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Alex L



Member Since: 22 Jan 2018
Location: South Northants
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
Alex1976 wrote:
Popped along to the Caffeine and Machine Winter Weapons meet. So nice vehicles there to admire and a great atmosphere to enjoy too.


I was there in my Defender this morning and then decided to return a couple of hours later in another car that’s not been out since December.

And I got an Insta mention by them


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Post #757665 10th Feb 2019 12:02am
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Adam17



Member Since: 15 May 2018
Location: Within Bedfordshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
Retroanaconda wrote:
Adam17 wrote:
Ah ok then... you do a lot of miles then...? lol


About 36k p.a.

If your steering is off centre it might just be a case of the steering wheel being put on wrong or you may need to adjust the drag link.


Before I changed the boss and steering wheel, the original had lots of play in it, so it wasn't noticeable...
When I changed the boss and steering wheel to optimil/momo, the steering wheel sat slightly 'turned' to the left... I took it off, repositions one spline over - then it was way out to the right... I fought over this for a few days in between drives, repositioning between the splines, but made no difference..

Ill have a look at the drag link. Regards
Adam

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My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html
Post #757693 10th Feb 2019 9:34am
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Nigelpugh7



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We had a full day of off road school, then a trip to Caffeine and Machine for their winter hacks meet.



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Then an evening of customers enjoying our “ Midnight Drives” back at our Woodland course.



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Post #757737 10th Feb 2019 12:42pm
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Retroanaconda



Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
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Scotland 
Adam17 wrote:
Before I changed the boss and steering wheel, the original had lots of play in it, so it wasn't noticeable...
When I changed the boss and steering wheel to optimil/momo, the steering wheel sat slightly 'turned' to the left... I took it off, repositions one spline over - then it was way out to the right... I fought over this for a few days in between drives, repositioning between the splines, but made no difference..

Ill have a look at the drag link.


If it’s only a spline out (or half a spline, hence trying to find a place between two adjacent positions) then you can fix as follows:

1. Firstly ensure tracking is correct, i.e. toe setting is as desired. I always set mind straight ahead so the front wheels are parallel with the rears. Some string is all that is required to do this.
2. Set wheels in dead ahead position.
3. Slacken the clamps or locknuts on both ends of the drag link*
4. Ensuring the wheels do not move, turn the drag link slightly to move the steering box drop arm left/right as required in order to tweak the steering wheel to the central position.
5. In theory this should also leave the steering box centralised (denoted by the slot at the back of the drop arm), though in practice if this is very slightly out it’s no biggie.
6. Ensuring that the ball joints both ends are in the ‘neutral’ position, retighten the clamps or locknuts.
7. Test drive. Repeat adjustment if necessary.

* If your drag link has not been adjusted for some time this can be a big problem, requiring removal from the vehicle and application of heat and oil to free it up on the bench. If in doubt buy a new ball joint for the axle end so that it can be sacrificed in this process.
Post #757775 10th Feb 2019 2:59pm
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300TDi CSW Phil



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Took it to the Harwell ARS Rally at Didcot.

Unfortunately it was a marshalled car park in a school playgound so didn't get to park next to the other 3 defenders that were parked up for the event. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home
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Post #757801 10th Feb 2019 5:44pm
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Alitaff



Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: N-Wales
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United Kingdom 

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Hi,

Bought an Exmoor chubby box on EBay and managed to fit it today.
Great upgrade and driving position is much more relaxing.
Although it wasn’t straight forward since I had to raise the box by 45mm to clear the electrical boxes under he chubby box.

Appreciate if You can help me out with couple of questions!
1- Are the electrical boxes under the box diagnostics?
2- On the passenger seat you will see the cables for the dual USBs on the chubby box but I am not sure how to connect them!.
I have attached a photo of the connectors, sorry for the poor quality, it was getting pretty dark!

cheers.

Here are some photos including before and after to see the difference in the height🧐



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Post #757802 10th Feb 2019 5:45pm
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VVS210



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Took it for one last drive then sold it so now Defenderless Shocked
Post #757806 10th Feb 2019 6:11pm
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Farmerben



Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 604

United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
Post #757809 10th Feb 2019 6:22pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Alitaff wrote:

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Hi,

Bought an Exmoor chubby box on EBay and managed to fit it today.
Great upgrade and driving position is much more relaxing.
Although it wasn’t straight forward since I had to raise the box by 45mm to clear the electrical boxes under he chubby box.

Appreciate if You can help me out with couple of questions!
1- Are the electrical boxes under the chubby box for Diagnostics?
2- On the passenger seat you will see the cables for the dual USBs on the chubby box but I am not sure how to connect them!.
I have attached a photo of the connectors, sorry for the poor quality, it was getting pretty dark!

cheers.

Here are some photos including before and after to see the difference in the height🧐



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What’s the boxes under the cubby box? They aren’t standard stuff
Post #757821 10th Feb 2019 7:17pm
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Rosco



Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
Posts: 1797

United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
VVS210 wrote:
Took it for one last drive then sold it so now Defenderless Shocked


Temporarily I hope 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #757832 10th Feb 2019 7:47pm
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Alitaff



Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: N-Wales
Posts: 112

United Kingdom 
Hi Landy Andy,

Thanks for the input.
Mystery is solved, cheers 👍


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Post #757844 10th Feb 2019 8:14pm
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wyvern



Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
Alitaff - ^^^ maybe you should edit your post to say ‘Ive just found out what ti was and tis all ok’ .... Whistle Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126
Post #757846 10th Feb 2019 8:21pm
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Alitaff



Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: N-Wales
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Hi wyvern,

Question 1 has been resolved and this is now been highlighted in my post.
Question 2 is still on th table 🧐
Post #757864 10th Feb 2019 8:59pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Alitaff what wyvern was suggesting was not to divulge on a public forum whereabouts your tracker is located on your Defender

You never know who reads these forums Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #757865 10th Feb 2019 9:03pm
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Alitaff



Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: N-Wales
Posts: 112

United Kingdom 
Sulisuli, thanks for putting me on the right track.
Wyvern, thanks for your concern.
I have edited my last post 👍
Post #757868 10th Feb 2019 9:19pm
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