Thread: why a 110??

Originally Posted by dm_td5

Simon, I've been wanting to post that, but resisted



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Sounds a bit harsh maybe, but there was never a question for me.

Hi all

Silly question, but if the Defender shares much of the same drive train ect as Discos and RRs, why aren't auto boxes a common upgrade in Defenders?

Richard

Originally Posted by rlysnar

Hi all

Silly question, but if the Defender shares much of the same drive train ect as Discos and RRs, why aren't auto boxes a common upgrade in Defenders?

Richard

Not a silly question, just one that has no answer. The most likely reason would be lack of demand given the total number of the total Defender sold each year globally.

If you would like to convert the Defe to auo have a look HERE Nice and neat job

Originally Posted by rlysnar

Hi all

Silly question, but if the Defender shares much of the same drive train ect as Discos and RRs, why aren't auto boxes a common upgrade in Defenders?

Richard

you can do it though on the older defenders...and more and more are

Originally Posted by rlysnar

Hi all

Silly question, but if the Defender shares much of the same drive train ect as Discos and RRs, why aren't auto boxes a common upgrade in Defenders?

Richard

I have seen a few.

IMHO, for many defender drivers auto is quite simply not considered an upgrade, more of a retrograde...

there are arguments for an against both in a 4x4 situation, but for me the simplicity and reliability of a good manual box like the LT95 wins every time. Another version of the above comment - if you can't handle the clutch, a defender is not for you IMHO.

I would upgrade my defender to an auto in a heartbeat, it has nothing to do with the clutch...although our 200tdi clutch is heavy especially in stop start traffic the puma clutch is not heavy at all.....

just comes down to personal preference for me.....I also know that Ian wishes the defender came out with an auto