expat69 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I've heard that Allisport are new selling a speed delimiter module for the NewDef.... I've seen a few companies claiming they can do it.. but when contacted it's always... "final stage of development". So... as Allisport are actually selling it... Do you know if anyone else is "actually" doing it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Still can't imagine 100mph in a Defender being a terribly bright idea... I wonder what insurance companies say about the speed delimiters - after all there is only one reason for fitting them which is to go too fast in a vehicle not designed for speed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Went off the speedo once in my 109....now that was scary.... (Yes, that is with the needle round to the right before anyone suggests otherwise... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Whats the difference with 100mph in a defender and in a discovery ? A 90 might be a bit twitchy , as I remember my 88 V8 was , but a 110 different altogether. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat69 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 the speed is limited to 80mph... with a vehicle like the Newdef you could easily cruise at 83mph on continental motorway (which is legal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enduro1972uk Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 To be fair , if you want to go fast you dont buy a Land Rover you buy a sports car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat69 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 To be fair , if you want to go fast you dont buy a Land Rover you buy a sports car. agree with you, but you can expect 2007 performance for a 2007 vehicle... Even if it's the "same" design since 1948.... the Defender has evolved over the years... and without asking 100mph, 80mph limit is just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 agree with you, but you can expect 2007 performance for a 2007 vehicle...Even if it's the "same" design since 1948.... the Defender has evolved over the years... and without asking 100mph, 80mph limit is just You have got / driven an 07 right? Just how fast do you want it to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 You have got / driven an 07 right? Just how fast do you want it to go? I think the answer may be slightly muffled due to the fact it will be coming from upside down in that hedge over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat69 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 You have got / driven an 07 right? Just how fast do you want it to go? yes... how fast.. up to the legal speed limit when possible.. and a number of my friends on the continent who used to drive at 80-85 with their td5 are not very happy with the 80mph limit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 at 118 mph series wipers stand out on end when you slow down they stay there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 yes... how fast.. up to the legal speed limit when possible..and a number of my friends on the continent who used to drive at 80-85 with their td5 are not very happy with the 80mph limit... Buy a Td5 then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 had one in today for some development work & managed extremely good gains........ will be looking at the speed limiter in the next few weeks & are confident of doing something with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 As yet, have not needed or wanted to exceed the 82mph speed limit,, even though i "drove" through it once Cruise's nicely at 70-75 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRWOO Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Am I missing the point here? I have an 07 defender and I dont know why anyone would would want to spend 20k+ to go thrash the b*****s off it, the engine may be just ticking over at a mere 2500 at 80mph but we must also remember the swivels, transfer, diffs etc are no different to 200/300 & TD5 models (not much anyway). PS just bought yet another series 3, Mr slooooooooooooow. That'll be the 8th Land Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porny Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 http://www.bell-auto-services.co.uk or Allisport matzker also do one, but AFAIK it invalidates the warranty as you need to cut part of the CAN. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Am I missing the point here?I have an 07 defender and I dont know why anyone would would want to spend 20k+ to go thrash the b0ll0cks off it, the engine may be just ticking over at a mere 2500 at 80mph but we must also remember the swivels, transfer, diffs etc are no different to 200/300 & TD5 models (not much anyway). and the swivel and transfer box,steering box etc are also the same (more or less) as the old 4.2 LWB classic rangie, which had a book speed of something like 118mph wasn't it? i understand when people say "if you want to go fast then get a sports car" but it's a bit of a thin argument, they're not saying they want to go 130+, but being able to hit, say, 90 on a (private ) motorway to get past someone isn't asking for much. next they'll be saying "if you want to modify your 90/110 hardcore, then just buy a unimog" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 and the swivel and transfer box,steering box etc are also the same (more or less) as the old 4.2 LWB classic rangie, which had a book speed of something like 118mph wasn't it? Exactly what I was thinking, the drivetrain has been doing 100 mph for 35 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRWOO Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I stand corrected about the drivetrain but still dont understand why anyone needs to drive at 90mph in their Defender, but each to their own I suppose. I dont think I drive mine particularly fast as my other car is a Honda Integra DC5 that makes your ears bleed at 9k rpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat69 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Wasn't my original question.. "whoelse is doing a speed delimiter ?" or my english is so bad that it read "let's debate about speeding with a Defender"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'm a good boy, I don't need a 4.5V8 as I just tootle about at 30MPH .....or thereabouts My Rev limiter tends to be my underwear Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRWOO Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Wasn't my original question.. "whoelse is doing a speed delimiter ?"or my english is so bad that it read "let's debate about speeding with a Defender"... forum = a situation or meeting in which people can talk about a problem or matter especially of public interest: a forum for debate/discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Wasn't my original question.. "whoelse is doing a speed delimiter ?"or my english is so bad that it read "let's debate about speeding with a Defender"... Oi we were having a good rant about speeding here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSG Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 and a number of my friends on the continent who used to drive at 80-85 with their td5 are not very happy with the 80mph limit... It's not limited to 80 mph, more like 84 mph and it can be driven through to 85 mph +. I had a TD5 and don't see driving on the continent as a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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