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Getting shifty |
penguinsprogress
9th Mar 2015 11:23am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 5328 · Subject: Getting shifty |
Hi,
Every car I've driven has a style of driving that the designers and engineers worked towards... however, I can't work out what is the accepted way to drive a 2.4 TDCi Defender on the road (ap ... |
90 HT springs |
penguinsprogress
2nd Mar 2015 5:27pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2679 · Subject: 90 HT springs |
I've got a Def 90 TDCi HD HT and find the ride really choppy when empty. I've looked around the web and can't find if the springs fitted are HD or SD? Lot's of confusing contradictory info... SW sprin ... |
Berkshire Land Rover |
penguinsprogress
29th Aug 2014 2:00pm
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Forum: Dealership & Sponsor Feedback · Replies: 77 · Views: 57924 · Subject: Berkshire Land Rover |
Just been flyposted for a new Land Rover firm in Maidenhead... Thames Land Rover! |
Autohome maggi advice |
penguinsprogress
26th Aug 2014 5:44pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 24 · Views: 15428 · Subject: Autohome maggi advice |
Back on topic... The Hannibal roof rack fittings were shockingly bad. Most of the stainless bolts cross threaded and then broke on removal. Had to replace all of them. Not acceptable on such an expens ... |
Autohome maggi advice |
penguinsprogress
26th Aug 2014 5:40pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 24 · Views: 15428 · Subject: Autohome maggi advice |
Thanks Eric, I like them too. They match the roof and because I live in town it makes the truck look less aggressive. They're pretty good lights too! Much better than the land rover accessory spots th ... |
Autohome maggi advice |
penguinsprogress
26th Aug 2014 3:44pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 24 · Views: 15428 · Subject: Autohome maggi advice |
I've got the Maggi Grand Tour Small. Great tent, very comfortable. Not much noise on the motorway and handling OK after installing Air Lift 1000 on rear springs to stop the weight of tent, roof rack a ... |
Essential Defender TDCi spares for Euro road trip |
penguinsprogress
26th Aug 2014 3:28pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 11 · Views: 9134 · Subject: Essential Defender TDCi spares for Euro road trip |
Maggi roof tent was amazing, although it would have been useful to have some sort of self levelling roof rack.
Next project, twin batteries! |
Berkshire Land Rover |
penguinsprogress
1st Aug 2014 6:49pm
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Forum: Dealership & Sponsor Feedback · Replies: 77 · Views: 57924 · Subject: Berkshire Land Rover |
They've just gone out of business. Was down there today trying to find some spotlights they replaced and then misplaced. Repo men all over the place. |
Hi there . first post. Thoughts on new Defender as main car |
penguinsprogress
14th Jul 2014 2:47pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 73 · Views: 31594 · Subject: Hi there . first post. Thoughts on new Defender as main car |
I drive my Puma 90HT as a daily driver and also into London and it's great. The high seat, gentle progress and imposing presence on the road are all plus points. Fuel consumption is 32mpg on average w ... |
Essential Defender TDCi spares for Euro road trip |
penguinsprogress
30th Jun 2014 1:05pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 11 · Views: 9134 · Subject: Essential Defender TDCi spares for Euro road trip |
Thanks BPman... really useful info.
Just fitted a Hannibal roof rack and on the hunt for a good roof tent... debating between Maggi and Hannibal... but that's probably another thread! |
Essential Defender TDCi spares for Euro road trip |
penguinsprogress
27th Jun 2014 9:39pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 11 · Views: 9134 · Subject: Essential Defender TDCi spares for Euro road trip |
Thanks for the replies... just asking as the last time I went to Europe in a Landie it was a Series 2... had lots of spares that time including a hammer and steel bar to start it! |
Essential Defender TDCi spares for Euro road trip |
penguinsprogress
9th Jun 2014 2:45pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 11 · Views: 9134 · Subject: Essential Defender TDCi spares for Euro road trip |
Planning a road trip in the summer across Europe and wondered what spares to pack for a 2.4 Defender 90 HT... apart from the usual stuff that applies to any car... ? |
Camping in Burgundy |
penguinsprogress
9th Jun 2014 1:50pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 1 · Views: 1685 · Subject: Camping in Burgundy |
Hi, we're planning on taking our 90 to Morzine in France this august and were going to break the journey on the way down from Calais... ideally in Burgundy and then maybe toward Annecy.
Does anyone ... |
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