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 Dramatic rise in fuel consumption |
brightsparking
 18th Jul 2013 5:26 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 4496 · Subject: Dramatic rise in fuel consumption |
She doesn't use aircon at all, doesn't like it. It's the full on pedal to the floor driving that does it....  Well that and mostly town driving.
I used to get her to equate fuel saving in ter ... |
| Dramatic rise in fuel consumption |
brightsparking
18th Jul 2013 4:07 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 4496 · Subject: Dramatic rise in fuel consumption |
Over the last two weeks my old FL2's fuel consumption has increased by 20%.
I used to get 35mpg normal mixed driving now it's down to 28mpg as per OBC.
Didn't take much effort to work out why - ... |
| Like banging your head against a brick wall! |
brightsparking
19th Jun 2013 12:04 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 16 · Views: 8502 · Subject: Like banging your head against a brick wall! |
Oh yes all the time.
I've worked in the electronics field for many a year and am now in telecoms management and dealing with manufacturers/suppliers at arms length - it's astounding how many people ... |
| So angry, children of today... |
brightsparking
19th Jun 2013 11:24 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 14 · Views: 6716 · Subject: So angry, children of today... |
A good few years back I had a BRICK lobbed at me as I was riding my motorbike 
Well he just missed me, and after a millisecond I spun around a gave chase on the bike eventually catching the ... |
| michelin lattitude tyres |
brightsparking
14th Jun 2013 11:52 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 12 · Views: 5376 · Subject: michelin lattitude tyres |
| I have the latitude cross fitted to both my FL2 and a CRV. Mileage/wear is excellent, currently on 35K miles of use with reasonable tread remaining, and road noise is ok - I don't really notice any di ... |
| Replacement Gearbox Advice |
brightsparking
4th Jun 2013 5:10 pm
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Forum: United Kingdom · Replies: 8 · Views: 8082 · Subject: Replacement Gearbox Advice |
| 2008 TD4 HST Auto by the looks of it, as in the OP. |
| Towing |
brightsparking
26th Apr 2013 4:34 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 12 · Views: 5800 · Subject: Towing |
For a start you could be towing less than the recommended limit but have four passengers
And the shopping of course  |
| Replacing Discs / Pads and Workshop manuals |
brightsparking
4th Apr 2013 6:17 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 6715 · Subject: Replacing Discs / Pads and Workshop manuals |
 Yes yes I'm renaming all of mine now. What a great turn of phrase!!! |
| Replacing Discs / Pads and Workshop manuals |
brightsparking
4th Apr 2013 6:00 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 6715 · Subject: Replacing Discs / Pads and Workshop manuals |
No big hammer in sight in those pics  |
| Replacing Discs / Pads and Workshop manuals |
brightsparking
4th Apr 2013 1:30 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 6715 · Subject: Replacing Discs / Pads and Workshop manuals |
| It's relatively straightforward, but you'll need a big hammer and elbow grease to get the discs off if they are "stuck", perhaps a drill to get the retaining screw out, and a clamp to gently ... |
| Front Brake Caliper Anti-rattle Spring Question. |
brightsparking
1st Mar 2013 6:16 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 3672 · Subject: Front Brake Caliper Anti-rattle Spring Question. |
| Easy to get off and on. I just used a screwdriver to lever off and on, although I did have to do a minor fettle with a hammer when I put one back on, no drama though. |
| HOW MUCH???? |
brightsparking
14th Feb 2013 4:27 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3980 · Subject: HOW MUCH???? |
Yes but look at the sold prices - £150. So they clearly want to re-list.
I actually mailed these guys suggesting the wrong price; just out of courtesy mind as I don't need the roof rails.
They ... |
| HOW MUCH???? |
brightsparking
14th Feb 2013 2:02 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3980 · Subject: HOW MUCH???? |
Looks cheap compared to these roof rails at £1440
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-FREELANDER-MK2-LR2-2007-ROOF-RAILS-BARS-IN-GENIUE-OEM-STYLE-/350574606398?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicle ... |
| *Might* be getting one today. |
brightsparking
11th Feb 2013 11:24 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 14658 · Subject: *Might* be getting one today. |
| The Sunday Times has a competition to win a Cooper works Mini roadster worth 25K. The only problem I have is which car will I get rid of if I win it? My 5 year old LR SE or the wife's 9 year old CRV? ... |
| Wanted: Roof rail cap - righthand side rear |
brightsparking
7th Feb 2013 6:18 pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 16 · Views: 8741 · Subject: Wanted: Roof rail cap - righthand side rear |
That sounds great. I've sent the funds  Thanks a lot Dan. |
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