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| Tommo Member Since: 19 Dec 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 830   
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Will do...I work at the Bradgate unit
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29th Mar 2015 8:01pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
How did you get the x eng lock to fit the my2015 steering column.....has it been re eesigned or did you bodge? |
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29th Mar 2015 8:03pm |
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| gklau Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Leicester Posts: 35 
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UT installed for me.
It looks like how DSC-off managed it in this post: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17090-30.html Also look at this thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic33834.html |
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29th Mar 2015 8:06pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
Thanks but i was hoping fore more as DSC post is the worst imho.......it shows you how to do 90% of the work but the vital 10% is left out because of some secret squirrel thing .......anyway great truck!
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29th Mar 2015 8:19pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3787  
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So, this Defender is a TD5, & not a Puma? I look forward to hearing of you engine mods,......you'll be looking at an intercooler, turbo etc? A "good" engine will really be the finishing touch for a very nice Defender. I've never had any experience at all with a Defender Auto, but I've always had the feeling that a small 4 cyl diesel would "struggle" with an auto in a heavy vehicle like a Defender? Pickles. |
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29th Mar 2015 9:23pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
Its a puma pickles 2015 plate!
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29th Mar 2015 10:56pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3787
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Ok, I know it "looked" like one, but I was mystified by the mention of TD5?
Thanks, Pickles. |
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29th Mar 2015 11:07pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2297 
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Hello gklau
First the compliment that looks just great... take care you have a special one... 
Now a question...  (which i'm fairly sure I know the answer too), is that a Mantec rear wheel carrier.
It looks to be and interesting to see it fitted with a NAS rear step... i'm needing to do something similar soon and are looking at the options with the NAS Step fitted. Don't mind a bit of modification but if it is a Mantec did it go straight on without adjustment...
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Also to the forum generally, is this a good bit of kit or not? any other options worth considering with a NAS Step Good Luck in your Truck gklau...a head turner... SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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29th Mar 2015 11:21pm |
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| gklau Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Leicester Posts: 35
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Yes,
Well spotted. Forgot to mention the Mantec spare wheel carrier. It is well worth it to take the pressure off the rear door, and also to prevent the door from being opened too wide and damaging the rear quarter panel. But it fitted without any modification. Quite close though! I also got UT to install rear parking sensors which are well worth it. I think that the next job is to get the ECU tuned and I'll be done... For now. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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30th Mar 2015 1:38pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2297
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Thanks gklau
Yes agree, I broke 'the back' of the Door on my 300tdi with the mounting of a Spare, it took 10 years to give way but it did result in a strip down and rebuild. The Puma inner Door is stronger with a better load distribution plate but I still think the Spare Carrier is worth the £... Found these also which show the Mantec fitted with a NAS rear step...
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 'Done for now'.... oooh there's no finish line unfortunately... 
but you have compressed the gradual re-specification into a big first step, so well done...
Good Luck with the 'Red Devil' SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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30th Mar 2015 2:07pm |
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| Walmsleys Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Leyland Posts: 110 
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That's a fantastic 90 - I do like an Urban Truck
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Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 2015 Urban Truck 90XS in Havana (previously 2013 D4 XS in Fuji White) (previously 2011 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey, auto, black leather, reversing camera and removable tow bar) (previously 2011 Freelander 2, blue (Mrs B's) (previously 2007 TDV6 D3 SE Zermatt Silver, auto, black leather, an Uncle Ray plate and AT2s) (previously 2001 Freelander One, blue) (previously 1967 Series 2, Green) |
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30th Mar 2015 3:24pm |
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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482 
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What a lovely looking Defender, you must be well pleased.
Ive been looking at the same suspension set up. Currently have 16 inch sawtooths on 235/85/16 but love the look of the 18's and a lower profile tyre seem to suit the car better. What's it like overall to drive with the lowering springs and B6 options. Can I also ask a really silly question there is a kind of method to my madness, what's its overall height. My other motive for lowering is to get it in the garage with my overland roof rack on! I would rather spend the money on upgrading the landie than buying a new garage door or modifying that! |
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30th Mar 2015 3:41pm |
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| gklau Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Leicester Posts: 35
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Suspension setup is great on the road, feels quite planted on the rear around roundabouts. Initially felt a bit harsh especially over speed bumps, but dropped the pressures in the tyres to 30 psi in the front and 33 psi in the rear and now feels just about right.
Height overall was quoted as 1.95 metres, haven't yet managed to measure the actual height, but just fits in my garage (within centimetres) with and up and over door. Hope that helps. When I get a chance, I'll measure the actual height. |
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30th Mar 2015 4:06pm |
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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482
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thanks for coming back, im tempted by the look and handing improvements alone, mine sits at 199.5 so probably the mod alone wont assist without garage surgery!!
Loving the car thanks again |
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30th Mar 2015 4:12pm |
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