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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816   
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Couple of things about the Startech.
Expensive, but the boss is included in the price. Which not always the case with others. My Startech boss perfectly cancels out the turn signal. Indeed there are a few extra cm space between the back of the wheel and the turnsignal command, but you get used to that within a week. Overall, even if the wheel may sit a few cm closer to you, the fact that it is smaller makes it a totally different and more comfy driving experience than the standard wheel. If you order it from Startech as the black colored version, and if you do not specify anything else, you will get white stitching. In order to match my black SVX interior I specified black stitching which came (naturally) as a zero cost option. Other colors stitching are available too, probably also at no extra cost. My Startech must be in the SVX now 4 years or so, the leather remains as new. Last, you can call the Startech an original Land Rover equipment as in a number of markets, Germany and Switzerland in the first place, Land Rover themselves are putting this Startech steering wheel in some of their limited editions from new. (Black Pearl, Hunter, Blaser editions) 
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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14th Feb 2015 3:50am |
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| Iktank Member Since: 08 Nov 2014 Location: Porthcawl Posts: 237  
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Very happy with a 14" wheel so much more comfortable than the the original wheel. I did contemplate a 15" in the first instance glad i didnt, dial are not obscured at all my picture isn't the best
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14th Feb 2015 12:26pm |
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us off.
| Iktank Member Since: 08 Nov 2014 Location: Porthcawl Posts: 237
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No extra effort needed
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14th Feb 2015 12:59pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762 
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Might need to swap our leather XS wheel for a smaller momo or startech. Since having the new seats fitted I think the car would benefit from a smaller diameter wheel. 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
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14th Feb 2015 1:47pm |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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And with either the Momo, or Startech, you can now match the stitching to your new RED seats Catherine...
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The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color] Last edited by Venomator on 14th Feb 2015 2:09pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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14th Feb 2015 2:09pm |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2956
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Most of the bosses for aftermarket wheels are far too thick which in turn makes it look aftermarket And diy I know thinner bosses are available but it's at extra cost anyone have a pic of startech boss
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14th Feb 2015 2:09pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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If I was to swap my standard XS version - I might be tempted by this:
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20th Feb 2015 10:22am |
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| Force64 Member Since: 02 Jan 2014 Location: Gatwick Posts: 196 
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Can I order a Startech through Land Rover direct?
If not where can I order to take advantage of the good euro exchange rate we have at the moment? Cheers, Andy Defender Td5 XS90 |
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20th Feb 2015 12:46pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790  
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Can you not order direct Andy?
http://www.startech.de/en/land-rover/land-...liste.html 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon 1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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20th Feb 2015 5:22pm |
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| Force64 Member Since: 02 Jan 2014 Location: Gatwick Posts: 196
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I've tried using their website and its crap.
Click on the steering wheel and nothing happens. Don't think they have online ordering. Go on the dealer locator and click and no results come up. Click on their contact page, filled out their form and clicked send and nothing happens. Didn't really want to go to the expense of phone Germany. Last resort may be facebook! Andy Defender Td5 XS90 |
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20th Feb 2015 5:29pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790
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Hi Andy
Just had a hunt back through my links and notes, turns out that I had a link stored away for JE Engineering who are Startech agents
http://www.jeengineering.co.uk/landrovers/...or-styling Hope they can help you out. Cheers John 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon 1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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20th Feb 2015 5:39pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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You did not search hard enough John
Now we get to the 'interesting' bit of Defender ownership. There are at least 3 different bosses 1) 36 Spline boss 2) 48 Spline boss 3) DSC Boss. This is probably the easy one to find out. Look at VIN number which goes from FA000001 from sometime in 2014 or look for DSC button. No DSC boss until next month Later Pumas should be 48 spline, but do not take it for gospel. Early TDci toss a coin or pull your steering wheel off and start counting or measuring 36 spline = 17mm, 48 spline 19 mm We do have a Startech steering wheel on the shelf, but not sure of bosses. Definitely do not have a DSC boss. Startech steering wheel no boss £370 inc VAT but not carriage Startech steering wheel with 36/48 boss £400 inc VAT but not carriage Startech steering wheel with DSC boss £450 inc VAT but not carriage DSC boss out of stock until next month. Last delivery for this month from Germany on its way now. Another delivery coming next month if anyone wants Startech steering wheels or other bits Brendan |
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20th Feb 2015 7:38pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790
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Didn't realise you did Startech Brendan, sorry
What other things nice things do you get on those German lorries?? Any Guggenbichler schnapps hidden away amongst your boxes 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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20th Feb 2015 8:11pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Hi John, sometimes I do not know what is on the consignment until I opened them up.
A bit like Christmas at times down at the units
We have all sorts on our shelves which are not on the website yet. Now if I remember correctly we have German, Belgium, American and UK beer in the lock up at the moment. The hired friends at shows do not have to worry about liquid refreshment at the shows. Hic
Click image to enlarge Sometimes I get interesting reading material as well. Brendan |
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