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porteouz Member Since: 02 Sep 2012 Location: central scotland Posts: 58 |
Hi Folks, I traded in a 2007 TD4 SE for a 2011 SD4 HSE over the weekend and the steering is quite a bit different. It feels much more weighted in this one where as my last car felt very light. I am not sure if the steering wheel is slightly smaller and thats all it is or have they changed something else? 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
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16th Nov 2015 8:27 am |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
Something as simple as different tyres maybe |
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16th Nov 2015 9:16 am |
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Browny90 Member Since: 02 Nov 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 153 |
MY2011 seem very light, I'd check your tyre pressures and maybe find someone else who has the same car, have a drive and compare.. better sorted sooner than later.. |
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16th Nov 2015 10:50 am |
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Landiroamer Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 1185 |
Ive had both and cant tell any difference one from the other. |
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16th Nov 2015 11:04 am |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4354 |
Check that the steering reservoir isn't getting blocked. There is a filter built into it that gets blocked and causes stress on the pump. Unfortunately you can't see the state of the filter unless you cut it open. However for about £25 you can get a new one. Fitting details and youtube video elsewhere on the forum. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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16th Nov 2015 11:10 am |
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porteouz Member Since: 02 Sep 2012 Location: central scotland Posts: 58 |
Thanks all. It certainly isn't heavy and there is no noise from the pump. It actually feels really nice I was just surprised it is different from the last one. I will have a look at the reservoir as suggested on another thread 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
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16th Nov 2015 11:52 am |
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ronp Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: 🌲Galloway🌲 Posts: 1477 |
The steering wheels are weighted, that's the idea of all the metal in this pic of mine.
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16th Nov 2015 12:19 pm |
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 |
Nice wheel RONP 😜 MY15
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16th Nov 2015 12:38 pm |
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snappa Member Since: 16 Apr 2008 Location: Watching C-beams near the Tanhauser Gate Posts: 1633 |
Ditto Hinchy my 2013 GS is much lighter steering than my old 07 SE. Thought it would be cos the steering parts are older etc maybe? |
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16th Nov 2015 1:06 pm |
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Landiroamer Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 1185 |
Ahh i bet i know, the later steering wheels are weight more on one side due to the essential heated steering wheel button, thats the only logical difference. |
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16th Nov 2015 1:10 pm |
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porteouz Member Since: 02 Sep 2012 Location: central scotland Posts: 58 |
I dont have a heated steering wheel
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16th Nov 2015 3:02 pm |
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pporocki Member Since: 30 Apr 2011 Location: PL Posts: 94 |
I could say about MY11 and MY15 differences.
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16th Nov 2015 6:17 pm |
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