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Caveman17

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Hi everyone. Not new to Defender driving but been lucky enough to own my own at last. It's one of the last built I think? Registered in July 2015.
I would appreciate any advice on security/ anti theft stuff ? Seems a minefield to me?
Thanks in advance
 
Hi Caveman,

Welcome to the Loonyzone, certainly is a late one , but still probably 8 months before it finished......LOL.

Ref security, if you put in a search ( top rh corner ) and set the " newer than " box of the last few months you will be deluged with info.

But as a quick line up................

Tracker: Skytag £100 then £7 per month from paddocks
Diskloc
Maybe a pedal box. X eng get good reviews, but they are updating their unit at the moment
A good alarm for the noise.


Oh, and Piccies , we like piccies..............

Cheers
 
Hi everyone. Not new to Defender driving but been lucky enough to own my own at last. It's one of the last built I think? Registered in July 2015.
I would appreciate any advice on security/ anti theft stuff ? Seems a minefield to me?
Thanks in advance

Welcome to lz, mate! :) Where in Kernow?

I dont know much about late models, would guess that would have fairly serious alarms and immobilisers as standard. But there are all kinds of aftermarket devices available. Mechanical, like pedal locks and disclok for steering etc. Plus various satellite trackers and recovery schemes.

Forum search and google search are your friends! ;) :)
 
Welcome to lz, mate! :) Where in Kernow?

I dont know much about late models, would guess that would have fairly serious alarms and immobilisers as standard. But there are all kinds of aftermarket devices available. Mechanical, like pedal locks and disclok for steering etc. Plus various satellite trackers and recovery schemes.

Forum search and google search are your friends! ;) :)
Thanks for the feedback - yes it's got a factory alarm etc fitted but thought additional security might be worth the investment?
Will continue to research as I now know there's loads of options?
I'm on the outskirts of Redruth BTW
 
Thanks for the feedback - yes it's got a factory alarm etc fitted but thought additional security might be worth the investment?
Will continue to research as I now know there's loads of options?
I'm on the outskirts of Redruth BTW

Almost a neighbour, I live outside Hayle, just a few minutes down the bypass! :)

And a good friend, Martyn 110, is a Druth boy born and bred!
 
Almost a neighbour, I live outside Hayle, just a few minutes down the bypass! :)

And a good friend, Martyn 110, is a Druth boy born and bred!
Hi again .......looking for advice on my wheel / tyre combination - dealer fitted saw tooth alloys but previous owner put on General Grabber AT tyres which I love. Problem is i am experiencing quite strong wheel wobble on A30 above about 50 mph?
I've taken it back to the dealer to sort but they are blaming the tyres! Any thoughts ?
 
Hi again .......looking for advice on my wheel / tyre combination - dealer fitted saw tooth alloys but previous owner put on General Grabber AT tyres which I love. Problem is i am experiencing quite strong wheel wobble on A30 above about 50 mph?
I've taken it back to the dealer to sort but they are blaming the tyres! Any thoughts ?

Dont know anything about alloys, I always have steels. And I doubt if the tyres are doing that, Grabbers are a reputable tyre, and well proven.

Are you sure the wheel nuts are tight, and panhard rod, swivels, track rod ends and suspension bushes are all good?
 
Dont know anything about alloys, I always have steels. And I doubt if the tyres are doing that, Grabbers are a reputable tyre, and well proven.

Are you sure the wheel nuts are tight, and panhard rod, swivels, track rod ends and suspension bushes are all good?
It's only done 3k from new so I doubt anything is worn out? It's with a main dealer but despite the fact they say they've checked everything and also fitted a new steering damper the wobble remains?
Will see what they try and fob me off with tomorrow? Thanks for advice and confirmation about the Grabbers which I do particularly like !
 
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I wouldn't have thought wheel wobble is down to the tyre, just out of interest what's the tyre pressure like
there's a thought ??? I have no idea ? Where can I find out the best advised pressures ?
 

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Easiest way on something like that is to swap the wheels for another good known set.

I know it is a PITA , but it closes that argument one way or the other.

Cheers
 
It's only done 3k from new so I doubt anything is worn out? It's with a main dealer but despite the fact they say they've checked everything and also fitted a new steering damper the wobble remains?
Will see what they try and fob me off with tomorrow? Thanks for advice and confirmation about the Grabbers which I do particularly like !

Apologies, I didnt realise it was that new. There is always the possibility that a defective tyre might have slipped through quality control, or that one has been badly fitted.
And as Jake says, pressures may be uneven. Alloy wheels and tubeless tyres can weep air round the rims.
 
One thing you have not said that I can see,

Have you had them balanced?

Also,

have you tried rotating the tyres , F to B? have you checked to make sure you do not have mud anywhere on the inside of the wheels? Is this a new issue , or has it always done it?

Why does the dealer say it is tyres? they must have an argument for it?

Cheers
 
Apologies, I didnt realise it was that new. There is always the possibility that a defective tyre might have slipped through quality control, or that one has been badly fitted.
And as Jake says, pressures may be uneven. Alloy wheels and tubeless tyres can weep air round the rims.
Thanks for the comments - dealer now agreed to change all tyres so I'll wait and see ?
 
One thing you have not said that I can see,

Have you had them balanced?

Also,

have you tried rotating the tyres , F to B? have you checked to make sure you do not have mud anywhere on the inside of the wheels? Is this a new issue , or has it always done it?

Why does the dealer say it is tyres? they must have an argument for it?

Cheers
Not really I don't think but as they have agreed to replace all tyres I'll see what they come up with? Fingers crossed I'll soon be in for a much better ride?
 
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