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kingofthesparks



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6th is best, with lots of slip Thumbs Up
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custom90



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kingofthesparks wrote:
6th is best, with lots of slip Thumbs Up
What 0 - 60mph in 30 minutes? Rolling with laughter
Post #132144 17th Mar 2012 8:01pm
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Def-00



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United Arab Emirates 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Fuji White
I hardly use first always second to pull away I just lift off the clutch and hold it till it reaches a steady speed then lift off then accelerate. I even pulled away at a traffic light in third once in the same way 2012 Fuji White 110 Flattened
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WelshGas



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Always 1st to get rolling, but frequently go from 4th to 6th. LANDYWATCH

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Post #132171 17th Mar 2012 9:37pm
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RED-DOT



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I know trucks have a stronger compound in the metal for the lower gears to help with the strain of taking away from a standstill and the rugging the gears get when stuck or when traction is lost and wheels are struggling for grip. If Defender gearboxes use the same idea i just hope they have a stronger 2nd gear for all these 2nd gear heroes. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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ZeDefender



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Unladen, on the flat and downhill, especially in heavy moving traffic (and if I'm too lazy) I often pull gently away in 2nd - doesn't seem to be much more clutch slip than in 1st Wink However, if I want to get away faster or with any load at all (including even the dogs), 1st every time. Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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NinetyTD4



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RED-DOT wrote:
I know trucks have a stronger compound in the metal for the lower gears to help with the strain of taking away from a standstill and the rugging the gears get when stuck or when traction is lost and wheels are struggling for grip. If Defender gearboxes use the same idea i just hope they have a stronger 2nd gear for all these 2nd gear heroes.


They don't, it is a standard 82 gearbox from Ford Transit. Never forget: cars have owner, Landrover have field service personnel.
Post #132296 18th Mar 2012 12:58pm
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Peter Td4



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Same here, unladen and flat or downhill (very rare around here Wink ) I also drive off in 2nd gear from time to time.
No need to ride the clutch, 2nd on the Puma is not that much different from 1st gear on my Td5. Peter,

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Post #132303 18th Mar 2012 2:01pm
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Caterham



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me wonders what got this thread going again after 2 years? Confused
Post #132319 18th Mar 2012 3:14pm
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Zagato
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Kona being VERY enthusiastic Wink
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custom90



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Zagato wrote:
Kona being VERY enthusiastic Wink

It was indeed me Whistle Never saw the post two years ago.
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ZeDefender



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I can't even remember what happened yesterday - keeps everything fresh and exciting Thumbs Up Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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custom90



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ZeDefender wrote:
I can't even remember what happened yesterday - keeps everything fresh and exciting Thumbs Up

That's probably because yesterday was much the same as today Thumbs Up
Post #132361 18th Mar 2012 6:14pm
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cinstone



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1st all the time pulling away from a stand still. 2nd isn't low enough.

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Honker



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Tried this today. Can see the point if you need a (relatively) nippy get away across a junction, but doing it regularly must put some extra strain on things. Think I'll stick to the current 1st , accelerate , pause , wait for it , 2nd , off we go again.

Stu
Post #132432 18th Mar 2012 10:15pm
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