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DAM



Member Since: 06 Jan 2013
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red
performance, Cruise Control & Steering wheel
i have recently brought a 2012 Defender 2.2 90 XS which is great

i am driving it to Switzerland skiing next months and looking to get a few things to make the journey more comfortable

1st is a Cruise control Terrafirma do one is this the best one?
2nd to improver performance and possibly fuel economy what is the best plugin chip?
3rd Steering wheel i was thinking of getting Momo one but don't want this to small what is the best size?

look forward to your replies regards

David
Post #199558 6th Jan 2013 10:03pm
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Japseroony



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I can only really reply on the 2nd and 3rd questions so in order -

Please, please at this time stay away from any plug in chip as a re-map is a much better option and it wont be long before a OBD version is available Thumbs Up

If you do go for a chip and I really would advise against, even for the journey then get in touch with Allisport as their one is the best available at this time but again just enjoy the 2.2 for what she is for the trip till a re-map is available.

I found the 14" Momo to be the best size on the Defender unless you are going offroad alot as it becomes very heavy offroad Exclamation Exclamation

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mobile centre on here do cruise control with a forum discount DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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dhopable



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im looking at getting a momo steering wheel at the moment too.

I think the Nero or Jet are the nicest in the pumas and have been told that the 14' or 350mm are the most common size, although i would like to know if anyone has a 320mm size? They look pretty cool but might be too small?

As for the chip, i agree with japseroony, dont get one! Shocked

Get a remap if you can. Speak to Alive Tuning to see if they have theirs ready for the 2.2. I plan to get up there to get my 2.4 sorted by them as it supposed to be the dogs!! Cool

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DAM



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Thanks for the advice I will wait for the remap and just get the cruise control and 350mm steering wheel for now regards

David
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best wheels imo are the momo nero and the jet, the only downside to the nero is the suede wears out very quick Big Cry but its the one i have and love it and just dont seem to touch the suede so its fine. Thumbs Up you can find the momo wheels for sale on my site along with boss's and quick release boss Thumbs Up


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This is an easy choice!, Alive/Bell Auto remap and a cruise control from Tim at Mobilecentre. Last would be one of those nice looking steering wheels. Very Happy Thumbs Up
Post #199619 7th Jan 2013 5:28am
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Alive will be releasing an all new billet steering wheel boss for 36 and 48 spline fitments, very soon. Avoid the Momo and Mountney bosses, as they're very poorly made, and you'll have problems with them fouling on the steering cowl, and the indicators not cancelling.

You can be sure we'll have a lot to say about the 2.2 remapping, as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, keep away from common rail tuning boxes, if you're planning on keeping this car.
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dhopable



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Hey killer have you seen a 320 wheel fitted? Confused

And with the boss on your site, how far does it bring the wheel out? And does it cancel the indicators? I'm thinking of getting the Nero or jet.

Prob get one of those steering guards while I'm at it! Thumbs Up
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Alive Tuning



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I've seen a 320mm steering wheel fitted, and they're way too small! The difference between the 350mm and 320mm is immense. Shocked
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DAM



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I agree 320mm is small I've driven a friends Def 90 with a steering wheel that's too small its not a nice drive and dangerous if you catch a curb or something you wont hold it

thanks for al the great advice

is the original fit cruise control from Terrafirma not any good? regards

David
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Another Thumbs Up for the mobile centre cruise control
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Alive Tuning wrote:
I've seen a 320mm steering wheel fitted, and they're way too small! The difference between the 350mm and 320mm is immense. Shocked


Yes, 320 is too small for the Defender.

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I have just (last weekend) installed the Mobile Centre cruise control into the FCX 130.

I can't comment on it's operation as the vehicle is still being assembled, but I can comment on the quality of parts (excellent) and the ease of installation .... one hole in the steering column cowl to install the stalk, plug and play connection at the throttle, 1 wire to the clutch switch (engine side of bulkhead - easy to access), 1 wire to brake pedal (again easy access), 1 wire to loom behind dash clocks, live and earth - Bobs your mothers brother Thumbs Up

I had a quick Google search to compare the Terrafirma one and apart from the price (which is very similar) I couldn't find pictures or spec Confused


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