising at 85mph + on the Autobahn just about keeps up with the traffic.
Pete Bell does bespoke things to engine management systems https://bellautoservices.co.uk/engine-remaps/ and has customer service that is outstanding. Could be worth a call, even though the "New Defender" doesn't yet figure on his site. Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right.
Post #866943 12th Nov 2020 2:44pm
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defender_enthusiast



Member Since: 22 Sep 2020
Location: London
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...I wasn’t aware the new defender was speed limited?! Defender D240 First Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Wrapped roof in Gloss white. Few other dealer fitted extras.
Post #866974 12th Nov 2020 6:44pm
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J77



Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
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Yeah I think my D200 that I’ve ordered tops out at 109mph. More than enough for the UK though something to be weary of if travelling on the autobahns.
Post #866978 12th Nov 2020 7:22pm
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Defendit..



Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
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Max speed is 209km/h (130mph)
when fitted with 22" wheels.

So nür Rechts auf Autobahn.. leider.. Very Happy
Post #866981 12th Nov 2020 7:42pm
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Stacey007



Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
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I think if you want to blast down the German motorway you chose the wrong car?


When I've done some trips using them people don't half follow close. I will admit their lane discipline is far better than ours, overtake and move in...but if there is an accident it must be a big one.


What ever you drive you will have a 318d badged up as a 'M' right behind you Smile
Post #866982 12th Nov 2020 7:55pm
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DSL



Member Since: 20 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering the wasteland.
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Nothing more stressful than driving on a derestricted 2 lane stretch of autobahn. Apart from at night, that plain terrifying. Great fun doing 70mph in the “fast” lane with cars doing double that expecting you to get out the way regardless of the HGV beside me in the slow lane.

And don’t get me stared on Polish motorways!
Post #866983 12th Nov 2020 8:06pm
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AndyT66



Member Since: 19 Sep 2016
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I experienced a new defender driver on the m6 last week who came tanking up behind me in the outside lane expecting me to move over with his "I'm a new defender get out of my way attitude " nothing Censored me off more especially when I'm travelling at the legal speed limit and cant move over because an hgv is on my near side.
Post #866985 12th Nov 2020 8:36pm
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zilch



Member Since: 11 Sep 2019
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Quote:
I experienced a new defender driver on the m6 last week who came tanking up behind me in the outside lane expecting me to move over with his "I'm a new defender get out of my way attitude


must have been a demo on a road test, the characteristics point to your atypical BMW road warrior Whistle Laughing
well from my experience of motorway driving in the UK all those years ago Wink ill get my coat and await the flak Laughing yet another pommie bar steward down under

MY20 110 P400 SE Defender
MY10 3.0 RR Sport
Post #866990 12th Nov 2020 9:07pm
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bankz5152



Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
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AndyT66 wrote:
I experienced a new defender driver on the m6 last week who came tanking up behind me in the outside lane expecting me to move over with his "I'm a new defender get out of my way attitude " nothing Censored me off more especially when I'm travelling at the legal speed limit and cant move over because an hgv is on my near side.


Somewhat right but then youre creating the traffic if you dont move over. Stay left unless overtaking, thats far more annoying.

It won't be long until the speed limiters can be removed! Instagram @defender_ventures
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Post #866995 12th Nov 2020 9:33pm
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Hufflepuff



Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: Hampshire
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
I wonder how fast a 400hp unrestricted Defender would go... Too fast to be safe I suspect - hence the limiter in the first place. 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
Post #866998 12th Nov 2020 9:49pm
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Philip



Member Since: 09 Mar 2018
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Why would it be unsafe, on the right tyres? An L405 (with similar underpinnings) is fine at 140+.
Post #867000 12th Nov 2020 10:02pm
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AndrewS



Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
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Last week on the M6 I was trying to find out how fast my new Defender would go but old Defenders with their 'I'm not moving out the way attitude' wouldn't move out the way Evil or Very Mad Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
Post #867007 12th Nov 2020 11:30pm
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Sepp



Member Since: 05 Oct 2020
Location: Bavaria
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Germany 
Ooops, didn't want to start THAT kind of discussion.

I'm really sorry for all of you having experienced some of those uncomfortable maybe even scary situations.
However, to my experience being road agressive is not related to the kind of car but to the kind of driver.

I travel 25.000 miles plus a year, there you will find plenty of situations were it is no problem at all to go faster then 109 mph on Autobahn. And the Defender is easily capable of doing so.


Stacey007 wrote:
I think if you want to blast down the German motorway you chose the wrong car?


Well, sometimes you don't have a choice... Sad
Post #867024 13th Nov 2020 7:33am
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AndyT66



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A little banter on here is good, it beats watching the news. Thumbs Up
Post #867025 13th Nov 2020 7:43am
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