The New Defender

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Originally Posted by roverrescue

If the new Defenders windscreen is sealed as well as a members brand new D5 you won’t need to crack the door - water will have a good entrance provided by good ol LR quality control!!!

All good though - fully sealed electronics sounds like a good plan - I wonder what wiring connections they ran with? Something already out there or new proprietary option.

S

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I would say IP67 rated connectors [emoji6]
When building my own truck, i was always looking at everything IP67,68,69 where possible. Fantastic LR taking a holistic approach here. Water crossings are a big part of 4wding in AU.

Yes they used ip67 connectors. A windscreen can be sealed properly if enough adhesive is used.

I’m sure they went with IP67 or better connectors
BUT did they go with a known performer market leader like Deustch
OR did they go all we can do better and come up with a proprietary connector that when it breaks in 2030 is un-obtainium without buying an entire JLR wiring harness?

One of the few solid things about the tdci defender is as it was under FORDMOCO ownership things like the fuel connectors are boring as bat-**** Ford EFI connectors that can be found nearly anywhere???

Has anyone got the low down on how the fly-by-wire brakes actually work? Is it fly-by-wire to a hydraulic power pack / ABS module or is it direct electrical activation of the calipers? Does the D5 have fly-by-wire brakes?

Has anyone seen what they have done for an EPB ?

Steve

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Originally Posted by roverrescue

Has anyone seen what they have done for an EPB ?

Steve

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Yes I wondered too about the epb, has the D5 got the POS like the D3 and D4 or something better? Poor design on the D3

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Originally Posted by roverrescue

I’m sure they went with IP67 or better connectors
BUT did they go with a known performer market leader like Deustch
OR did they go all we can do better and come up with a proprietary connector that when it breaks in 2030 is un-obtainium without buying an entire JLR wiring harness?

One of the few solid things about the tdci defender is as it was under FORDMOCO ownership things like the fuel connectors are boring as bat-**** Ford EFI connectors that can be found nearly anywhere???

Has anyone got the low down on how the fly-by-wire brakes actually work? Is it fly-by-wire to a hydraulic power pack / ABS module or is it direct electrical activation of the calipers? Does the D5 have fly-by-wire brakes?

Has anyone seen what they have done for an EPB ?

Steve

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Send an email to a dealer with question, would be interesting what answer you get. [emoji1417]

Got an indication from dealer pricing should be avail 1st week in OCT for AU anyone heard any different?

I have contacted 2 dealers requesting pricing. Both dealers said that they would respond within 24 hours.... Still waiting - not a good start LR

Centre steer podcast The new Defender special episode.

https://centresteer.com/wp-content/u...der-Reveal.m4a

Yes it's American, but the bloke interviewed has been to see it in the flesh, and explains many things not apparent elsewhere.
Don.

Plenty of things i like... but a BIG boot size was essential for me.
To tell the truth, i was hoping for more than the Disco's 1200 L (measuring with 5 seats up - i need 5 seats)

I am reading the 110 gets 646 L when 2nd row seats are up, which is half of the Disco's 1200L...
It does say 1075 L loaded to the roof, but who would load their car to the roof when going offroad?

I like its look much better than the SUV-shape of the Disco 5, but boot is too small
Will have to pray for a boxy Disco 6 ;)

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Originally Posted by Nicool

I am reading the 110 gets 646 L when 2nd row seats are up, which is half of the Disco's 1200L...
It does say 1075 L loaded to the roof, but who would load their car to the roof when going offroad?

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No problem with a cargo barrier fitted.

Colin