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taztastic



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Not sure, I will hazard a guess at Screwfix, I must remember to put it back on the engineers bench or they will have a hissy fit Laughing

It doesn't run when applied which is good, no warnings on can that it can't be used so I went for for it, I sprayed it onto a cloth and wiped the rubbers, they were absolutely fine this morning. Thumbs Up

This is the stuff...
http://www.screwfix.com/p/wd-40-specialist...00ml/46103

Post #246523 28th Dec 2014 11:48 am
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MartinP



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Will have to give the lithium grease a try Smile

No snow down here, a little frosty this morning though

Post #246524 28th Dec 2014 11:50 am
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taztastic



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This product will probably be better on the rubbers
http://www.wd40specialist.com/products/wat..._lubricant

The lithium grease better on hinges, mirrors etc. Not an expert on these things so use with caution but I have never had any issues .

Post #246528 28th Dec 2014 12:02 pm
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choccymonster



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Definitely past Halfords....

Do not stop, under any circumstances.

Post #246538 28th Dec 2014 1:49 pm
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D8WYR



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Ha ha choccymonster only just home now and seen your post, luckily I did pass halfords without stopping, I will go to my local motor factors tomorrow and pick some up from there.

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Post #246548 28th Dec 2014 5:02 pm
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ronp



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Not a winter pic, but a winter drive.

Doing my duties on the North York Moors today and some of the roads were lethal with cars having to turn around when ascending some of the steep inclines.
Followed a Suzuki Vitara up one of the icy banks and once on the level he got a huge 'tank slapper' going on Shocked
Me .... absolutely none of it.
Unfortunately camera didn't show it as I was driving into the sun.

But watch this chap [14:05 40] in his VW Pick-Up, thought he was going to collect me [road was packed ice after that].
Oh and spot the helicopter later on



Must say, was absolutely delighted with the road holding of the FL2 coupled with my new [proven] LTZ tyres.
It never put a wheel wrong, well planted, no vague steering and not one wheel slip or spin and not even ABS kicking in.
I really was impressed on the snow and ice.
Dare I say, it even felt more sure footed than my previous D3 & D4, possibly because it's a lighter more agile vehicle.
Well the FL2 & LTZ tyre combo definately sold itself to me today. Thumbs Up

Post #246556 28th Dec 2014 6:43 pm
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Maxxed_Ross



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I bought some of this stuff last winter

http://www.amazon.com/einszett-914806-Gumm...B004B8GTQG

fantastic stuff and actually what BMW supply with convertables Very Happy


Also how do you "winter park" the wipers?

Post #246558 28th Dec 2014 6:52 pm
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Purplemadboy



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Ronp what's a "tank slap" ? Rolling Eyes Do it now ! Your a long time dead !!

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Maxxed_Ross



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The back of the vehicle starts to sway from side to side and can be tricky to catch if you don't know what you're doing

I think the original term came from motorbikes though

Post #246561 28th Dec 2014 7:11 pm
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Purplemadboy



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Thanks maxxed , I would have called that a rear wheel power slide. I suppose you can't say that with a 4x4 Do it now ! Your a long time dead !!

Post #246562 28th Dec 2014 7:18 pm
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ronp



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Yes, it's a motorbike term, and yes wouldn't call it a power slide, especially as the "4x4" was a Suzuki Vitara.
Even the VW pick-up in my vid is handling more like 2 wd!


Edited to ad: I would've thought a power slide would be too much power input with a slide just to the one side and with the driver able to control it.
Whereas a tank slapper goes from one side to the other and so forth with the rider/driver struggling for control.


Last edited by ronp on 28th Dec 2014 7:41 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Post #246565 28th Dec 2014 7:36 pm
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Labradorslave



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Love that Freelander at sunrise shot-lighting and exposure is perfect. I am jealous!

Post #246566 28th Dec 2014 7:40 pm
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npinks



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Some nice shots there Paul Thumbs Up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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ronp



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Re: Just as the sun came up

Yeah but he had to sleep in the car to catch this one, check the steamy windows.
Laughing

Only kidding, real nice shot Thumbs Up

Click image to enlarge

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taztastic



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Goes to show what you can do when everything comes together, there is very little 'editing' in that shot, indeed, that is the original JPEG, the RAW files havnt been touched yet.
The plane was in the right place at the right time, the camera meter reading was taken from the sky and the flash hastily stuck on the camera..... Click and that's the shot I got Thumbs Up

Thank you for the kind remarks

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