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 4WD system question |
GreenMonster
 26th Mar 2023 12:14pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2030 · Subject: 4WD system question |
| The center locker works in comfort mode. If it’s anything, it’s not that. Even if it didn’t lock, TC would kick in after the wheels slip. |
| BF Goodrich AT KO3, coming in 2023 |
GreenMonster
27th Oct 2022 10:15pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 16 · Views: 8013 · Subject: BF Goodrich AT KO3, coming in 2023 |
| Great. Maybe the new ones will actually have some grip on wet roads. |
| 110 roof rack noise - any solutions? |
GreenMonster
20th Oct 2022 2:28am
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 12 · Views: 8642 · Subject: 110 roof rack noise - any solutions? |
| https://newdefendermods.com/collections/all/products/new-defender-wind-fairing |
| Looks like dealers might be having problems selling them… |
GreenMonster
20th Oct 2022 2:21am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 8 · Views: 3649 · Subject: Looks like dealers might be having problems selling them… |
| My dealer in the US still bugs me every few weeks to sell my Defender and step up to a ‘23 for just a few thousand, but then when I ask him what am I supposed to drive in the year it’ll take to ge ... |
| Roof Rail Removal - NIGHTMARE |
GreenMonster
18th Oct 2022 3:56pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 8 · Views: 3357 · Subject: Roof Rail Removal - NIGHTMARE |
| Too bad you or your installer didn’t see the many threads on this issue over the past two years. Removing the rail bolts resulted in similar pain for several others, and has also happened with many ... |
| Got stuck - tyre suggestions? |
GreenMonster
11th Jan 2022 8:36pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 12 · Views: 3906 · Subject: Got stuck - tyre suggestions? |
| Some confusion in a few of these posts. Anything with Wrangler on the tire is not the road tire. Road tires for the Defender are either Conti’s or Pirelli’s in most markets. Wrangler Adventureâ ... |
| Beware the Adaptive Speed Limiter |
GreenMonster
16th Nov 2021 1:12am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 26 · Views: 9960 · Subject: Beware the Adaptive Speed Limiter |
| I always use adaptive cruise control; never, ever use speed limit control—for this very reason. I wonder if some (rumored) incidents where a few cars suddenly slowed down on highways were due to sp ... |
| 512hp from the 6 Cylinder |
GreenMonster
10th Nov 2021 2:57am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2620 · Subject: 512hp from the 6 Cylinder |
| Would think about if I lived in a country with an autobahn; otherwise can’t see the point. Car is plenty fast enough for a giant SUV. Putting that kind of power down should require bigger brakes m ... |
| Increased power to the 7 pin trailer connection |
GreenMonster
25th Oct 2021 8:41pm
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 1 · Views: 1096 · Subject: Increased power to the 7 pin trailer connection |
| Has anyone in a dc to dc charger and extra cabling to get increased power to the 7-pin trailer connection from the Defender? I’d like to get more charge into my camper trailer while driving than t ... |
| Best second battery option |
GreenMonster
26th Aug 2021 4:26pm
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 5 · Views: 2864 · Subject: Best second battery option |
| I find that pricing a bit optimistic for all the parts, but even if I could get them all at those prices, I’d just rather not deal with install, and want something I can use outside the vehicle. C ... |
| Best second battery option |
GreenMonster
26th Aug 2021 2:46pm
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 5 · Views: 2864 · Subject: Best second battery option |
| I don’t get the need for a built in second battery when there are such good options for portables now. I guess you save some space with a built in, but a portable can be used anywhere, and can be u ... |
| Number plate fixing on new defender? |
GreenMonster
26th Aug 2021 2:43pm
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 11 · Views: 4609 · Subject: Number plate fixing on new defender? |
| I bought a Slye bracket. No jokes in bumper. Works great. |
| The TFL debacle: size or tire? |
GreenMonster
26th Aug 2021 12:06pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres (L663) · Replies: 17 · Views: 7417 · Subject: The TFL debacle: size or tire? |
| Yeah, agree. I’m going to try and get through this Fall on the Adventures before I switch to my winter wheels, and then get either the Mickey Thompson or the Falken’s next Spring. Definitely not ... |
| P400 thoughts after 1000 miles |
GreenMonster
10th Aug 2021 8:56pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 13 · Views: 6950 · Subject: P400 thoughts after 1000 miles |
UK I would say otherwise it would nearer 30mpg UK which is a tad too far.
I would do 23 to 24mpg on a run in my D3 V8 4.4 on Duratracs so I would expect a little more out of the Defender as its qu ... |
| P400 thoughts after 1000 miles |
GreenMonster
10th Aug 2021 8:08pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 13 · Views: 6950 · Subject: P400 thoughts after 1000 miles |
Glad you are enjoying it, put nearly 17,000 K’s on mine and very happy with the fuel economy,
On long runs I have been getting around 26mpg, it has averaged 22.4 mpg over the last
6000 k’s.
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