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Old 05-17-2023, 11:44 PM
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I received my 2023 defender 110 x dynamic SE 3.0L p400 a couple of months ago and notice the acceleration is smooth until I hit around 10mph, then accelerates rapidly. Extremelycareful pressure on the pedal helps, but it’s really hard to control and terrible in stop and go driving. I’m assuming it’s the turbo kicking in, but I’ve had turbos before and this is unlike anything I’ve ever driven. Has anyone else experienced this? I’m wondering if there’s any way to adjust it. Any insight is appreciated.
 
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Old 05-18-2023, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Hondo
I received my 2023 defender 110 x dynamic SE 3.0L p400 a couple of months ago and notice the acceleration is smooth until I hit around 10mph, then accelerates rapidly. Extremelycareful pressure on the pedal helps, but it’s really hard to control and terrible in stop and go driving. I’m assuming it’s the turbo kicking in, but I’ve had turbos before and this is unlike anything I’ve ever driven. Has anyone else experienced this? I’m wondering if there’s any way to adjust it. Any insight is appreciated.
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Old 05-18-2023, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hondo
I received my 2023 defender 110 x dynamic SE 3.0L p400 a couple of months ago and notice the acceleration is smooth until I hit around 10mph, then accelerates rapidly. Extremelycareful pressure on the pedal helps, but it’s really hard to control and terrible in stop and go driving. I’m assuming it’s the turbo kicking in, but I’ve had turbos before and this is unlike anything I’ve ever driven. Has anyone else experienced this? I’m wondering if there’s any way to adjust it. Any insight is appreciated.
I just posted a few days ago about very similar experience. Also p400. Mine didn't strike me as driving like this for the first several months of ownership. I actually wonder if an OTA software update buggered it.
 
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Old 05-18-2023, 10:01 PM
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Thanks for pointing me to your post Nati. That’s the issue.
 
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