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Smurph



Member Since: 29 May 2013
Location: Zimbabwe
Posts: 27
2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
2.2 Defender my 2CW
Hi all , Newbie to this forum. I live in Zimbabwe, have driven Landy's all my life. Aquired a 2.2 110 SW March 2012, imported from the UK , no DPF filter. This is my 2CW on this vehicle.

Firstly, has just had its 20,000 Km service.

There have been NO mechanical, ECU ,electrical issues on this vehicle,it has performed faultlessly and this has included 4 bush trips and towing a safari trailer.

What I like:

Looks good, looks really good. ( Keswick green , alloys etc etc)
Reliability 100% so far
Best cruising defender by far ( love that 6th gear)
Quiet
Marginally better air con than Td5
More comfortable seats
I like the new dash ( new to me ) .. doesn't rattle nearly as much on corrugated roads!
First defender I have had that doesn't leak on right foot ( yet)
Engine feels great, pulls better than Td5 and no turbo lag, plenty power for me and for our roads here. Even fully loaded and towing it is more than enough.
Fuel economy slightly better than Td5 but not as good as 300Tdi

What I am still getting used to:

Gearbox/clutch...notchy and clunky, takes a lot of gentle handling to change smoothly even in fairly normal driving situation.
ECU control of revs... why do we need rev matching when changing UP from 3rd to higher gears?
Anti stall..why? Why not have a manually adjustable situation ( like series 2 manual throttle?)
Sometimes feel I am fighting the ECU!


All in all...love it
Post #240767 3rd Jun 2013 6:38pm
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VeeTee



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
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Netherlands 
Re: 2.2 Defender my 2CW
Hi and welcome to the forum. Nice you like your Defender that much, but...
Smurph wrote:

First defender I have had that doesn't leak on right foot ( yet)

Did not you have any rain yet in Zimbabwe? Rolling with laughter Cheers, Vincent
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Post #240781 3rd Jun 2013 7:12pm
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ericvv



Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Re: 2.2 Defender my 2CW
Smurph wrote:
ECU control of revs... why do we need rev matching when changing UP from 3rd to higher gears


Euuuuhhh, maybe ask Land Rover Customer Service,...... when they are back from "Out of Office" eventually Mr. Green Whistle You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #240795 3rd Jun 2013 7:42pm
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nidge n



Member Since: 04 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
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Hi smurph, great post. Ive also had my 2.2 for a similar period and agree with most of your observations. I can also confirm no leak but as yet cannot comment on the air con. Still awaiting for that special summers day where i need to press the button. Big Cry
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tact



Member Since: 03 May 2013
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posts: 16
Malaysia 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Galway Green
Re: 2.2 Defender my 2CW
Smurph wrote:
... why do we need rev matching when changing UP from 3rd to higher gears?


Have seen a number of comments through the forums on the ECU and what is perceived as weird throttle manipulation. My take on it is that this is just anti-pollution measures. Not any half clever attempt at rev matching or bugs in the ECU.

My understanding is that some emission control requirements insist that the throttle on pretty much any vehicle must be stopped from making a mad dash to fully closed at any point in the vehicle's operation. This is why when you hit the clutch and take your foot off the throttle (for up or down shifts or any other reason) the revs hang high and wash off slowly. Proud new owner of a 2013 DCPU (SALLDHSR7DJxxxxxx) - "Manny" (from "Ice Age")
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tact



Member Since: 03 May 2013
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posts: 16
Malaysia 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Galway Green
Re: 2.2 Defender my 2CW
Smurph wrote:
... why do we need rev matching when changing UP from 3rd to higher gears?


Have seen a number of comments through the forums on the ECU and what is perceived as weird throttle manipulation. My take on it is that this is just anti-pollution measures. Not any half clever attempt at rev matching or bugs in the ECU.

My understanding is that some emission control requirements insist that the throttle on pretty much any vehicle must be stopped from making a mad dash to fully closed at any point in the vehicle's operation. This is why when you hit the clutch and take your foot off the throttle (for up or down shifts or any other reason) the revs hang high and wash off slowly. Proud new owner of a 2013 DCPU (SALLDHSR7DJxxxxxx) - "Manny" (from "Ice Age")
Post #240952 4th Jun 2013 1:17pm
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ZeDefender



Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
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Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
Re: 2.2 Defender my 2CW
Smurph wrote:
First defender I have had that doesn't leak on right foot ( yet)

...it's there somewhere... Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #240961 4th Jun 2013 1:59pm
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