New EGR in the Puma, what a difference!

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Originally Posted by kenleyfred

SVX is just a black 2008 Puma with some fancy stickers and an ugly (IMO) front grill. So gearing is the same.

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You may be right. But you forgot those amazing seats.

Those of us with the SVX's may agree with you on most points cosmetically. But we probably enjoy some of the extra features on our overpriced Defenders.

Kenley[/QUOTE]

And if you were stupid enough to want to sell it its gone before the ink on the advert has dried. Some people must like them;)

Allan

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Originally Posted by kenleyfred

Agree, someone on here with one of the first SVX's about a year ago posted photo's of theirs with the front end colour coded black to match the rest. Looked fantastic I thought and a big improvement.

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Any chance you could remember who that was that colour coded the front end? I'v been thining of doing it , but wanted to se what it was like first before I did it . I think Matt balck would look great !

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Originally Posted by Allan

You may be right. But you forgot those amazing seats.

Those of us with the SVX's may agree with you on most points cosmetically. But we probably enjoy some of the extra features on our overpriced Defenders.

Kenley

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And if you were stupid enough to want to sell it its gone before the ink on the advert has dried. Some people must like them;)

Allan[/QUOTE]

Allan I have been haunted by those seats, you should do yourself a favour, Now I am willing to swap you out my tdi ones for your appalling SVX one's you are a nice chap and should not have to suffer the burden call anytime day or night:angel:

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Originally Posted by danske

Any chance you could remember who that was that colour coded the front end? I'v been thining of doing it , but wanted to se what it was like first before I did it . I think Matt balck would look great !

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Wish I could remember, but that was a long time ago. It did look good. Was on this forum, perhaps someone else might remember.
I've grown used to the silver front. Don't really notice how poxy it looks now.
Kenley

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Originally Posted by Gavster

Guys, just doing some research and came across this...

My Puma only has about 600km on it now - just got back from first trip ;) - was great overall except for 2 issues - the gear change rattle I mentioned in another thread, and also something I noticed with what seems like 'hesitation'.

Seems to be between 1800-2200 rpm, and not consistent, but tends to be more noticeable under light acceleration.

Anyone else had this, and if resolved - what was the issue? Thanks Gav

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I don't have the gear box rattle you mention but I certainly have the "hesitation" you mention. For me it's most noticable in 2nd although it is present in other gears. It happens often and when at its worst the car loses momentom until it slowly claws its way back. I've mentioned it several times to the dealer. When they looked at it the 1st and 2nd time they said "no issue detected", 3rd time "slight turbo lag but normal operation, 4th time they didn't comment. After that I took a demo car they had for a test drive to make sure it wasn't my imagination. The demo drove significantly better without any of the hesitation.
In answer to your question I'm no help to you but I'll be interested if someone else is. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by lardy

And if you were stupid enough to want to sell it its gone before the ink on the advert has dried. Some people must like them;)

Allan

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Allan I have been haunted by those seats, you should do yourself a favour, Now I am willing to swap you out my tdi ones for your appalling SVX one's you are a nice chap and should not have to suffer the burden call anytime day or night:angel:[/QUOTE]

Sorry Lardy when I do the Kimberley trips I need to put them in the bosses ninty, but if we sell either vehicle you will be the first to know:D

Allan

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Originally Posted by kenleyfred

Wish I could remember, but that was a long time ago. It did look good. Was on this forum, perhaps someone else might remember.
I've grown used to the silver front. Don't really notice how poxy it looks now.
Kenley

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I thought it was on the Defender2 site in the UK as I remember snow. May be wrong but he did load of mods to it.

Allan

you can find it here.

Defender2 - View topic - Jaeger's Puma SVX

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Originally Posted by Drover

Hey Tim,

I just read your thread, my interest pick up when you talked about taking off from the lights in 2nd.

There is no way my Puma SVX will take off in second gear, even pointing down hill it struggles.

Does a SVX have different gearing to standard Puma's ?

I haven’t had my first service (10,000k's) yet, but it is due in about 2000k's. maybe I have some sort of power problem, although it seems to drive great. The dealer might be able to sort it out.

Cheers

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I recently had my first service in a 2009 defender. The service guys told me there was an update for the engine management (something to do with the fuel economy/power I think!). I don't know if it's my imagination but it seems to be thirstier (hard to be sure because I tow a lot too). Maybe this will fix your problems

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Originally Posted by firsttimedefender

I recently had my first service in a 2009 defender. The service guys told me there was an update for the engine management (something to do with the fuel economy/power I think!). I don't know if it's my imagination but it seems to be thirstier (hard to be sure because I tow a lot too). Maybe this will fix your problems

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The only update I know of was to fix the engine management systems going into safe mode due to a rail pressure problem when cold. Those with more diesel knowhow can explain better. Dealer carried out this update to mine and all is well. I to find this engine thirsty when towing compared to a TD5 or 300TDI with the same load. Gear ratios do not seem to improve comsumtion. I think the 2.4 has trouble towing at 100km per hour and maintaining good fuel economy, towing a 14 foot boat and loaded I have a hard time getting 500kms per tank.

Allan